Korean Job Discussion Forums

[caro]

I was wondering if a TV and DVD generally come in a furnished apartment.

[crazy tigger]

Normally just a TV, mine has built in video

[caro]

Thanks. I was thinking of bringing my baby dvd player with me. I did bring it when I lived in Mexico.

[aarontendo]

Yeah I think tv is the norm. Both jobs I've had gave a tv, but one also gave a VCR. You can get multi-region DVD players for 60,000 won or so I think. I got one in Yongsan absolutely love it ~

[Ukon]

Btw, are they decent TV's?

I was thinking of buying an HD tv before coming...or would it be worth it to buy one in korea instead?

[Ilsanman]

In a cheapskate school, you'll be lucky to get a TV younger than dinosaurs. A nice school will provide a DVD player, or at least a VCR.

[bobbybigfoot]

I work for a big school that is growing and the accomodations are mediocre at best.

My TV is old school and I have a VCR, no DVD.
No kitchen table.
No desk.
My fridge was 20 years old and leaked water. It died and, fortunately, was replaced.

My windows are large but face the inside of a courtyard and as such the blinds must be closed at all times otherwise people can look straight in while they have a cigarette in the openconcept hallways. After being here over 8 months I tell you I miss being able to have a fresh breeze blow in or being able to have light pour into my room, or even just being able to look out a window.

The point is: NEVER ASSUME YOU WILL HAVE ANYTHING IN YOUR ROOM. I've heard of people who were without a bed for a week. You are not an "invited guest" in Korea; you are a piece of a puzzle, easily replacable and no more respected than a homeless man asking for change at the subway station.

[bobbybigfoot]

[spliff]

Well, have a w@nk when you're smoking.

[aarontendo]

[bobbybigfoot]

[caro]

horking?

[bobbybigfoot]

[Alexander]

wonking?

[caro]

you mean like hoking a loogie? (not sure about how to spell "loogie," I haven't used that term since 7th grade and never had to spell it)