Korean Job Discussion Forums

Z-Boy · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Location: Nowon, Seoul

I'm flying out for my first TESL job at the weekend and, from the point of view of a man with long hair, I'm just wondering what I'm letting myself in for. Anyone have any relevant experiences they'd care to share?

shifdog · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

It depends. Are you working for Wonderland?

jaganath69 · Joined: 17 Jul 2003

Donkey Beer · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

You want to make a good first impression; i'd take the cautious route with Koreans. All Koreans have military experience and can respect a shaved head. I suggest you do the same.

Boodleheimer · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:29 am Post subject:

how much of a scouse are you? could i understand you (while not drunk)? can you get me steven gerrard's autograph?

jaganath69 · Joined: 17 Jul 2003

Boodleheimer · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:37 am Post subject:

jaganath69 · Joined: 17 Jul 2003

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jaganath69 · Joined: 17 Jul 2003

Guri Guy · Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Location: Bamboo Island

Depends on your school but I think if you keep it neat, washed and cared for well you should be fine. I have a friend who has long hair and he has never had any trouble. He said they tease him a little but he dresses well and takes his job seriously so it doesn't seem to be a major issue.

Z-Boy · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Location: Nowon, Seoul

Not, Wonderland, no, and no tattoos or piercings of any kind. Despite my eighties-esque heavy metal hair, I'm fairly staid and sensible, really.

And hey, take the liquid waste out of Scousers all you like - I'm only actually from near Liverpool and would probably be considered a Woollyback. 'Ey, la'.

tiger fancini · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Location: Testicles for Eyes

butlerian · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Location: Korea

I'm a scouser working in a public school in Korea. Before I was working in a hagwon in Daegu with another two friends from Liverpool - we had all the kindies and elementary students talking scouse! So, come over - the more the better.

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

One thing about Korea that I still can't deal with (being a Liverpool supporter) is the proliferation of Man Utd shirts everywhere. If you don't mind that then you'll be alright.