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Rookie77
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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 Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:53 am Post subject: Where do you recommend working in South Korea? |
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Hi there.
I taught English in Daegu a couple years ago. I had a pretty good experience. At this time I'm seriously considering returning, but to where? Daegu was ok, but really hot, and my trips to Seoul made me think. Good subway system, good shopping, and pretty clean. I'm thinking Seoul for it's size and increased availability of well anything. But where in Seoul is a good place to live/work? I would really appreciate opinions and suggestions. I visited Pusan several times and enjoyed myself there as well.
Thank you for your time and suggestions,
Lara |
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VanIslander
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Busan near Haeundae or Nampodong would be nice.
Sounds like you wanna go where expats congregate. Probably Seoul then. |
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buddy bradley
Joined: 24 Aug 2003
Location: The Beyond
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 9:05 am Post subject: |
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| Shanghai. |
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Derrek
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Live/work in Bundang and travel to Seoul when you need. Bundang is very clean and nice (but boring if you are into nightlife -- travel to Seoul for that). And the weather is a smidge cooler because you don't have all of the hot roads and building sucking up heat, and there's sometimes a breeze.
Be sure you ask around before you start work, because there are a few shady hagwons here, like anywhere. |
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zappadelta
Joined: 31 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I would agree with Derrek, I would choose a suburb of Seoul. But, I would choose a place that is on the subway line. I currently live in Sanbon, which I think is a great place. It's on the subway line, it's a nice mix of a little bit of city life and full of nature. I could live here for a while I think. |
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pest2
Joined: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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| buddy bradley wrote: |
| Shanghai. |
Can be good. You wont make as much money in an absolute sense but much more relative to the people living around you. Shanghai is chaotic and dirty, though... much better nightlife than Seoul |
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Zenpickle
Joined: 06 Jan 2004
Location: Anyang -- Bisan
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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| zappadelta wrote: |
| I would agree with Derrek, I would choose a suburb of Seoul. But, I would choose a place that is on the subway line. I currently live in Sanbon, which I think is a great place. It's on the subway line, it's a nice mix of a little bit of city life and full of nature. I could live here for a while I think. |
I live in Beomgye, which isn't far from Sanbon (which is a cool place), and I think it's one of the best kept secrets. It is gorgeous here, and there is a lot to do. The city planners seem to really like fountains that shoot out of the sidewalk. |
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Southern Drawl
Joined: 13 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Most people seem to prefer the big cities like Seoul, Pusan, Daegu, Daejeon, and Kwangju. There is just more to see and do there. But more important than where you work is who you work for. You could work in a city that may suit you just fine but if your job sucks then you might as well be working in hell. Check out your job prospects first. |
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Rookie77
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| that goes without saying. |
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Radioactive
Joined: 03 Dec 2003
Location: DPRK
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:00 am Post subject: |
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| Seoul is a sinner's city, try Busan maybe? Friendlier people, better nightlife, some of the best beaches this side of the equator - good luck! |
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