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Rin_22
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 Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject: Working 2 to 10pm, does this mean no time for social life? |
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Hey everyone. I was thinking of accepting a job in Cheongju. The working hours are from 2 to 10 but I was worried that this would mean no time to explore the city during the week and the days would feel like 14 hour days. I'm from Canada where restaurants close at 10 or 11 and bars close at 2am. Would it be like this over in Korea? Or would I still be able to go out to restaurants/catch a movie after work and so on. What do you guys think? All the job offers I've received so far are from 1 to 9 or 2 to 10 so I don't know if I should hold out for a 10am to 6pm job. (Experience would be better at the 2 to 10pm whereas 10am to 6pm would be almost like babysitting, I assume at least). What do you think?
Thanks in advance! |
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Rin_22
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey everyone, I would really like to hear someone's opinion on this. If there's already been a discussion about this could you post the link. Thanks. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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I don't know about your city, but many parts of Korea don't shut down till 4AM.
It seems prime eating and early drinking hours are 6-9. 10+ is for whoever survives the blackout and goes again or is just getting released from work.
You should be able to find something. |
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't know Cheongju but around me small bars will pretty much stay open till people stop ordering. you can eat out till well after midnight and bars are busy nearly 7 days a week |
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Rin_22
Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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| That's pretty good news. I prefer sleeping pretty late and waking up later on so as long as there's something to do after work I should be pretty happy. I guess there would be plenty of teachers who have the same schedule as well. Thanks for the help. I can't wait! |
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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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What did you come to korea for? To play or work? Foreigners can't do both!  |
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VanIslander
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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| 10pm is a bit late. 9pm still leaves time for dinner and imo 2pm-8pm is the best for maximizing free daytime and nighttime activities. |
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Rin_22
Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Yea 10 is a bit late. This job is a 40 hour work week which is 10 too many I think. And I plan to come to work and enjoy! |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Working 2 to 10pm, does this mean no time for social lif |
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| Rin_22 wrote: |
Hey everyone. I was thinking of accepting a job in Cheongju. The working hours are from 2 to 10 but I was worried that this would mean no time to explore the city during the week and the days would feel like 14 hour days. I'm from Canada where restaurants close at 10 or 11 and bars close at 2am. Would it be like this over in Korea? Or would I still be able to go out to restaurants/catch a movie after work and so on. What do you guys think? All the job offers I've received so far are from 1 to 9 or 2 to 10 so I don't know if I should hold out for a 10am to 6pm job. (Experience would be better at the 2 to 10pm whereas 10am to 6pm would be almost like babysitting, I assume at least). What do you think?
Thanks in advance! |
My first job here I worked 2-10 and had a nice social life. I came with my boyfriend, so we would go out to eat sometimes after dinner, meet up with friends, explore and go out on the weekends. Don't worry about it; you'll be fine. Just don't split open a gochu and then rub your eyes and you'll be fine. |
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Chris_Dixon
Joined: 09 Jan 2008
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| Hey everyone, I would really like to hear someone's opinion on this. If there's already been a discussion about this could you post the link. Thanks. |
Its not like you work everyday, youll have plenty of time to go out after work... |
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Rin_22
Joined: 02 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Yea I guess I'll be happy wherever I go. I'll try and avoid the Gochu in the eyes though I'll carry a couple around as I love spicy food!
There's just so many options out there, large cities, small cities, which are still pretty huge actually. Have you guys ever heard of the paradox of choice? It applies huge for choosing a job in Korea (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO6XEQIsCoM)
Thoughts on Cheongju, or Masan, or Daejeon, or Gimhae, or Jinju? These are places where I have offers or an interview coming up shortly. |
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Rin_22
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I've been offered a position at a Topia School. It is a new school just opening in March. I've heard that I should avoid new schools but this is a franchise where I've heard mixed reviews. Thoughts | |
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