Korean Job Discussion Forums

[mcviking]

I moved here recently and well its the pits. I want to meet some people here so I don't go to Busan every weekend. I love Busan, but I shouldn't depend on it for having a good time, I should be able to find something in the city I new reside. Any helpful suggestions?

[hobakmorinam]

Benchwarmers Bar.

[nautilus]

Learn Korean..make friends with Koreans.

[Trinidad]

It is too bad that you are having a difficult time, but why didn't you check
on this board first before you moved to ULSAN! 90% of the people would
have told you NEVER live outside of Seoul. The other 10%, who also like
self-flagellation and think to truly be happy in Korea you must somehow
be deprived of culture, food, conversation, will tell you living in a farming
community is somehow sublime.

Remember "Cohiba's Rule" (Now better than ever!):

Think twice before you live outside of Seoul. "In Seoul" and
"outside of Seoul" are like two different countries. Seoul
is an interesting place with variety and venues for most
tastes. Outside of Seoul you will find a homogeneous Korean
culture. I don't mean this in a bad way, but you will never
find things like: French, Greek, Indian or any other ethnic
foods. Markets that sell sherry, pate, pastrami, ricotta cheese.
Specialty shops that sell Cuban cigars, European pies, cold
cuts or rye breads. Just to name a few things. Also clubs such
as photography, drama, public speaking, sailing are 99% in
the capital city. If you want to experiment with a very Korean
culture, which unfortunately means "closed", then choose the
countryside. If you want to make money and have the lifestyle
choices similar to a western country, then there is no other
choice than Seoul.

The FFF RULE: FFF=Fun For Foreigners.

If FFF in Seoul = 100, then FFF decreases at
1/distance. So 2km from Seoul FFF=1/2(100)=50;
10km from Seoul FFF=1/10(100)=10. This rule is
a rule for nightlife, food and foreign products only.
Nature etc. is on a different scale altogether.

This means you will be wasting a lot of time commuting
to Seoul. This is especially a drag if you have been
boozing on a Friday night and there are no buses or
trains.

I, unfortunately, live near Seoul where the FFF factor
is almost in the negative range. I know!

[mcviking]

I had to get a contract asap or I would have had to leave the country. My finances simply couldn't take this blow, especially with The US job market how it is. I was originally in Busan, and looked and looked and looked for another contract. I spent all my money waiting around trying to get a job anywhere, so it came to a point where it was Go home or Ulsan, so I chose Ulsan. I had offers in Gyonnggi Do but that is really in the sticks. I would like to be in Busan or even Seoul but alas I am where I am for a year, so I have to make due. I thought it couldn't be so bad right outside of Busan. Big mistake. For the Bench Warmers guy, where is that and what bus should I take? I guess its time to learn Korean...

[Olivencia]

Just get a girlfriend....problem solved (?)

[Jordan1788]

hey, i'm moving to Ulsan this month, I tried to send a PM but I don't have the minimum required posts yet, PM me with your email address

[optik404]

is gyeonngi do really the sticks? Ive never been but I mean its right outside of seoul, so got to have more options than ulsan

[Jeweltone]

Yep, except perhaps for Suwon, Gyeonggi-do is the sticks. Even local natives of the province (Koreans) say the natives are backwards and unfriendly.

[youtuber]

Wow. Now people are taking jobs that they don't even want??

ModEdited up.

[airconditiongypsy]

Out of curiosity I've read really great things about Gwangju but that definitely is far from Seoul. I'm ok with a little homogeneity because absorbing everything Korean is one of the main reasons for traveling to such a place. Any good/bad comments about there?

[Janny]

*I assume you're talking about the big Gwangju, in Jeollanamdo* I lived in Gwangju for a year (2000). It was alright, but since it was my first year in Korea, it was tough for me. But you have a good interest in Korean culture, so it would be great for you. It's a perfect combo of oldschool Korean city / available amenities for foreigners. And the Korean food was MUCH better, tastier. When I was there, there was a place called the Blue Monkey where all the expats hung out. Fun times. I don't know if it's still happening though. I'm sure at this point there are alot more foreigners in Gwangju overall. For someone who wants to know Korea well, Gwangju's a good choice. Not too big, not too small, not Seoul. (Seoul is where wimps like me live ...people who don't really like Korea but stay for the money)

[chris_J2]

http://wiki.galbijim.com/Ulsan#Bars

[definitely maybe]

[nero]