Thats good info but with tha "Great Leader' going senile and all thats tha last place anyone should want to be for a while.
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being black in Korea , check this out
http://metropolitician.blogs.com/scribblings_of_the_metrop/
http://expatjane.blogspot.com/2007/07/ethnic-bias-seen-in-south-korea-teacher.html
http://metropolitician.blogs.com/scribblings_of_the_metrop/
http://expatjane.blogspot.com/2007/07/ethnic-bias-seen-in-south-korea-teacher.html
While I do believe sometimes it's not what you know, but who you know, you can tell by some of the comments in this thread that a lot of blacks don't like to get out of their comfort zone. Sometimes you have to sacrifice certain things, just to get ahead in life. If they tell you that they have an opening in Iceland, and you really want to work for the State Department, take the job. Working for the State Department is not like going to Burger King..."You can't always have it your way". Take a look at USA jobs http://www.usajobs.gov/ and if you have to, pay someone to help you with the resumix resume process.
I believe you are thinking of North Korea. South Korea is not a communist dictatorship.
No I'm correct.When Kim does decide to launch those nukes South Korea is gonna get tha brunt of them followed by Japan.
Not looking to cause offense or insult, but you're seeing it from the media packaged to the self-absorbed paranoid American. That man is a hot bag of cotton candy. Seoul is closest major city in South Korea and those people hold more anti-American (pure bandwagon) marches than North Korea could find time to operate.
Israel is better prepared for a fall out than South Korea ever will be. I've spent time there. Aside from their obsession with English, they're not an open-minded people. Whether South or North, Koreans are Koreans. Same land, same language, same people with a stubborn sense of pride.
Celebrating 56 years of being in a standstill?
South Korean's prime minister is better off declaring a surrender AFTER Kim Jong Il dies, to better decide how to cope with a suddenly deflated currency and how to oust us (US Military) out of the peninsula.
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I would have no problem going to Iceland for a while, as long as the pay is commensurate with the duties/living expenses involved. I recognize that dues have to be paid before you can really work the system. The bottom line is that I ultimately want to be a respected diplomat or foreign service officer....on someone else's dime.
I've been to USAJOBs several times and have applied for numerous positions within the State Dept. and other areas, but I've been rejected from some, and others they don't reply at all. I have to think that cats that graduate from Georgetown, The American University, or George Washington's Foreign Service programs get first pick at these jobs. Tell me if I'm wrong.
yeah I had a buddy who went through 100 applications but he finally got a job with them. As for the foreign service that is one career where I think who you know does not matter. It all depends on how well you perform on the tests.
My little brother is doing that now... making 34k US... but all of his bills are taking care of... so he is staking the money over there and travel Asia. He loves in over there... and wants to go to Europe next...
I may seem hesitant in this thread. That's because I wanna go overseas while maintaining my career; work in marketing now. I'm afraid teaching english or some of the other popular options would set me back professionally (I would hate teaching anyway. If I could find a opportunity overseas that was at least business-related, I jump on it in a heartbeat.
Sounds like a solid deal, do you know what city he's in? I know someone about to teach in Daegu soon; she's in the same program that I posted that link to.
educational thread.
bookmarking for later reading
i plan to start traveling in a few years.
speak about the danger zones of some of the places you all visited also.
Like places where a Black Americans or an Americans in general is not welcomed.
^this is what im most concerned about...wanna visit other countries..but i also wanna make it back to the states alive.
Drop Knowledge!
Thxs
bookmarking for later reading
i plan to start traveling in a few years.
speak about the danger zones of some of the places you all visited also.
Like places where a Black Americans or an Americans in general is not welcomed.
^this is what im most concerned about...wanna visit other countries..but i also wanna make it back to the states alive.
Drop Knowledge!
Thxs
about a hour south of Seoul. I'm going to fly over there soon. He loves it over there.... I'm sure to post pics when I get back.
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I work with the State Department, and have a year left on a four year assignment (thinking about extending for at least another year). I'm always encouraging young blacks to look at working for the U.S. Government overseas.http://www.state.gov/ I see nothing but young white kids working in the Embassies,Consulates, and other State Department functions.
. Say what is the job that you do and what are some of the qualifications to work for the state dept especially overseas?thanx.
Living in the first world isn't cracked as you think it is. Theres people in third world countries that live way better than people in the first world. If you come from some hood or run down neighbourhood and talking disparagingly about the third world
THANK YOU WELL SAID!!!!!!! THERE ARE PEOPLE LIVING LARGE IN THRID WORLD COUNTRY AND WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THIEVES EITHER. MEANWHILE IN AMERICA AND OTHER FIRST WORLD COUNTRIES THERE ARE POVERTY STRICKEN FOLKS HOMELESS AND THOSE LIVING IN RAT INFESTED PLACES AND NO HEAT LANDLORD ABANDONED BUILDINGS. HELL IS EVERYWHERE FOLKS. I HAVE REGULAR CABLE IN NY MY UNCLE GOT SATELLITE DISH
AND TWO CARS IN HIS GARAGE IN HAITI.
ANY THRID WORLD COUNTRY YOU CAN FIND IMMEDIATE HEALTH CARE. IT MOSTLY IN THE CITY AND THE INSURANCE FACTOR IS AN ISSUE OR MONEY OR IF YOU HAVE SOME SERIOUS RENAL KIDNEY FAILURE DIALYSIS TYPE ISSUE THEN....
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thanx.
I work as a Foreign Service Specialist. There are 7 specialty career fields. experience: 21 years in the Army, BS degree in CS and 10 points veterans preference, and know alot of people!
.Take a look here and pick which specialty that you may qualify for. I hope you can get a Secret Security Clearance
http://careers.state.gov/Specialist/index.html
I work as a Foreign Service Specialist. There are 7 specialty career fields. experience: 21 years in the Army, BS degree in CS and 10 points veterans preference, and know alot of people!
Take a look here and pick which specialty that you may qualify for. I hope you can get a Secret Security Clearance
http://careers.state.gov/Specialist/index.html
I've checked that out before. I don't have any of those specialties.
What's your personal favorite foreign country? If I was to ask you to recommend one or two foreign cities to consider moving to, what would you say?
This question is for anyone in this thread.
I may seem hesitant in this thread. That's because I wanna go overseas while maintaining my career; work in marketing now. I'm afraid teaching english or some of the other popular options would set me back professionally (I would hate teaching anyway. If I could find a opportunity overseas that was at least business-related, I jump on it in a heartbeat.
Quite often the english classes are for adults if you are worried about having to work w/ kids.
im very interested in living in Cuba & Costa Rica but dont know where in either place..... any suggestions?
What's your personal favorite foreign country? If I was to ask you to recommend one or two foreign cities to consider moving to, what would you say?
This question is for anyone in this thread.
Foreign cities I'd recommend Sapporo, Japan (as long as you don't mind a heavy winter). Otherwise, I LOVED it there. I may end up moving back at some point.
Otherwise (assuming the snow bothers you), Fukuoka City, Japan is really great. Not overly crowded like Tokyo, with a lot of things to do on the regular. Many places seek foreigners for work (not just teaching, but other fields too). I'd recommend trying to seriously learn the language so your opportunities widen. I've lived in a few different cities in Japan and Fukuoka City has been my 2nd favorite (Sapporo is still my favorite city, but I understand how some could trip about the heavy snow during the winter, so Fukuoka is much better in that regard).
Indeed. I'm a computer specialist/teacher for the company I work for. In my case, almost all my students are college or business professionals. I teach quite a few doctors, hotel workers, etc. Admittedly, my favorite class are my nursing college students. Very beautiful young women...not that I allow their looks to alter my teaching abilities.
Interesting. Most of the programs I've seen involve private English schools for children. In South Korea, they're called hagwons. What countries are you specifically talking about?
Indeed. I'm a computer specialist/teacher for the company I work for. In my case, almost all my students are college or business professionals. I teach quite a few doctors, hotel workers, etc. Admittedly, my favorite class are my nursing college students. Very beautiful young women...not that I allow their looks to alter my teaching abilities.
This sounds interesting. I want more info on programs like this. Can you point me in the right direction? I'll look into Fukuoka City too.
Some Japanese companies offered you the option of teaching by age level. I guess that's not the case w/ teaching positions in Korea.
Admittedly, my favorite class are my nursing college students. Very beautiful young women...not that I allow their looks to alter my teaching abilities.
Sweet!
Some Japanese companies offered you the option of teaching by age level. I guess that's not the case w/ teaching positions in Korea.
Can you name any of these companies?
Aeon is one that I am extremely familiar w/ that I can vouch for as far as being reputable. You had a choice of teaching children/adults.
http://www.aeonet.com/
try www.eslcafe.com and check for the teaching jobs under korea or japan. Also, Dave's ESL is as big as forum for esl teachers worldwide as BGOL is to...(y'know)
Outside of the Bay, I don't know Cuba. Costa Rica is already bleeding with Americans. Do you speak Spanish? Cuba would be adapt economically. A non-spanish speaking gringo roaming about is a walking/talking ATM. At least in Costa Rica, you're bound to meet some yanks to get you started.
Need the company of blacks in Costa Rica? See what's popping on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Folks might think you're Panamanian but who cares? I heard from a native 'bout an island near C.R. that has nothing wives since their husbands fled to find money here.
Both places have beautiful beaches. Couldn't tell you where crime is more rampant. You're going to have to pick up a copy of the Lonely Planet and figure it out.Check out this place.
Need the company of blacks in Costa Rica? See what's popping on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Folks might think you're Panamanian but who cares? I heard from a native 'bout an island near C.R. that has nothing wives since their husbands fled to find money here.
Both places have beautiful beaches. Couldn't tell you where crime is more rampant. You're going to have to pick up a copy of the Lonely Planet and figure it out.Check out this place.
I lived in Cuba for 3 1/2 months and I would definitely recommend Santiago de Cuba or any of other small cities spread throughout the Island. Check out Havana , but for me it was too fast paced. If you are coming to retire ,great ! but if you are coming to work forget about it unless your in the Foreign Service stationed at the Interest Section in Havana or maybe a news outlet I believe CNN is stationed in Havana. Lovely place to retire. Ask me more questions and I'll see if I can help.
My uncle lives in the Philippines. He lives in Mindanao. Total cost of living per month: Less than $1000 Dude lives way better there than if he stayed in the US.
yeah a couple of my sister's friends from college are doing it and she is also considering going back to Japan to do the same
How did you get permission to live in Cuba? Just curious cause I'd also like to visit.
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