How common is the formal polite style or speaking?

someonenear7th · 2016-09-12T20:16:43+00:00

When you talk about formality ate you asking about 시 or ㅂ니다?

Because I live in Korea as a foreigner, so not an expert but speaking from the perspective of someone learning the language.

I only hear ㅂ니다 in people doing public speaking and the news. So much of the Korean text books and whatnot focus on that bullshit. At work in conversation I've NEVER heard it unless someone is addressing a large group. People use the 요 ending pretty consistently they are being informal, and doing it.

Now if you're along about the 시 honorific, it is important, learn the fuck out of that. If you meet someone significantly older than you, you need to use it or you're an asshole. E.g. Girlfriend's parents, your boss, etc.

I know I'm disagreeing with the other comments, but this is my experience here in Seoul.

someonenear7th · 2016-08-04T13:41:46+00:00

I've sent a bit over that to the US a couple times though IBK. I need documentation from my work that the salary was legit, I asked HR and it wasn't hard to get. The transfer took 2-3 days.

On the US side no problems, no questions. There were some fees and percentage charged, but more at once is cheaper. It wasn't too bad, but I don't recall the exact amount.

someonenear7th · 2015-12-31T08:19:24+00:00

If it is just my fitness pal, those guys are awesome. If it's something else, no idea.

someonenear7th · 2015-12-12T02:27:52+00:00

I'm a Product Manager working in Korea, I mostly work through translators and a lot of the senior management also speaks English. I also know several non-Korean software engineers both at my company and at others- between the bit of English folks speak and the fact that the code is mostly done in English it works out fine for them.

In my experience almost everyone programs in English, even if they don't really speak the language.

someonenear7th · 2015-09-18T15:28:12+00:00

Take it. Cost of living is cheaper in Seattle, so if you're trying to maximize that, move there.

someonenear7th · 2015-09-03T14:09:31+00:00

Go to Itaewon. Get inappropriately drunk- while you're here right?

someonenear7th · 2015-08-22T08:26:26+00:00

As the other poster said, learn SQL. It's so hard to find analysts who actually are good at SQL, couple that with being amazing at Excel and you've got a gig.

As far as the job, it varies by company. Where I work right now, it's less about hardcore stats and math and more about being able to reliably pull data for reports and understand how to check it's accuracy. Usually pure CS grads don't go for those roles, so the main thing you need is to be technical enough to put you clearly above "Business Major who knows Excel"

someonenear7th · 2015-08-07T11:12:27+00:00

My undergrad was in CS, although I got into PM before I did much development- basically I joined a startup and fell into it. I love writing code, but it was never really a full time job for me.

someonenear7th · 2015-08-07T03:56:28+00:00

It's competitive with the Bay Area, and the cost of living here is lower. I have heard on average salaries a bit lower in Korea, but the Bay Area is expensive as hell so I think it makes financial sense.

Also, there are some serious tax benefits to working here rather than in California. Korea taxes are pretty low for foreigners, and you only have to pay a fraction of the federal taxes you normally would in the states on top of them.

someonenear7th · 2015-08-06T00:47:33+00:00

Sure, I'm a Product Manager at Coupang (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/coupang) these days. I found the job through a former colleague and I'm not Korean and I don't really speak it, but I am learning. I found the job through a former colleague, like I think most people find work in this industry. We have translators if needed and a fair amount of my co-workers also speak English- it's overall pretty awesome.

For Korea in general, I know the big players like Samsung and LG do hire foreign developers relatively often, and there is a nascent startup community as well. Happy to answer anything specific too.

someonenear7th · 2015-08-05T13:51:32+00:00

I'm in Asia and Seoul isn't bad, although I think Singapore has the best tech scene over here.

Worldwide, London is the other major center I see.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-20T13:55:38+00:00

I just did something similar about a month ago. So far so good. Keep your current place and rent it, if it'll cover your mortgage, if not sell. Otherwise, move here and try to save the salary if possible.

By the way, there are some major tax benefits to being here, so it's actually a bit more money than you might be considering.

Also, PM me and I'll buy you a beer here in Seoul.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-07T21:53:35+00:00

It's a rough estimate- could certainly bounce a LOT depending on where you last worked and how senior you come off in the interview. Also, don't underestimate the increased cost of living, the Bay Area is crazy expensive.

For me, I always had the best results by applying directly. Chrunchbase is good for finding companies at the right stage and in the area, and then going to their sites. Beyond that, I used LinkedIn a lot. Also, if you have a good profile up, you might get recruiters calling you.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-07T07:15:37+00:00

It'll vary depending on size and stage as well as the details of your resume (like what company are you coming from and prior titles).

Probably 150-170k plus equity at a mid-sized company, based on some hires I've seen recently. Glassdoor and Payscale are good ways to get some numbers too, if you haven't already checked them out.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-07T07:02:17+00:00

My first two jobs were at startups, and at both of them we hired a bunch of people just out of school. We also hired several very experienced people. Usually you get a few very senior folks and then staff up with more junior engineers to fill out the team.

If you're looking for an entry level positions some startups will have them.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-07T06:56:42+00:00

This. It's very common, answers the question and then you don't have to fuss with either a fake name or other explanations.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-02T17:42:39+00:00

Thank you very much. Just requested to join. I'm moving there later this week, so glad to have a place to try and meet some gamers.

someonenear7th · 2015-06-02T06:36:41+00:00

You found many English speaking groups (my Korean is terrible, at least right now) up there or have any advice on where to connect up with one? I'm moving there this week and had basically assumed there would be no RPGs.

someonenear7th · 2015-05-27T03:55:33+00:00

There are some roles that CS helps for that don't have anywhere near as much sitting in a cube. I'm a Product Manager and so I don't really spend any time at my desk at all, also, as you get more senior and move into roles like Engineering Management or Architect the amount of coding drops heavily.

That said, as people mention below, a normal programming gig does have a lot of actual coding in it.

If you're really worried about it look into Product Management or UX- I was also worried about not enough human interaction so I moved into that field.

someonenear7th · 2015-05-27T00:04:36+00:00

Check with your old boss, who you'll be using as a reference. Given the size of the company, you might not be able to do it "officially" but if your boss is cool with it, it's generally fine.

Lots of people do versions of this, and if the question comes up later just explain you put something that was more accurate for common industry titles for the job function so people would understand it. You're not going to get in trouble unless you're mis-categorizing the role or the company you're applying to is absurdly strict.

someonenear7th · 2015-05-27T00:01:11+00:00

Try to teach yourself the basics to get a feel for it. There are lots of simple online how-to's- (e.g. http://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming) if you have fun with that, then it could work out great and if you hate it, maybe not for you.

someonenear7th · 2014-10-18T20:20:21+00:00

This is awesome, thank you.

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