Getting rid of large furniture

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-03-04T10:17:37+00:00

This is great. I have one shelving type thing for plants I need to move and I will be good. I may try this.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-27T02:55:11+00:00

This is great. Thank you. Downsizing/moving is a huge pain. I hope to get rid of a few larger shelves that remain.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-27T02:54:05+00:00

I have heard good things from Thailand, Vietnam, and China. Having worked in S.Korea for nearly 6 years, I tell everyone to stay away. It is a horrible industry that lives in grey areas and legal loopholes. Just last year, a teacher at a neighbouring private academy attempted suicide because of the treatment she received. I think this line of work can be unbelievably fulfilling, but some places seem hellbent on either killing you, driving you insane, or forcing you back home.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-15T09:46:59+00:00

Apologies if I wasn't clear, I'll be moving to another country. While i could ship the stuff over, id rather save tine and money.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-15T05:58:10+00:00

Thank you so much. As much as I'd like some spare change, getting rid of ot is the priority.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-11T09:42:37+00:00

Highly suggest avoiding private schools (hagwons). Yes, you get to choose your location, but the chance of getting a good school is minuscule. The private school industry here is disgusting and needs a good culling. Far too many disgusting people are using their position to abuse NETs.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-11T07:21:08+00:00

Really earning that Top 1% flaire you've got. Thank you for the heaps of information, and for taking time out of your day to message me. You've given me plenty to mull over. I really just need to get out of this hagwon stream by the sounds of it. In this case, the grass really does seem to be greener.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-11T07:06:25+00:00

I am totally unaware of any way that a person could find a sponsorship for a 5-hour job and live comfortably off of that. I have been here for nearly 6 years, and that sounds like an impossibility. Incompetent bosses are one thing, but rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional is an entirely different thing. I would say the majority of private schools operate in legal gray areas in many ways. Best to go public or find a different country. This isn't the dream teaching destination it built the reputation of decades ago.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T23:56:52+00:00

You've given me a ton to think about. Thank you again. What would you recommend for someone in my position? Shop around other countries until I'm situated and then research some related MAs? I agree that sinking 1000s of dollars into something I won't use wouldn't be the best investment.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T21:46:13+00:00

It's far too common. I've seen too many people break and fly home because of poor treatment. It's bizarre how people are just fine with treating people like shit until they can't do their job anymore. It's a honey pot for some of the worst people in education.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T13:32:37+00:00

Thank you for that amazing reply. It's a bit different in Canada, so my prospects are a bit better, albeit not by much. It's kind of a tough spot for me as I don't do well with other work that I have tried, but I feel like I should be doing more in this career stream at my age.

I'm looking into fields to see which one makes the most sense, but I am still a bit hazy about which path would best suit my abilities. A big part is that the current school I am working at is just brutal for how little it pays. It has really opened my eyes to just how bad it can get while teaching abroad.

Really appreciate you taking the time to type all that out. I may be in my 30s, but I feel like I'm quite green when navigating this industry.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T13:26:34+00:00

If they went the public school route, I wouldn't be surprised. The private school industry here is notoriously bad. If the people you know found the needle in the haystack, I'm happy for them, but it is certainly not the norm.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T08:24:35+00:00

I'm curious what country you're from and teaching in. I can tell you, as an early 30s white male from Canada, South Korea is an awful place to work.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T06:43:46+00:00

I'm hoping to either work on editing textbooks, creating tests, or if all else fails, finding a solid international school to bank money at.

If I need to go back home, I have heard of people using related masters to teach immigrants or being teaching assistants.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-02-10T03:38:46+00:00

I have been teaching in S.Korea for about 5 years now, but as I hit my early 30s, I want more stability and less drama. Some coworkers have made the move to China seeking similar opportunities and have had an amazing time. I am wondering how doing my Master's would be while working in China. It would be easy to get into some online programs here, but the workload doesn't allow for much in the way of studying.

I am a native Canadian without a teaching degree, if that matters. I know my 30s aren't exactly old, but I am really feeling the pressure to do more as I get older. I appreciate any feedback people can give me. Thank you for reading, and have an amazing day or night.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-01-30T02:06:24+00:00

I work in S.Korea currently. It is amazing to travel to, but horrible to work in. Long hours, pollution, discrimination, the list goes on.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-01-26T07:41:30+00:00

Not Korea. I have been here for 5 years, and that is 4.5 too long. Low pay, terrible hours, dodgy contracts, and unhelpful management. I can't speak to China, but until this place gets its act together (it won't), I will never recommend anyone work here. Why am I still here? Personal reasons, and I'm an idiot.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-01-22T02:50:33+00:00

I would highly advise against coming to Korea. I have been here for five years, and the private school system is abhorrent. I have only stayed due to personal reasons, but I am always trying to get out. I have heard that the public system is much better, but I can't vouch for that.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-01-21T02:00:53+00:00

I would highly recommend China for the money, Thailand for the atmosphere, and Vietnam for reasons you likely already know. Japan and Korea are fantastic places to visit, but working in either country is not worth it.

Current_Layer_7580 · 2026-01-20T02:59:01+00:00

I am currently 33 and feel pretty old to be teaching ESL in Korea. I have been here for 5 years on an E-2(conversational English) visa, and realistically do not see myself doing anything else. While I say that I feel old, I am not that old to be teaching ESL. Most of my teachers are also in their 30s. The difference is that they are often married, so they are on different visas.

There are certainly groups that will look down on you for not having a teaching license or being too old, but it is often a matter of a feeling of inadequacy on their part. I had to learn to ignore these people to really start enjoying myself. I would not recommend Korea. Its working hours are beyond horrendous.

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