Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Francis-Pax]

I realize that this message is going to get a lot of negative feedback, but I don't care.

DAVE'S ESL CAFE MESSAGE BOARDS ARE NOT A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET RELIABLE INFORMATION. THERE IS SOME TRUTH IN THESE THREADS, BUT A LOT OF WHAT YOU READ HERE IS EXTREMELY BIASED AND NEGATIVE.

[yoonism]

so... whats the alternative site for "reliable" info?

[Sapa]

I think people can realise that this forum is mostly populated by miserable bastards. Still has loads of good info in it though.
I usually find that you should stop reading a thread once it gets past a page or two. Usually good info in the first few posts, then it just turns into whining and bitching at each other.

[Francis-Pax]

[flint]

[Francis-Pax]

[Ukon]

Francis maybe you can help me out here then:

Since I have alot of time on my hands, I've been reading everything I can about living in korea...both negative and good before heading out.

What I don't get is the huge divide in opinion....very little middle ground...Extreme hate or preference for anywhere else.....or they like it or love it. I figure there is some unaccounted for major variable here because many accounts of living in Korea contradicts each other.

The #1 reason is of course...screwy work conditions, bad bosses, etc. which taints everything.... not to mention various annoying korean tendancies(shoving, spitting, etc.)

Aside from that I get the impression:

Location: Some like rural or city...some hate rural over city....I'm guessing some areas are more significantly more rude and/or racists than others.

People:related to location, others mention great politeness and others act like koreans are the rudest people on earth. Also misintepretation of rude behavior is my guess in some cases, becuase people seem to have wide experiences....They can't be both extremely rude and polite....

Germaphobes: They probaly hate Korea obviously.

Bad dressing and/or extremely ugly people: I can't verify this, but if Koreans care about looks and dress as much everyone says, perhaps they're more biased against these faults in foreigners? This might explain why some claim to have such huge differences in people experience....*

*Gender: with the exception of those screwed by bosses & work, the majority of females who talk about Korea seem to be much more positive than the men(based on what I've read). Women dress better than men usually....perhaps Koreans are more welcoming and open with foreign females?

Faults within foreigners: Alot of people mention the people coming to Korea aren't exactly the cream the crop, come exclusively for cash, or at worst on the run or failures back home. Do the people who complain a lot(aside from job related issues) strike you as normal, well-adjusted people?

Entitlement/high expectation foreigners: Real Teachers who actually expect to do a serious job. Loser guys who think being white in an Asian country means *beep* galore and instant popularity. Close minded folks who figure Koreans should act like them or asian stereotypes back home. White burden folks who scream bloody murder at every injustice.

Isolated location: Related to Rural....no foreigners nearby or the local expat scene sucks....

Spoiled by other places(japan, thailand, china, etc.): Fairly explanatory.

[Hank the Iconoclast]

Ukon, wait until you come to Korea before you start assigning categories to the posters here.

[Easter Clark]

[Ukon]

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[bassexpander]

Please read my response in this thread:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?p=1558158#1558158

[Underwaterbob]

[The Hammer]

[marlow]