Korean Job Discussion Forums

elksnitis · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Location: Itaewon

Hey guys, I'm off to join you lost souls in 10 days and I'm wondering what special ish I need to bring that you wish you would have brought but didn't.

Please respond ASAP if u have any good advice.

Thanks in advance.

peppermint · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:14 pm Post subject:

This pretty much covers it, I'd think.

( we did it a month or so ago, but how could you know.)

elksnitis · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Location: Itaewon

i've been reading it for the past 20 minutes, thanx peppermint.
but, this is open to any and all of you, what do you wish you would have brought with you that you didn't.

give me one or two things that you miss, the reply button is right there on your bottom left and it will take you 20 seconds max......

HapKi · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL

As mentioned in the link, multi-vitamins, as they are very expensive here.
If you are big, tall, long, wide, etc..bring plenty of clothes that fit. I have yet to find Korean shirts that fit my long dangly arms.
A bag of Cheetos for me Laughing

peppermint · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:57 pm Post subject:

I've been here too long. I can either find what I want or I've forgotten what it tasted like in the first place. I do know where to get Cheetos though, and not even on a base.

casey's moon · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Location: Daejeon

Enough shoes to last you your time here, especially if you're female. It doesn't matter if you have asian-sized feet. I fit into Korean shoes, but not happily. Most are rather hideous and painful.

HapKi · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL

peppermint-cheetos?-do tell

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Magnum-sized condoms.

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

Spices. Dump your spice cabinet into your suitcase because they're hard to find here.

Also, if you have big feet not only shoes, but also slippers. You may need them for work, because many schools and hogwons are "shoes off" zones.

Zenpickle · Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Location: Anyang -- Bisan

JAMZ · Joined: 18 May 2004 Location: Ori Station, Bundang

bring some decent sports socks if you like wearing them... boxer briefs and boxers if you're into those too... they only have "panties" for guys in korea... bring your laptop if you have one, saves u the trouble of going to smoke filled PC rooms... if you're a pretty boy like me you'll need lots of hair product (actually you can get some decent stuff here but if you're accustomed to a certain brand dont assume they have it).... vitamins, and spices but you already know this... if you're staying in the winter and you like the outdoors alot bring some comfortable hiking boots (again you could probably find these here but if you have a pair u like bring em)... thats all i can think of for now

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

Absolutely nothing. I'm 6'4 with size 13 shoes. I love spicy foods and have odd tastes in books and music. YET, I have managed to find EVERYTHING I want.need in Korea. Bring an open mind, a carefree attitude, and the clothes ypu'll need until you get on your feet. Save your cash for you first month here, all those stupid little hidden fees (intenet, cable, previous tenants gas, food, gym, etc) can add up on you quick. If you get here and can't find something mention it here, or if yoou're shy, PM and I'll help you find it.
Meow!

riverboy · Joined: 03 Jun 2003 Location: Incheon

If I had the balls and the rectal capacity, I would have tried to stuff a kilo or so of good skunk up me arse. Sad

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

Hell, I bought boxers in decent looking colors in my size (and I'm not small, either) in E-Mart for less than W4000 per pair. Don't worry about your undies.