#22: Foreigners in Seoul building a career at Picky - Sharon (Frontend developer) and Karol (Product and Operation Lead) at Picky
Description
Understand Korea through the eyes of Sharon and Karol, two foreigners driven by a passion for the Korean culture, who moved to Seoul, and are currently working at a startup called Picky (Featured in our 5th episode).
- Adapting to the Korean work environment
- Working 12 hours a day?
- Do you have to drink soju to get along with your boss and coworkers?
- Will you be fired if you take more than two days off in a row?
- Is working in an international startup like Picky different from a big corporate?
- Does language pose a significant barrier in the working environment?
- What to expect as a foreigner in Korea
- Will you like to live in Korea if you like K-Topics? (K-Drama, K-Pop, K-Beauty…)
- Is Korea as we see in K-Dramas?
- What are the main expectations and disappointments when moving to Korea?
- Does the perception of Korea differ between visiting and living experiences?
- How challenging is it for foreigners to make Korean friends?
- Tips for Moving to Korea
- Initial difficulties and gaining an understanding
- Allien card (ID) and its power
- Trash system
- Online purchases, discovering Coupang
- Grocery shopping
- Essential Apps for Survival in Korea
United States
