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billy5000 United States865 Posts May 16 2012 00:20 GMT #1 hey I'm a sophomore majoring in computer science here in the states. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I plan to do in the future around my area (SQL/Essbase), but since I was originally born in sk (moved here when I was about 7--21 now), I'm constantly wondering what it would be like to work there. The companies that I can think of at the top of my head are samsung and lg (obviously), but I've heard that you definitely do not want to go near them. Bad workspace, management, etc. Well, I guess that's true for any company in sk, but I don't want to make generalizations. Please share your experience or stories if you have any, I'm just more curious than serious about working there.

Fyodor Canada971 Posts May 16 2012 01:04 GMT #2 I can't think of a reason to leave the united states considering it's the place to be for a computer science major right now.

intotheheart Canada33091 Posts May 16 2012 01:28 GMT #3 Out of curiosity why do you wish to go back to Korea? Is it a cultural thing to return to your homeland or is it an entrepreneurial thing where you wish to expand your horizons and get a better future for yourself?

mizU United States12125 Posts May 16 2012 01:38 GMT #4 I don't know if you'll have much luck finding people who work in big companies in SK here on TL. :o

OptimusYale Korea (South)1005 Posts May 16 2012 01:59 GMT #5 You could always go back and teach a year if you want (and as your of Korean decent...you can take a sabatical and teach for a year with TalK) ...but I would not suggest doing any kind of CS work in Korea....you will probably hate it!

silentreality Korea (South)222 Posts May 16 2012 03:15 GMT #6 I think I can provide some insight because I have lived abroad since I was 4.. moved around a lot but ultimately moved back and currently working in Korea. My advice: Don't do it. Moving to Korea for a year or so to teach English and enjoy the nightlife is one thing, coming to work is a whole different story. I wouldn't call the environment "bad" (from a western perspective I guess it would be) it's just Korea.

Chaggi Korea (South)1936 Posts May 16 2012 04:37 GMT #7 Having worked for Samsung Don't do it unless you really hate yourself and have a reason to be in SK other than hey I'm in Korea

Catch]22 Sweden2683 Posts May 16 2012 08:14 GMT #8 Whats so bad about working for Samsung? Just out of curiosity

GTR 51651 Posts May 16 2012 08:19 GMT #9 it's not just samsung. it's just the company work culture in korea is much more harsh than in the west.

endy Switzerland8970 Posts May 16 2012 08:32 GMT #10 How good are you with Essbase ? Multidimensional databases are still somehow a niche and can get you great jobs in any country in the world. Do you have any knowledge in finance/accounting ? If you don't and only know databases you'll likely end up as a DBA, not very exciting.

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