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Which Type of Foreigner are you?
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AwesomeA



Joined: 21 Dec 2006
Location: Yeosu

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:39 pm    Post subject: Which Type of Foreigner are you? Reply with quote

A. Here for a year only and DGAF about anything.
B. Just started, and hoping to stay a few years.
C. Let's just see how things go.
D. I hate it here, but the money is good.
E. Doin a Korea tour, so I can travel around Asia.
F. No better job opportunities in my home country.
G. Relaxed veteran, enjoying life.
H. King Shi* Foreigner, better than everyone else.
I. Helpful Foreigner
J. Angry Foreigner because your rights have been violated.
K. Korea Hater.
L. Married to a Korean with a family.
M. Tourist
O. Here because of the cheap medical insurance.

If I have missed anything please be sure to add.
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joeyjoejoe



Joined: 24 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mostly a with a bit of e and just a dash of h

(that sounds a bit like i'm on some sort of drug binge)
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kangnam mafioso



Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: Teheranno

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i would say G, but i'm actually in the usa at the moment and i'm not "enjoying life" as a result of that.
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The Hierophant



Joined: 13 Sep 2005

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Was originally B. Now becoming more like C, with a garnishing of J. Hoping not to become K.
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Ginormousaurus



Joined: 27 Jul 2006
Location: 700 Ft. Pulpit

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not a newbie but I'm also not a vet yet. I've been here a little over 3 years and am satisfied (for the most part) with life. Not married and have no plans to get that way anytime soon.

How long does have to be here before they are concidered a veteran?
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kangnam mafioso



Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: Teheranno

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ginormousaurus wrote:
How long does have to be here before they are concidered a veteran?


anyone who lasts longer than a year and is still moderately sane is considered a "veteran"
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sadsac



Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: Gwangwang

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Definitely a G, but only for a few more months. Smile
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willneverteachagain



Joined: 17 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

im N
was in korea for 4 years, got sick of serveral things, moved to alberta
from NS, got a great job, car and a house and dont regret one bit leaving korea for ever
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Delirium's Brother



Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Out in that field with Rumi, waiting for you to join us!

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

B + F + I
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Delirium's Brother



Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Out in that field with Rumi, waiting for you to join us!

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

B + F + I
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oneofthesarahs



Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Location: Sacheon City

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess B, but with a caveat of C.
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seoulsista



Joined: 31 Aug 2005

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm a D. But I'd like to replace the words " it here" with the word "hagwons."
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Yu_Bum_suk



Joined: 25 Dec 2004

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

F and H.
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DCJames



Joined: 27 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

C with a little D.
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm a "married to a Thai" Farang and I'm happy that she will be coming here in 3 weeks! Real happy.... Very Happy
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