Korean Job Discussion Forums

[pete213]

Hey Guys. Long time lurker, first time poster. I was in Korea from 2002-2006 doing the wonderful Hagwon thing (Seoul, Incheon, and Ansan). Currently, I'm living in Melbourne. I've been reading dave's since I first started applying for jobs in Korea but I've only recently been able to register for this board.

Anyways, I am thinking of setting up a forum/message board for expat Kiwis, regardless of their current location. A place to hang out and talk about things kiwi. Do you think it would be a good idea? What sort of things would you like to see there if you were to frequent such a place?

I've got a PHPBB board setup and domain name ready to go. Just need some ideas.

Any advice/ideas appreciated.

[itaewonguy]

would be best to make a bbs for people down under..
Aussie/ kiwis

get more people, not to mention more debates especially with sports etc..

[pete213]

Yeah good idea, definately worth considering. Only problem I can think of is that i hate aussies. haha just kiding. I can see your point that if I aim it towards anitpodeans there should be more dialogue occuring. BUT, it sort of goes against the plan of targeting kiwis to discuss issues relating to kiwis living abroad. I was more hoping to target the 30,000 plus kiwis who migrate to Aussie every year. Of course, targeting a mainly kiwi userbase wouldn't stop people from other nations from joining and slagging off the kiwi sports teams.

[pete213]

So there's no interest in this then? No ideas? criticism?

Oh well. Thanks for the reply Itaewon Guy.

[itaewonguy]

[Cornfed]

What would the purpose be exactly? What service would such a forum provide? It seems to me that if Kiwis wanted to talk to each other they could just join a NZ forum and that expat Kiwis don't have enough shared interests to make for a worthwile forum. However, perhaps you will be able to think of a good angle.