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[createasaurus21]

My wife is getting tired of having to do things for me ... And I'm getting tired of having to ask her to do things as well. I've lived in Korea for a few years and my Korean is decent. I attended Sogang, Yonsei and Ewha language schools and I'm about a level 3/4 out of 7/8 levels but it's nowhere near the level I need for errands or business communications. I'm considering hiring a personal assistant, I own a small business here as well, so running low on tasks shouldn't be an issue.

My question, has anyone had experience hiring a personal assistant outside of Korea who is fluent in Korean? From the Philippines or China perhaps. Most of what I need done is usually online, email or over the phone. There must be outsourcing abroad type agencies that do this, I cant seem to find any.

[ttompatz]

[createasaurus21]

Most Filipinos speak English pretty well, especially Filipinos that would be offering services as personal assistants. I've worked in the past with Filipino companies with no problems in communication, for printing, graphic design, video editing and some random things like banner printing and wood carving.

Side note, the Philippines is known in Asia for that, English is even like a first language for many Tagalog speakers. It's a big reason why even big corporations prefer the Philippines to China and India as far as ability.

I'm thinking of a student as a last option considering keeping one on a monthly retainer might be costly.

[wooden nickels]

ttompatz gave good advise. A university student will be your best option.

[ttompatz]