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I loved China but it is the land of scams and fakes and loving you over. But that's almost always Chinese people, a westerner exploiting other westerners... obviously it could easily happen but it's not something I hear about. I was absolutely sure it was a scam until I saw the guy in charge is apparently American. Maybe he assimilated well enough to turn into a Chinese boss.  I dunno. Wariness is a good idea in Korea, I'd be doubly so in China. From all I've ever heard or read Chinese bosses gently caress people over in ways Korean bosses can only dream of.
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Grand Fromage posted:I loved China but it is the land of scams and fakes and loving you over. But that's almost always Chinese people, a westerner exploiting other westerners... obviously it could easily happen but it's not something I hear about. I was absolutely sure it was a scam until I saw the guy in charge is apparently American. I guess I'll find out in a week. I do hope it is legit for his sake, but I just don't see some guy being randomly picked for an executive position, particularly a worldwide one. You normally need things like business experience and an MBA or connections for something like that. They don't post it on daves. The Bible fucked around with this message at 15:21 on Feb 13, 2013 |
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Grand Fromage posted:I loved China but it is the land of scams and fakes and loving you over. But that's almost always Chinese people, a westerner exploiting other westerners... obviously it could easily happen but it's not something I hear about. I was absolutely sure it was a scam until I saw the guy in charge is apparently American. The end of the video has a picture of 'Patricia Chen (CEO)'. And she is quite the looker! Also, she is probably the owner of the Greenhill Zone. I'd imagine Dr J is the manager then? Here it lists her the Executive Producer. Honestly, it seems like it's her thing and he's head teacher or manager. edit: Based on my internet, this is still 100x more legit than the life coach guy from last year.
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AmbientParadox posted:The end of the video has a picture of 'Patricia Chen (CEO)'. And she is quite the looker! Also, she is probably the owner of the Greenhill Zone. I'd imagine Dr J is the manager then? Here it lists her the Executive Producer. Honestly, it seems like it's her thing and he's head teacher or manager. The school is probably legit, but I think they are overstating what his job is going to be. He's supposed to get a year of Chinese fluency training before starting his global management duties that he is completely unqualified to do, so I guess time will tell. And oh my, Ms. Chen is quite the looker.
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AmbientParadox posted:this is still 100x more legit than the life coach guy from last year. Hahaha, remember that? Good times 
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The Bible posted:The school is probably legit, but I think they are overstating what his job is going to be. He's supposed to get a year of Chinese fluency training before starting his global management duties that he is completely unqualified to do, so I guess time will tell. After browsing their website if this guy is not stuck teaching kindergarten I'd be fuckin suprised. I didn't find much talk on the Chinese internet about them aside from all their stupid videos though. Greenhill pianos on the other hand appear to be an inferior product if anyone was wondering.
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The Bible posted:So I know a few of you are somewhat active in the China thread, and I wanted to run something by you guys.
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joedevola posted:Hahaha, remember that? This thread has actually been so negative lately I wonder if maybe a group session with Jonathan R. Wachtel wouldn't do us some good?
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THE LUMMOX posted:This thread has actually been so negative lately I wonder if maybe a group session with Jonathan R. Wachtel wouldn't do us some good? You're the one who's negative about your fellow man. Perhaps it is you who needs to be actualized with Mr. Wachtel's patented systems. PERHAPS THE NEGATIVITY IS NOT IN OUR STARS BUT IN OURLUMMOXES. Why is your name in caps anyway? If there is any actual reason.
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Unfortunately I can't open the site through my work filter, but I was thinking of running a reverse image search or whatever they're called on some of the site images to see if they pop up at other schools, or if anyone's talking about them as a scam. How do you know this guy in charge is American? Pictures on the website, a Facebook account, phone conversations, or something that actually verifies he is who he says he is?
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THE LUMMOX posted:I wonder if maybe a group session with Jonathan R. Wachtel wouldn't do us some good? WhosJonathanWachtel? Thatstheproblem! Ihaveacoupleofbooks;books;books;books;yes, yesss that could r e v o l u t i o n i s e the field of positive psychologyyyyy.
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When are you in country again Themata? Seems like you're delaying the inevitable.
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That guy in the China video makes a weird connection between homeboy and homebody.
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So I'm stuck here for next 2 years. please send help. Kakao invite prease JKim2112 Flagellum fucked around with this message at 06:31 on Feb 14, 2013 |
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Feb 14, 2013 06:28
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Are you a hedonistic child soldier? We need a new one now.
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YES OF COURSE I Will have a wonderful time involuntary slavery very good highly recommended yes edit : Well I'm actually a Korean national. If I dont go there they will come after me. Flagellum fucked around with this message at 06:53 on Feb 14, 2013 |
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Feb 14, 2013 06:42
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The last one was less a slave and more a mascot.
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Feb 14, 2013 07:31
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How do you feel about wafers?
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Maxsmart posted:are you training in Nonsan/Gyeryong? I don't know yet. I'm applying for an interpreter position. The interview/test is on March.
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Public guys, when schools want someone in country AND an in person interview during school hours, how does that work out? Seems like an impossible request.
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Even odds on them a) not caring, b) caring more about convenience than effectiveness by only looking at D10/transitioning people, or c) really only caring about getting a kyopo.
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tirinal posted:Even odds on them a) not caring, b) caring more about convenience than effectiveness by only looking at D10/transitioning people, or c) really only caring about getting a kyopo. I suppose they could look for someone like the rest of these guys who get this time off or are permitted to leave early. In other news, I'm actively looking for a CDI part 2. If I'm stuck with poo poo hours I at least want to be paid 3+ for it. The money can be saved up to counteract the hagwon gently caress over.
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DontAskKant posted:I suppose they could look for someone like the rest of these guys who get this time off or are permitted to leave early. I'm still not sure why you didn't contact my future place. 2.3 for after school with housing in Seoul
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AmbientParadox posted:I'm still not sure why you didn't contact my future place. 2.3 for after school with housing in Seoul I did. Maybe too late though.
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Hey whats the name for little hot peppers in black sauce (maybe soy sauce)?
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Dong A article on Modular Homesquote:... Though the Korean housing market has long been in the doldrums, detached houses have grown popular partly due to the bursting of the apartment bubble. Apartments used to be considered good investments... I know it's seems like such an elephant in the room, but this is the first news posting I've seen to mention the housing situation in Korea. Other than this part, there's nothing special about the article: it's a soft news piece on modular homes. AmbientParadox fucked around with this message at 00:59 on Feb 15, 2013 |
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On the topic of the flailing housing market, sounds like the government might have killed six people for no reason. http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130207001014
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Everything I know about the Korean construction and housing sectors, I learned from the drama "Giant." I recommend it!
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erobadapazzi posted:Everything I know about the Korean construction and housing sectors, I learned from the drama "Giant." I recommend it! Does it feature a nice but poor female protagonist who's in love with a wealthy boy with a wicked and protective mother?
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Friendmeet and such was great. Yall know how to send us off proper. Slerpy time now
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KirbyKhan posted:Friendmeet and such was great. Yall know how to send us off proper. Slerpy time now Gonna miss you man, I feel like Utah can't hold a Kirbykhan.
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When do you leave for good? This job poo poo has been highly inconveniently timed.  I want to try to go to Gunsan before you split.
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Yeah sorry for chickening out on you guys. ~*~Between Jobs~*~ is the worst thing ever. On the plus side, my moving date is set for March 2nd. Also, I'll be in Seoul tomorrow, Monday, for some immigration and phone issues. If anyone would be interested in getting an early dinner or late lunch, that'd be nice.
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So, apparently Insadong burned down last night http://www.frequency.com/video/huge-fire-in-insadong-seoul-south-korea/79609308/-/5-573
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http://news.sbs.co.kr/section_news/news_read.jsp?news_id=N1001637257 I don't understand all that much of this, and I can't find anything in English. But wow!
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erobadapazzi posted:http://news.sbs.co.kr/section_news/news_read.jsp?news_id=N1001637257 at around 830 last night, the propane tank for a restaurant exploded, starting the fire. the fire spread through the neighborhood, being continually fed by exploding propane tanks and electrical transformers. Some newspapers I read said 150 people injured, others said no one was injured.
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That sucks, it's a great date place in Summer and there's a lot of good restaurants and traditional tea houses that are really cool and well maintained.
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If this was the block where Story of the Blue Star is im gonna raaaaaage.
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THE LUMMOX posted:If this was the block where Story of the Blue Star is im gonna raaaaaage. It looks like it was on the far side of Nakwon Arcade, behind Tapgol Park. I might ride over there in a bit to have a look. http://www.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20130218800004
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