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The Great Wall of Whiner
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
Location: Middle Land
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 Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 9:23 am Post subject: North Korea--I am on my way! |
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Yes, it is official!
I have accepted a position with the Her Majesty's British Embassy on a six-month contract to teach English to North Korean red-tape workers "American English".
I didn't know this, but Britain has an Embassy in North Korea whereas America does not. There is a massive demand for "American-sounding" teachers in North Korea, with all the diplomacy going on.
Needless to say, I will be leaving my position in two-months time, travelling to Harben, China, and flying (I was hoping by train) to Pyeongyang.
I have a great deal of preparing to do to say the least!
Some of you may know that I am a Canadian with a British passport. That's what sealed the deal for the most part. My experience teaching in South Korea, my Korean language ability, and the fact I have an "American" accent.
Excited? Words cannot begin to desribe how I feel!
My family just got a long e-mail from me, so I will let you all know how they feel about it, etc.
I am assuming that once I get their, I will be off Dave's for the whole 6 months, also if I can phone to my friend I'll get him to post something here worthwhile.
If anyone at all knows anyone in the Pyeongyang area (Shinae district), PM me.
More coming soon!
Excited GWoW |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 9:43 am Post subject: |
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| Wow!! Thats all there is to say...Wow!! Give my regards to Mr. Kim... |
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The Bobster
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Um, is this anything like the April Fool's Day post you made?
Just wanted to be the first to mention it ...  |
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Paji eh Wong
Joined: 03 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 10:09 am Post subject: |
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| You're a braver man than I, Gungadin. |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 10:21 am Post subject: |
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| Congrats.. sounds like a great opportunity.. |
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Zed
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Shakedown Street
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Are you taking your recently reconciled GF with you?
A gutsy move going to do what you're doing. Best of luck. |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: who, what, where, when, why, how?
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Holy crap. |
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RR
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 2:50 pm Post subject: Oww... ow... |
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Wow... and Monkeys are flying outta' my butt... ow
ow
ewww, ow .... another one...
ow..
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Holyjoe
Joined: 03 Mar 2003
Location: Away for a cuppa
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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I remember seeing this job advertised actually, think someone posted it on the Off Topic section.
Good luck to you  |
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Michelle
Joined: 18 May 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 4:37 pm Post subject: I admire you.. |
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Good Luck, Bon voyage and I admire your courage. The thought, I'm sure has crossed many an english teachers mind more then once.
Let us know what happens, if you can |
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Joe Thanks
Joined: 01 Oct 2003
Location: Dudleyville
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Do the North Koreans and the world a favor and assassinate Kim Jeong-hitler.
Cheers,
Joe |
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matthews_world
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely good luck!
Hopefully you'll have internet access there.
I hope the lifestyle doesn't bring you down. Things to look out for:
Loudspeakers
Women
Living Conditions
Food
Toilets & Plumbing
Lonliness
Other than that you'll have a great time. |
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SarcasmKills
Joined: 07 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Umm err... Only a matter of time before you're forced into the miltary...
Curious though.. are you going to go in with a "I hate America" attitude just so you can be the cool guy? |
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BTM
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Back in the saddle.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Crap, that's scary. If the Shrub Brigades start another war to prop up Gilligan's flagging poll numbers, you're gonna be kinda stuck, aren't you?
Still, congrats, and good luck - maybe you can get some kinda consular post out of it in the future or something...
Take lots of books!  |
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The Great Wall of Whiner
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
Location: Middle Land
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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Holyjoe wrote:
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| I remember seeing this job advertised actually, think someone posted it on the Off Topic section. |
I got the info. from a different website, but yes I believe it is the same position.
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Are you taking your recently reconciled GF with you?
A gutsy move going to do what you're doing. Best of luck. |
No. She is going to Australia for year and I will join her after I finish in Chosun (North Korea).
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| Curious though.. are you going to go in with a "I hate America" attitude just so you can be the cool guy? |
No. I am not allowed to talk to any average "Joe Shmo" without permission. Even if I was allowed to talk to someone, I would not talk politics.
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| Still, congrats, and good luck - maybe you can get some kinda consular post out of it in the future or something... |
That's one reason I took it. The other is that it pays surprisingly well.
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| Take lots of books! |
I have been told that some books are not allowed and will be reviewed before being letted into the country. I will also be quizzed at length by agents from both governments before being granted a visa and awarded a contract. |
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