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kmlamb
Joined: 01 Sep 2004
Location: Kansas City, MO
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 Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 6:40 am Post subject: $$ How much money do I need to move to Korea? |
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Hello all! I'm planning on moving to Korea next March as a TEFL teacher. I'm hoping to sign on with someone who will pay my apartment cost, etc. I'm just trying to prepare my bank account before coming. How much money would you say is needed to start? Thanks for your input!
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justagirl
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Cheonan/Portland
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| Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 7:04 am Post subject: |
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I'd bring about $500 USD for the first month.
You can get by on less, I'm sure, but you'll need to set up your apartment, figure out transportation, food, etc.
I know the last group of teachers that came to a local university were told that $300 would cover it, and they are all hurting!
By the way, all schools should pay your housing costs--all of them...none of this, "You pay only 200,000 a month for your apartment" crap that unsuspecting teachers fall for.
Run through the FAQ's for help--this question's been asked a lot. 
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 7:20 am Post subject: |
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| I was worried about that back in 1995, so I took 2500 USD with me. I only spent half that amount in the first month but only because I was buying everything in sight. Good times though, nothing like having enough money for emergencies. |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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mezdupa
Joined: 11 Jul 2004
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| Make sure u bring enough with you incase you get mugged, broken into, need to bail home for family emergency or fight with your employer ( pay no heed to me: 6 weeks here and pist off!) |
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