Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Steelrails]

[Unposter]

Alcoholic, womanizing, losers?

You say that like it is a bad thing...

[yodanole]

Some people like it in Korea...alcohol & women are not necessarily bad things...in and of themselves.

[happiness]

I dont care about the boozing, not a drinker, but if a guy/girl is single, why the hell not? Some people are fun to be with. The paycheck thing, hey its just a salary, if you like the job, what does it matter?

Nowadays, I dont think the lifestlye here is that different from back home, the people are different, the food, but the things we do here and there, not that odd. Koreas a much different place (but back in the old days was good too).

If it works, and you like it, thats all you need.

[cj1976]

The UK is even shittier. That's all.

[World Traveler]

Really? Many Americans dream of living in London (at least temporarily to see what it is like). London is super fun I heard, but it is also expensive. I guess London + money = a good time, while London without much money could be a not so good time. (Maybe it all comes down to a person's skill set/their earnings potential. Not sure.)

[wooden nickels]

I stay because of _

wife, in-laws, friends, job, retirement around the corner, and I'm content living here.

[edwardcatflap]

[SeoulNate]

[duhweecher]

I used to ask myself this question often. After many years though, I've realized the question you're asking is silly.

It equates to why do you live rather than why do you stay.

For many, (even those who don't realize it) they're not staying here. Korea isn't some hotel, dormitory, or short-term love motel. Nearly every person on this board is living in Korea and if you're asking why do people "stay" here then you're likely just as jaded as those who actually think they can supply you with an intelligent answer.

A better question may be why did people decide to live here longer than they originally planned? In that case, you avoid both belittling people's lives and life decisions while also opening the floor for true/ meaningful (perhaps) dialogue.



I live here because I find South Korea more educational and interested. I learn something everyday here (and actually notice it). I may be learning just as much in my home country, but to be honest, I take it for granted or simply don't notice back at home.

BTW: every occupation (around the world) has both positive and negative connotations associated with it. A better question for you may be why do you care about this perception. To be honest you sound rather childish (nope, super immature) to say the least. Have you not learned by now that people often think negatively of any and every thing that other people do? It feeds our less desired "humanity" to a certain extent.

Who knows maybe you're one of those self-proclaimed painters, illusioned Kollywood stars, or simply a confused literary drunk working on your next "book?" In that case, I can understand your gripe with those pesty English teachers.

[cj1976]

[tob55]

As a South Korean/USA dual citizen I stay because it suits me. Are things perfect here? No, but they sure as hell are not perfect anywhere in the world. The perception of foreigners being alcoholic, druggies, womanizers, thugs, etc. has all been played out in the media for the benefit of nationalistic, "pure blood" loving megalomaniacs [look it up] who believe for a variety of delusional reasons that South Koreans are a superior race of people. Nothing is farther from the truth. I actually have great feelings of pride and affection for this country, because I took the time to understand the country, the people, the culture, the customs and habits, and guess what. They were the same things I found that I like about being a citizen of the United States.

Now, others on this forum are going to be critical of my comments perhaps, but they are critical of everyone's comments anyway. There is no magical reason why people stay or go. Some people like it because it suits them and their lifestyle, and others detest it because it doesn't suit them or their lifestyle. Simplistic answer? Yes, but it need go no farther than that.

[Lucas]

[edwardcatflap]

[cj1976]