I have a post in production but thought I would write something today to catch everyone up on what is happening with us I have been quite vague with people up until now because, quite frankly, it hasn't been all smooth sailing.
I have worked in South Korea on and off for 4 years, last year I worked in a public elementary in Masan and I have always praised public and told people never to go elsewhere (private) sadly I got right royally shafted this year. I did a great 45 minute interview over Skype and then they called my old co-teacher for a reference she told them that I quit after 8 months of working with her. (I worked from Nov 2010-Oct 2011 with a 6 month notice to the school that I had to leave one month early)
I don't know what happened or why it happened but I told the education board to check back pay and see what dates I got salary for, it was of no use they decided against me and even emailed ME to tell Colin that he is now not eligible for an interview even for a different school.
I have been Hulk angry, hurt, annoyed and just plain blazaae about it and I know it is what it is but it has left a bad taste in my mouth for Korea and so today on my birthday I must learn to simply, grow up.
Life isn't always how you want it and even if you put in 100% you might not get much back.
We are returning at the end of Feb as long as documents and visas get done. We both have private jobs (although Colin's is definitely better than mine, I panicked and took what I could) but on the bright side we are two vegans moving to Seoul and the cats are ready to go. Although I asked Piggy and she said unequivocally that she doesn't want to go (HA)
We are sad to leave Wrocaw, Poland and Europe it is beautiful here and we couldn't ask for a nicer apartment but we cannot afford to make grand moves for our future here and Colin, as an American, isn't as welcome as we need him to be.
I am sad that last year I claimed that I am 'done' with Korea and here we are returning but c'est la vie the past year has been fabulous, we got to know each other so well, we travelled a lot, met families, got engaged, got cats...and so, returning to Korea is exciting rather than a failure.
We have a goal and once that is in sight or near enough we will be making our last move to the States, Oregon.
A friend once told me that it is ignorant of me to want to live in an English speaking country (bear in mind they live in an English speaking country) but I am exhausted of not being able to pick up languages or going to the post office, bank, supermarket and not being understood. Though I do always say that living in Poland is actually harder than Korea because no Korean actually assumes I am Korean, I get asked questions here ALL the time!
I am now working towards my wedding and my home.
Also, in regards the wedding it will be more of a marriage blessing as Colin and I will do the legal papers in Korea since an American must be present in UK for 15 days before marrying and I don't think private schools will allow that so, sooner than one might think I may be running around with a new name and a new passport ! Watch this space.
Anyway I hope that answers questions on jobs and this year for me and Colin, we have the best 'marriage blessing' to look forward to at a mansion in a beautiful part of Wales and I cannot wait to see as many wonderful people there as we can possibly have.
Until then, I am but a virtual voice.
I have worked in South Korea on and off for 4 years, last year I worked in a public elementary in Masan and I have always praised public and told people never to go elsewhere (private) sadly I got right royally shafted this year. I did a great 45 minute interview over Skype and then they called my old co-teacher for a reference she told them that I quit after 8 months of working with her. (I worked from Nov 2010-Oct 2011 with a 6 month notice to the school that I had to leave one month early)
I don't know what happened or why it happened but I told the education board to check back pay and see what dates I got salary for, it was of no use they decided against me and even emailed ME to tell Colin that he is now not eligible for an interview even for a different school.
I have been Hulk angry, hurt, annoyed and just plain blazaae about it and I know it is what it is but it has left a bad taste in my mouth for Korea and so today on my birthday I must learn to simply, grow up.
Life isn't always how you want it and even if you put in 100% you might not get much back.
We are returning at the end of Feb as long as documents and visas get done. We both have private jobs (although Colin's is definitely better than mine, I panicked and took what I could) but on the bright side we are two vegans moving to Seoul and the cats are ready to go. Although I asked Piggy and she said unequivocally that she doesn't want to go (HA)
We are sad to leave Wrocaw, Poland and Europe it is beautiful here and we couldn't ask for a nicer apartment but we cannot afford to make grand moves for our future here and Colin, as an American, isn't as welcome as we need him to be.
I am sad that last year I claimed that I am 'done' with Korea and here we are returning but c'est la vie the past year has been fabulous, we got to know each other so well, we travelled a lot, met families, got engaged, got cats...and so, returning to Korea is exciting rather than a failure.
We have a goal and once that is in sight or near enough we will be making our last move to the States, Oregon.
A friend once told me that it is ignorant of me to want to live in an English speaking country (bear in mind they live in an English speaking country) but I am exhausted of not being able to pick up languages or going to the post office, bank, supermarket and not being understood. Though I do always say that living in Poland is actually harder than Korea because no Korean actually assumes I am Korean, I get asked questions here ALL the time!
I am now working towards my wedding and my home.
Also, in regards the wedding it will be more of a marriage blessing as Colin and I will do the legal papers in Korea since an American must be present in UK for 15 days before marrying and I don't think private schools will allow that so, sooner than one might think I may be running around with a new name and a new passport ! Watch this space.
Anyway I hope that answers questions on jobs and this year for me and Colin, we have the best 'marriage blessing' to look forward to at a mansion in a beautiful part of Wales and I cannot wait to see as many wonderful people there as we can possibly have.
Until then, I am but a virtual voice.
