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{January 14, 2009}   Update…

So, I had my interview  with S.M.O.E. and it seemed to go very well. Two days later I received an offer through the recruiter to work at the Seoul English Education Center in Gapyeong city.

During the interview I was told this was 1 hour away from Seoul. I’m thinking I should have asked specific questions about that!! Since the interview I read somewhere it’s more like 1.5hrs away. The plus side out about being “outside” of Seoul is 300,000 won more per month. The downside is that it will take a little longer to get to certain places and that means having to plan a little more getting places and meeting up with old friends.

Anyone mind if I couch surf on the weekends? :-D

On another note I really hope that this mean less smog!?!?!

Then a few days later I receive an email letting me know that positions are filling up fast … whoever gets their information (below x several copies of each) to S.M.O.E. first – and it’s alright with no mistakes, legit, with all i’s dotted & t’s crossed – gets the job!

* Criminal Record Check & Copy of Authentic Degree – both with apostille
* completed application form
* sealed transcripts
* sealed & signed letters of Recommendation
* copy of passport page
* copy of Contract & Addenda
* resume & cover letter
* passport photos
* and any certificates you might have

PANIC!!! several small heart attacks later…  and finally I get it done! Now it’s somewhere between here and South Korea.



{January 24, 2007}   New Year, New Beginning

So …the big decision has been made.

I am off to South Korea for my first year of teaching English. I have signed the contract and am waiting for my Visa to come through.

My contract starts on February 7th, 2007. I am working for ICEV, Incheon English Village. ICEV is located in Incheon, which is right next to Seoul… well 40 minutes away

I have told everyone that I know in one form or another. It’s been one of the best, if not toughest, things that I have had to do thus far. Challenges have come in many different forms but this has been one of those that I had wanted to do well.

It’s been one of those months were everything was not as it seems. However, I am glad to say that I am happy, excited, and eager to see how life in South Korea will unfold.



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