Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Trevor]

Do you know of anybody in this age group that has done it? He has a master's degree (not in English).

[gsxr750r]

Tell him to go for it.

He might have a health checkup ready to prove he's in good health.

[andrew]

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[willneverteachagain]

i thought it was above 30

[contrarian]

I came to Korea at age 60 and have worked to now - age 67. I have a dual major batchelors from a US school and a Canadian Law degree.

This year, two years after Korea's retirement age I was unable to get a renewal or a new University job. The national universities cannot hire anyone over 65. At least two interviews were cancelled on me when they looked carefully at my age.

In seven years I missed one day of classes from illness.

I dould have had several hagwon jobs but not I have grown to like my 4 month holidays.

[mnhnhyouh]

[DCJames]

Korea will take ANYONE.

Tell him to come on over.

[wylies99]

Yes- they'll take anyone.

[Trevor]

Can I ask what sort of position you are pursuing now, since the unis' seemed to have age restrictions? What would you suggest my uncle do to get a job?

[hellofaniceguy]

[DCJames]

[contrarian]

Korea has been pretty good to me. I bought a retirement home last summer and I guess I'll retire.

After 4 years at the same university they said to me last year. Go home. I found one more year but that seems to be it.

I just can't bring myself to do 30 hours a week 12 months a year in a hagwon. If your uncle is willing to start there he might be able to find something better.

I have a Korean friend, chairman of the graduate business faculty at a major (government) Korean university who turns 65 this year. They are making him retire.

Its private schools or nothing it seems.

[JeJuJitsu]

[Trevor]

I like the firt photo better, personally.

[i_teach_esl]

wow, 66? how very brave to much such a lifestyle change at that point in life. keep us updated, and i wishyour uncle the best of luck!