Korean Job Discussion Forums

[animalbirdfish]

I've found that being friends (even in a superficial, merely civil manner) is next to impossible after breaking up with k-girls. Not that they'll be nasty to you, but rather that you'll cease to exist, which if you work with that person is going to pretty darned awkward.

Having said that, I've nevertheless found Koreans to be quite amenable to office romances, sometimes even encouraging it. A couple years ago, my boss found out that I was w/o a girlfriend and tried to set me up with one of the Korean teachers, and this hasn't been an isolated incident. Still, like some above posters warned, Korean girls love to talk/gossip, so you might be wise to keep a few things to yourself (in everything that implies).

[just because]

I have had a couple....and the one I started 2 years ago I'm still having.

Don't listen to these guys, they are pretty bad when it comes to women I've noticed

Just take it slow...and if it doesn't work out don't make a big scene and give her some respect and dignity and it is Ok.

I had 3 before this one and neither of us quit because we broke up. Just act like a decent human and not a raving lunatic and you'll be fine.

[Godzilla]

Mate.. you're obviously into her. If she feels the same then why not? Office romances can be tricky, but if you want more than just a shag then you'll regret not seeing where this leads. You're more likely to have a long-term relationship with a woman you've got to know rather than one you've picked up in a bar.

[diver]

Make sure you don't have one of those 'employee must not enter into relationships with students or staff' clauses in your contract. It could (but by no means certainly) provide your boss with a convenient reason to fire you just prior to the end of your contract to avoid paying you your bonuses, airfare, etc...

[The Man known as The Man]

If she were a great girl, yeah. I worried about whatif scenarios when I was 14.


Awkwardness? Being a hardarse has its advantages.


But I never look for trouble.

[Toby]

If you do, keep it out of the office and quiet. Difficult but possible. Or simply don't do it.

[batman]

Toby said:
"If you do, keep it out of the office and quiet. Difficult but possible. Or simply don't do it."

Which I think is good advice. I met my Catwoman at work. We worked together for a few months and noticed there was something between us. We decided to give it a try. In the beginning we kept things quiet and did not tell a soul at work (neither one of us wanted to be the object of workplace gossip). Took about six months for the secret to pop. Even then we always seperated our work lives from our personal.

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Toby also said:
"It is always better to regret something that you have done rather than regret something that you haven't done."

Which I think is also good advice.
Try to think about the person of your desire in an objective manner.
If you think that she is mature enough to handle an office romance then go for it.
Have fun and good luck.

[crazylemongirl]

I have a very cute copy boy at my work, who is there on miltary service. While not part of the school staff per say this guy is still eye candy until one of us leaves.

[Badmojo]

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[sparkx]

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[rapier]

Ok badmojo, sounds like you're quite well set on this, go for it and good luck with it. Keep us updated...

[Mashimaro]

I just want to go on record and say that this will end in tears if you don't keep the relationship purely on a friendship level. Hope I'm wrong...

[Jensen]