Korean Job Discussion Forums

[gartonator]

Ok, so some have said DO-IT, and some have said STU-PID, so I'm just trying to figure out if I can AFFORD-IT

I might come to Korea in a week or 2 to try to land a better job in person, or at least get in-person confirmation that the first school hiring me is really going to let me teach a 2nd job legally.

I've taught in korea before, and stayed at love motels (I mean... who hasn't?

but it's been a few years, and I'm wondering, if I need a love motel somewhere close enough to downtown seoul that I can easily take a subway to scout jobs in central Seoul, how cheap can I get one? Do they do weekly rates? and where would that cheapest motel likely be?

Obviously I could stay in the boondocks, but I'm imagining networking at foreigner bars is going to be one of my better bets, so I need a place that is at max... 45 mins from Seoul Tower via subway/bus? (yes, yes, I know Seoul Tower is not in Gangnam, but I'm going to be hounding the entire town)

Just wondering how much I might be spending... I remember staying at some for 30,000 in Jeonju/Daejeon circa 2007, but it's been a while, and I remember not EVER being able to find one for less than 40,000 in Daegu one fateful night... anyway, what's my best bet?

I don't care if it's in the seediest part of town, I have friends who can take care of my valuables, I just need a place with a private shower and something soft to flop on for a few hours each night.
(that sounds wrong, I need a shower and a bed/floor mattress)

thanks!

[eamo]

I think they bottom out at 25,000. Cleanliness not provided.

Just avoid any new-ish looking building.

The staff probably won't understand what you want (unless you have great Korean skills). Koreans never stay in these places more than 5-6 hours.

How important is a private shower? If you don't mind sharing a communal bathroom, then it might be better to pay for a month in a goshiwon. 350,000-ish.

Smaller rooms and no private bathroom, but you'll have cooking facilities and much better security and less screaming at night.......

[itaewonguy]

the price of a one hour lesson will get you a room for a night..

[transpomer]

http://www.seoulgreen.co.kr
http://www.mdguesthouse.com/
http://guest.yehadoye.com
http://www.holidayinkorea.com
http://www.openguesthouse.com
http://www.guesthouseinkorea.com/
http://www.bukchon72.com/
http://www.seoulbackpackers.com/

these are websites of guest houses, not love motels.
should be better than motels.

[eamo]

[Jane]

Check here:

http://innostel.visitseoul.net

[gartonator]

Thanks much, this hostel hotel motel cheap place to stay buffet will certainly save my day!

(just adding some keywords for future newbs to search so they dont have to lurch in ignorance and agony)