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demaratusinTW



Joined: 25 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:17 am    Post subject: Need Some Advice Reply with quote

Jobs and living GOTTA BE BETTER in Korea than the drab little world I live in here in Taiwan. . .so I'm off, new things, new horizons. . .since all I see from my window is an iron-barred balcony, brick wall. Schools and co-workers aren't much better. I knew the pay and jobs were better in Korea too. But looking for some feedback before I get there.

Taiwan was really corrupt. They lie, dump you from jobs without reason, make you work like a slave, and practically treat you like dirt. So how's Korea different? Is it true the Koreans will cancel my contract in the 11th month? Should I watch out for cars there, and/or is it okay if I bring my scooter?

I also have five dogs, a cat, three iguanas, and a snake. Wonder if they don't mind I keep them in my apartment.

BTW, is it true some of those old women in the market have connections?
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cruisemonkey



Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Need Some Advice Reply with quote

demaratusinTW wrote:
So how's Korea different?


It isn't.

And yes, those old women in the market have connections - don't fool with the ajuma mafia!
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't follow, just who do they have connections with?
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poet13



Joined: 22 Jan 2006
Location: Just over there....throwing lemons.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I don't follow, just who do they have connections with?"

Not with who. It's psychic. You know when you see a flock of birds in flight or a school of fish all change direction at the same time. It's the same connection that drives the herd instinct. When one learns of a discount, she flashes it to all the other local ajummas, and they all move at once. Like that herd, they don't go around, they go through....you.
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RACETRAITOR



Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've heard that working in Taiwan is very relaxed and less hard work. Plus the weather sounds a lot warmer.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best advice = quit trolling
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xingyiman



Joined: 12 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have heard the opposite from teachers who went from Korea to Taiwan sayiing that they'd never go back to Korea. It depends on the individual and your working environment. Just get your paycheck and go home. Life's a whole lot better when you approach it that way.
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samd



Joined: 03 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:19 am    Post subject: Re: Need Some Advice Reply with quote

demaratusinTW wrote:
Jobs and living GOTTA BE BETTER in Korea than the drab little world I live in here in Taiwan. . .so I'm off, new things, new horizons. . .since all I see from my window is an iron-barred balcony, brick wall. Schools and co-workers aren't much better. I knew the pay and jobs were better in Korea too. But looking for some feedback before I get there.

Taiwan was really corrupt. They lie, dump you from jobs without reason, make you work like a slave, and practically treat you like dirt. So how's Korea different? Is it true the Koreans will cancel my contract in the 11th month? Should I watch out for cars there, and/or is it okay if I bring my scooter?

I also have five dogs, a cat, three iguanas, and a snake. Wonder if they don't mind I keep them in my apartment.

BTW, is it true some of those old women in the market have connections?


Post of the Year - Runner Up.
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wo buxihuan hanguoren



Joined: 18 Apr 2007
Location: Suyuskis

PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Taiwan is better for living, no doubt. Korea is better for cash, that's it.
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