Korean Job Discussion Forums

philinkorea · Joined: 27 Jan 2003

i was at home over xmas last year. I had this incident which I couldnt help kind of irritating me. When someone said 'didnt i fancy climbing the ladder in england' and quoted some people who supposedly had 'good jobs'.

ok so i dont want to do esl forever no way but im in my second year and my job is enjoyable, i get paid more than i know what to do with, live a wicked lifestyle on my salary and still send home a descent amount and am paying off debts.

the job quoted as being a good job, im sure the speaker had no idea of its prospects even if it had any but it involved working for a magazine in London. now whereas that may sound nice im absolutely certain that on the salary that person earn there offers absolutely no expendable money and a low quality london lifestyle. i have friends who earn 25,000 a year there and after rent and expensive travel costs to work are left with no more than my salary then i live in seoul live a better lifestyle rather than as my friend would describe 'a monks lifestyle' and still save a plenty. the speaker did actually just kind of gave me a funny look when i said i would definitely save more money here.

i dont want to sound arrogant or anything. i dont think teaching esl is all that but i do think to a degree for someone like myself who eventually wants to be a counsellor it can be very positive in many ways and getting a job in england while being a likely eventuality at this stage doesnt seem anything idealistic or clever particularly

Koreabound2004 · Joined: 19 Nov 2003

I used to think a good job just meant lots of money.

Then I thought, that's stupid.

I would say now that a good job is one that makes me feel happy to be there, like I am making a difference in the world somehow. I feel rewarded and satisfied doing it, and pay is secondary.

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

In Korea a good job will depend on your boss.

If he has the first clue about teaching then you're halfway there.

Many hagwon bosses were shoe salesmen last year.

Swiss James · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai

I'd say it's one that gave you enough money to have a good lifestyle and still save, is challenging, has good prospects and doesn't make you wear a nametag.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

A good job is having single co-workers that are hot for you and look like SwissJames' Avatar.

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Enough free time do pursue interests outside of the job.

jajdude · Joined: 18 Jan 2003

Simply one you like! --- for whatever reason.

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:18 am Post subject:

1. A good schedule with plenty of free time

2. $$$$$ cmon. We all need money to live. The more we have the better we can live.

3. Challenging. Nothing worse than a boring job.

4. Good prospects for advancement. Something that will potentially be long term instead of just one year.

5. Good location and apartment.

Mashimaro · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Location: location, location

philinkorea · Joined: 27 Jan 2003

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:26 am Post subject:

mindmetoo · Joined: 02 Feb 2004

Being paid to do something you love. Turning on your computer every morning and going "I can't believe I get paid to do this"

Barring that a good job would pay well, have sane coworkers, present you with challenges and problems to solve, have flex time, have no dress code, free coffee, and a reasonably clear career path.

Harin · Joined: 03 May 2004 Location: Garden of Eden

your boss, co-workers, $$$$$, vacation hrs, retirement benefits

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

The benefits and the sex.

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

jajdude: I totally agree!

Ask yourself this question: If all of the jobs in the world paid exactly the same, would you choose the one you've got?

If the answer is "YES" then you have a good job!