Korean Job Discussion Forums

[mcb1180]

Hi all,

I've spent the last couple of weeks or so researching the good, the bad and the absolutely horrid things that others have posted about contracts, hogwons, coworkers and visas, and I've finally decided I want to do it. Only problem is I'm not too sure where to start looking in terms of location.

I'm not a big need to be out all the time to enjoy the night life kind of person, but I do enjoy it from time to time. I spent my high school years basically in the country in North Carolina, but was only a 20 minute drive from Raleigh when I wanted a night out with friends. Even now that I actually live in the city I'm still pretty much a homebody.

When I go to Korea and I'd like to live if not in the city then somewhere about 35 minutes or so away. I'd also love to be where I can really take advantage of the culture. Learn local trades/crafts, get help from others learning the language, go hiking or bike riding. I get that I'll stand out as a foreigner but I don't want to feel like a museum exhibit because there are so few foreigners around so I'd love to have other foreigners in my general proximity.

Does anyone have any recommendations for locations, recruiters or places to visit where the locals really embrace visitors interested in learning?

Thanks.

[lifeinkorea]

Here is a page I put up for people who asked me about working in Asia http://jadarite.wikispaces.com/workinasia

I prefer the west side of Korea because there is better transportation. Aside from that location doesn't really matter. They have a bus system and trains to get you where you want to go.

I am 1.5 hours from Seoul, and I thought that was far, but I wouldn't mind even moving further south, lol. I still go up to Seoul on weekends. The only thing I can see that would be an issue is if you needed to be somewhere the next day in the morning, then you got to live closer there.