Korean Job Discussion Forums

[prairieboy]

I've been in Korea for almost 9 years now and to tell you the truth - it's worn on me.

I seem to find more negatives than positives in staying for another year, or two or more.

I've been out of the Canadian job market for as long as I've been in Korea. There have been numerous advances and changes in my fields of studies so I'm out dated. What to do?

I'm thinking a home-based business may be the best way to set up some form of income before I return with my family. I found this website and have considered it http://www.idocoffeebreaks.com/getpaid

Seems like a good company.

Any other expats that are returning and going through a similar search of what to do?

Ideas and thoughts please.

[pangaea]

I plan on moving to Myrtle Beach to sell sparkly unicorn statues and Miracle Water. I dare anyone here to come up with a better plan.

[Janny]

Well, I've been out of the teaching game in Canada for 10 years now. I haven't brushed up my education at all either. I've only been head teacher at a hagwon for a few years, beyond that...poof.

So I'm hoping to get a job up North (I have some family connections) or bag some substitute teaching SOMEWHERE in Canada.

I'll give it 6 months. Then it's back to Asia for me.

Probably Hong Kong or an international school somewhere. Not Korea, but I won't say never again. I said "never" before....and came back here twice.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but I don't have a family to take care of, and I am set in my career choice, so...it's a very different situation. Good luck to you!

[AsiaESLbound]

I want a concession trailer such a hot dog cart or BBQ trailer. This is very viable as it would cost around $10,000 start up for a used pickup truck, trailer or cart, and other essentials. Much less if you want to do a bare bones small hot dog and soda cart you haul in the back of your truck. Ball games, fairs, flee markets, and such are all fair game. You'd be amazed how much demand there really is for these services if you are equipped, ready, and talking to the right people.

[Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida]

My advice, start small and work your way up the ladder. It isn't ideal but it has almost been a decade. While you're in the job, try and get the company to send you on training. Become certified in your profession.

[ChocolateStarfish]

I left Korea before my education and age where outdated.... 10 years for you? Good luck with that. I heard that walmart pays 13 bucks an hour for night shifts.

[travel zen]

Forieng teaching gives you some credentials. Its not like you were backpacking for 10 years.

You might have to go to school and brush up/renew certificates, diplomas, etc

Never go backwards if you can help it. move forwards and better if you can. Be positive.

[Sooke]

OP: I've been here just a tad over 10 years. Going home in the fall. Don't have a concrete plan yet, but have some ideas. Gonna take some government tests (ie: foreign service, public service, etc.) because I think a government job would allow me to have a bit more vacation than the private sector. People slag the government, but it not a bad place to work.

As far as that video you posted goes, I dunno. Sales is hard, especially if it is commission based pay. You need a certain type of personality to be a good salesperson--personality wise, I would not be a good salesman. Sure, teaching has increased your public speaking and interpersonal skills I imagine, and if you feel you have the right personality for sales it wouldn't be bad. (mostly) everyone loves coffee.

I'd try and get a job first so you can have a regular paycheque--then set up your own company on your free time. You never want to sacrifice a regular cheque for a commission based enterprise. If after a while, your company is proving to be successful and more lucrative than your 'regular' job, you can always quit and devote more time to your own business. That was advice from my accounting prof.

[ThingsComeAround]

Can you speak Korean?
Real Estate perhaps??

[oldfatfarang]

Wow, 10 years! That's impressive.

Whatever you do - good luck.

[lithium]

[pangaea]

Im not from SC but I've been to Myrtle Beach. I'm thinking about investing in small camper with an awning so I can set up my table full of sparkly unicorns in the shade. Maybe I'll throw in some seashell necklaces. Should make a killing.

[AsiaESLbound]