Korean Job Discussion Forums

[greent]

Am considering going to korea for a short while after having lived in vietnam the past few years, but am wondering what the life is lke there for a foreign girl? i'm guessing it's same same as in everywhere in asia. i've had a few interviews though where the schools will mention that they have oh 7 or so foreign teachers and usually all but 1 are male. not that i don't like guy company, but it's nice to have some foreign girlfriends as well to hang out with. are they in short supply? i know they probably don't last as long, but am wondering if i am heading into a very male dominated scene...

[zappadelta]

I would say overall it's easier to find a good job for a female, but your life is more difficult here. There are plenty of foreign girls here though.

[rainyqueen]

If you are in a big city, then I don't think you'll have much of a problem meeting girls, there are tons (although I suppose there are more guys). However, I did work in a small town once, where there were no other girls, however, there was only one other guy there as well. That was fun!

I wouldn't worry to much.
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[krats1976]

I've been here 2 1/2 years and I've never felt like there was a shortage of other women to hang out with.

I also don't see my life here as any harder than a man's, contrary to an earlier post. But, maybe that's just because I refuse to let it be.

[deessell]

Having lived in Vietnam for two years myself, you will find it dull here. So you make more money here but there are better places in Asia. I find K men and the staring a problem. I have less freedom here and I will be gladly leaving when my contract is finished. For all the problems that Vietnam has, the lifestyle is still very good. Think carefully before moving here.

[greent]

thanks for the replies.

to be honest, i don't really have high hopes of korea, except for money. my contract in vietnam has ended as has my work permit and i'll be returning to the states (gasp) in june as now is not optimal time for teachers, but could use some extra money before going back. i've only ever been through the airport in Seoul and as i recall, it was a bit like being in a doublement gum commercial. all i want is to dress up in a matching sweatervest oufit with some guy.

[joe_doufu]

[SPINOZA]

[bellum99]

Hmmm....please don't bother talking about your job if you have been here only 3 months. Wait until you have finished your contract and gotten everything owed to you before you start talking about how wonderful everything is at the job. You just sound stupid when you write on here 4 months later complaining about the boss, job and school.

The reality is that everything can and often does change in a heartbeat. The boss is always kind and nice in the begining when you bend like grass, but after you say no once or twice things change fast.

*** You have no opinion right now.

[bucheon bum]

3 months.. yeah, right about when the culture shock kicks in. enjoy

[Tiger Beer]

You can already tell who lives where in Korea on this thread.

People staring and its dull in Korea.. they signed a sight-unseen contract through a recruiter and ended up way out in the middle of nowhere.

People say it exceeded their expectations.. probably arrived first.. looked for job through a few interview and checking out the places.. found a job that suited their interests and needs well, etc. Or they were just really really lucky and the recruiter by some streak of good fortune placed them in a highly desireable area/location/job.

In regards to Vietnam vs. Korea. Vietnam looked and felt a lot more interesting. As for a woman in either place, seems like the hardships would be about the same.

[deessell]

[SPINOZA]

[peppermint]

I hope you're right, but it's been known to happen.

[Moldy Rutabaga]

Okay-- I'll toot my own horn on this-- read my tutorial for prospective Korean ESL teachers-- it's just my opinion, however.

http://keneckert.com/resume/eslguide/

Ken:>