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gajackson1 · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:15 am Post subject: Where we have been . . .

Here is the EXTREMELY short version:

Christina went home to the USA after her contract ended, to visit family & friends.

I had a 9-day vacation.

I stayed here, working through a hellish summer intensive at my old job.

both our home computers were remotely hijacked - a huge fiasco.

I had another 9 day vacation.

I landed a sweet, sweet new job with an old boss of mine. This involved me moving out of my apartment, to a nice, newly remodeled 20+pyoung basement apartment. So, I flew C back from the States, so she could help with the move & start job hunting.

We moved. Smile

I started working part-time at the new job; C job hunted.

We re-took control of our comps, and have re-rigged our security protocols.

Ch'u-sok: 9 days off, but we still had a lot of moving/settling stuff to do.

I went to Japan for a day-run (tourist visa).

Our school hired C for part-time, but she will also teach at a local private high school.

Part time work for me (still).

We just got back from a weekend trip to O-san & Ch'ang-won.

We do the Osaka visa run this coming weekend - 3 days. Sat & Sunday nights to party in Osaka. Woo-hoo!

I have 2 months off for winter; plans undecided.

And yes, I know I need to update my website. I am currently only teaching 10 hours a week, so that should be no problem.

Halloween undecided - Itaewon, Song-tan/O-san & Ch'ang-won are all possibilities.

Details will follow, if anyone who hasn't pm'ed us with concerns is/are curious.

For everyone who followed me through the job hunt, I lucked out - everything dovetailed for me fine. 2.8, new apt close to work, 3 months vacation, plus Kor holidays, and a boss I can count on (as I worked for him before).

G.

K-in-C · Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Location: Heading somewhere

Glad to hear you and Christina made it back safely. Smile

Until next time,

Katelyn (still recouperating) Wink

kiwiboy_nz_99 · Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Location: ...Enlightenment...

Dude, you're on a rocking salary. Can I ask, are you at a uni, or something else. If "else", how do you get such holiday?

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

Good to hear you and c are back in the ROK in one piece, hopefully we'll see you at the next gathering.

Also damn I need to start networking.. I'm counting the days till I'm free of the current contract and boss,assuming she doesn't go bankrupt between now and feb 8.

CLG

Zyzyfer · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 8:02 pm Post subject:

Changwon? I wonder if you met Walker the Canadian Ranger...

gajackson1 · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:49 pm Post subject:

I should be ashamed of my current contract. But after 5 years here, I've paid my dues.

Currently: 2.8/month; 2 months optional vacation in winter, and another month in summer. 9 days off for both Ch'u-sok & Sul-nal. Full severance. All Korean holidays, with none of that make-up BS.

I currently teach 12 50-minute classes a week: 4 of those with one student, 4 with 2, and 4 with 3 kids. American texts/materials only. Mondays, Wed & Thur off, & no weekends.

Ahh, international schools. The way to go, Brethren. Smile

High hakwon salary + uni vacations.

Kate was the one who extended the invite down to my old school, and C & I had a great weekend. A new bar just opened there recently, and the city itself is all hustle & bustle these days. Saw some old friends (from 5-6 years ago), & made a few new ones.

We will be at kotesol & the get-together afterwards.

Regards,

G.

The Lemon · Joined: 11 Jan 2003

rudyflyer · Joined: 26 Feb 2003 Location: pacing the cage

glad to see you're back, look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks at the get-together (you'll see Mrs Flyer at the conference)

man that sounds like a sweet gig. Now why didn't you bring back some BBQ from texas for us??? Crying or Very sad

gajackson1 · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 7:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks to you both - it is nice to be 'back.'

Rudy, as for the barbecue, I didn't make it back to the Republic yet - hope to do so around Xmas time, when you can really appreciate it. However, there is a funny restaurant near us - they do WONDERFUL USA-style bbq chicken & pork ribs, and have Miller on tap as well. You & the Mrs. Flyer need to see us over this way.

Regards,

G.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

chronicpride · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

Huh? Checking the thread dates, didn't this all happen a year ago?

coolsage · Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:04 am Post subject: Re: Where we have been . . .

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Zyzyfer · Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Where we have been . . .

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