I know it’s kind of pointless, to post on a blog that only ten people read, but if anyone knows of any schools looking for new teachers, let me know. Despite of the breakdown you read of earlier this week, I actually do enjoy teaching. Only the hours (and the cold weather this far up north) were killing me.
Right now I’m looking for work in Seoul and Pusan, because I’d like to take university classes in Korean as well, as well as study Buddhism and yoga. And because of those interests, I would like to spend only 8-9 hours a week in the office–preparation included!
I’m not too picky about accomodations, but because of the number of extracurricular activities I plan to take up next year, and traveling, pay will be an issue. But I don’t think you’ll find me too unreasonable as far as my salary goes. It’s just that this will be my second year teaching, and I really earned my stripes at Wonderland, so I expect a bit more.
Ideally I would start work in February, but I know it’s harder to find work as an Asian. So I’m willing to move back to Korea in late January.
Okay, enough of the pimping. I’m going to be really busy this weekend, but if you want to hang or chill out in Seoul (and you’re a girl!!!) then I’m free on the weekends up til the 20th. That’s when I head on back. Until then, I plan to:
1) Mail everything back home. (I’m donating most of my clothes to the Salvation Army. And on Wednesday night I threw away half my shoes . . . still traumatized.)
2) Buy the first season of Prison Break, because Wentworth Miller is gorgeous and I am shallow.
3) Buy presents for my very patient, understanding parents. I’ll probably buy everyone else’s gifts when I’m in Cali, because I have enough stuff to send home.
4) Look into a trip to New York City! I always wanted to go, and after the New Year I can see myself getting real bored at home. Which isn’t so bad, but I always wanted to visit the East Coast, and the closest I’ve ever been was Texas . . . sad, I know.
Sorry to hear your Thailand plans did not work out. But you’re still young, you’ll find a good job, you’ll meet some new friends…and perhaps love?
I’m glad you are remembering your parents, they have given you so much support to get where you are today. Stay warm!
Eh, I don’t know about the love part. I’ll be happy enough finding a warm room . . . Your blog makes me wish I was in Hawaii, just so I could wear a bikini in December.
Thanks for the good wishes, ainokea!
Sorry to hear about the job, Thailand, all of it, Pia. Also, no leads on jobs but good luck. You certainly have put in your time at Wonderland, haven’t you?
I’ll be around–email me. Take care.
Well, on the off chance that you’re still looking for a job come August, I know of an awesome school that will have an opening available when I leave
Anyway, I am so sorry that your trip to Thailand didn’t work out, but I am glad your school will reimburse you for your ticket. Also, I think your decision to quit was a good one. Leaving Wonderland was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Yeah, I’m still wondering why I bothered extending my contract . . . I could have spared myself (and my boss) a lot of drama if I went home last week.
But, no regrets. Home in 15 days . . . I honestly don’t know how I feel about that.
Oh hi! I’m alive! Sorry I have posted in a while I’ve been exceptionally busy. More news as that comes! But I guess you’re coming back here and you want to come here? Come whenever you want to. I’m around though my schedule is going to get a little ridiculous here in a while but come to New York! I’ll show you fun things and good times!
Thanks for the invite–I don’t know if I can afford it, and I have a lot to consider these days. But I am hoping to go to New York in the spring.
And you bastard–you still haven’t told me about the big surprise.
well all you have to do is email me. And I’ll give you a peak at what I put on flickr for friends only. please come here, we’ll have a shit load of fun. It is pricey though.