Korean Job Discussion Forums

[mrthingy]

Hi,

I'm currently applying for jobs in and around Seoul. For the area's just outside I can find info about what the area is like, how long it takes to get into down town Seoul etc. However I'm finding it hard to find out about areas in Seoul, when I do a search here I get a lot of specific things (certain shops, gyms and so on) rather than a general view. Wikipedia just lists a few bits and pieces. Is there any websites that I that will have info about certain areas in Seoul, if it's quiet or party central, how long it takes to get to other place you'd be likely to go.

Thanks

[tukmax]

Look at a subway map of Seoul. See Line 2 (green line) how it is a circle? Try to find a job that is located on, or within, that circle and you should be relatively close to most of central Seoul.

[CtotheB]

Yep, green line, or if not that, the dark blue line, #5. Southern Seoul is newer in general so it's easier to get a nicer apartment, the shopping and lifestyle is generally thought of as being middle to upper class because the richest people live south of the Han river and the roads are more efficient so taxis and buses run faster. It might be more expensive to live there but since the employer pays the rent, it's not a huge deal. I'm currently looking at two different jobs in Seocho, which is South Central. Lots of people will tell you that you can't get a job in Seoul as a first timer, but don't believe that. There's a ton of jobs you can get in the best areas, it's a matter of finding the ones with good working conditions. Try to only interview for places that have 8 hour shifts or less and pay 2.1 million at least, because a lot of employers think that since they're in Seoul they can make employees work 45+ hour weeks and it's okay. Bt be diligent, good ones are out there.

[mrthingy]

Thanks for the advise. I see bits about the subway and I've seen the map/journey planner so I can find where jobs are on the map but without knowing what other parts of Seoul I'd be going to it's not that help full, so a couple of general pointers are very helpful.

And CtotheB, thank you for the conditions info. I've had a couple of people trying to push long hours on me and one of them almost had me believing that I was being unreasonable and would never find work if I didn't want to do a 48 hour week. Very glad that was in an area I wasn't keen on because other wise I may of crumbled. Overall it seems the general advise is to spend an extra week or so looking than take something you're not 100% happy with.