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Sireno
Joined: 19 Mar 2010
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 Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:27 am Post subject: Back in the USA |
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So I've come back from a 2 year 1 month stint in Korea some 3 days ago. I'm feeling pretty complicated and unsure of things. Having left a girlfriend of 3 years, attempting to find work here, and dealing with reverse culture shock I already want to go back. 
I'm not sure what I should do. I woke up this morning and thought it is time to get my FBI background check in case I decide to go back. However I did not find teaching English in the Hagwon setting fulfilling and something I want to make a career out of, perhaps I am already on my way back? I may be able to work at a uniwon through my connections to start in February/March term. In my mind I know I should give it more of a chance and time to readapt and find work and a life though at this stage things are feeling fairly confusing, unhappy, and not at ease whatsoever.
Any advice from people who have been where I am right now? |
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Whitey Otez
Joined: 31 May 2003
Location: The suburbs of Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:10 am Post subject: |
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| Three days is not enough time to appreciate anything, except a case of the runs, maybe. Take some time to enjoy not having to rush. Blend into your surroundings. Get over the jet lag. You can find a mall and watch people hustling, knowing that you aren't really a part of it. You can be totally blown away by the sheer variety of everything - cars come in different colors, makes and models; you can eat a different box of cereal every day for a month; some restaurants have amazing service and food, others don't, yet they all want a tip. If you didn't bring enough money to clear a few months of freedom, you've probably gone home too soon. Take your time and relax. |
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Dodge7
Joined: 21 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Running back to Korea, in my mind, would make you somewhat of a loser. You HAVE to snap out of it and make it work in America. Korea isn't good for you the longer you stay there.
I'm guessing you don't have many friends back home? In Korea you felt like someone, in the US, you feel like no one notices you, am I right? |
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newb
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:54 am Post subject: |
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| I don't know how old you are, but if you're in your 20s or 30s, consider going back to school and learn a trade that'll be marketable. While attending school, you can meet new friends and be able to network to get a job of your choice. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:50 am Post subject: |
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| I just arrived back from a 4 year stint in Korea and Thailand combined. God it's good to get out of Thailand. |
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Zackback
Joined: 05 Nov 2010
Location: Kyungbuk
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:34 am Post subject: |
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I'd get back here just for that girlfriend of yours (or is it ex?). You're not going to find cool girls like that back home. It's better here.
You know it's true.
Come back. |
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Pablo
Joined: 15 Dec 2011
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:32 am Post subject: |
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| Dodge7 wrote: |
| Running back to Korea, in my mind, would make you somewhat of a loser. |
OP, don't take this personally. Pretty much everyone is a loser in Dodge7's world, except Dodge7 of course.
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Sireno
Joined: 19 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:51 am Post subject: |
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| I am young being fresh out of University prior Korea. I need time to adjust and get in a swing of things here. My gf also doesn't want me to come back as a teacher and neither do I. I'm interested in studying more in the future but as far as I can tell there aren't many dual degrees with the US/Korea. I think it's time to work to try out different things before studying. ahhh 생명 그렇다. |
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No_hite_pls
Joined: 05 Mar 2007
Location: Don't hate me because I'm right
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Can you smell the freedom? |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:33 am Post subject: |
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There are a lot of dual degree options if you want to go the MBA rout.
As for returning home, I came back about six months ago in essentially the same situation (young, left a girl, aimless). I didn't geta job for about four months due to indecision as to what I wanted to do. Realizing that wanderlust was unlikely to suddenly disappear, I took a job that has a very good chance of taking me abroad again, either back to Korea or elsewhere. My current position is far less interesting than teaching kindy was, and my life is much more tame than it was in Korea, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Having been so spoiled by being surrounded by the most beautiful women in the world for nearly three years, I'm not too interested in the overweight, underdressed girls that seem to predominate here (even living in a town that has a very high Korean population). I'm not ruling out a return to teaching at some point down the line, but for right now I'm learning what might be considered real world skills and getting some stateside experience. If I haven't got an international posting with my current company lined up by next summer, however, I may be singing a different tune. |
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Dodge7
Joined: 21 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:39 am Post subject: |
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| northway wrote: |
There are a lot of dual degree options if you want to go the MBA rout.
As for returning home, I came back about six months ago in essentially the same situation (young, left a girl, aimless). I didn't geta job for about four months due to indecision as to what I wanted to do. Realizing that wanderlust was unlikely to suddenly disappear, I took a job that has a very good chance of taking me abroad again, either back to Korea or elsewhere. My current position is far less interesting than teaching kindy was, and my life is much more tame than it was in Korea, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Having been so spoiled by being surrounded by the most beautiful women in the world for nearly three years, I'm not too interested in the overweight, underdressed girls that seem to predominate here (even living in a town that has a very high Korean population). I'm not ruling out a return to teaching at some point down the line, but for right now I'm learning what might be considered real world skills and getting some stateside experience. If I haven't got an international posting with my current company lined up by next summer, however, I may be singing a different tune. |
And you are in shape, dress to the nines and great looking, I'm sure...  |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:46 am Post subject: |
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| Dodge7 wrote: |
| northway wrote: |
There are a lot of dual degree options if you want to go the MBA rout.
As for returning home, I came back about six months ago in essentially the same situation (young, left a girl, aimless). I didn't geta job for about four months due to indecision as to what I wanted to do. Realizing that wanderlust was unlikely to suddenly disappear, I took a job that has a very good chance of taking me abroad again, either back to Korea or elsewhere. My current position is far less interesting than teaching kindy was, and my life is much more tame than it was in Korea, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Having been so spoiled by being surrounded by the most beautiful women in the world for nearly three years, I'm not too interested in the overweight, underdressed girls that seem to predominate here (even living in a town that has a very high Korean population). I'm not ruling out a return to teaching at some point down the line, but for right now I'm learning what might be considered real world skills and getting some stateside experience. If I haven't got an international posting with my current company lined up by next summer, however, I may be singing a different tune. |
And you are in shape, dress to the nines and great looking, I'm sure... |
You got it, actually. |
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newb
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:04 am Post subject: |
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| northway wrote: |
There are a lot of dual degree options if you want to go the MBA rout.
As for returning home, I came back about six months ago in essentially the same situation (young, left a girl, aimless). I didn't geta job for about four months due to indecision as to what I wanted to do. Realizing that wanderlust was unlikely to suddenly disappear, I took a job that has a very good chance of taking me abroad again, either back to Korea or elsewhere. My current position is far less interesting than teaching kindy was, and my life is much more tame than it was in Korea, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Having been so spoiled by being surrounded by the most beautiful women in the world for nearly three years, I'm not too interested in the overweight, underdressed girls that seem to predominate here (even living in a town that has a very high Korean population). I'm not ruling out a return to teaching at some point down the line, but for right now I'm learning what might be considered real world skills and getting some stateside experience. If I haven't got an international posting with my current company lined up by next summer, however, I may be singing a different tune. |
Thanks for the laugh northway. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:10 am Post subject: |
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| newb wrote: |
| northway wrote: |
There are a lot of dual degree options if you want to go the MBA rout.
As for returning home, I came back about six months ago in essentially the same situation (young, left a girl, aimless). I didn't geta job for about four months due to indecision as to what I wanted to do. Realizing that wanderlust was unlikely to suddenly disappear, I took a job that has a very good chance of taking me abroad again, either back to Korea or elsewhere. My current position is far less interesting than teaching kindy was, and my life is much more tame than it was in Korea, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Having been so spoiled by being surrounded by the most beautiful women in the world for nearly three years, I'm not too interested in the overweight, underdressed girls that seem to predominate here (even living in a town that has a very high Korean population). I'm not ruling out a return to teaching at some point down the line, but for right now I'm learning what might be considered real world skills and getting some stateside experience. If I haven't got an international posting with my current company lined up by next summer, however, I may be singing a different tune. |
Thanks for the laugh northway. |
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Pablo
Joined: 15 Dec 2011
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:18 am Post subject: |
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| northway wrote: |
| the most beautiful women in the world |
[Snort!] [Gagging sound] |
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