Korean Job Discussion Forums

[coratheexplorer]

As my daughter-in-law says, I am one of the olds. (She says it jokingly of course although she does have a twisted sense of humor.) I am happy to say that I have received what look like good potential job offers, so I guess I am not worried about work at this point. But what about socializing? Any 50+ ers out there? Wondering how it is. I have friends who live in expat communities of retired people in various locales around the world. They can be tough communities to break into, from what I have heard. Seems like people really hunker down and don't welcome newcomers with open arms. Probably the same everywhere more or less. Just wondering if anyone here will speak on it.

[creeper1]

Plenty of older ESLers in Korea. In fact you have done the hard part by securing a job.

Thing is though, a lot of them have relationships with Korean divorcees and spend a lot of time with them.

I'd just get myself to a foreigner bar and you'll meet plenty of older waygooks. Some you may like and some you may not.

[tideout]

Fabulous Fifties on Meetup.

I'd check that out for sure and there are things you'll hook up with through people you meet. At first it will be a bit difficult but there are social opportunities if you're active about it.

On the whole though, I wouldn't describe Korea as a great place socially for people. People do tend to, as the other poster says, hook up with a local person if interested or spend time on their own. Some of it depends on the type of place you're working at as well.

[chrisblank]

Plenty of olds around, I hang with other guys in mid to late forties. (not quite 50s yet) we do ok, play bridge and pool, etc. take care of our kids and cook. where r u working/living?

[coratheexplorer]

Thank you for your replies. Well, I am not there yet chrisblank. I am looking at jobs elsewhere in addition to Korea. Trying to take my time but these Korean recruiters want things to move quickly though don't they??

I really want to go to Thailand or Vietnam or China. Unfortunately I need the higher salaries of those in South Korea to help me recover from my ghastly divorce. Maybe the tradeoff is not worth it, though! My search continues for now....

[coratheexplorer]

[Swampfox10mm]

Ten more years, and they'll start calling you Silvertown!