Korean Job Discussion Forums

[andejes]

and look for employment in Korea? I've just finished my CELTA, have volunteered teaching children and have mathematics and professional degree. However after reading so much about the Korean economy over the last 10 months and it being an employers market, should I even leave my stability and do this? Thanks in advanced for your thoughts.

[kingplaya4]

The monetary gains claimed on here are not anywhere near what are advertised. If you're coming to save a bunch of money, I'd probably stick with your job, since raises are extremely rare these days here.

If you're really into K-pop, absolutely hate your job, have some connection to Korea or you want to parlay two years of experience here into a better job in another country later on, you might want to consider coming here. Emphasis on the might. My main complaints about living here these days are inflation, lack of a chance for advancement, lack of sick days (it's a big no-no here) and a general lack of time off.

[andejes]

for your reply. If you can say, how many hours a week are you working (including prep time) and how much time is off do you get on average?

[Chaparrastique]

My advice is........no.

Your job security and professional development in your own home country is worth far more to you, economically and in terms of well-being, than any esl job in Korea.

If its adventure, a rewarding experience or intercultural experience you're after, then head for South America or Europe. Africa, even.

But Korea? Hoosh. As an intercultural experience is mostly average; at worst, utterly frustrating and stressful. Its money-saving value has declined massively in real terms. Work conditions continue to decline. It was worth it five years ago. Now its just hard graft with not much reward.

ESL is in decline. But if you are determined to try it.. then China is the place to start out now.

[andejes]

would be very difficult for me as I don't have an EU passport. I've not considered South America before but will start investigating.

Thanks

[kabrams]

You should uncover why you want to leave in the first place, and what you'd like to do in your career/how you'd like to use Korea for your career. Do some backwards planning.

Where do you want to be in 5 years? Does Korea fit into that? If so, how? If you can make it work (realistically) and have an end-goal in mind, I absolutely say going to Korea is a good idea.

[lowpo]

[Bongotruck]

Agreed with most of the sentiment on this thread. Unless you have some particular connection to Korea, dont bother.

It sounds like a wonderful adventure but once the shine wears off, its not wonderful nor an adventure.

[creeper1]

My advice is .... YES!

Especially if your office job is like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy3rjQGc6lA

Working in Korea, although not making you rich, will afford you a lot of free time.

Take a public school job as an example. You are done by 4pm and provided with (typically) 2 months paid vacation.

[tanklor1]

[Chaparrastique]

[SeoulMan6]

I hope you take people's responses with a grain of salt. There is a silent majority who enjoy their time here.

You can save money, have an adventure, make friends, and maybe even start a new life. Come with an open mind and you will be fine. Even if it turns out to not be your cup of tea, almost anyone can stick it out for a year.

[isitts]

[GENO123]

[Weigookin74]