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I’m currently in my 2nd year teaching in South Korea. I’m most likely going to end up marrying a Korean man and staying here (if it were possible for us to live in the UK I would love it but yeah... that’s not going to happen). What advice do you have to keep teaching well? I never want to get sick of my job.

I’m really loving it - especially more my 2nd year that I’ve moved into a hagwon. I worked for EPIK in the Korean countryside for my first year and although the kids were great it was a little bit lonely as the English level was so low. Now I’m teaching a variety of English related subjects in Gangnam.

I think the biggest cons are the expectations and level of work sometimes. If the parents have a problem it’s not your problem even if it’s not in your student’s best interest.

It’s a fun experience and an easy way to get here and spend a year in the country which is obviously what a lot of people do. If you are successful with getting a place in Seoul through EPIK/SMOE (not easy but some are successful first try) you will have an easier time.

I definitely think it’s a good idea for you as you can easily enjoy yourself whilst earning money. It’s very easy to save money here!