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Skiibuns · Joined: 07 Nov 2006

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jaganath69 · Joined: 17 Jul 2003

this is the answer! Wink

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Why not go teach in Taiwan, Vietnam or Thailand for a short stint till your visa period expires?

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Maybe you could try a different country for a while.

Skiibuns · Joined: 07 Nov 2006

I thought about Mexico but really all these jobs need funds. I don't have em, I was paying student loans, never got paid for last months work because of said boss and can't sue the school unless I return to Korea. Then it cost $1900 for a one way plane ticket home.

Words of advice, don't ever run to Incheon wanting an emergency plane ticket home. It took me 5 days to get a plane ticket. I slept in the Sauna with naked Korean women for 3 days and vomited in the airport hospital for a day out of anxiety.

Skiibuns · Joined: 07 Nov 2006

Oh yeah, also wanted to say being back in Canada O" It really is true: if you had a good esl teacher they said to have a plan when you return. If you don't have a plan and a savings don't return or you're going to return to a deadend. Nobody is going to recognize your experience..except the friends that think "you're amazing" and the odd "good for you!" Had a few of those but those were the educated ones. Reality hits and your friends who are your true friends really just want to remember the way things were. It's a blessing and a hard thing at the same time. But, reality hits and it's the same ol' type your resume up 50 freaking ways and apply for 50 jobs a week. Seriously, is a good thing about Korea, the fact that you will get a job in 10 minutes. Doesn't necessarily mean you are a loser or not equipped for esl but sure beats flipping burgers at BK or MickeyD's.

blaseblasphemener · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:20 am Post subject:

I mean this in the kindest, most sincere way. You sound very depressed, beyond a "missing-korea/Canada sucks" level; I think you should talk to a doctor and see if he/she can refer you to a mental health professional. It's good to talk to someone. You've obviously been through a very traumatic time, and it helps to talk to someone, and to address your feelings with someone who is trained to help you. I wish you the best.

Skiibuns · Joined: 07 Nov 2006

thanks for all your help...ya think Korea ain't traumatic and returning home ain't traumatic...in the least.. OF COURSE IT IS..we grow from it,...but seriously...are you 21?

the1andonly · Joined: 08 Feb 2007

Don't come back. Korea is never as great as you remember it to be the second time around.

michi gnome · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Location: Dokdo

Do what you have to do to survive. You have 3 or 4 months--that time will go by fast. In the meantime: temp, donate blood, become a street performer- paint yourself silver & stand motionless on a corner in your downtown & develop a brief unique move that you do only when someone hands you a dollar...
Korea seems like the only place that will pre-pay your ticket--so in the meantime, scrape together what you can. I know it sucks. Been in yr exact situation. Hang in there

poet13 · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:31 pm Post subject:

First, really sorry to hear about your niece. That's a horrible way to lose someone.

"thanks for all your help...ya think Korea ain't traumatic and returning home ain't traumatic...in the least.. OF COURSE IT IS..we grow from it,...but seriously...are you 21?"

blaseblasphemer wasn't trying to be mean. No need to bite. It makes people less willing to offer help and advice.

Good luck.

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003