how do you feel about south Korea wanting us to pay cost to clean up old bases there before we leave??
After protecting them for 50 years and rebuilding the country they now want us to make the bases we are leaving as good as they were before we arrived. Maby we should give them the bill for the lives lost ther and the money spent defending them..
Current Events - 2 Answers
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That's sucks doesn't it.
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HEY YOU JUST ANSWERED YOU OWN QUESTION !!!!!! AWESOME COMMENT - I AGREE 100% COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
What jobs could I get in Korea?
What jobs could I get in Korea?
Hello. My name is Jon. I'm a soon to be graduate from America. I was wondering, what kind of jobs do you think would be open to me in South Korea with me being a native-born english speaker, and just my high school diploma? My fiance's home is there, and I would like to work there to make money. I would like a job that could help me with my airfare from here to the work location. Everything else I can handle. I want to get my work Visa as quick as possible if I can get a job. Can anyone give me any ideas please?! Thank you!
Korea - 2 Answers
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I believe you need a four year degree to get a work visa. Most Americans teach English or have a high tech job. But if you marry a Korean citizen that should eliminate the work visa issue. Without knowing native level Korean, your job prospects will be very limited.
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Tutoring, Or become an english teacher, possibly become a singer for kpop like some famous koreans for example (big bang or 2ne1). computer engineer, i like them all you can basically get a job the same way like here in america you can be anything you wanna be.
Hello. My name is Jon. I'm a soon to be graduate from America. I was wondering, what kind of jobs do you think would be open to me in South Korea with me being a native-born english speaker, and just my high school diploma? My fiance's home is there, and I would like to work there to make money. I would like a job that could help me with my airfare from here to the work location. Everything else I can handle. I want to get my work Visa as quick as possible if I can get a job. Can anyone give me any ideas please?! Thank you!
Korea - 2 Answers
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I believe you need a four year degree to get a work visa. Most Americans teach English or have a high tech job. But if you marry a Korean citizen that should eliminate the work visa issue. Without knowing native level Korean, your job prospects will be very limited.
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Tutoring, Or become an english teacher, possibly become a singer for kpop like some famous koreans for example (big bang or 2ne1). computer engineer, i like them all you can basically get a job the same way like here in america you can be anything you wanna be.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
What would it take to make this dream a reality?
What would it take to make this dream a reality?
i want to live in South Korea. i am 18 now and i live in Newfoundland Canada. how much money am i going to need, what is it going to take? has anyone ever up and moved to another country? what was it like?
Korea - 3 Answers
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Its not how much money u need to come here to live... the fact , how you gonna make money here and live in Korea...living in another country is a big challenge ..you need to get a good job as possibe as you can so that you would make a good life in Korea or of course , in another country. I wonder what can you do here for a living? if you graduate from university at least you can work as an English teacher here...there must be have good reasons to live in Korea other than make money anyways if then it wont be that difficoult i think ... for example if you like korean culture it will make you easier to adjustment to a new environment btw, this is what i read, according to OECD survey , Seoul is the top 5 highest expensive cost of living.. sorry for my bad English ... hope it helped ...
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south korea is ganna be hard to live... hard to find a job there, considering there is SOOO MANY foreignors coming in to find a job, and south korea is getting more crowded... theres ganna be some competition...
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I wonder what made you pick South Korea of all places? It is a great country, I can't argue that, but just curious. Well, if you want to start a life there, it's going to take a lot of time and money. I would suggest visiting there first and really experience the culture and environment. See if you can really see yourself living there for a while, as it's hard to just pick up and leave and enter countries. Selecting a city you really like would be a good start. Then look for a job obviously, as it will be your source of income. Moving to another country in general will take a lot of guts cause you won't know anyone there. But you can also start networking; try finding people that live in the city you want to live in. There are actually a lot of foreigners that live in South Korea, you'd be surprised. People think just because they go to a foreign country, they can automatically become an english teacher. But the reality is that, there are a lot of procedures to be certified to be an english teacher, especially in South Korea, as they take their education very seriously. The certified english teachers are the actual english teachers that get paid good amounts. If you are not certified, or have a college degree, then you would be just a tutor or something of that sort at the most; nothing that will attract a steady income. Also, most people that had their studies in a regular public school, tend to fall behind and mostly fail out if they try their hand at education in South Korea. So I wouldn't recommend trying that unless you are very smart, and determined. South Korea's education programs are one of the most rigorous in the world. That is why most South Koreans are very intelligent, especially in subjects of math, science, language, etc. But a down side is that they don't focus on creativity and subjects of that sort. I'm half Korean half English, and did my studies in Seoul when I was in my pre-elementary years. Put it this way, I learned my multiplication and division by preschool, and fractions and decimals by first grade. But after I moved to the U.S., the expectations get lower, so it was a lot more relaxed and slower for me. But, I loved my education in the U.S. because it enabled me to touch on my creative sides more. Anyway, stopping my rant here. Good luck!
i want to live in South Korea. i am 18 now and i live in Newfoundland Canada. how much money am i going to need, what is it going to take? has anyone ever up and moved to another country? what was it like?
Korea - 3 Answers
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Its not how much money u need to come here to live... the fact , how you gonna make money here and live in Korea...living in another country is a big challenge ..you need to get a good job as possibe as you can so that you would make a good life in Korea or of course , in another country. I wonder what can you do here for a living? if you graduate from university at least you can work as an English teacher here...there must be have good reasons to live in Korea other than make money anyways if then it wont be that difficoult i think ... for example if you like korean culture it will make you easier to adjustment to a new environment btw, this is what i read, according to OECD survey , Seoul is the top 5 highest expensive cost of living.. sorry for my bad English ... hope it helped ...
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south korea is ganna be hard to live... hard to find a job there, considering there is SOOO MANY foreignors coming in to find a job, and south korea is getting more crowded... theres ganna be some competition...
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I wonder what made you pick South Korea of all places? It is a great country, I can't argue that, but just curious. Well, if you want to start a life there, it's going to take a lot of time and money. I would suggest visiting there first and really experience the culture and environment. See if you can really see yourself living there for a while, as it's hard to just pick up and leave and enter countries. Selecting a city you really like would be a good start. Then look for a job obviously, as it will be your source of income. Moving to another country in general will take a lot of guts cause you won't know anyone there. But you can also start networking; try finding people that live in the city you want to live in. There are actually a lot of foreigners that live in South Korea, you'd be surprised. People think just because they go to a foreign country, they can automatically become an english teacher. But the reality is that, there are a lot of procedures to be certified to be an english teacher, especially in South Korea, as they take their education very seriously. The certified english teachers are the actual english teachers that get paid good amounts. If you are not certified, or have a college degree, then you would be just a tutor or something of that sort at the most; nothing that will attract a steady income. Also, most people that had their studies in a regular public school, tend to fall behind and mostly fail out if they try their hand at education in South Korea. So I wouldn't recommend trying that unless you are very smart, and determined. South Korea's education programs are one of the most rigorous in the world. That is why most South Koreans are very intelligent, especially in subjects of math, science, language, etc. But a down side is that they don't focus on creativity and subjects of that sort. I'm half Korean half English, and did my studies in Seoul when I was in my pre-elementary years. Put it this way, I learned my multiplication and division by preschool, and fractions and decimals by first grade. But after I moved to the U.S., the expectations get lower, so it was a lot more relaxed and slower for me. But, I loved my education in the U.S. because it enabled me to touch on my creative sides more. Anyway, stopping my rant here. Good luck!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
What are some tips on finding privates to teach in South Korea? (ESL job)?
What are some tips on finding privates to teach in South Korea? (ESL job)?
Should I network in bars? or churches? Maybe volunteer work? ( I am willing to do volunteer work if I can get students to teach for some extra money) Should I make small talk with people at bookstores and in a subtle way let them know I am an English teacher and see if they are interested? Making flyer's would get me pinched I am sure but what are some good ways to get your name out? Any places online to advertise? Does anybody have any tips or strategies in finding privates and avoid getting in trouble? shop owners? neighbors? that is a surefire to get in trouble you jerk. Like you want me to get deported, idiot. thanks dude
Korea - 2 Answers
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I think all of your suggestions are great. A good way to get privates is just to talk to as many people as you can. Talk to your neighbors, shop-owners etc. If you can get one this way, and charge something on the low side, before you know it you'll have more than you actually want, because word will spread. I know it sounds simple, because it is, but just talk to as many people as you can and the privates will trickle in. Another tip: Find foreigners who are on their way out of Korea. I got a great "hand me down" private from a friend who was finishing up his contract. His private wanted to continue, and he suggested me. Again, once your foot is in the door, you'll be able to expand via your current students. Hope that helps.
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The best method is word of mouth. Talk to a lot of people (especially Koreans) and the offers will come your way. Don't waste your time or effort with flyers or online advertising. It doesn't work. Target professionals (people with money) Tips to avoid getting in trouble: 1) Never talk about the privates that you're teaching to coworkers. 2) Provide the student(s) with a high quality lesson. 3) Don't charge too little. (40K /hr. and up is the going rate)
Should I network in bars? or churches? Maybe volunteer work? ( I am willing to do volunteer work if I can get students to teach for some extra money) Should I make small talk with people at bookstores and in a subtle way let them know I am an English teacher and see if they are interested? Making flyer's would get me pinched I am sure but what are some good ways to get your name out? Any places online to advertise? Does anybody have any tips or strategies in finding privates and avoid getting in trouble? shop owners? neighbors? that is a surefire to get in trouble you jerk. Like you want me to get deported, idiot. thanks dude
Korea - 2 Answers
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I think all of your suggestions are great. A good way to get privates is just to talk to as many people as you can. Talk to your neighbors, shop-owners etc. If you can get one this way, and charge something on the low side, before you know it you'll have more than you actually want, because word will spread. I know it sounds simple, because it is, but just talk to as many people as you can and the privates will trickle in. Another tip: Find foreigners who are on their way out of Korea. I got a great "hand me down" private from a friend who was finishing up his contract. His private wanted to continue, and he suggested me. Again, once your foot is in the door, you'll be able to expand via your current students. Hope that helps.
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The best method is word of mouth. Talk to a lot of people (especially Koreans) and the offers will come your way. Don't waste your time or effort with flyers or online advertising. It doesn't work. Target professionals (people with money) Tips to avoid getting in trouble: 1) Never talk about the privates that you're teaching to coworkers. 2) Provide the student(s) with a high quality lesson. 3) Don't charge too little. (40K /hr. and up is the going rate)
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Information on teaching English in South Korea..?
Information on teaching English in South Korea..?
First off, i have no degree, just a btec diploma in graphics (uk college level, not a university course) I'm looking for information on how i could teach english in Korea, i'm looking for UNPAID work ideally where i would pay for my own travel costs and teach in exchange for room and board (cutting out all the visa application stuff) I really just want to go on my savings and integrate in the culture and enjoy the country, rather than going for the money. I'd consider paid work but only want to spend maybe six months in any part of South Korea. I only know a few VERY basic korean words, but i'm looking to go in the spring next year so i should know a bit more by then. If anyone has any links to websites or messageboards where i could find out more information, please post them here, maybe even links to Korean schools, which i could e-mail and make my case to them. Thank you!
Korea - 2 Answers
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Dave's ESL cafe is the most commonly used English teaching job seeking website.
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Ok, to work officially in Korea you'll need a degree and a TEFL certificate. Most contracts are for the academic year, starting in September time. Not having a degree makes it harder, but not impossible. To find work you should be in the country itself. If you arrive and immediately start knocking on doors and presenting yourself well as an English teacher looking for work - and you have a TEFL certificate to prove you know what you're talking about - then sooner or later you should pick up work. Good luck!
First off, i have no degree, just a btec diploma in graphics (uk college level, not a university course) I'm looking for information on how i could teach english in Korea, i'm looking for UNPAID work ideally where i would pay for my own travel costs and teach in exchange for room and board (cutting out all the visa application stuff) I really just want to go on my savings and integrate in the culture and enjoy the country, rather than going for the money. I'd consider paid work but only want to spend maybe six months in any part of South Korea. I only know a few VERY basic korean words, but i'm looking to go in the spring next year so i should know a bit more by then. If anyone has any links to websites or messageboards where i could find out more information, please post them here, maybe even links to Korean schools, which i could e-mail and make my case to them. Thank you!
Korea - 2 Answers
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Dave's ESL cafe is the most commonly used English teaching job seeking website.
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Ok, to work officially in Korea you'll need a degree and a TEFL certificate. Most contracts are for the academic year, starting in September time. Not having a degree makes it harder, but not impossible. To find work you should be in the country itself. If you arrive and immediately start knocking on doors and presenting yourself well as an English teacher looking for work - and you have a TEFL certificate to prove you know what you're talking about - then sooner or later you should pick up work. Good luck!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Today(2010) do you think Asians are less inclined toward War because they like making money? Or not?
Today(2010) do you think Asians are less inclined toward War because they like making money? Or not?
Random question. Why won't China use force for spratley island claims? Or to fully-back North Korea? Why won't South Korea take back North Korea? Can a case be made that Asian countries are reluctant to go to war simply because they are all growing as they are? OR is it Asian countries are as averse to war as european or american countries? I would just like everyone's views. Thanks
Sociology - 5 Answers
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well if they love money as much as you say then they would be at war every 10 years or so, since in most cases war creates revenue. I cant say why they dont go to war but I am happy for the peace
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I don't think South Korea will take back North Korea at the moment because they are fed up with them. They have drastically reduced, if not ceased, their aid for their neighboring country. I go to a Korean church and asked the pastor about this actually. He said that it would take so much time and energy to get North Korea up to the economic speed of South Korea that they probably aren't willing to do it. South Korea is a top notch country, while North Korea is just about a third world country in my opinion. Also, South Korea is intertwined with the United States and they probably have to collaborate before initiating a war. I would think that China is content with themselves for the time being. They're extremely profitable and are holding America by the balls in terms of debt. Of course, I believe that they could ignite a war with most countries and easily overtake them. They've certainly got the manpower. In general, though, I believe that most East and Southeast Asian countries are not willing to go to war because they are averse to it, as you said. The exceptions I'd make would be Russia, and possibly North Korea. I don't really see North Korea doing anything as of right now, though. Maybe once ê¹€ì •ì¼'s successor takes power...
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Given the enormous suffering which follows wars as an inevitability, a better version of the question might be "Why are non-Asian countries more accepting of war?" I would say that the Asian religious and philosophical traditions carry stronger warnings against war. From the teachings of Buddha, Lao Tzu, the Upanishads, and even Sun Tzu's Art of War are uniformly clear that war is to be avoided if possible. Several of these would go so far as to say that if there is war, the ruler has failed. In contrast, in the west, we seem to always view our greatest rulers as those who have gone to war and won. Not those who gently avoid war. There is also a balance of power in Asia that is pretty well established right now. So violence and oppression in Asia tends to be more internal than external.
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They obviously just want to grow and become as rich and powerful as possible as every other country. Remember war is extremely expensive.
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These countries are smart enough to realize that being involved in a war is expensive, but taking money from war stricken countries is easy as pie.
Random question. Why won't China use force for spratley island claims? Or to fully-back North Korea? Why won't South Korea take back North Korea? Can a case be made that Asian countries are reluctant to go to war simply because they are all growing as they are? OR is it Asian countries are as averse to war as european or american countries? I would just like everyone's views. Thanks
Sociology - 5 Answers
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well if they love money as much as you say then they would be at war every 10 years or so, since in most cases war creates revenue. I cant say why they dont go to war but I am happy for the peace
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I don't think South Korea will take back North Korea at the moment because they are fed up with them. They have drastically reduced, if not ceased, their aid for their neighboring country. I go to a Korean church and asked the pastor about this actually. He said that it would take so much time and energy to get North Korea up to the economic speed of South Korea that they probably aren't willing to do it. South Korea is a top notch country, while North Korea is just about a third world country in my opinion. Also, South Korea is intertwined with the United States and they probably have to collaborate before initiating a war. I would think that China is content with themselves for the time being. They're extremely profitable and are holding America by the balls in terms of debt. Of course, I believe that they could ignite a war with most countries and easily overtake them. They've certainly got the manpower. In general, though, I believe that most East and Southeast Asian countries are not willing to go to war because they are averse to it, as you said. The exceptions I'd make would be Russia, and possibly North Korea. I don't really see North Korea doing anything as of right now, though. Maybe once ê¹€ì •ì¼'s successor takes power...
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Given the enormous suffering which follows wars as an inevitability, a better version of the question might be "Why are non-Asian countries more accepting of war?" I would say that the Asian religious and philosophical traditions carry stronger warnings against war. From the teachings of Buddha, Lao Tzu, the Upanishads, and even Sun Tzu's Art of War are uniformly clear that war is to be avoided if possible. Several of these would go so far as to say that if there is war, the ruler has failed. In contrast, in the west, we seem to always view our greatest rulers as those who have gone to war and won. Not those who gently avoid war. There is also a balance of power in Asia that is pretty well established right now. So violence and oppression in Asia tends to be more internal than external.
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They obviously just want to grow and become as rich and powerful as possible as every other country. Remember war is extremely expensive.
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These countries are smart enough to realize that being involved in a war is expensive, but taking money from war stricken countries is easy as pie.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
How much money do the U.S give to other countries in aid and should we stop this practice?
How much money do the U.S give to other countries in aid and should we stop this practice?
Should we make Countries like Kuwait and South Korea pay American troop salaries? We cry about the cost of health care but send money to other countries. LOL @2nd answer and as soon as China or NKorea start acting the fool who are they going to call, the European Union?
Elections - 4 Answers
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We should give limited aid to those whose behavior is in our best interests. We should cut the cord with any country embarrassing us or acting against our interests. Want to be your own country? Okay by me. But I keep my cash. You know who - are you listening?
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50,000 troops in Japan, and Japan would be happy to see them out. The biggest receiver of aid is Israel, for more guns, and more hatred of America
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The U.S. should not give foreign aid to any country unless the taxpaers, who are giving it, decide where the money should go.
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Obama administration is pumping money in to deepen the U.S.-Indonesian partnership, including $165 million for a major education effort, $136 million for climate change programs and $15 million for civil society programs. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases US President Barack Obama signed last week the foreign aid budget law for 2010 which includes the granting of US$2.775 billion in security aid to Israel. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Annual aid to Israel under the MOU is to rise from $2.55 billion in 2009 to a ceiling of $3.1 billion in 2013, and it will remain at that level for the rest of the period. Like in previous years, Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases from Israeli manufacturers, and the remainder must be spent for defense purchases in the US. Egypt will receive $1.3 billion in aid in 2010, and Jordan will receive $540 million. The budget signed by Obama, for the first time, also grants $500 million to the Palestinian Authority. The aid also includes $100 million to be used by US General Keith Dayton, who is in charge of training the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank. This is a small part of it.and yes we should stop it.
Should we make Countries like Kuwait and South Korea pay American troop salaries? We cry about the cost of health care but send money to other countries. LOL @2nd answer and as soon as China or NKorea start acting the fool who are they going to call, the European Union?
Elections - 4 Answers
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We should give limited aid to those whose behavior is in our best interests. We should cut the cord with any country embarrassing us or acting against our interests. Want to be your own country? Okay by me. But I keep my cash. You know who - are you listening?
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50,000 troops in Japan, and Japan would be happy to see them out. The biggest receiver of aid is Israel, for more guns, and more hatred of America
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The U.S. should not give foreign aid to any country unless the taxpaers, who are giving it, decide where the money should go.
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Obama administration is pumping money in to deepen the U.S.-Indonesian partnership, including $165 million for a major education effort, $136 million for climate change programs and $15 million for civil society programs. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases US President Barack Obama signed last week the foreign aid budget law for 2010 which includes the granting of US$2.775 billion in security aid to Israel. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Annual aid to Israel under the MOU is to rise from $2.55 billion in 2009 to a ceiling of $3.1 billion in 2013, and it will remain at that level for the rest of the period. Like in previous years, Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases from Israeli manufacturers, and the remainder must be spent for defense purchases in the US. Egypt will receive $1.3 billion in aid in 2010, and Jordan will receive $540 million. The budget signed by Obama, for the first time, also grants $500 million to the Palestinian Authority. The aid also includes $100 million to be used by US General Keith Dayton, who is in charge of training the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank. This is a small part of it.and yes we should stop it.
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