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Eglayzer
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| The 12% of the American work force that are unemployed are not highly educated, bilingual, attractive females. I thought that, visa issues aside, she could probably parley that into some sort of employment. |
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ThingsComeAround
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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She could get a student visa and try becoming a waitress (if by job you mean anything)
She will learn English real fast with that job  |
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Bondrock
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This thread is... an inquisition... |
NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again
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Eglayzer
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:59 am Post subject: |
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| and an almost fanatical devotion to the pope, and nice red uniforms! |
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Eglayzer
Joined: 22 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:06 am Post subject: |
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| ThingsComeAround wrote: |
She could get a student visa and try becoming a waitress (if by job you mean anything)
She will learn English real fast with that job |
This is somewhat along the lines of what I was thinking. Maybe with only 10 hours a week, waitressing, she could make enough money to support herself and go to school? Though, she might have to try and get hired at a Korean/Chinese restaurant since her English is not perfect as is and would certainly struggle. It would also be tough to find a restaurant that would be willing to hire her at a mere 10 hours a week... If we split an apartment this just might work. She is currently working at her families restaurant right now anyways so this would still be an improvement for her.
If we were to live somewhere with a high Korean population like San Diego, LA, SF, Seattle, or NY maybe she could make money doing private Korean tutoring? Not sure how much demand there is for this but I am sure there are lots/some universities out there in major cities with a Korean Language major and students who need help.
Great ideas guys, keep them coming! |
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fezmond
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:28 am Post subject: |
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| stay in korea, earn more money, save and then go |
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Eglayzer
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:30 am Post subject: |
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| Not an option. I got into grad school and the offer is only good for this year. Grad school for my major is very competitive and I got into one of the top schools in my field. |
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fezmond
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:38 am Post subject: |
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| when do grad schools start? surely it's possible to work for a while and then leave - part time job here? |
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Eglayzer
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| Grad school starts in lat August. My contract is non-renewable and my visa will expire in March. Either way, 6 extra months of work would not afford to pay for her in the US and I would not be willing to spend the money on that. She needs to make her own way. |
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fezmond
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:25 am Post subject: |
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i'll be taking my lady to the uk sometime next year, wondering how much to save by working my butt off rather than enjoying life.
would anyone recommend two jobs (kindy and full time on an F-2) or working a while and then quitting?
same situation as the OP - feb/march expiry of visa and a sept start for school |
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Nester Noodlemon
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:29 am Post subject: |
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| Eglayzer wrote: |
| ThingsComeAround wrote: |
She could get a student visa and try becoming a waitress (if by job you mean anything)
She will learn English real fast with that job |
This is somewhat along the lines of what I was thinking. Maybe with only 10 hours a week, waitressing, she could make enough money to support herself and go to school? Though, she might have to try and get hired at a Korean/Chinese restaurant since her English is not perfect as is and would certainly struggle. It would also be tough to find a restaurant that would be willing to hire her at a mere 10 hours a week... If we split an apartment this just might work. She is currently working at her families restaurant right now anyways so this would still be an improvement for her.
If we were to live somewhere with a high Korean population like San Diego, LA, SF, Seattle, or NY maybe she could make money doing private Korean tutoring? Not sure how much demand there is for this but I am sure there are lots/some universities out there in major cities with a Korean Language major and students who need help.
Great ideas guys, keep them coming! |
This is exactly what I was thinking.
She can work in a restaurant for 10 hours a week as a waitress. She can make enough money to go to school and support herself.
$10 per hour X 10 hours per week = $100 dollars per week. Yep, this should be more than enough for housing, living expenses, and tuition. And, to think, some people came here with student loans. Geezzzzz! |
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nukeday
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:35 am Post subject: |
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| The 12% of the American work force that are unemployed are not highly educated, bilingual, attractive females with waitressing experience. I thought that, visa issues aside, she could probably parley that into some sort of employment. |
Highly educated? Does she have a Master's in a technical field? Or even a Bachelor's in a technical field?
How bilingual is she? Would anyone suspect her of being an immigrant when she speaks English?
Being attractive could certainly help a Korean woman find a job in America. As her boyfriend, you may not approve of it. Don't ask, don't tell.
Also, I added in her resume.
Hahahahahaha.
Have fun. |
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hondaicivic
Joined: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Daegu, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:58 am Post subject: |
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| nukeday wrote: |
| Eglayzer wrote: |
| The 12% of the American work force that are unemployed are not highly educated, bilingual, attractive females with waitressing experience. I thought that, visa issues aside, she could probably parley that into some sort of employment. |
Highly educated? Does she have a Master's in a technical field? Or even a Bachelor's in a technical field?
How bilingual is she? Would anyone suspect her of being an immigrant when she speaks English?
Being attractive could certainly help a Korean woman find a job in America. As her boyfriend, you may not approve of it. Don't ask, don't tell.
Also, I added in her resume.
Hahahahahaha.
Have fun. |
HAHAHAHAHHA!  |
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machinoman
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:18 am Post subject: |
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| Nester Noodlemon wrote: |
| $10 per hour X 10 hours per week = $100 dollars per week. Yep, this should be more than enough for housing, living expenses, and tuition. And, to think, some people came here with student loans. Geezzzzz! |
Tips, dude. You forgot about the tips.
($10 per hour + $100 in tips per hour) X 10 hours per week = $1100 dollars per week
At that rate she'll be making over $50,000 per year. |
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redaxe
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:23 am Post subject: |
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| As for the student visa option, as an international student she will need to prove that she (or her parents) has a minimum of at least about $20,000 USD or the equivalent in the bank to pay tuition with. |
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