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ptarmigan



Joined: 01 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:03 pm    Post subject: Need the correct answer Reply with quote

In an interview for a job at a public school I was asked why I wanted to come to Korea.

Struck me as a pretty good question, but one I was not prepared for. I'm afraid they might not like the truth.

What should I tell them?
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Need the correct answer Reply with quote

ptarmigan wrote:
In an interview for a job at a public school I was asked why I wanted to come to Korea.

Struck me as a pretty good question, but one I was not prepared for. I'm afraid they might not like the truth.

What should I tell them?


You like kimchi and kalbi?

You are interested in learning more about Korean culture and history?
You want to experience living and working in Asia?

The first answer was meant entirely tongue in cheek, the second one marginally so.

Really, I think there is no PAT answer to that one.
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English_Ocean



Joined: 17 Mar 2006
Location: You don't have the right to abuse me!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tell them you worship Dr. Hwang Woo-Suk. Laughing

You could mention your friends say Korea is lovely, the people are friendly, the food is good for you, etc...
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ptarmigan



Joined: 01 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmmm, I do like kimchi, and it is hard to find good kimchi since the Koreana Restaurant was closed by the health department.

You don't think: "I need a new prosthetic leg and my health insurance ran out" would work?
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lover.asian



Joined: 30 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Need the correct answer Reply with quote

ptarmigan wrote:
In an interview for a job at a public school I was asked why I wanted to come to Korea.

What should I tell them?


Tell them you enjoy teaching Korean learners.

Of course, you could just say you're only coming for the 소주 Wink
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Ced



Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Soju?

Say you're in it for the money and will run at the 1st sign of hostility.

That sounds like the honest answer for most haha
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gsxr750r



Joined: 29 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tell them Korean women are sexy, and you heard all you have to do is give free English lessons to get a girlfriend.
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Ced



Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

gsxr750r wrote:
Tell them Korean women are sexy, and you heard all you have to do is give free English lessons to get a girlfriend.


haha

I had a lady friend over the other weekend and she cleaned my whole flat while Iwas in the shower and talking to the big white telephone. Awesome, that'd never happen back home.
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ajuma



Joined: 18 Feb 2003
Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ptarmigan wrote:
Hmmm, I do like kimchi, and it is hard to find good kimchi since the Koreana Restaurant was closed by the health department.



Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Young FRANKenstein



Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Location: Castle Frankenstein (that's FRONKensteen)

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

um...Hot chicks?
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wylies99



Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wanted to meet new people.

Same thing as meeting women (Koreans) and drunkards (most other teachers). Rolling Eyes
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poet13



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

PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Well, it's cause i like rough sex, and I've watched some Korean porno flicks, so this seems like the place for me...."
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