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NeverGG
United Kingdom5399 Posts
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do what you love doing and don't take comments on the internet so seriously.
i honestly don't see the connection between some personal work issues and some random retards making some (arguably) rude comments to you online.
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Belgium6753 Posts
Just think about this:
for every person that says something negative, there's usually like 100 others who appreciate the things you do but dont always say it
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
I can only give this advice:
Do what you want. If you want to return home, then go ahead. Because I think enduring so much crap (like your hostel experience, etc) isn't that worth it. If you were living in better conditions then I might tell you to stay, but seeing things as it is...
Can you try to find a different hostel? A more.. civilized one?
Also, about the internet comments, I suggest you don't take them too hard. For every one person who gives you bad comments, I'm sure there are like 10 more who appreciates your work very much.
And you spoke the truth anyway in that blog.
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i agree. if you like doing something, keep at it. and for those douchecanoes that talk shit, don't take any from them. when it comes to an argument on this site, most people spew random bullshit.
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you've already decided your staying in korea because you are doing what you want to do, and a circle of friends is not a bad reason to stay in a place, just ask rekrul.
Any who as for self-esteem issues they are bred from traumatic experiences and/or weak personalities one "remedy" often quoted is focusing on the positive, which is all you can do unless you are offered a working position in the industry. as for the language barrier, if you want a job on the scene in korea you need to learn the language, learning languages may be hard for you, but you need it, so get cracking.
Also where did you get that turning into a douche boosts self confidence?
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and for the picture on the blog with the autographs etc.. not everyone can pick up sarcasm, and if they don't know you, that post could be easily interpreted as douchebaggery. try not to get upset over what people post on TL
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
Are you not with Artosis anymore? Wouldn't he be a reason to stay?
People will always talk shit online.. it is really just a part of the experience. I know it sucks, even when we pretend it doesn't matter on some level it does.. just do your best to categorize it in a meaningless place and you can do better.
The other pieces of advice are great as well..
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
Btw paper didn't know about sky_slasher's previous posts, and he corrected himself later on. And everyone else agreed with you.
Oh, is the discrimination really bad? That is a huge factor.
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3861 Posts
You already know what I'm gonna say.
Do what you do because you love it. You really need to stop caring about what people (names on an internet community board, really) think of you and start listening to those who actually KNOW you and care for you.
I don't know whether or not to be hurt that mere comments from complete strangers mean more to you than comments from me, someone who cares for you as a person, as a friend, as someone in real life.
If you love esports, then stay in esports. Once that starts to get stale, then leave and continue onto something else you love. You just have a terrible time with taking criticism (good and bad) and I know it's because you're not confident in yourself. But all the affirmation in the world from internet folk won't change anything until you figure yourself out first.
I'm here to talk anytime you need, you know that.
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Could you not trying going back home for a bit, then if you start feeling regret move back for a bit again?
Whatever you choose to do, I really appreciate what you are doing. I know there are many many others too. The discrimination thing would probably be my #1 concern/reason and family the next.
Good luck!
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3861 Posts
On May 29 2009 15:09 Grobyc wrote:
Could you not trying going back home for a bit, then if you start feeling regret move back for a bit again?
Whatever you choose to do, I really appreciate what you are doing. I know there are many many others too. The discrimination thing would probably be my #1 concern/reason and family the next.
Good luck!
She is on contract at a school, teaching little kids. She also no longer lives at that hostel (I had her stay with me for a bit until she could get a job and her own apartment so that she could get out of that terrible situation). She's got her own cute little one-tel now.
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
On May 29 2009 15:11 lilsusie wrote:Show nested quote +On May 29 2009 15:09 Grobyc wrote:
Could you not trying going back home for a bit, then if you start feeling regret move back for a bit again?
Whatever you choose to do, I really appreciate what you are doing. I know there are many many others too. The discrimination thing would probably be my #1 concern/reason and family the next.
Good luck! She is on contract at a school, teaching little kids. She also no longer lives at that hostel (I had her stay with me for a bit until she could get a job and her own apartment so that she could get out of that terrible situation). She's got her own cute little one-tel now.
Ah, then the real concern here is the degree of discrimination she is receiving.
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On May 29 2009 15:11 lilsusie wrote:Show nested quote +On May 29 2009 15:09 Grobyc wrote:
Could you not trying going back home for a bit, then if you start feeling regret move back for a bit again?
Whatever you choose to do, I really appreciate what you are doing. I know there are many many others too. The discrimination thing would probably be my #1 concern/reason and family the next.
Good luck! She is on contract at a school, teaching little kids. She also no longer lives at that hostel (I had her stay with me for a bit until she could get a job and her own apartment so that she could get out of that terrible situation). She's got her own cute little one-tel now.
Ahh... How much longer does the contract last? I mean, if she has to wait a few more months
(or even longer) still by the time that's up it would be easier to make up your mind, but if she could just leave, either temporarily or permanently, sometime soon and have to choice to come back whenever I would recommend just "getting away from it all."
Having your own place is really nice though. Sure beats a hostel.
EDIT: Oops I missed that in the OP haha, thnx konda 
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
I think she said she's staying until January?
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1 thought: Have you tried applying as a photographer for KeSPA? That way you don't have to teach anymore and you get to do what you love without nearly as much discrimination(from what I would imagine).
I'm sure there's some obvious reason why you don't work for them right now, but would someone care to explain?
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konadora
Singapore66063 Posts
I'm guessing it's the language barrier... NeverGG, do you take Korean lessons over there?
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I can't give any real answer with what I know. I would turn to the people you knew before korea, and then to the people you met in korea (lilsusie? etc?)..
A career is important to me though, and if you went to korea because you weren't sure exactly what you were going to do, and it now looks like you can turn esports photography into a career, then that seems like a major plus to me. Beats me if you can really turn foreigner - english language teacher into a career.
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You should definitely ignore the negative comments on forums about your photos. Almost everyone here loves them, only a few don't.
As for reporting on esports vs going home, do whichever will make you happier. If you'd rather go home and take a break, do it. I personally think it'd be easier to make up for lost time reporting than it would be for the time you miss with the people you know from home, but that might not be true.
Wait for the few months and see how you feel then. Don't feel like you have to make a decision now.
Don't decide based on what other people want you to do, do what would make you happiest.
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On the plus side, you may get a lot more photo job opportunities when SC2 is released. Maybe even enough to make a full-time job off of it.
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