Korean Job Discussion Forums

lizmtl · Joined: 24 May 2006

hey there,
i arrived in gimhae about two weeks ago and am finding it kind of isolating. since i got my job through EPIK i know a bunch of people around the country, but would love to meet some foreigners in my city... i've only seen one foreigner since i got here and he more or less ran away (i don't think i'm scary looking at all - maybe it's because i was with two other white girls???) so it would be nice to know i'm not alone - shout out if you're around... thanks!

--hope this doesn't sound desperate, i'm just so bored...
Very Happy

kat2 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Location: Busan, South Korea

Is this gimhae near Busan? Try checking out pusanweb.com. Lots of info about what is going on in Busan, where to eat, where to drink, etc.

lizmtl · Joined: 24 May 2006

ya i know, but i want to meet people in gimhae not busan. it takes around an hour to an hour and a half to get to busan on public transit... so, is there anyone in gimhae?

inspector gadget · Joined: 11 Apr 2003 Location: jeollanam-do in the boonies

lizmtl,

I am sure that you are not the only one, be patient, ask your co-workers how many hagwons there are in Gimhae, chances are at least 1 waygookin works at each.

I would imagine though most of them are more "socially" active in Busan than Gimhae.

You say you have only been in Kland for two weeks, so thats likely why you have not met any yet. Be patient, good luck

bobbyhanlon · Joined: 09 Nov 2003 Location: 서울

i lived in gimhae (well, jangyu to be exact) for 4 months.. and i'll be honest- i felt exactly like you did, and it didn't get any better. that's why i quit my job (no midnight run, i might add!) and came to seoul. i hope it gets better for you, but don't be surprised if it doesn't. best of luck to you..

twistedhorizions · Joined: 29 Aug 2006

hi

im here in gimhae too so if you want to meet up i'll be going to the beer and girls up from the pizza hut tonight - 6th oct and probably every friday after that too. i've only been here a few days and im sure there are others here... if u want my mobile number pm me or pm me yours

Cage Kennylz · Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada

Just so you know if you are in gimhae everyone will be going into Busan for their soical life. It is 45 min away on public transit, however in a cab it's like 20 min.

Go to Kung-Sung in Busan... Lots of bars there. Check out "vinyl" and "Old 55" there will be lots of ESL teacherrs in those bars.