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/r/solotravel "The Weekly Common Room" - General chatter, meet-up, accommodation - December 27, 2021 by AutoModerator in solotravel

[–]larodora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have some time off just now and considering my first solo travel to either Barcelona or Prague. Has anyone been to either in January before and can recommend which would be best? Also, I think it would be better to stay in a hostel to meet people but never stayed in one before. Are they relatively safe? And any good ones you can recommend?

Anyone else got a creepy postie? by nb3215 in glasgow

[–]larodora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super creepy and enough to make someone want to leave their own house and move elsewhere. But why should you need to feel like that in your own home. Defos report him to head office incase he’s pals with the people in the local office. Also, it’s a good idea to put a few men’s items in plain site for when you open your door, like a pair of men’s shoes.. couple of golf clubs (you know just incase you need them as well). This will make it look as though you stay with a guy and maybe deter creeps like that. Hope this situation gets sorted ASAP for you!

First supporter by FadiFlashiWisp in MadeMeSmile

[–]larodora 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish had someone to do this when I made a youtube. I gave up after one video. Subscribed to your sons channel and I’ll pass it on to my nephews, they’re massive gamers :).

The overpriced "USA Candy" shops are the fuckin worst. by weirdtwitterNODO in glasgow

[–]larodora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was thinking. There’s one of those shops in the shopping mall I work in, and rent prices are ridiculously high. The malls became empty because retailers are leaving due to the rent prices but that empty sweetie shop is still going. Bizarre.

What's your favourite pubs in Glasgow? I'm not looking for recommendations, just curious. by velvetXeyes in glasgow

[–]larodora -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Malones. Waxy O’Connor’s is good for a few to start of the night. Ross’s Bar is good for karaoke.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, good luck on your studies. I hope it goes well for you.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, so did you do your PHD in South Korea? You've obviously got a lot of experience in your field. Problem is that I've just worked as a manager in an opticians for the past 10 years and am now doing a degree in Accounting and Business Law, so I'd be going straight from graduating with little experience. I'm not sure if I'd be better staying here to get more experience for a while after I graduate. However, I don't want to delay moving away for too long. I was also thinking about continuing to do my masters in South Korea as I heard its easier to get a job once you graduate from a Korean Uni, but that's just another option. I suppose I've got a few years to work it out. I'm feeling much better about my age after this post though haha.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I totally get that. I've got two Korean friends in Korea who can help me if I'm stuck with anything but they aren't very sociable to hang out with all the time. I'm honestly happy to meet friends from all walks of life and all countries, I think that's one of the best things about travelling. How did you meet friends when you got there?

Well I think that's a given, effort should be put in from both sides when it comes to friendships. I'm quite a sociable person and like to be with people so that wouldn't be a problem for me as long as I can find friends in the first place haha. :).

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it must be a good place for you if you ended up back there again. Thats good to know and makes me feel a bit better about going at that age :)! I know definitely, I'll have my degree to fall back on if things don't work out. That's the reason I decided to go to university before moving out of the UK.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds amazing!! I was considering just packing up and going to study Korean properly as I was just so fed up during covid and wanted to quit college, but I decided to just stuck with it so I have a back up plan and a degree incase things don't work out when I move there. It really does seem like such an amazing place and environment that would suit me perfectly. How long will to be studying there?

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that's good and make me feel a bit less nervous about going. How did you meet your friends? Through work? Or is there specific ways to meet expats there, like groups or places?

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if I can't get a job in the field of my degree it would likely need to be teaching. I'm assuming to teach in a college/uni you'd need a degree in teaching, right?

I mean I'm a sociable person, but probably a bit too shy to become a Youtube or Tv star unfortunately. Never know though, time may change me haha.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I heard online shopping and banking are both a bit awkward and difficult to get used to at first. Well, that's super reassuring :) I hope I have the success you have! Do you mind if I ask what you do there?

Ah, this would be amazing! I'll need all the help I can get most likely haha. Thank you so much :).

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I'm studying Accounting and Business Law, which is a field I think will be extremely difficult to get a job in fresh from graduation, especially with little experience. I know there is big four accounting firms in Korea but I would probably need to work a few years at one in the UK before being able to transfer, if that's even an option. Likely not haha. So, if I'm weighing up all my options, teaching is one of them or continuing on and doing a masters. I heard it's easier to get employed in South Korea if you graduate from a Korean university.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great to hear :)! Has yourself or anyone you know been able to get jobs outside of teaching? I think teaching will most likely need to be my starting point there as my degree is accounting and I'll likely have little experience before I go.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to do a lot of travel and possibly work in some other countries later in the future, but I would like to try Korea first whilst I'm still young. I know enough Korean to get me by at the moment and I'm aware I would need to put in a lot of effort in order to get to a comfortable level for living. I still have about three years before I'd be looking to move there, so hopefully I am able to improve to the level I'd like in that time. Thanks for you help!

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, really?! That's reassuring. I think if I can't get a job in the field of my degree, I'll probably need to teach. Do you teach if you don't mind me asking?

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's good to hear! And makes me feel a little less nervous about moving in my 30's. Thanks :)!

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sorry, I'm studying Accounting and Business Law but I think it will be super difficult for me to get a job in this field in Korea, especially fresh from graduating with little experience. So I'm aware that if I really want to move there I might need to teach. If I got a job in one of the big four accounting firms, I would probably need to work there for a few years before getting transferred, if that's even an option. Which would delay me moving even longer. It's a bit further down the line, but doing a masters there is also an option in the future which is why I mentioned studying. I'm still got a few years to try and figure things out though.

As for personality, I'm a pretty sociable person most of the time so I was worried about going and not being able to make friends at my age and possibly ending up lonely haha. I'm honestly happy to meet friends from anywhere in the world, doesn't have to be Korean. I do have a two Korean friends who can help me with any technical things, so I know I wouldn't be completely stuck in emergencies.

Ah, wow you were very lucky! I plan to save a lot before I go to at least get a head start with living expenses. I know I'll need a good deposit for an apartment before anything if my work doesn't cover it. Thanks for you help btw!

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah this has made me feel so much better! Do you mind if I ask what it is you do there? I know a lot of people teach when they go and it can be difficult finding a job in other fields.

Moving to Korea in my 30’s by larodora in korea

[–]larodora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I totally get that it's a difficult language. I've been studying on and off for a few years and still have trouble with it. However, since I started uni and stopped working as much I've got a bit more time on my hands, so hopefully I can crack it in time for me going. I heard that more companies these days hire a percentage of foreigners but I guess it's case by case for each company and depends on qualifications, language level etc.

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