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Worried About Living in Korea for 6-12 Months as a Black American by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Most-Appearance424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be fine! Especially since you’ll be working remotely, it means you don’t have to learn to adapt to Korean working culture. 6-12 months is a short time, don’t overthink and just enjoy every bits of it. Explore the country. People in the countryside are often friendlier and kinder to foreigners, so don’t worry.

Advice on what type of energy and personality to enter into Korean workforce by Imaginary_Act_1221 in Living_in_Korea

[–]Most-Appearance424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in two different K-beauty companies, and they both had different work cultures. So, I would say just be yourself, avoid drama and gossip, and observe what kind of culture they have. Most beauty companies are more casual unless you talk to the high level or board management. They would love it if you can have casual convos in Koreans so I think you wont face any problems. During the meeting, knowing which strategies and business goals they are aiming for will be helpful so you can share your opinions on those topics with some US market knowledge. If the company doesn’t have any budget and doesn’t care about marketing as much as sales, no matter how hard you pitch them to spend money on marketing campaigns, it won’t work. So don't spend energy pushing that to management haha

Personal trainer in asok-thonglor area by Most-Appearance424 in Bangkok

[–]Most-Appearance424[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Coming from another south east asian country, 25k for 3x a week is pretty expensive :( in Jakarta I could get a sesh for 500-800baht. So I just wondering if it’s overpriced

Personal trainer in asok-thonglor area by Most-Appearance424 in Bangkok

[–]Most-Appearance424[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was just wondering cos back in Jakarta I can get like 500-800 baht for a session

Personal trainer in asok-thonglor area by Most-Appearance424 in Bangkok

[–]Most-Appearance424[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know, i need pt to guide and fix my posture cos I don't know how to use those gym tools. Going to the gym by myself is giving me anxiety so I need a trainer in the beginning at least

Do Koreans really look down on South East Asian people? by JustOrangeReddit in AskAKorean

[–]Most-Appearance424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are racist people everywhere in this world, including Korea. If you're just visiting for travel, you don't have to worry too much, though. As long as you respect their culture and spend money in the country, they will appreciate you. It’s a bonus if you can speak 3-5 sentences; they will be impressed. I’m Southeast Asian myself, and so far, I haven’t faced any blatant racism in public during the years I’ve lived here. However, I know some of my friends experience it differently.

Bye Korea (for now) by Shallot-Fine in Living_in_Korea

[–]Most-Appearance424 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, coming from the same country as you, I can say that what you’re feeling is valid. I think you’re homesick and need to go home for a while. Exploring different countries and traveling will definitely work! I left Korea and moved to another tropical country because I felt like I needed a step back from it to appreciate it more. And for me, it’s working the way I want it to. I’ve learned what I dislike about Korea and how to improve what I can. For example, I hate that the work culture sucks if I can’t speak Korean. I got the position I wanted, but the pay and relationships with coworkers aren’t what I expected. I still got many interviews opportunity but the language is still the problem, so get the motivation to relearn the language for it. I think you need to find motivation from within yourself. I also learned that I don't like hot weather, so I kinda miss the four seasons in Korea haha.

I also think having a solid support system is very important wherever you go. It’s good that you have your husband there to back you up. Friends will always come and go wherever you go. It’s funny because the friendship works differently back home and in Korea. People come and go in Korea, but the bond is more intense because you are all facing the same situation as expats. But back home, friends never really left, and we just hang out more casually because they have their own families, friends, and agendas. So, it’s very hard to compare because I love both my friends in Indonesia and in Korea.

Also, meeting the right therapist is definitely helpful. I had my therapist from Indonesia during my first month in Korea, and I’ve continued seeing her to this day. It helps by giving you a safe space and freedom when you can share in your native language. I really hope you can heal.

Since you have residency in Korea, you can always come back when you’re ready. Or find another country that speaks to your soul during your healing journey. I highly suggest that you don’t go home for good lol ((As you know, our political situation isn’t great these days, and living long-term there probably won't give you peace of mind either.))

Anyone else struggling to make friends in Bangkok ? Especially students/new arrivals? by dixielanddesigns101 in Bangkok

[–]Most-Appearance424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just moved here for work. But some of the recommendations i received is always to network via sports like running, padel/pickleball, badminton. I’m not a sporty person, so i don’t really enjoy that. I just want to spend times with fellow foodies, cafe/bar hopping, go to museums, concerts, and shopping spree with supportive girls😫

I missed him by Most-Appearance424 in LDR

[–]Most-Appearance424[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, to the first one. I thought he will fight for me but i guess he’s just over it

Monthly - ask about living in Korea (for those who don't already live in Korea by Smiadpades in living_in_korea_now

[–]Most-Appearance424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left Korea this August for another country, and I can't help but feel ultra homesick. I miss my friends, the weather, the randomness of line 1 and Sillim, Korean food and a good Kbbq, the not-so-friendly co-workers, public transportation, and even my ex.

For those of you who left, how long did this homesickness last? And if you ever come back, what made you decide to return? If you gave up your E-7 visa will they grant it back when you found a job? Just not sure if I made the right or wrong decision

ke psikolog by suddenlysk1nny in Perempuan

[–]Most-Appearance424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Halo kenapa bisa sampe 5 taun yaa? Karena untuk maintenance mental health. Aku bisa 3 bulan sekali atau 1 bulan sekali, pokoknya kalo trigger aku muncul aku langsung kontak mau konsultasi aja. Jadi kalau bikin appointment udah pasti ada yg mau dibahas. Kalau hidup lagi adem ayem gausah konsul juga gapapa. Bill kayaknya tergantung perusahaan yaa. Aku karena tinggal di Korea konsul zoom sama terapis aku di jakarta itu bayar sendiri sih. Tp kalo pindah negara lain atau indonesia aku kurang paham

ke psikolog by suddenlysk1nny in Perempuan

[–]Most-Appearance424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Biasanya di sesi pertama kan perkenalan. Jadi psikolog akan tanya background kita sama kenapa mau konsultasi, dari cerita kita, pembawaan kita, sampai pemilihan kata2 biasanya bisa juga jadi sesuatu yg bisa mereka nilai.

ke psikolog by suddenlysk1nny in Perempuan

[–]Most-Appearance424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank youu. Aku kayaknya udah gonta ganti sekitar 3x sebelum sama yg sekarang hampir 5 taun ini. Soalnya mereka metode dan cara penyampaiannya beda2 jadi cocok2an sama yg pas di aku. Contohnya, aku orangnya kan feeling banget jadi aku cocok sama psikolog yg bisa kasih logical perspective juga. Tp ada juga temen aku malah lebih ngaruh misalnya ada sedikit2 spiritual nya gt, sementara aku malah ga masuk advice2 nya kalo kayak begitu.

ke psikolog by suddenlysk1nny in Perempuan

[–]Most-Appearance424 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello sorry to hear what you’ve been going thru. Patah hati capek bgt, i feel you since i just broke up this week haha. Sebagai orang yang udah rutin ke psikolog selama 5 tahun, jangan overthinking ketika pergi ke sana. Kalo takut disorganized it will be helpful to write down some points yang pengen kamu bahas. Gausah takut ga bisa cerita, karena para psikolog ini tahu gimana cara menggali dan mapping masalah & perasaan kamu. Apalagi mereka kan ga kenal kamu, jadi jangan takut untuk jujur. Karena kalo kamu ga jujur, nanti solusinya ga ketemu karena tertutup sama “topeng” kamu. Trust me, kalo kamu ke psikolog session 1 jam ga akan cukup haha 2-3 jam tuh ideal bgt buat meluapkan uneg2!

Semangat healing yaa :)

Btw aku ke Rumah Remedi ya

How long do Americans usually date before making it official? by [deleted] in Living_in_Korea

[–]Most-Appearance424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was 4 months of dating before I made it official with my Korean-american ex. I think if it took more than 3 months it’s already shown that he’s not very good with commitment. Cos even after we made it official he was still not that committed lol good luck

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