Pros of working in South Korea
Why is South Korea attractive for immigrants? This country is considered one of the world leaders in the field of information technology, the production of mobile phones, cars, and every year shows an excellent example of rapid economic development. The unemployment rate there is 3.8%. If you believe the statistics, South Korea is constantly seeing an increase in the flow of immigrants who are not only willing to work, but also to live there. Another undeniable advantage of the work is the fact that, compared to other European countries, there is no negative attitude towards foreigners. Managers of firms and enterprises treat visiting specialists as their colleagues, and not just hired labor.
South Korea is considered one of the few countries where it is quite easy to find any kind of manufacturing job. This is due to the fact that a huge number of factories are concentrated on its territory, which naturally creates a demand for labor. The suburbs of Seoul and Gyeonggi Province are especially popular, as this is where a large number of jobs are located.
Jobs in South Korea for Russians, Ukrainians and Kazakhstanis
Blue-collar jobs are considered the most in demand in South Korea. Most immigrants find employment in small or medium-sized businesses, where the total number of employees does not exceed 100 people.
In the country, it is quite easy for almost any person to get a job without having any qualifications. Men get jobs in factories or factories producing furniture, plastic, sewing jeans, etc. In addition, there are jobs as packers or harvesters on farms.
Women or girls can get a job in a confectionery shop, a garment factory, or as sorters of fish and seafood. In general, the work is not particularly difficult, since the enterprises have implemented a conveyor system.
Features of work in South Korea:
- Overtime work is paid additionally.
- On average, the working day lasts 10 hours a day.
- The schedule at some enterprises may be flexible.
- Night shifts are possible.
- There are no fixed days off.
As for wages, at first it will be minimal - about $600 per month, but over time this figure will increase. Jobs in low-skilled fields can pay up to $1,000 a month.
Women, on average, have lower earnings than men:
- Women – 660-700 dollars.
- Men – 750-800 dollars.
Quite often, the employer provides its visiting employees with housing and food. Of course, you shouldn’t count on luxurious conditions, however, a portable house or container (trailer) with a refrigerator, washing machine and wi-fi is also quite good.
For visitors who have a higher education, an opportunity for career growth opens up directly in the capital itself, where the income level is an order of magnitude higher than in the suburbs. In Seoul you can get a job as a programmer, engineer, biologist or chemist. In this case, you definitely need to have a master's degree.
Where do they take migrants from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan?
All of the above positions are in demand, highly paid and... Most often unavailable. The competition for full-time engineer positions is usually crazy. And although Russians are willingly hired, it is often very difficult to compete with Korean applicants.
Therefore, migrants are often employed in blue-collar jobs. Our compatriots are in demand in small factories with a total staff of up to 100 people. The work there is not dusty, and the wages are very, very high.
Without knowledge of Korean or English, finding a job in Korea is problematic, but it is possible. Most often, such work does not require high qualifications. And without knowing the language, you can get a job as a waiter, maid, bartender, or worker in a factory or field.
Work in Korea for Russian-speaking women and men
Men are often invited to factories producing plastic and furniture, and sewing jeans. There are many seasonal vacancies related to harvesting. You can get a job as a packer.
Women are willingly hired into confectionery shops and clothing factories. You can get a job in one of the most popular industries - sorting fish and seafood. Most of the work is automated, so the work is not hard.
Those who want to find a more exotic job can try to get a job as a dancer or animator. For example, it will not be difficult for a woman to find work as a dancer. It would be desirable to know Korean or English. Dancers often do not have a fixed rate. Salary depends on the time spent at work.
Men can get jobs as animators. They work in hotels, restaurants, beaches and swimming pools. You also need to know Korean. Other popular vacancies include driver, English teacher, and hostess.
Hostesses meet and escort guests in various establishments. To do this, you again need to know Korean and English well, understand Korean culture and customs. And, of course, be a sociable and cheerful person.
What to expect without knowing the language
In South Korea, lack of language proficiency can be a significant problem for many immigrants. However, some representatives of companies that offer this or that vacancy claim that there is a large percentage of Russian speakers there. However, in reality everything is a little different. Business managers prefer to communicate in their native language. As a last resort, the employee is expected to know at least English.
The main requirement for qualified specialists is knowledge of English at a sufficient level. If a foreigner also speaks Korean, finding a high-paying job will be much easier.
Ways to search for vacancies
The best way to search for work in South Korea is to use the Internet. Nowadays, to obtain information about all vacancies, you can use specialized sites.
The most famous sites in South Korea:
- jobkorea.co.kr
- saramin.co.kr
- global.seoul.go.kr
You can use international resources for employment:
- careerjet.co.kr
- kr.indeed.com
- learn4good.com
You can also find current information about work through the local media Korea Herald and The Korea Times, which have an electronic version.
Searching for a job on your own is hard work. To do this, first of all, you need knowledge of English or Korean. If such a search turns out to be unsuccessful, it is best to contact specialized agencies that offer a full range of employment services - from finding the desired job to completing all the necessary documents.
KARAOKE IS DIFFERENT
Establishments in South Korea are usually divided by status. The best, safest, most prestigious establishments are type “A”. You can only get into them through a large agency. Private scouts, as a rule, do not even know that bars are divided into types. And they don't care. What difference does it make to him where the girl ends up? I sent it and forgot. She ended up in a brothel, ran away from her contract - well, to hell with her. The next one will remain. The work of scouts is aimed at quantity. The higher the flow, the better. Everything else doesn't matter at all.
Although. In truth, it’s not only scouts who are guilty of this. Most agencies also cooperate with “B” type establishments (at best, or even “C” or “D” type bars), but pass them off as “A” type, deceiving their clients. Agencies and scouts either don’t know that it’s safe only in type “A” establishments, or they know, but don’t have access to good bars. Well, they just lie to their clients. It’s easy to verify this by reading reviews about working in Korea on the Internet.
What's wrong with establishments with the letters "B, C, D"? Well, to put it very simply, these are second-rate bars in which there are no guarantees that the work will be without intimacy. It’s better not to go to such establishments. Let's look a little more closely.
Type "D" - the most open brothels. They don’t bother trying to disguise the establishment’s services here. It's simple. There is a “product” and there is a price.
Type “C” - in such bars they “hide behind” a cocktail system. Girls can work as ordinary hostesses, earning money from cocktails, but they need to be very careful. After a certain number of cocktails, it is assumed that the man has already spent enough and is entitled to a reward. Naturally, when a man comes to such a bar, he expects intimate services. Even if a girl manages to work without sex, being in such an establishment is extremely morally unpleasant. The treatment of girls in these establishments corresponds to the level of a brothel. Those “hostesses” who work nearby behave vulgarly and simply sell themselves. Decent girls are not allowed to go to such establishments.
Type "B" are simply "low-grade" bars. Poor men come here who believe that all Slavic women come to work as prostitutes. They do not hesitate to offer girls money for sex. And those who want to earn more agree. It is humiliating to hear such proposals, and it is unpleasant to observe this whole situation.
EGO agency cooperates only with type A . The agency signs a contract with each girl that has legal weight. In addition, EGO's activities are absolutely legal. This is confirmed by a license issued by the state. Therefore, the information that EGO agency posts on the website is 100% true. In general, when girls fly away from an agency, they are guaranteed to end up in good establishments with decent, wealthy visitors. The EGO team always receives the most positive feedback about working in South Korea from its clients.
So, if in karaoke bars girls sing, have fun and fool around, then in the clubs of Busan you can find the classic system of work on consummation. Here the girls work in large fashionable clubs, receive a percentage for every cocktail purchased by a guest and hang out on large dance floors. The system in Busan is designed so that girls can work actively. Well, that is, by default the work is passive. Girls should sit and wait for the man to come up first and offer to meet. But in practice, girls work actively. They come up first, introduce themselves, and offer a drink. It has been proven for years - the more active a girl is, the higher her earnings. All hostesses here have a fixed rate. And, among other things, Busan is famous for its good beaches. It's always nice to work by the sea
