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Spoono
Joined: 01 Jun 2009
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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 Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: Impressions on working in non-city areas? |
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I've been offered a job from a trusted recruiter. This sounds great, however the catch is it's "in the outskirts on Yangsan." Yangsan already being on the outskirts of Busan. I believe Yangsan has maybe 3 subway stations in it, so i can't imagine what "outskirts of Yangsan" might be like.
I imagine this isn't a situation I would enjoy myself in. I'm young and don't have a lot of money yet, so it's important to me that there's good public transportation because, of course, I would like to be able to get around and experience things.
But before I make the decision I'm already leaning heavily on, I would like to ask for anyone's impressions of living in a more rural area of Korea.
As always, much appreciated  |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Rural K-land sucks! |
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Spoono
Joined: 01 Jun 2009
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Sector7G
Joined: 24 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: Impressions on working in non-city areas? |
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| Spoono wrote: |
I've been offered a job from a trusted recruiter. This sounds great, however the catch is it's "in the outskirts on Yangsan." Yangsan already being on the outskirts of Busan. I believe Yangsan has maybe 3 subway stations in it, so i can't imagine what "outskirts of Yangsan" might be like.
I imagine this isn't a situation I would enjoy myself in. I'm young and don't have a lot of money yet, so it's important to me that there's good public transportation because, of course, I would like to be able to get around and experience things.
But before I make the decision I'm already leaning heavily on, I would like to ask for anyone's impressions of living in a more rural area of Korea.
As always, much appreciated |
The key to this question is how far out in the boondocks they actually mean by "outskirts", and how easy it would be to get to the closest subway station. Also, are you the type who needs the city life all of the time, or will weekend forays to the big city do the trick to get your ya-yas out?
That is sort of my situation. I live in a small town on the "outskirts" of Daegu. But I can get to the nearest subway station in 10 minutes/1100 won by bus or about a 4000 won taxi ride. I am also really lucky that I live near the train station and can catch a train that goes right to the heart of downtown Daegu for 2500 won.
By the way, I don't know what you mean by pointing out that Yangsan "has maybe 3 subway stations in it". Hell, even if had had only one I would not consider it rural. |
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Cohiba
Joined: 01 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Remember "Cohiba's Rule" (Now better than ever!):
Think twice before you live outside of Seoul. "In Seoul" and
"outside of Seoul" are like two different countries. Seoul
is an interesting place with variety and venues for most
tastes. Outside of Seoul you will find a homogeneous Korean
culture. I don't mean this in a bad way, but you will never
find things like: French, Greek, Indian or any other ethnic
foods. Markets that sell sherry, pate, pastrami, ricotta cheese.
Specialty shops that sell Cuban cigars, European pies, cold
cuts or rye breads. Just to name a few things.
The FFF RULE: FFF=Fun For Foreigners.
If FFF in Seoul = 100, then FFF decreases at
1/distance. So 2km from Seoul FFF=1/2(100)=50;
10km from Seoul FFF=1/10(100)=10. This rule is
a rule for nightlife, food and foreign products only.
Nature etc. is on a different scale altogether.
This means you will be wasting a lot of time commuting
to Seoul. This is especially a drag if you have been
boozing on a Friday night and there are no buses or
trains.
I, unfortunately, live near Seoul where the FFF factor
is almost in the negative range. I know! |
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