I Quit Teaching English in Korea

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for your support! I still have four months left, but I am ready for the next chapter in my life. I'm not 100% sure where I'll end up next (I'm always living life on the edge haha), but I am super excited and I know without a doubt that any decision I make I'll be fine! (= Thank youuu!!!

[@황알렉산드라]

I was pleased to meet you. I wish you success !!!!

[@Whatsername868]

I'm really curious about what you'll end up doing next! Not to sound too scary, but I left Korea last year and I'm kinda struggling trying to figure out what to do now, still.

[@Daylightfulness]

thank you so much!!

[@Daylightfulness]

I will document it all! I am sure we can figure it out!!

[@Beveck1]

I,m moving to korea I hope it will be fine♥♥♥♥ nice video

[@B1shii28]

I literally came here so quickly. I thank you for making that decision to do what is best for you. You give me encouragement to come to Korea, stay positive and don’t forget that your amazing ❤️💁‍♀️ love from 🇱🇷🇯🇲

[@Daylightfulness]

Yesss! I hope you manage to come here! 💛💛 Thank you for all of the love and support, Becky!

[@B1shii28]

Daylightful Anytime ❤️Keep up the great work!

[@nottooshabby8456]

I am only in high school, but it is my DREAM to move to Japan once I'm older, so I am working towards this now by learning Japanese. I must say, you are a huge inspiration for me, being black in Korea, and I've always wondered if you faced any discrimination that may have made it hard living there. Happy Birthday Day, and remember that you have a long life of adventures ahead of you!!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much! You can definitely do it! My dream was to go to Japan in middle and high school and I managed to do it when I got to University!! You can definitely do it too!!

[@nottooshabby8456]

@@Daylightfulness Thank you!! I'll do my best 😝

[@btsarmyyy7667]

I'm also learning Japanese and Korean too and an easy way to get started is use duolingo its a free app and helped me tremendously I highly recommend

[@hahaifarded3047]

@@btsarmyyy7667 how is learning Korean now after a month? Do you have any tips?

[@nicoleparm667]

@kaylahtownsend I’m trying to learn Japanese so I can move to japan when I’m older too! What’s your Instagram?

[@travelandtash]

It's cool that you recognized it's time to move on. Good luck with everything, Day.

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you, Tasha!! I will see you soon!!

[@travelandtash]

@@Daylightfulness KZbinrs party 😎👍 xx

[@ShawEnglishOnline]

Happy Birthday! I know many awesome new adventures await you.

[@Daylightfulness]

Yesss, thank you!! Me too!!

[@User22winwian]

Happy birthday girl! I'm glad I was able to meet you while i was in Korea. You really inspired me to start my teaching journey there and seeing this video really touches me ♡ sending love from Atlanta!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for the love! 💛 You definitely should! Would love to see you achieving your goals in teaching! Glad I could inspire in some way!

[@cieralamb1861]

great video! i'm teaching in busan and i identify a lot with some of the things you are saying. good luck on the rest of your journey!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you Ciera!! I love Busan!! 💕 Hope you are enjoying teaching!!

[@mynameisepv]

Thank you for your honesty. Super excited for your next journey. I’m hoping that I make it to EPIK spring 2020 and that I gain a new/fresh/perspective. Also, happy birthday! 🎉 ☺️

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you~! I hope you get into EPIK 2020 too! keep me updated!! 💛 You will grow so much!

[@CGLeighCG]

Thank you for all your videos on Korea. I found your channel when I was doing my research on moving here (I've been here almost 9 months now) so I thank you for all your insight and all the experiences you've shared so far. Good luck in the future and I hope you let us know what your next move is! :)

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad the information I provided helped you even if it is a tiny bit! I hope you are enjoying Korea so far! 💛

[@CGLeighCG]

@@Daylightfulness every little bit counts! And so far I'm enjoying it. I might stay another year. Don't know if I could do 3 lol. But thanks again!

[@CGLeighCG]

@@Daylightfulness Also Happy birthday!

[@mytelly5005]

Wow Day, words can’t explain how absolutely beautiful you are inside and out! I love the way you express yourself, the thoughtful ways you connect with yourself and others, the quality, aesthetics and detail in your videography and descriptions. Your courage to share your journey and inner thoughts. Your authenticity. You literally do shine like the sun! Like, we can feel your warmth and love and compassion blazing through the screen and speakers! And it’s infectious! It’s heart-warming! It’s life-giving! It’s illuminating! I hope you never underestimate how your little corner of the internet spreads love and light in this world. I just wanted to say thank you so much for inspiring us to go with the flow, learn and grow. Excited for the next chapter in your story! May it be joyous, abundant and bright - Happy Belated Birthday! 💛 ☀️ ⭐️ ✨

[@Daylightfulness]

Awww wow! This is such an amazing and kind comment! I am so thankful for this! I am glad you can feel me in this video!! It was my main goal when I decided to film it! I really appreciate your energy and love! Likewise to you and thank you for the birthday wish!!

[@phav1832]

Great video and useful for so many people . . . having spent some time in Korea, I would say many here could use some good role modeling on how to have a good time without alcohol . . .

[@rosedarkling]

Oh, wow, a change for sure, but one I know you will do gracefully with. It's okay to have a time or day when you do break down - that means you're human, and we all go through the struggle of life. Wherever it leads you, we will follow the journey. Keep your head high and smiling on, Day, making it brighter out there. God bless yours and you! :)

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you as always, love! Yes, right!! I am only human, and I will experience a range of emotions and things. I am so happy to keep learning and growing! Thanks for watching and supporting me all of these years!

[@rosedarkling]

@@Daylightfulness You are very welcome; I'll be around for the long haul. :)

[@Princessmom9]

Happy birthday. I hope your day was the best and I wish you the best in your next phase of life.

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for all of this positive and wonderful energy! 💛

[@LiTtLeMiZzDiVa]

That’s awesome that you are taking the next step in your life. You were one of the first KZbinrs I watch when I started my journey into getting into teaching in Korea...I want to thank you for that! Wherever the journey takes you I hope you enjoy it and having a great time!! Happy Birthday!!!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you!! I'm so glad my channel helped a little bit for your journey! Will you teach in Korea soon or are you here? I wish you the best too! 💛

[@lanoctemla]

happy birthday day. nothing but positive vibes towards you and your future

[@Daylightfulness]

Maikeruuuu 💛💛 thank youuuu, loving all of this good energy!

[@majia]

Happy birthday, wish you all the love + blessings in this new chapter in your life and thank you for sharing your experiences with us Day ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Daylightfulness]

No problem, Majia! I'm so happy to share my life with you all! Thank you for all of the support you give me! 💛💛💛

[@mere1953]

I have so much affection for you and your wisdom. Centered within yourself and experience. Much love to you and you're endeavor!💗

[@aishas5690]

Omggg I thought you were 21!! I also left Korea this summer. I wish you good luck on your journey! And happy birthday!

[@Daylightfulness]

Wow thank you haha! I hope you had a good time in Korea too! (=

[@victorysampson]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank youuuu, vyes!! 💛💛

[@HQ93]

Admire your vulnerability! Choosing to live life at your own pace is one of the biggest achievements, it has personally brought me so much peace. (especially when the majority of the world is obsessed by a certain set of norms about how life should be lived) It takes strength to manifest your own lane. Sending love and light your way, and to anyone who reads this! 🙏🏼💜

[@tbo2020]

Happy Birthday Daylightful! I believe you are doing good for yourself. Just know that everyone has room for growth and not everyone has things figured out in life (even others that are not as young as you are). Transitions are inevitable as life is dynamic. I’ll be looking forward to more content from you as you continue to grow (no pressure though😌).

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you!! I can't wait for future content too! Life changes is what makes life so exciting! I hope I can share all of that!

[@PhamilyLife]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAYCIA! Good luck to you on your next journey!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for your support as always!! 💛💛

[@AndyTheESLGuy]

Respect for being so open! Good luck in the future! :-)

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much for watching! (= I appreciate it!

[@knicolestyle]

I love this! Thank you being so real and open and for putting out content that’ll help future EPIK teachers like myself and kudos to you for embarking on this new journey. Can’t wait to see where the world takes you.

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much for watching, Krissy!! Best of luck to you and being an EPIK teacher!

[@aChampagne.]

OMGGGG😭 Whatever you feel is best, is best for you😘💜

[@Daylightfulness]

thank youuuuuu!!

[@lifeman2k22]

I really hope you can live your life to the fullest! ❤️ coming to you from 🇧🇧

[@Daylightfulness]

thank youuu

[@TheChoZenLife222]

Happy Birthday!!! I'm teaching through EPIK too & I've decided to leave for family matters rather than just wanting to go. Your videos were helpful so it's funny you uploaded this as I'm preparing to submit my decision to decline my contract renewal lol. I'm on the same journey of finding what I want in this world.. I just gotta take a pit stop back to Cincinnati, OH.😕

[@Daylightfulness]

It looks like we are in the same boat!! I'm also from Cincinnati!! Good luck on your journey!!

[@Jeffwedges]

I love this conversation. You have such a beautiful soul and I can't wait to see the rest of your journey :)

[@Daylightfulness]

Aww thank you for this!

[@나디아-x9o]

Always do what's best for you and put yourself first always! Here for your next chapter! ❤❤❤

[@나디아-x9o]

Ermygosh you're a November baby like me!!!! 😍

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you, Nabiya!! 💛 I'm glad you are sticking around!

[@Daylightfulness]

yesss november twinsss 💛💛

[@mariahhayden8845]

You’re beautiful! Thank you for being transparent and allowing us to see a glimpse of Day’s world! Keep pushing 🙌🏽 You’re killin it girl!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much Mariaahhh!!

[@christinavelazquez8931]

I'm glad you liked it! What about ur safety? From what I've heard Mexico and the Dominican republic are not safe! Sorry! 🙏🌹🌷🤔😘💖💋👍✌️👏🌺😉🤗

[@SaraFlara]

I'm so excited for you Day ~ I hope that whatever you do next will be fun and exciting. I hope I get a chance to see you before you go! Happy Birthday ~

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much, Sara!!! Yesss, let's all meet-up before I go!!

[@shakirasw]

Happy birthday!! I hope you find greatness in your next level of life 💕

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you, Shakira!! I'm sure I will!!

[@shaliah6827]

This video gave me so much peace of mind. Thank you.

[@Daylightfulness]

Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@anette933]

Just discovered your channel and I’m already inlove. I like when you said I want to stop saying “you guys” I’ve been learning to stop as well after watching The grapevine video and one of the panel member explained this . So you saying it again was a bell in my head

[@ashleysleepyy]

Aww. I hope whatever comes next your happy. Life is a challenge through good and bad. I wish you nothing but the best.

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much, Ashley!! 💛 Yess, I hope to learn through all of the challenges!

[@FabnerdLife]

Day, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! I am excited to your next chapter! I'm very interested in your perspective on breaking down and going through difficulties. I went through some difficult times earlier this year and last year too. Sending great vibes 😁♥️

[@Daylightfulness]

thank youuu!!

[@JoDonnySmith]

Hope you do anything that makes you happy! But we like to know what makes life in Korea difficult, since we only know of the bright side. Take care!

[@weewee5191]

Omg I can’t believe it’s been a year!! HB!!!

[@RenCurrymusicalseoul]

That's wonderful~ I'm excited for your journey

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much, Ren!!

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

Hi day happy birthday!!! I wish you the best on your journey. Continue to keep growing and open new doors along the way.Do what makes you happy what works best for you 😊❤ 🍰

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for the birthday wishes and the journey wishes!! I can do it!!

[@masherieblackmon6074]

This might be a little late But HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!! LoVED THE VIDEO!!!!!!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much 😀 !!!

[@TheKurisa]

Hey Day, I'll always be a fan! Cannot wait for more

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you, Crystal! I value and appreciate your support 💛

[@alwaysbrown75]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Side note Wow Civilians vs. Veterans - real big difference.

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for watching!!

[@taliesam]

You're such an inspiration Day!! I love watching your videos!! I will keep watching your videos and embark on this new journey!! God bless you gurl❤

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much!! This love is amazing!!

[@echannel6162]

💙My heart💙 Super excited to see what’s next

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you, Eli!!

[@higherliving]

Great adventures ahead! Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🎉

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank youu 💛💛 great adventures! You are so right!!

[@KayDeeDuiker]

Loved this video. Planning to go teach abroad too im from RSA whrre do you think is the best for me to start thanx. Happy bday for 2019 lol

[@KBowWow75]

Just turned 29. I'd think I could try this out. I've been thinking about it as I'm not really excited to move to anywhere in the US like I was and did when I was 22. The living in a cubicle probably would cause me the most hesitancy. I've done that for many years living on my own, and that was part of the reason I left where I was at in the country.

[@Daylightfulness]

It's good to do what your heart desires! Living in a cubicle is not what humans should be doing!

[@Ivy0oze]

Happy birthday Day!!!!!!!!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank youuuu!!

[@global216]

We will miss you 😥 go live ur best life!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you!

[@global216]

@@Daylightfulness take me with u! Lol

[@englishielts4704]

Thanks a lot for offering this fabulous video you're so great. Actually, I'm a teacher and I have a bachelor's degree in English with 10 years of experience in teaching English. In addition, I have a TEFL certificate and preparing for IELTS to have a higher score of more than 7.What else should I do to teach English overseas as a non-native teacher?

[@qiqi408]

Ahhh birthday twins happy birthday!

[@Daylightfulness]

Omg that's great! Happy birthday!!

[@Nicole-ss8jj]

I can’t wait to go back to u sa

[@fernandog.1575]

I hope you had a nice birthday.

[@Daylightfulness]

I did thank you!

[@JeffUy287]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you, Jeff!! ✨

[@JeffUy287]

@@Daylightfulness Also, ill continue supporting your patreon.

[@barcuskanweay8355]

I love your composition

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for watching!!

[@echannel6162]

I wanna watch now! But I gotta let the Ad play 😭

[@JustCristiRay]

I would love to know more about your experience

[@Nicole-ss8jj]

Me too I was in Thailand too

[@chiomabenjamin8675]

Am proud of you

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you!!

[@Jess-ew3tm]

Happy belated birthday!!! Im only 21 and caught myself comparing myself to you a bit bc you're living in another country all on yoir own and whatnot basically doing what i (WILL) do. Comparison is the biggest theift of joy 😭 How exactly did you know it was time to move on?

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you for the birthday wish! Yess, it's so important to recognize that everyone is on their own journey so we can't compare to anyone but ourselves! I can just feel when it's time to move on!

[@raniakids9318]

Its very good experience I had I wish god give u peaceful and happiness life I want to teach in Korea I have master school psychology and diploma frensh and diploma eng but I heard that teach in korea just for foreign people who speak native eng and I'm from africa Is it okey !??

[@marbarosi]

Wait, so what are you gonna do for work? I mean if you quit teaching, but I think either I missed out on what the next step was.

[@Daylightfulness]

I don't know yet!! Haha that's the adventure in life I guess!

[@vegansurvivorinkorea5830]

It is not easy living alone in Korea. I can relate to how you feel on some degree I guess. Great video! :) How long had you been in Korea?

[@ipshitabanerjee8185]

I loved your video, I am glad about the decisions you made, also I respect that. So I have a query, what course did you pursued before going Korea to teach? I am also planning to do so, but I am from India, I am still confused which course would help me, also how will I go and settle. :)

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Do you miss American food and supermarkets? What's the number 1 thing you learned? 🍔

[@lizziemcizzyxxd9105]

“This is Day, and im setting off to the other side. Bye” Like ur the bright sun that’s setting 🌇 to the other side of earth.

[@Daylightfulness]

Aww! That's cute! Haha! I like it! Thanks!

[@chiomabenjamin8675]

Wow, i am proud of 6

[@ritikarana2903]

Hlo....I wanna ask that I'm able to teach in south Korea or not if I'm a non native speaker....plzzz let me know . Hope to hear from u soon!

[@Daylightfulness]

It's very difficult to teach as a non-native unfortunately. But maybe you can find schools for the language you know. ㅠㅠ

[@truthhurts7045]

Happy Belated..

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you so much!!

[@derica818]

Wait can u pls tell me how Thailand was in terms of money, being a black woman and the lifestyle I am thinking of going to teach there but am not sure

[@Daylightfulness]

I didn't teach, but money goes a LONGG way there compared to most countries. I didn't face any discrimination and overall enjoyed my time there (=

[@황알렉산드라]

Dayli 안녕하세요!!! 잘 지내요?

[@Daylightfulness]

안녕하세요~~~ 잘 지내요!! 잘 지내요~~?

[@Haru_Light]

So where are you headed next?

[@Daylightfulness]

I'm not so sure yet!

[@hamzaahmed3066]

I was in college to be a teacher but I dropped out. I didn't know what subject to teach and my sisters were teachers but told me it's not worth it. Are you still teaching now and did you face any racism in Korea?

[@RS_82]

Where r u from? I mean are u from a native English speaking country?

[@SheedaVision]

I just found your channel, so I’m sure this is something you’ve answered previously, but how long have you taught in Korea?

[@Daylightfulness]

Going on two years!

[@AlexSigrist]

👋😥 안녕히 가 Also, I love those inclusive words, but as a fellow Ohioan... I must remind you that it's pronounced "y'all" 😉

[@Daylightfulness]

hahaha you're so right!! yall!!

[@SaraFlara]

southern Ohioans -_-

[@PalesaDlamini]

Hey girl, just a quick question. Can you teach in Korea through the EPIK programme for as long as you want?

[@Daylightfulness]

I believe so! It depends on the school more than anything!

[@beaff1839]

Hi long time no see

[@Daylightfulness]

Long time no seeee!!

[@toboreyalaju9660]

I quit teaching all together after working in Kazakhstan.

[@englishwithaltini]

For ending the video....say bye to us in Korean :)

[@shiyelia]

Korea is a good place to be.

[@Nicole-ss8jj]

I’m 29

[@SocialStudiess]

Here's a questuon I could really use help with. I've watched countless channels of all types of women living and teaching in Korea. I'm black, naturally I pay a bit more mind to the women who are also black and their expierinces over there (S-Korea). I've barely found black males teaching in Korea who are American though (that upload KZbin videos). For me, the color part is not a big thing because I am a male. People don't bother me the same way they would a black female. My confidence is really high. People starring at me and all that is fine. I'm used to the attention but I don't view stares as a bad thing. I'm very indifferent to it. I guess you could say I'm very thick skinned when it comes to anyone and their opinions of me. Just because you're having a bad day or something you say to me is not going to ruin my day. Do you know of any channels with black MALE teachers from the states who live in Korea? Also, do you agree, disagree or even get my analysis of how my expierinces are probobly much different than the sistas? We're the same color but the way the world has treated me is much different than for the women. I've had to watch and truly listen to females to understand this. Because of this, now when I hear a woman speak about her expierinces in a field or topic similar to mine. I'm more attuned of how the difference in our sex vastly induce our expierince. P.S When I'm listening to women and their stories and expierinces. I don't actually say stuff like what I'm implying in this post. Example, "Oh that's just because you're a chick." Ect, ect. That wouldn't be nice, and that's a testament to why I don't have many problems with anyone anywhere. Speak less, let everyone else talk, talk talk.

[@kingkylie9655]

Of course! U just want to hear from a black males perspective and thats normal

[@SocialStudiess]

@@kingkylie9655 word. I didn't "Just" want to hear from black American male. My argument was it's so rare for me to find. Because when I hear the sisters out here deal with the things they deal with. A lot of times I have little input. Although our color is the same, our sex produces very different expierinces. Especially for someone like me. People act differently with because while I am black and American. I am Eritrean too. The spelling of my name, the foreign mystery to my last name (Gebrehiwot) being able to speak Tigrinya (Eritrea's native tongue) like I speak English but having bo trace of an accent whatsoever. In the states. The other people who are from other countries and have accents. The minute they recognize that I'm foreign born or I speak another language. They act very differently towards me. I suppose the mannerisms of people from foreign nations outside the U.S all kind of align with another. Russians for example. They are usually the meanest roughest foreigners. Russians always have a peace with me because it's known that the type of Christian people from Eritrea and Ethiopia are is the same as Russians. We are "Orthodox" Christians. Make sense a little?

[@Daylightfulness]

There is Mike - search MiKole and Skycedi! Both are and were English teachers in korea. I feel maybe guys in general don't make as many youtube videos when it comes to living in Asia. Not sure why.. but there is also FB group! You should join brothas&sistahs of South korea. Many black men are in that group and share their experiences and you can ask questions!

[@kizf7377]

Did you find another teaching job easily?

[@Daylightfulness]

I'm not teaching!

[@kizf7377]

@@Daylightfulness okay!

[@AshleyGnay28]

Did you know Korean when you went to teach there? Do you need to know Korean to teach in Korea??

[@Daylightfulness]

I didn't!!

[@chiomabenjamin8675]

How long have you been in Korean?

[@Daylightfulness]

Going on 2 years!

[@beaff1839]

What happend? I did not catch up. What teaching english? Since when ur in korea? Idk..

[@Daylightfulness]

Yess! I've been here for almost a couple of years!

[@beaff1839]

Oh

[@chiomabenjamin8675]

Are you a vegetarian?

[@Daylightfulness]

I am plant-based! I was strictly vegetarian for 6-7 years, but in Asia it is hard to be 100% perfect but I do my best to keep my diet as vegan as possible!

[@Johnny-hn9ts]

You're not offending anyone by using the word "guys"...it's okay, really.

[@Abdraba]

black don't crack.. happy birthday day 👏🏿

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank you!!

[@echannel6162]

Welp

[@HQ93]

Admire your vulnerability! Choosing to live life at your own pace is one of the biggest achievements, it has personally brought me so much peace. (especially when the majority of the world is obsessed by a certain set of norms about how life should be lived) It takes strength to manifest your own lane. Sending love and light your way, and to anyone who reads this! 🙏🏼💜

[@HQ93]

Admire your vulnerability! Choosing to live life at your own pace is one of the biggest achievements, it has personally brought me so much peace. (especially when the majority of the world is obsessed by a certain set of norms about how life should be lived) It takes strength to manifest your own lane. Sending love and light your way, and to anyone who reads this! 🙏🏼💜

[@Daylightfulness]

Thank youuuu!! Yesss, you're the main character of your life!!!