Korean Job Discussion Forums

[mrmax]

Hello people,

I have been researching teaching in south korea for quite a while now and seem to have found one really good sounding recruiter called teachkoreans.com.

The only problem is that they only really recruit for Cheong Ju.

I personally prefer the hustle and bustle of big cities and enjoy dubstep, dub, drum and bass, hip-hop, electro house (y'know all the cool kid stuff) so would prefer to live in seoul.

it all seems a bit daunting though, after all coming to live in London not knowing which are to come to would be ridiculous as each area varies so drastically in what it offers and I am sure the same applies to seoul.

what areas in seoul are the most vibrant and exciting, quirky and full of character?

are there any reccomendations of good recruiters or employers in seoulf for soemone with no tefl or teaching experience?

also, what are the girls like? would korean girls in seoul likely be less shy/ more willing to talk to western guys than in smaller towns such as cheong ju?

[ttompatz]

ROTFLMAO

Pay more attention to the job and less attention to the ladies. Put the little head away and look to the other significant factors that will have a far greater affect on your life.

Public transportation is frequent and cheap and Seoul has a great bus and subway system.

Recruiters are like used car salesmen.

Use as many as you need to find what you want. Look at what they offer, and keep going till you get the offer you like with the contract you like in the city you prefer.

[BringTheRain]

imo judging from your post, you should aim for seoul.

people still coming here on tourist visas and getting work? that's your best bet.

i think living around hongdae is for you...

[Oreovictim]

Move to Cheong-ju, they have a night club called Kiss. I'm sure that they play lots of house/techno/trance/thumpity-thump-thump music for you. Oh, I forgot to mention: When I lived in Cheong-ju, a Korean told me that the only way a foreign can go to that night club is if they're escorted by a Korean. Apparently, a foreigner was there once, and a fight broke out. (He probably got suckered punched when he was trying to hit it up with a lady.)

It's a lot easier in or near Seoul.

[PigeonFart]

Another poster told you to focus more on the job. I don't agree. You're just more interested in the social life / nightlife. Fair enough. I'm the same.

Seoul is definitely for you. As for which area of Seoul, don't worry about that. That's being too specific for one who has never worked in Seoul before. Good luck.

[Dr. Whom]

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. Also clubs such
as photography, drama, public speaking, sailing are 99% in
the capital city. If you want to experiment with a very Korean
culture, which unfortunately means "closed", then choose the
countryside. If you want to make money and have the lifestyle
choices similar to a western country, then there is no other
choice than Seoul.

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.

[sesyeux]

cohibas rule always applies