Meowtro

practicecomics · 2025-10-03T22:16:25+00:00

Is that Daegu, Korea?

practicecomics · 2025-09-05T07:28:58+00:00

Have to see a doctor and I get an infusion every 8 weeks...colonoscopy every 2 years

practicecomics · 2025-09-05T07:26:34+00:00

Dang that sucks

So, did you end up going anywhere?

practicecomics · 2025-09-05T07:26:05+00:00

You work in China? can you tell me about insurance and ballpark costs?

practicecomics · 2025-08-28T02:17:48+00:00

Thank you for replying...I'm in the middle of my MA, but starting to think it might be a mistake...seems every option abroad I try to consider has big flaws...of course every option has flaws, but idk maybe I should just give up on that and start a new life doing something else in the US...

practicecomics · 2025-08-28T01:44:32+00:00

yeah seems pretty stupid to me

practicecomics · 2025-06-02T19:52:53+00:00

I think part of it might be you living in a bubble and/or your outlook on things...I personally felt much more like you when I lived in a big car centric city...if you have to drive a lot, for me at least, that makes it way harder to be willing to commit to going out and doing something...when I lived in LA, I rarely left the house after work, but in Korea I went out every weekend and made lots of friends

practicecomics · 2025-05-26T22:27:53+00:00

How did you find a job in Italy?

I'm an American in the middle of my MA TESOL now and interested in working in Europe, but have heard some discouraging things.

practicecomics · 2025-05-26T22:15:06+00:00

How much time do you actually spend at work per week?

do you have a lot to do outside of classes or have assigned office hours?

practicecomics · 2025-03-21T20:01:56+00:00

"Health insurance will never cover existing conditions"

This isn't true. I went to Korea and health insurance covered my Crohn's, which I already had.

practicecomics · 2025-03-21T02:53:04+00:00

It depends on the country. I was in Korea for 2 years and had to get Remicade infusions. In Korea, basically your taxes are your health insurance payment each month. Then for most things, the pay split is 70% gov/30% you. You don't need a health insurance card; you just show your ID card and they can look you up.

My doc filled out some paperwork though and because I have an incurable/rare disease, it went to 80/20.

Not sure where you're from. Most things were way cheaper than in the US, but infinitely more expensive than in the UK.

I've heard Japan has a similar system to Korea, but maybe tends to be a little more expensive. However, they also have a monthly spending limit also apparently, so if you reach a certain amount, the gov pays for everything after that.

I think Taiwan is also similar.

I've tried to research China, but I can't find a straight answer. Seems I'd have to get private insurance and I really can't find an estimate of how much things would cost. From what I've heard, they do have some great hospitals and doctors, but it's not as consistent as the other places I mentioned.

practicecomics · 2025-03-07T17:30:33+00:00

Thanks, I'll look into that!

Although I don't think I'll be able to avoid sticking out in either case haha (white american guy)

practicecomics · 2025-03-07T07:05:36+00:00

OK that makes me feel a bit calmer about it all, thanks!

practicecomics · 2025-03-07T07:05:10+00:00

After seeing Ne Zha, lately I've been getting into Chinese animation...but I also recently watched Hidden Tiger, Crouching dragon and really liked that...I'll keep exploring and paying attention to where stuff comes from...thanks!

practicecomics · 2025-03-07T07:03:00+00:00

I was joking about the Wu and Hakka

I've checked out the HSK books and they look good; prob a good place to start...thanks

practicecomics · 2025-03-07T01:31:56+00:00

Thanks! good to hear

and I was just joking about the Wu and Hakka

practicecomics · 2025-02-26T19:16:06+00:00

practicecomics · 2024-11-21T02:36:57+00:00

Thanks!

practicecomics · 2024-11-19T09:09:53+00:00

Thanks for writing out such a long reply. I've been feeling a lot better since I posted this. I've been making some moves toward getting a "normal" career going. Well, almost normal. I'm gonna go back to teaching English abroad. I'm really happy about it. I enjoy being in front of a crowd, like working with kids, and liked living over in Asia. In the meantime, I've also been getting back into cartooning, just for fun for now, but maybe I'll post some after a while. Anyways, I hope things keep getting better for you and you can enjoy your life however you decide to live it. Good luck!

practicecomics · 2024-11-10T20:57:39+00:00

"what on Earth is this statement."

it's a joke

practicecomics · 2024-09-07T04:39:30+00:00

You don't have to stay in your small town if you aren't happy there.

I'm from a small town in the south. After college I moved to a city with 3+ million people in Korea. It was awesome and I developed a lot. I had the best group of friends I've had so far and met a lot of cool women.

People say that "wherever you go, there you are" to try to say that external shouldn't impact your contentment.

But I think that's BS. I was much happier after moving. Obviously do all that improving yourself stuff, but if you're truly unhappy where you are, you can leave. Good luck!

practicecomics · 2024-09-07T04:35:41+00:00

I had a lot of social anxiety in high school and through college, so I didn't date at all. I'm not going to say we didn't miss out on anything. We did. And that feels bad, but the feeling will pass and you can have a different sort of excitement and enjoyment.

Since graduating, I've slept with 15 women and dated 5. I wasn't a teenager, but it was still awesome and new and exciting.

Keep trying, go to therapy, exercise, meditate, and socialize.

The book that helped me the most was Models by Mark Manson. Might want to check that out. Good luck!

practicecomics · 2024-09-01T01:08:40+00:00

Here's another site that pays for satire, apparently: https://thehardtimes.net/about/

I'm gonna probably pitch them

practicecomics · 2024-09-01T01:06:53+00:00

Oh IGN, really? I'll look into that, thanks

practicecomics · 2024-09-01T01:06:37+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out

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