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lostintranslation100
Joined: 30 Aug 2009
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 Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject: Should I put in my notice? |
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Hi everyone,
I am looking for some advice. I've been in Korea for 5 1/2 months working at a Public School. I think I might be going through culture shock or a nervous breakdown. I have no work-related complaints out of the ordinary, but I've developed a lot of physical and mental problems. I've been drinking a lot lately to the point of bad alcoholism. This morning I started coughing up blood. I never did this back home. I've also started getting wasted and sending hate mail about Korea to my relatives. I don't know what's happening to me. What would you do? Would you put in your notice? Would you just jump on a plane? Please give me advice. |
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daniel9481
Joined: 04 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Should I put in my notice? |
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| lostintranslation100 wrote: |
Hi everyone,
I am looking for some advice. I've been in Korea for 5 1/2 months working at a Public School. I think I might be going through culture shock or a nervous breakdown. I have no work-related complaints out of the ordinary, but I've developed a lot of physical and mental problems. I've been drinking a lot lately to the point of bad alcoholism. This morning I started coughing up blood. I never did this back home. I've also started getting wasted and sending hate mail about Korea to my relatives. I don't know what's happening to me. What would you do? Would you put in your notice? Would you just jump on a plane? Please give me advice. |
I would wait it out. You usually get culture shock at around the 6 to 8 month mark. The second semester always tends to pass by a lot quicker.
You can finish your contract. Seriously. Good luck to you. |
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saw6436
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon, ROK
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds like you hit the "culture shock" wall. Give it time. |
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lostintranslation100
Joined: 30 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Guys, I think I hit the culture shock wall hard. I've been out of breath all day and really worried about this blood I've been coughing up. WTF. |
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asmith
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Should I put in my notice? |
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| lostintranslation100 wrote: |
Hi everyone,
I am looking for some advice. I've been in Korea for 5 1/2 months working at a Public School. I think I might be going through culture shock or a nervous breakdown. I have no work-related complaints out of the ordinary, but I've developed a lot of physical and mental problems. I've been drinking a lot lately to the point of bad alcoholism. This morning I started coughing up blood. I never did this back home. I've also started getting wasted and sending hate mail about Korea to my relatives. I don't know what's happening to me. What would you do? Would you put in your notice? Would you just jump on a plane? Please give me advice. |
With the way the economy is these days? HOLD ON to any job you have.
We're on the cusp of the greatest depression the world has every known.
Be thankful you are gainfully employed. And start drinking more Toad Juice WHILE you eat.
I hope I've been of service. |
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lostintranslation100
Joined: 30 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't know man. However the economy is going, I don't think my body can handle this. Thinking about putting in notice, do I do it? |
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danseonsaeng
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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Go to a doctor. Find out what's up with the blood. Sounds pretty extreme.
It's true, though - there's nothing for you in the States (or wherever it is you came from). If possible, try to work through the frustration and anxiety and isolation.
And see a doctor TODAY. |
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scorpiocandy
Joined: 27 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Maybe you should see a doctor. I don't know what culture shock has to do with coughing up blood but I think you should take care of that first. |
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some waygug-in
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Coughing up blood? See a doctor. Find out what's going on. |
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saw6436
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon, ROK
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Where you located LIT? See a doctor, lay off the booze, sleep, vent. |
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asmith
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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| lostintranslation100 wrote: |
| I don't know man. However the economy is going, I don't think my body can handle this. Thinking about putting in notice, do I do it? |
It sounds like you have an ulcer.
When you drink alcohol, you must eat. |
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lostintranslation100
Joined: 30 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Should i put in my 60 day required notice or just leave? |
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asmith
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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| lostintranslation100 wrote: |
| Should i put in my 60 day required notice or just leave? |
Why do either? Stick it out. |
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lostintranslation100
Joined: 30 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm located in Seoul. |
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lostintranslation100
Joined: 30 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I feel like a character from Fight Club. |
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