Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Jellybeanem]

I've been told most teachers here are fresh out of university.I feel I might be seen as too old to be in Korea? Im going yes for travel,learn something new but to also save for my masters,I'm not into clubbing anymore I prefer chilled bars live music,anything travel or photography related things.Is this going to limit my social circle?

So am I going to be viewed as a old person and be questioned as to why I'm there?

Thanks

[madoka]

[tardisrider]

27 iz kewl brah I've even seen a cupl pplz teaching when their pushihng 30+ i admire them old geezers and hope that i am still going at it when i'm there age

[northway]

[WadRUG'naDoo]

I didn't get there till I was 35. Left when I was nearly 41. Didn't start teaching English in Asia (in Taiwan) till I was 33 (and a half). If anything, you're older and wiser and less apt to have the wool pulled over your eyes by unscrupulous employers. I'm still teaching (in Shanghai) and I'm nearly 43, teaching 3-year-olds.

[OBwannabe]

27 pffft! You are prime time, son!
I arrived in Korea pushing 31 and age was no big deal if you aren't too sensitive about it.
Dated girls that ranged in age from 19-35 and had a great time.
Social life was great.
Just don't take your age or yourself too seriously. being 27- early 30's will probably work in your favour in numerous ways when dealing with Koreans.

The one area that age did play a negative role was with my western coworkers. The immaturity in the workplace got to me at times. The place I worked probably had a lot to do with that though.

I'm 37 now and hoping to come back to Korea by the end of summer. I'm looking for a different kind of experience this time due to my age and maturity level this time around. But I'm expecting it to be enjoyable and rewarding.

[matthews_world]

I know the OP is being polite but really. I just had to laugh when I saw this.

[FDNY]

I'm 47 and am having absolutely no problems getting GOOD work in Korea. I think a lot of places now want experienced DEPENDABLE people whom parents and other staff can trust and depend on. 27! I got warts older than that.

[shostahoosier]

I came over at an age older than that and had no problems.

You might find a lot of the younger teachers really annoying though, especially the ones who have never had a job before.

Never hurts to try!

[JBurn]

I'm 26 and I was one of the younger of my orientation intake. My career in ESL and linguistics is just taking off so I'll be a fair bit older as time goes on.

[luckylady]

[Jellybeanem]

Thanks to everyone for your replies.
I have read blogs watched videos of teachers experiences in Korea and socialising and lifestyle seems to revolve around drinking clubbing and trips to Thailand.

I'm not a big drinker I'm past that stage,I don't want to, as I see it waste my time re living previous experiences.

It seems I am wrong with this assumption.

[FDNY]

Damn, you gonna fit in real good \'round here. Tonight I\'m gonna get blasted on Jim Beam and watch S02E09 of GOT. AND, believe it or not, I going to Ko Samui for 9 days at X-Mas. LMFAO

[byrddogs]

I hope that you won't be teaching any grammar courses. I jest, seriously. It is true that there are a lot of recent university grads, but there are also many older folks and tons of in-between aged teachers. You will fit right in and most likely have a good experience. I went in my 30s and spent five years there. I mostly hung around with 20 some year olds my first couple of years there, due to the age demographic of my hagwon. When I moved on to public school and most of my friends had left, I mostly spent time with my gf and K-teachers from my school. Get on over and have a good time. Korea is a fun place for any age.

[northway]