Korean Job Discussion Forums

neb · Joined: 27 Feb 2006

One factor in deciding to go to Korea or not is the lonliness factor. How easy is it to meet people? Do most people live alone or share an apartment?

blaseblasphemener · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:43 pm Post subject:

most people live alone.

easy to meet people if you go to a school that has a lot of teachers or if you are in a city with a million+ people.

if you are in the boonies, much more difficult, unless you want to travel on weekends to a bigger locale, or want to master korean.

if you are sociable or don't have trouble making friends and meeting people at home, it will be a breeze here.

If your a recluse at home, you'll be a recluse here eventually too.

Korea is a good place to get out of your comfort zone and meet people, me thinks.

Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

Before coming to Korea I was living in a city of 3 million and staying in my apartment almost all the time. Now I live in a town of around 15,000 and am out doing stuff all the time. Things can really change when you come over here. After all the attention I get from my students and co-workers, not just at my school but everywhere I go in town, I find being alone rather nice.

demianamar · Joined: 08 Sep 2005

I think it's the biggest battle, but one that is most rewarding to win at the end. It shouldn't be the factor that keeps you from coming here.
Good luck