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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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 Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject: Buk-gu Busan..........Anybody.....tell me what you know FAST |
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| I got an offer and I have to act very fast, like within an hour. |
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kat2
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.bsbukgu.go.kr/english/
I'll do some more looking around for you and post what i find and know. Do you know what "dong" its in? |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Why do you have to look very fast?
Who is putting you under pressure? |
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kat2
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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OK. so its kind of the "boonies" as far as being close to Western creature comforts, but its not a bad place. Close to the mountains and the river. There won't be many other foreigners out there and its a away from the citycenter. If you want to be more immersed in korean culture or if you like hiking/outdoorsy stuff, then its a good place. If you like nightlife or want to be close to other foreigners and foreign hangouts, then pass.
That being said, having a great job can make a mediocre place great. Having a shitty job makes even a great place shitty and a shitty place even shittier. |
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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| mrsquirrel wrote: |
Why do you have to look very fast?
Who is putting you under pressure? |
Its a visa timeframe thing......runnig out of time and I want one before I leave NY. I got the ticket already, ya know...... |
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kat2
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Don't rush on a job. Thats how you end up taking a bad one. If they won't pay you for your visa run to Japan, then they aren't worth it anyway. Do your research thoroughly, then sign the papers.
Since you already bought your ticket, you can come over here and have a face to face interview with management and a talk with some current teachers to get the real scoop. |
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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| kat2 wrote: |
OK. so its kind of the "boonies" as far as being close to Western creature comforts, but its not a bad place. Close to the mountains and the river. There won't be many other foreigners out there and its a away from the citycenter. If you want to be more immersed in korean culture or if you like hiking/outdoorsy stuff, then its a good place. If you like nightlife or want to be close to other foreigners and foreign hangouts, then pass.
That being said, having a great job can make a mediocre place great. Having a *beep* job makes even a great place *beep* and a *beep* place even *beep*. |
I don't want to be relegated to work and sleep for a year.
I'd like to be social and stuff, and have a life and be able to shop for whatever and whatnot.....public transportation too....I need to be within close proximity to the sea of Japan as well as a real life. Not near china, NK, or too far inland. |
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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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| kat2 wrote: |
Don't rush on a job. Thats how you end up taking a bad one. If they won't pay you for your visa run to Japan, then they aren't worth it anyway. Do your research thoroughly, then sign the papers.
Since you already bought your ticket, you can come over here and have a face to face interview with management and a talk with some current teachers to get the real scoop. |
These are good recruiters. I am the one that wants the visa, they certainly will pay for the run if the time runs out here.....Its not that, I just want one so I DON'T HAVE TO do the run. |
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Treefarmer
Joined: 29 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| im in bukgu busan, there are foriegners but it's a bit of a hassle being out of town and away from the decent areas, it isn't contryside, there are still subways and everyting, but you have to go into town (25minutes in a taxi) for a decent night out |
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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Treefarmer wrote: |
| im in bukgu busan, there are foriegners but it's a bit of a hassle being out of town and away from the decent areas, it isn't contryside, there are still subways and everyting, but you have to go into town (25minutes in a taxi) for a decent night out |
I was offered saha 1st (no)....then buk-gu (no, I think) ....then pohang (hail no!)....then Ulsan......is Ulsan good? |
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kat2
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Busan, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Most people don't like Ulsan. Its very industrial. That being said, in my opinion, it would be better to be in a good part (foreign nighlife and shopping) of Ulsan than a crappy part of Busan where it takes you 45 minutes on the subway to get anywher worth going.
check out pusanweb.com and I think ulsan's site is ulsanpear.biz and www.theulsanweb.com |
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some waygug-in
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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If you already have your ticket, why not come and check around first?
It may be a great job, who knows? But it's more likely not so hot.
You want to get your visa beforehand...OK, but is it worth it if you get stuck in a job you hate for a year?
You really need to talk to someone who works there or who has worked there to find out what the place is like.
Preferably someone who has finished a contract and has no ties to the school, they are more likely to give you an honest answer.
Good luck. |
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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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| kat2 wrote: |
Most people don't like Ulsan. Its very industrial. That being said, in my opinion, it would be better to be in a good part (foreign nighlife and shopping) of Ulsan than a crappy part of Busan where it takes you 45 minutes on the subway to get anywher worth going.
check out pusanweb.com and I think ulsan's site is ulsanpear.com |
Well I go offered 2 crappy spots in Pusan, so I'd say no to that right? Saha and buk-gu sound baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. |
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Treefarmer
Joined: 29 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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| desperation wrote: |
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| im in bukgu busan, there are foriegners but it's a bit of a hassle being out of town and away from the decent areas, it isn't contryside, there are still subways and everyting, but you have to go into town (25minutes in a taxi) for a decent night out |
I was offered saha 1st (no)....then buk-gu (no, I think) ....then pohang (hail no!)....then Ulsan......is Ulsan good? |
Ulsan is quite nice, like kat2 said, it is very industrial,but there are a lot of foriegners (because of the industry) decent shopping, a few decent bars and restaraunts, and you can get to busan in an hour
one thing i like about ulsan is because there are only about 6 proper bars for expat teachers it's very easy to get to know people |
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desperation
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Those who know, won't say and those who say, don't know. Welcome to Dave's !
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Treefarmer wrote: |
| desperation wrote: |
| Treefarmer wrote: |
| im in bukgu busan, there are foriegners but it's a bit of a hassle being out of town and away from the decent areas, it isn't contryside, there are still subways and everyting, but you have to go into town (25minutes in a taxi) for a decent night out |
I was offered saha 1st (no)....then buk-gu (no, I think) ....then pohang (hail no!)....then Ulsan......is Ulsan good? |
Ulsan is quite nice, like kat2 said, it is very industrial,but there are a lot of foriegners (because of the industry) decent shopping, a few decent bars and restaraunts, and you can get to busan in an hour
one thing i like about ulsan is because there are only about 6 proper bars for expat teachers it's very easy to get to know people |
I don't do bars. I do do restaurants and shopping and socializing. I don't like industrial and all the toxins in the air and water that come with it....I was going for sea of japan region for the likelihood of less pollution. I do need foreigners... |
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