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I've been thinking of moving to Korea.
Having finally graduated from college I've been wondering what I should do with my life, and from what I've gathered from all of my professors is that I'm going to wind up spending a few years doing normal non-art jobs. I've heard Korea isnt super expensive to living, I've heard the public transit is outstanding, and also StarCraft is there.
I need some advice though, how do I make this work?
I live in Virginia, US. I am poor. I speak no Korean. I know some people there. I am dating a Korean Diplomats daughter.
How much do you think it takes to get started in Korea?
What kind of jobs would I be eligible for?
How easy would it be to get a job there?
Any other useful information would be great, but I really wanna gtfo of Virginia and see the world a little bit, make a bit of money while living somewhere new, and practice some art on the side and what not.
I already know you sobs out there have done this or are doing this, so I won't take silence for an answer.
Thank you. <3
We're supposed to shoutout Lichter right?
Shoutout to Seeker.
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Well you're dating a korean diplomats daughter, just mary her and move to korea. Can't believe you couldn't think of this yourself
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On August 25 2016 04:59 RouaF wrote:
Well you're dating a korean diplomats daughter, just mary her and move to korea. Can't believe you couldn't think of this yourself
What kinda man doesn't pay his own travel fare?!
Plus shes going to Korea in a month and my itinerary is closer to a year in the future. 
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I know people who have done English teaching programs in Korea. I think knowledge of Korean language is not a requirement, but I have heard that there are fairly high academic standards you have to meet. Maybe someone who's looked into this knows more.
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On August 25 2016 05:12 nbaker wrote:
I know people who have done English teaching programs in Korea. I think knowledge of Korean language is not a requirement, but I have heard that there are fairly high academic standards you have to meet. Maybe someone who's looked into this knows more.
My girlfriend's old english teacher did this, I'm planning to ask him for some advice on this, but I'm trying to make sure my horizons are just slightly broader than english teacher as my sole option.
EDIT: Oh, and I assume cars are downright cumbersome in Korea?
Can anyone give rough cost of living estimates in USD?
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Thats not only helpful, its actually hilarious, thank you sooo much.
I do have a college degree (in Illustration though, so, yeah, its a fancy piece of toilet paper)
Sorry it didnt work out for you though. :/
EDIT: Also, do you know if the guys you were talking to are still active around here? I'd love to get as much info as possible.
And I hope living in KR is as cheap as 2008 makes it sound, lol.
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15 k (dollars??) a month sounds pretty expensive if you live that rekrul lifestyle Lol.
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How much do you think it takes to get started in Korea? Almost nothing, your employer will usually pay your flight and provide you with an apartment.
What kind of jobs would I be eligible for? English teaching... that's about it.
How easy would it be to get a job there? Very easy, but you'd want to have your E visa before arriving, otherwise it's a short visa run to Japan. The quality of workplaces varies dramatically, so be careful. Public school jobs tend to be better, though the application process is tougher and longer. Hagwon jobs are plentiful but pay has barely increased in the last 5 years.
Can anyone give rough cost of living estimates in USD? It depends on the lifestyle, if you do an Artosis on an egg/tofu diet it's virtually nothing. $1,000-$1,500 would easily cover meals, transport and alcohol unless you're a club fiend/foodie.
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An E Visa? Whats that? I tried googling it but I get the feeling its not necessary an electronic visa, lol.
Do you think its still sustainable with a Hagwon job? (which I will google later!) Do you think a public school would even be interested in someone with an art's degree? Does it help that its one of the most prestigious ones in the world and the sister school to an Ivy league school or would they mostly not care because its not Ivy?
When you say 1 - 1.5K, d'you mean like, monthly? Would that also cover apartments and what not?
Luckily I have no social life and intend to mostly take a lot of that mentally with me, so I'd be okay with pared down expenses and stuff, maybe a little more on diet because I'm trying to live that healthy meat+vegetable+other things life, but mostly simple stuff.
Also ultra-thank-you. <3
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E2 is an Education visa, your employer would sponsor it. Hagwon jobs usually pay around $1.9k (monthly) + you get a free apartment. The 1-1.5k (900-1.35k USD) is also monthly, but it sounds like you could spend less than that, especially if you cook yourself. Doing some sort of TEFL/TESOL course would help with the public application to make up for your lack of experience/relevant degree, though tbh how you look in your photo's just as important as any qualification. I doubt they'll care where you got your degree.
edit: had to fix the numbers a little, I'm used to converting to AUD
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On August 25 2016 11:13 Scarecrow wrote:
E2 is an Education visa, your employer would sponsor it. Hagwon jobs usually pay around $2.1k (monthly) + you get a free apartment. The 1-1.5 is also monthly, but it sounds like you could spend less than that, especially if you cook yourself. Doing some sort of TEFL/TESOL course would help with the public application to make up for your lack of experience/relevant degree, though tbh how you look in your photo's just as important as any qualification. I doubt they'll care where you got your degree.
So it'll help that I'm an attractive white american man?
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haha that's what they're looking for, yes
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Excellent, excellent, I must let the privilege flooow through meee.
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Hi! I'm no expert and I'm not very well informed but the American girl in my hostel always advices to join Facebook groups for English teachers in Korea, because they're always offering jobs there. Maybe if you look into that you'll get an idea of how much they pay. (I never looked myself because I'm not a native speaker thus it's very improbable they'll hire me, so I don't even try)
Good news: the English teaching jobs are always in high demand 
It seems it's not necessary to know Korean. The few teachers I met here certainly cannot speak it. Moreover, there are some schools that demand the teachers to never ever speak in Korean to the students because they want like a full English experience gor them. I wouldn't worry about learning Korean beforehand, but try to get someone to help you once you're here with the paperwork required (apartment contract, going to the bank, etc)
If I were you I'd be looking into reddit for more info, I know there's a sub for english teachers in Korea.
Good luck!
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Awesome, I hadn't thought of that, I really appreciate all the help everyone! I was kinda musing on it but you're all making me feel like its really, really doable! :D
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