Author Topic: Looking to moving to Korea (Read 4218 times)

Staggo · « **on:** March 18, 2009, 12:40:36 AM »

Hello all,

I am looking at moving to Korea...leaving behind a lot of stuff that I dont need, and wondering if any of you have lived there for any amount of time. I think that it is time for me to get up and go, just wondering about if any of you have done this...Thanks

evoltnvii · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:43:22 AM »

korea nice!!! hope it all works out. only question i have is if you have a filipina why not philippines its gotta be way cheaper and easier to set yourself up there. just a thought.

Ray · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:18:40 PM »

Seriously?? For how long? Do you intend to come back?

Whatâ€™s your K-1 status? Are you still getting married? If so, where?

Ray

Planet-Love.com · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:18:40 PM »

creeper1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:34:46 AM »

Hi there

I am currently living in Korea and have been living here for 14 months now.
I'm on a E-2 visa and single but there is a process for bringing over dependents.
Most of the foreigners here in the Seoul area are English teachers but some foreign engineers are employed by Samsung.
I'm not sure what kind of advice you are looking for. All I can say is that I am yet to get tired of Korea and the lifestyle that I have here is in many ways better than that I had at home.

DO you have a job offer here?

Bob_S · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2009, 04:17:06 PM »

Quote from: evoltnvii on March 18, 2009, 01:43:22 AM

korea nice!!! hope it all works out. only question i have is if you have a filipina why not philippines its gotta be way cheaper and easier to set yourself up there. just a thought.

Work, I'm guessing. If you are looking for a job in Asia, you'll get a better paycheck if you land a job in S. Korea, Japan, or Hong Kong.

Staggo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:29:03 PM »

yes, I have a job offer. I am looking at going because education is getting cut all over the place here. I have always wanted to live in Asia, and in the Philippines, I wouldnt be able to make any money at all. So I am thinking about going overseas because of the benefits available there.

Bear · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2009, 08:24:36 PM »

They're still hiring here in Houston.

The Bear Family

creeper1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2009, 11:19:39 PM »

Yes I think the Philippines is a place to go AFTER retirement and not before. It sounds like you are a qualified teacher so you should receive a salary of at least 2.4 million won.
The exchange rate has taken a battering recently with the won falling and falling but this should change now that trillions of dollars have been printed.

Will you like it? Well I'd give it a try. Since you are married to an Asian you probably won't experience culture shock as hard as the average newbie.
The website to get accurate answers to any questions you may have is here - http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/

Jeff S · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2009, 07:47:52 AM »

You'll surely enjoy the food in Korea, well at least I would. I go to Garden Grove for Korean food all of the time and my wife took a Korean cooking class not too long ago and makes it all of the time.

Dave H · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2009, 05:33:01 PM »

Hi Staggo,

Move to the Philippines, build a nipa hut on the beach for about $2 (cost of nails), open a sari-sari store (don't take credit!)

, and spend your days fishing, swimming and laying in your hammock.

I have only been in the Philippines less than a day and my brain has been flooded ways to make supplimental income. You have to deal with people who have a strong desire for a product and the ability to pay. But, at the moment, I am not so inclined. Fortunately, I have retirement, so it would only so it would be more of a hobby.

Dave

Jeff S · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2009, 06:20:07 PM »

Hey Dave: Nipa huts have NAILS?

Why don't you start a boat building business. Or build a boat and take rich Kanos fishing. There goes Dave now:

Or maybe build a big boat and take a lot of Filipinos fishing.

Cbear · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2009, 06:32:51 PM »

you guys are crazy LOL

Dave H · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:59:06 AM »

Quote from: Jeff S on March 28, 2009, 06:20:07 PM

Hey Dave: Nipa huts have NAILS?

Hey Jeff,

Only nipa huts built by 'rich' people!

Quote from: Jeff S on March 28, 2009, 06:20:07 PM

Why don't you start a boat building business. Or build a boat and take rich Kanos fishing. There goes Dave now:

Or maybe build a big boat and take a lot of Filipinos fishing.

I think you may need to design me a bigger boat, since most of the neighbors would probably tag along.

Dave

Planet-Love.com · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:59:06 AM »

Jeff S · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2009, 10:18:40 AM »

The second boat there was built by an expat in the PI married to a Filipina. Those are a few of his relatives.

Swisskid · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:23:46 AM »

Maybe you could start a mobile laundry service like this guy?

Dave H · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:46:05 PM »

Quote from: Swisskid on March 31, 2009, 08:23:46 AM

Maybe you could start a mobile laundry service like this guy?

Hey Swisskid,

Now that is what I call an entrepreneur! A water transportation/laundry service. I wonder if he is a barber as well?

Dave

Staggo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:56:27 PM »

LOL,

I love how you guys turned the thread into something about boats...I was originally asking about advice about going to Korea, and then there were boats and barbers lol

Jeff S · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:48:27 PM »

Good one Staggo. As Marshall once said:

Quote

I love this forum. You are the most ADD guys I've ever seen. I love the way an awesome travelogue love story in the tropics ends up in a conversation about car names

It's usually Dave's fault but I have to take some credit for this one. But I was teasing Dave. BTW Dave, did you get my PM?

- Jeff

Dave H · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2009, 10:35:21 PM »

Quote from: Jeff S on March 31, 2009, 10:48:27 PM

Good one Staggo. As Marshall once said:

It's usually Dave's fault but I have to take some credit for this one. But I was teasing Dave. BTW Dave, did you get my PM?

- Jeff

Yep...It usually is my fault! "ADD" is my middle name.

Hey Staggo,

How about this...Take a boat to Korea and don't get a haircut in rough waters.

Also, if you decide to go, leave your pet dog or cat back home in the US.

Dave

Stagga · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:38:14 PM »

Waaaaaaaaaaaaa Mahal Don't ever try that...lol

scary! your the middle of nowhere!

Dave u never change! your the funniest person i know! awesome!!!

Ray · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2009, 12:35:03 AM »

Hi Lang(2x),

Kumusta po kayo? How is the visa coming along?

Youâ€™re right, but Dave is not only the funniest guy on this forum, he is also the weirdest and the craziestâ€¦ ROFLMAO!

Hi Dave, I have a request for you but I know Iâ€™ll probably live to regret it. Can you PLEASE dump that stupid avatar of yours? I get ill every time I see it. Thanks buddy!

Ray

Dave H · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2009, 02:58:18 AM »

Quote from: Ray on April 23, 2009, 12:35:03 AM

Youâ€™re right, but Dave is not only the funniest guy on this forum, he is also the weirdest and the craziestâ€¦ ROFLMAO!

Hi Dave, I have a request for you but I know Iâ€™ll probably live to regret it. Can you PLEASE dump that stupid avatar of yours? I get ill every time I see it. Thanks buddy!

Ray

Hey Ray,

I don't know about funny...weirdest and the craziestâ€¦no doubt about it!

Was it the super-cameltoe that finally broke you down?

I will see what I can do...

Dave

RIP King Dphat

Dave H · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2009, 03:24:25 AM »

How is this...for now?

Planet-Love.com · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2009, 03:24:25 AM »

Ray · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2009, 05:52:43 AM »

OMG, is that a palengke on wheels or a float in last yearâ€™s Aswang Festival?

I love it! Thanks for another good laugh...

piglett · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2009, 08:45:19 AM »

Quote from: Dave H on April 23, 2009, 03:24:25 AM

How is this...for now?

Dave why would you carry such a small load on your jeep, come on pile some more on it i still see a little room left on the hood.

also good to see that Elvis has left the board

piglett

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