Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Injun]

I've taught in other Asian countries, and the capitols are usually the most wonderful cities. BUT is Seoul just too nuts?

I'm 60, by the way, so might have more luck finding work in Seoul? What's your advice? Thanks.

[Jane]

A word of advice: at 65 years of age, it is almost impossible to find work in Korea. Koreans will not renew your contract once you reach that age. Sad, but true. You might want to go somewhere a bit more inviting.

[fraukoch]

[fermentation]

My father is a bit over 50 and is a professor at a university. He might not get resigned because of his age. For a culture that pretends to respect the elderly, Korea doesn't like to employ them.

[Yaya]

I know a few older men in their 50s and 60s who seem to get jobs, though perhaps not easily. I think if you jump too much, as in quit for a year, then come back, then quit, then come back, employers simply won't bother with you especially at that age.

It also depends on your qualifications. The men I knew all had pretty solid qualifications, with one being a former lawyer.

[Jane]

A friend of a friend worked for a Seoul university for years. When he was 64, he signed a two year contract (they only do two year contracts) where he brought it to their attention that he will be 65 (retirement age) in 1 year. They said no problem. A year later at 65, they said sorry and he'll have to retire, despite his contract not expiring until the following year. Apparently, this is routine for foreign and Korean professors alike.

Where do you think they find all these gwanli ajusshis in apartment buildings?

[shinramyun]

korea is too hardcore for j00.

[waynehead]