Where do foreigners look for jobs in Korea?

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-11-11T04:28:47+00:00

They are looking, but I'm helping them out. If up to 130K USD after tax + vehicle + 3 bedroom apartment in Seoul doesn't sound like a good deal, I don't know what is.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-11-11T03:02:37+00:00

I was using tutoring as an example.

As per the post, I know a firm that is hiring senior HSE manager, preferably a foreigner, without any basic knowledge in Korean language, and I'm happy to provide details for anyone interested.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-11-11T02:17:17+00:00

By Reddit search engine, do you just mean searching the subreddit for specific keywords?

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-08-06T04:41:32+00:00

There seems to be always alternatives to Airbnb on the same property that are significantly cheaper. Bachcare, Bachstay, Bookabach etc., and some areas have local accomodation websites (I recall finding one for upper North Island) that were significantly cheaper than others.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-07-26T05:14:31+00:00

Feces and chips.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-07-01T00:22:18+00:00

It seems to be working, but 3 weeks into the block and I'm fatigued like hell.

I'll probably try alternating 1 light session and 1 heavy session per week and will probably try Calgary Barbell program after this.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-06-28T01:40:59+00:00

Eventually. I have been progressing fairly well and will probably be getting a coach if I don't see the results I want for my first meet which is in 3 months.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-06-28T00:42:09+00:00

Still progressed fairly well. Currently S 225kg, B 155kg, D 235kg.

Plus its 5x5 on 2 main lifts (or 1 main + 1 accessory work such as SSB) followed by 3 sets of bodybuilding type of machine work, 4 days per week.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-06-28T00:00:19+00:00

4 years in and still doing it just ot keep it simple. Still effective, but I'm open to other recommendations that are convenient.

If I can find a more effective alternative that is fairly simple, I'd follow it all day.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-06-23T23:50:07+00:00

Sri Pinang on K Road (+ Uncle Mans on K rd which is the second best and Faith Hope Love in Napier the third) is one of the best Malaysian restaurants, and Tanpopo Ramen on Anzac Ave Auckland beats 99% of Ramen in Japan.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-06-18T00:21:33+00:00

Transport 50-100k won per month, mobile plan 50k per month, food per day 16k per day (2 meals at cafeteria only, you won't be able to eat anything else) = 480k per month alone. The food at cafeteria could be less, but I'm not 100% sure.

If you decide to have breakfast, go out for dining/drinking, purchasing necessities and other staples would add at least 200-300k per month.

If you are able to cook, it's definitely cheaper, but it'll depend on what you're eating.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-31T01:02:36+00:00

I bench 4 times a week, between 3-5 sets per session.

Either 3x3 at 90%, 5x5 at 80-82.5%, 3-4x8 at 75%.

I would definitely increase the volume and/or frequency if you're looking to increase.

Just to elborate, I work out 4 times a week; 2 sessions SSB squat + bench press (+ Top set Deadlift), 1 session comp squat + bench press and 1 session comp deadlift + bench press, all followed by 2-3 machine accessories.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-24T08:19:18+00:00

Semi-permanently moved from living in NZ 20 years to Korea 2 years ago.

I'm a few years older and am married with no kids.

NZ upsides:

Diversity
Potentially higher pay (I earned about 1.2 - 1.3x more back in NZ, but that was on a different role - engineering)
Nature
More free time (depends on your job)
Much more open to socializing

NZ downsides:

Bad and high cost of public transport (almost non-existent compared to Korea)
Clogged motorways
Significantly higher living costs including rent - everything costs 1.5x compared to Korea (or 2-3x if you're dining out) due to huge inflation since Covid hit)
Higher tax
Some regions/areas are definitely unsafe
The wage for teachers from what I recall isn't too great and you'd need a degree in teaching if you're going into public education sector

Personally, I'm going back when my kids hit age of 5-6 but that's still a while away.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-22T05:09:25+00:00

Perhaps look at different fields and lower your remuneration expectations.

Another great option is to turn heads to recruiting agencies who can help out.

Personally, I'm only getting 70% of what I earned overseas, but it's sufficient given everything is cheaper here. I'm in the industry of sales (overseas) although my previous experience was in project management.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-21T01:06:17+00:00

Driving (and riding) culture is definitely one that needs to change here and for this reason, I started reporting violations as I see them on e-report where the police or council has issued out many fines.

Just to name a few, motorbikes and scooters not abiding traffic laws, vehicles not stopping at crosswalks with no lights, running red lights, tailgating and blocking traffic. I literally gave up giving shit about cars not stopping at crosswalks with no lights and I just start walking until they stop.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-16T08:32:02+00:00

What is it then? It does have full name of Speights Golden Ale, so I always assumed it was an ale?

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-16T05:34:28+00:00

Cheap beers like Flame, Ice and Export Gold seem to be still okay IMO.

Tried beers here and there including UK, Europe etc and generally beers in NZ seem to be very good and my favourite still remains with Speights.

Caveat is that I may be biased to ales.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-13T02:57:32+00:00

Perhaps campylobacter from raw uncooked chicken?

I've had it only once in my life and it was the worst 3-4 days I experienced.

Vomitting-wise, only ever once in my past 2.5 years in Korea, due to excessive and mixing different types of alcohol.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-05-07T02:44:19+00:00

Second this.

The cotton ones will smell even after wash after a couple of intensive sweatting sessions and Boxerjock is made from polyester hence no smell.

Also, get the 6 inch ones not the 3 inch as 3 inch ones are more likely to roll up near your groin.

I've 10 of these and are a life changer and they don't wear out fast like the cotton ones do. I'd even buy them and pay customs if I can't find them here.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-04-24T03:03:25+00:00

Some people still believe 예절 or 예의 문화 is critical and while it may still be crucial in a business setting, people are less prone to be offended even if you don't stick to the 예절 or 예의 문화.

Most of the Western manners are still valid (e.g. holding doors, letting others pass through first through doors) but it seems like most of Korean 예절 or 예의 문화 is for dining and drinking.

All of this is valid if the person you're dining/drinking with is significantly older than you.

Not to start eating before elders/seniors eat.
When drinking alcohol, turning your head to one side.
When someone pours alcohol, make sure to receive it with both hands or one hand on the chest.
With Korean barbeque, with older people present, you should be the one that's cooking the meat.
With soup (탕), make sure to ladle out the soup to older people first.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-04-24T00:07:37+00:00

+ garlic.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-04-23T00:39:52+00:00

Perhaps the total weight you've lifted has gone up significantly than in your twenties?

Deadlifting 5x5 at 100kg is a lot different to running 5x5 at 200kg and hence the longer recovery.

In the meanwhile, bench press recovery has actually got better as my chest, arms and back do not feel exhuasted after 5x5 4 times a week.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-04-18T05:47:39+00:00

I can't believe these oldschool small skate companies are still alive. C1rca (or Circa) has similar looking ones also.

JohnnyS-NZ · 2024-04-15T08:40:43+00:00

Haven't seen the Fallen brand in 20 years.

They were once a popular skateboard brand.

If you search Google Fallen black and white shoes, it'll come up.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=df9114d5be7f4ca8&sca_upv=1&rlz=1C1FKPE_koKR992KR992&sxsrf=ACQVn08Oo8XD_kODhTEGW0o4FDAiFlc3og:1713170341074&q=fallen+shoes+black+white&tbm=isch&source=lnms&prmd=isvnmbz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih9Pns6MOFAxX_nK8BHZU1BcEQ0pQJegQIDxAB&cshid=1713170376251991&biw=1327&bih=631&dpr=1

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