I'm Moving to South Korea

[Grand Moff Tim]

My fellow chatroom regulars already know the details, but I figured I'd start a thread here to let all the people who aren't awesome (or lame) enough to spend all of their free time on SSO Chat know what's up.

I got my BA last May and had been trying ever since then to get a position in SK teaching English as a second language. A few months ago I was finally able to find a position with the South Korean government to teach in public schools, and (perhaps more importantly) I was able to jump through all the requisite bureaucratic hoops and red tape on time to secure that position.

I leave my hometown tomorrow, and then I leave for Korea on Sunday. The only way I could possibly be more stoked about it would be if I knew I had a harem of horny hotties waiting for me when I get there, but I can make due with the excitement of moving to a new country, starting a new job, and beginning a much needed new chapter in my life.

I'll probably use this thread to post random stories and pictures of my new life in Asia once I'm there, so keep your eyes peeled, if you care .

So... anyone else been? Anyone else there now? Tips? Thoughts?

[Fiction]

I haven't been.... but, dude, congratulations! Quite a big move and will no doubt be an awesome experience

[Stealthdjentstic]

Buy soju, lots and lots of soju

[leftyguitarjoe]

Congrats bud. Have fun!!

[Grand Moff Tim]

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

Buy soju, lots and lots of soju

That's the plan .

[ROAR]

Let me know how big Starcraft II really is over there

[Vinchester]

Congrats especially hearing that you somehow managed to bypass the "bureaucratic stuff" and get a job with the govt. I have never been to SK but I heard they've got quite a modern society over there (100mb/s internet!!!) I wish you a great career and maybe a beautiful Korean gf

Also Japan is just some water away for all the Japanese guitar shopping goodness

EDIT : for a serious tip, as with all westerner coming to Asia, it'd be great if you mind your manners. It's always better for you to be a little bit reserved than to be a little too daring. You don't have to be an expert at etiquette but people will see you in a much better light if you ask when you doubt whether something is appropriate or not. Cheers!

[The Uncreator]

Don't ever challenge them at Star Craft - and you will be fine.

[ittoa666]

Also, watch out for attacks from NK. I've heard that's not fun.

Do have a good time there though.

[the fuhrer]

I haven't been to SK but I spent some time in Japan. I absolutely love Asian culture. I am completely jealous right now. Try to take advantage of every opportunity you have to explore something new. I regret not getting off my ass and doing everything I could while there, even though I did a lot of cool stuff.

[mlp187]

Congrats!

Isn't SignalGrey out there?

Can't wait for some photos!

[KingVee]

Congratulations, mate.

Sounds like one hell of a life experience to leave your home country and start a new life AND career elsewhere. Somehow, I'm very curious of how it feels.

Hopefully all goes well for you.

[MetalGravy]

Congrats, dude.

[TRENCHLORD]

Take your own condoms. The sacks over there don't hold much lol.

[Hollowway]

That's awesome! I've been there on vacation because I have a friend in Seoul, and I loved it. I'd live in SK or Japan in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity. That's great that you're doing it. A lot of people never live more than a stone's throw from where they were born, much less a foreign country. Plus, the more one experiences different cultures the more open minded and humane one is, IMO. I think there would be a lot less racism and bigotry if everyone did what you're doing.

[Thep]

Please post pics!

[skeels]

Seriously?

Wow.

Good for you Tim!

Best of luck!
Congratulations!
And glad you'll still be with us here!
Technology! So awesome!
Can't wait to see pics of your journey!
Dude.
Subscribed!

[broj15]

My aunt is from south korea. She still goes over to visit. If the rest of south korea's women can cook as good as she can then find one and marry her lol.

[larry]

Originally Posted by Grand Moff Tim

.....I had a harem of horny hotties waiting for
me when I get there, ......Thoughts?

funny you should say that. when i was in middle school, my grandmother
asked me if i had a girlfriend yet. after i told her i had a crush on a korean
girl that lived on the eighth floor of our building, one of her friends
exclaimed: "oh no laarrreh, korean girls are soo horny!!", and then they
all broke out into a long winded cackle. ever since then, i've whole
heartedly believed that korean honies will 'put it on you' till a hip breaks.

so i guess the fillipino myth on korean chicks is that, they're waaaay into
....in'. i've yet to verify this conclusion, so i'll be watchin' this thread
closely. hopefuly, you can prove the myth to be fact.

[Chickenhawk]

I was married to a Korean chick for a while.

[Grand Moff Tim]

Checking in. I managed to make it over here without incident, but I haven't really been here long enough to comment on much of anything.

All I've had to eat so far has been cafeteria food at the University campus that's hosting my orientation, but it was some awesome korean food that was as good as anything I'd have expected at a korean restaurant back in the states. There were a few barely recognizeable dishes, and certainly a few I've never seen before, but I tried them anyway. I didn't come here to shy away from strange new foods, after all.

On that note, the vending machines here have a canned drink that's pine flavored. It sounds totally weird and I only got it at first to see what it'd be like, but I've had like four cans of the stuff since then. I didn't expect pine drink to be good, but man, I can see myself getting hooked on the stuff.


Oh, and there are hot chicks all over the ....ing place.



Anyways, that's it for now. I'll try to get on here and mention/post pictures of anything interesting I come across.

[Stealthdjentstic]

Good to hearrrr ��

[TRENCHLORD]

Originally Posted by Grand Moff Tim

Oh, and there are hot chicks all over the ....ing place.

far cry from all these Illinios cornfed bitches

[signalgrey]

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

Buy soju, lots and lots of soju

do NOT do what he says.

Also PM me your phone number when you get settled down, if you need any help with anything do not hesitate to contact me. If you need a job or a place to crash or advice let me know.

Prepare to get stared at...alot.

[Alberto7]

For some reason, even though I don't actually know you, I feel proud . Congratulations! I'm guessing that it really will be something else living out there! I've been around quite a lot already, and what Hollowway said about becoming more open minded is 100% true. I'll keep myself tuned to whatever you have to say about your experience!... I'm also very curious about this whole Korean horny chick ordeal .

Originally Posted by signalgrey

Prepare to get stared at...alot.

Yeah, for any Westerner living in or farther than the Middle East, getting stared at is as normal as breathing. I think that the amount of stares you'll get is directly proportional to the amount miles East you are from Europe .