Korean Job Discussion Forums

cazador83 · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

So, I'm going back to Korea in early January but won't receive my first paycheck til February 1st. I don't have the money right now to reserve anything for Lunar New Year (Feb. 6-10), so I'd have to wait until Feb. 1st.

Is this possible or just wishful thinking? I know 5 days before isn't very smart, but I don't have much of a choice. I thought most Koreans stayed with family during this holiday anyway, so maybe they won't travel so much? I don't know.

I'm open to going anywhere that's not expensive...Japan, China, Hong Kong...not too far and on a limited budget. Any help appreciated!

kat2 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Location: Busan, South Korea

You can air reserve tickets without paying here! You might have to pay by mid January, but maybe you could put it on a credit card and pay the credit card off after your paycheck. Contact some travel agents and find out. It's bad system b/c everything gets booked quickly, b/c koreans put thier name on 10 flights (of course i do taht too now). Still in your situation, it's a good thing.