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Quack Addict
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:56 pm Post subject: I'm coming back....what's new? |
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| I worked in Korea from April '03 to March '09. I have been living in America since then and will be returning later this month. In the 14 months I've been gone what's been happening? Anything new/old/same/lame going on? Do tell... |
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Chucky
Joined: 21 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: I'm coming back....what's new? |
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| Quack Addict wrote: |
| I worked in Korea from April '03 to March '09. I have been living in America since then and will be returning later this month. In the 14 months I've been gone what's been happening? Anything new/old/same/lame going on? Do tell... |
Did you know that the kimchi is spicey??? |
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fortysixyou
Joined: 08 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Korea now has FOUR seasons! |
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Welsh Canadian
Joined: 03 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| fortysixyou wrote: |
| Korea now has FOUR seasons! |
Actually Korea has FOUR NEW seasons! |
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Quack Addict
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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I've been Korean food free for 14 months so I think I'm ready for it again. I'm leaving Portland, OR during one of the most beautiful times of the year but I like spring in Korea too.
Unless Korean women decided they like Korean men the population probably hasn't increased. The ajuma's are probably the same. The taxi drivers and blue truck drivers are probably the same. I'll see more scooters in one hour in Seoul than I have in 14 months in Portland.
I'm going to a new school with 3 other waeguks so I'm hoping they are sane. Korean office politics probably haven't changed. My goal this time around is more 'quick' trips to places like China and Malaysia and less trips to Itaewon and Dongdaemun. |
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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Did you hear there's a taco bell opening? I think someone has mentioned it on this board. |
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creeper1
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 11:51 pm Post subject: Weren't you |
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| Weren't you one of the leading contributors to the thread named "the official so long suckers thread"? |
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NYC_Gal
Joined: 08 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 1:35 am Post subject: |
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| You'll probably see more bare toes and shoulders. The stockings with sandals look has gone out, though you still do see it. I've been seeing a lot more shoulders on the Korean girls when it's warmer. You'll still want to have a lacey short-sleeved cardigan for at work, when you wear tanks, though. |
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Dragoon
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:17 am Post subject: |
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| I put an ajosshi that was giving me some static into "the Boston Crab" a few weekends back...but other than that..same ol' same ol'. What's been going on with you broski? |
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thomas pars
Joined: 29 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 6:41 am Post subject: |
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Why on God's green earth are you leaving portland oregon for this dump?!?
Are the states really still that bad?
I was thinking of moving there when this contract is over?  |
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pangaea
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 8:13 am Post subject: |
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thomas pars wrote:
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Why on God's green earth are you leaving portland oregon for this dump?!?
Are the states really still that bad? |
Yes. |
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Dragoon
Joined: 18 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 8:18 am Post subject: |
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If i had a choice between slinging ham sandwiches back in the states or having an E-2 visa... (basically no freedom at all) I'd just stay in the states. At least there your boss doesn't control your house/your visa/your job....essentially your life. Of course F-visa on the other hand...maybe I'd give up my chicken wing slinger career for this....
Freedom ain't free bros....it costs 1.05...remember that!!! |
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noraebang
Joined: 05 May 2010
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| You can now become a Korean citizen while retaining your original citizenship--in other words, become a dual citizen. There's a point system for getting an F-2 permanent residence visa that doesn't require marriage. |
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Quack Addict
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| thomas pars wrote: |
Why on God's green earth are you leaving portland oregon for this dump?!?
Are the states really still that bad?
I was thinking of moving there when this contract is over? |
My wife and I are looking to do some traveling ie: China (Great Wall), the Philippines, Singapore, Japan etc. Living in Korea is like a working holiday. Portland is very nice and I will miss all the great things to do when the weather gets nice. But it will still be there when I get back.
If you are planning to move there I would suggest you secure a job before moving there. Oregon is over 10% unemployment and pickings are slim. Cheers. |
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caniff
Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map
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| Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 6:29 am Post subject: |
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| noraebang wrote: |
| You can now become a Korean citizen while retaining your original citizenship--in other words, become a dual citizen. There's a point system for getting an F-2 permanent residence visa that doesn't require marriage. |
I think I saw a thread that also confirmed that it's, for all intents and purposes, impossible. Or maybe not impossible, but really not easy. |
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