Why + How I Came to Korea to Teach English | STORYTIME *yikes*

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✨✨If any of ya'll are interested in teaching English in Korea, PLEASE watch this full video. Also, watch this full video even if u never plan on coming to Korea pls lol💘✨✨✨
This storytime vid is LONG overdue! Lemme know if ya'll want more storytimes bc i've been in this country way too long and have too many lmao 🥴 🥴 🥴
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[@rachelheheh]

Thought it was a great time to post a lil story time vid lol ✨💗 hope y’all are staying safe and have a lovely lil weekend !!😘❤️

[@popipola6409]

The fact that she just *went there*, it’s scary, the amount of times her life was in complete danger, gives me the chills. Happy that it actually worked

[@YOHOMEGIRL]

Girl ooof, that public school vs hagwon liiiife! Bless you for still sticking through it all gurl. Also, THE TOENAIL- I was pikachuface.jpg.

[@sarzbbz]

your editing gets me everytime hahahahaha

[@TheGenerations1]

It's good!

[@misssingmoments]

I heard a good piece of advice is to record the skype interview/ phonecall and ask as many questions about the job so that when you get there and they start backtracking and trying to "save face" and bullshit you, you pull out the recording and that shuts them up lol

[@rachelheheh]

*adds to the long list of “things I should’ve done”* lol

[@ForYourEdification]

The cynic in me is saying nope to this because in my teaching life I had multiple contract disputes at different schools with the written, signed contract in hand and they literally just look at it and say, "Well that's what it says but that's not what it MEANS." 🥴🙃🙄 Honoring verbal and written contracts was not really a thing at most workplaces in my experience in Korea.

[@ctine]

I researched the heck of out teaching English in Korea and thought I had a good grasp on realistic expectations but even now, I’m learning things that I just wouldn’t have known unless I was here and experiencing it firsthand.

[@eliseruiz8922]

Your storytimes are literally the best 💖

[@purpleskies4553]

Love your sense of humor 😂 also editing on point!

[@SaraKo]

such a real, honest, and good-humoured storytime 💗 love all the memes and photos and the pick-up man stock pic lol

[@lipglass]

the editing lmao !! i got my epik placement recently so i love the timing of this vid. i love the story time vids too

[@tenshinowingusu]

I really like the way you tell your stories! I think it's some combination of your tone of voice and your editing, but I love every story time you've done. Also, I'm shook, that we graduated from college the same year. I thought you were hella younger than me. Anywho, hope to see some more KZbin videos in the future, and all the best wishes for the new year! Stay safe and healthy!

[@selahstudies1650]

it was the random guys with vans for me LOL that was wild but you're so entertaining!!

[@cglanoy]

Your editing skills always deliver!

[@carbonara.crossing]

your editing is killing me LOL the pickup man & all the stock photos 😭 u really outdid urself with this one & i'm so happy to see u back on youtube!! can't wait to watch more of ur vids 😊❤️

[@rabean]

love your editing omf

[@sallibyul4697]

getting into the car with a guy you have never met at night time.. girl I WOULD BE FREAKING TF OUT!!!!! I WOULD BE SO AFRAID ITS A SCAM TO KIDNAP WOMEN 😭 HOW DID YOU KNOW IT WAS GOING TO BE OKAYYYY

[@mr.emsrubin830]

Because it's not America. 🤣🤣

[@hayleybarbara1589]

​@@mr.emsrubin830i live in korea and it can be so dangerous for women. What she did was so risky and shes very lucky nothing happened

[@genesisg8403]

Please post more about teaching specifically, I've been considering teaching in Korea!

[@CarliBABE16]

I’m so freakin glad you’re back, your videos kill me 😂 also psa for people moving to Korea to teach, ask to get some of the current employees emails in the the interview so you can send them a message with any questions you might have about the school or apartment before you sign a contract!

[@sammelina12]

Honestly thank you for your honesty... I was considering teaching but think I was focusing on sight seeing / enjoying the country and kind of neglecting working full time with kids... this made it more real and made me realize maybe visiting for a few weeks will be the better option for me!

[@Itsmebeckyhi]

Loooved this video. Super fun and interesting to hear your experience ☺️

[@Alanischannel]

Thankyou so much for this video!!! Pleaseeee give more story times about your experience as a teacher in Korea ♥️♥️

[@tracyalan7201]

I just caught you for the second time, but found this one informative. I must say that you're a brave person and staying for such a long time, is amazing. Wishing you all the luck and subscribing so that you can have more viewers. Keep up enjoying Korea, as this video is pretty good about what you experienced. Hopefully, you can prepare the next generations of brave souls teaching abroad. In many ways, you have the pioneer spirit that built many a nation. Few people go out of their comfort zone to brave new worlds and take on challenges and stick it out. You are stronger than most, so know that you have another fan rooting for you from Hawaii.. Stay safe.

[@mayishahaque2250]

how did you transition from teaching to what you’re doing now? also what’s your current job?

[@fr3agy]

You are sooooo funnnyyyy 😭😭😭❤️❤️

[@ohTROLOLOL]

GOD I MISSED YOU GIRL, so happy to see you posting videos again!

[@ashcatchum]

But how and why did you trust a random company? It’s so scary trying to find international work and find out the legitness of the company. It terrifying not feeling like you have a home or safe place to live.

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

Sometimes in life you have to just take a chance. The recruiters are trustworthy, they are out to make money by placing you. Its important to find a reputable recruiter.

[@watchoutcrazy]

Yes to more storytimes! Who doesn't love some good tea!?🤓😁

[@alli7953]

Yes!! Coffee + a video, perfect way to start my morning 🌄

[@bysusan]

I loved the time I worked with you! Please tell us more interesting news from now on. 😻🍀

[@rachelheheh]

Yesss lol we had some ummm interesting times 😂💗 I miss u!!!

[@withlove_lorato3058]

Your editing skills have me rolling 😂😂😂

[@lina_byoui]

it's the editing for me HAHA but bless u and ur 7 year journey thus far omg!!

[@mnaoitb1]

I AM SOOO HAPPY i found your youtube. you are hilarious!!!!!!

[@taryn2060]

If you're comfortable with it, would you be able to share how you're living in korea as a content creator? (Like do you have a specific visa or how was that process etc.) Totally okay if you're not comfortable, but I was curious. Thank you big sis

[@kundaigogoma9420]

Watch sissel's channel she came on an e4 visa

[@meyien5847]

Hello stranger! I missed your videos🥺💕✨

[@rachelheheh]

Hiiii 🤠💝

[@XtineJohnes]

Hi, this is so indicative of the problems inherent in the USA right now. Problem #1 - There are tons of "opportunity deserts" in the USA in which there just aren't jobs available. Problem #2 - the available jobs do not pay enough to live off of. Not sure why people in the seats of power here allowed a situation where you just can't make enough to live from working a regular job that anyone can apply for, but this situation has gone on for decades, and it's gotten to the point where people are just jumping ship and avoiding the hot mess that is living in the USA. Problem #3 - they saddle you with debt just to get an education, unlike other countries where young people exit school with their degree and no debt. What are they thinking, when there is such lack of opportunity here?? Problem #4 - abusive men in the USA. The "toxic relationship" she describes here is unfortunately common, with men often group participating in abusive websites and making each other worse, mistreating and harming women in relationships. How long is it going to be until women just simply dump the entire system that treated them this way and go for men who are from other cultures? Problem #5 - housing. Her sister was moving in with a boyfriend, putting her into a position where she would either need to find a roommate or afford an entire apartment by herself on salaries that were not paying well. Roommates are really dangerous for women, and in the USA, relationships are dangerous for women as well. So this teaching job in Korea was a solution to these problems. Women have to be on guard 24/7 to avoid the terrible pitfalls of even being here. Rachel, I'm so glad you ended up with a wonderful partner, apartment, job and life!

[@Never4mind]

Thank you for this video. I’m so so glad I went to Korea with a student visa back in the day. Still contemplating doing my masters there but idk haha

[@darksword1]

so funny :D I laughed at the freddy krueger pic LOL, I am laughing throughout the video. Funny!

[@rachelheheh]

Lmao glad to hear that 😘💖

[@leleprtk]

this was such a good video, rachel! you are so good at telling stories in a funny but realistic way, it always makes me laugh!!! idk how you did the whole teacher thing, it sounds exhausting... you are braver than the troops, i am horrified none of the teachers tried and be friends with you and made you feel welcome, WHAT'S WRONG WITH PEOPLE????? also why does your hair grow like grass, it grows so fast...... ps: the montages lmao THE SPONGEBOB BAG

[@Anna-vh3vx]

I was wondering if you could do a video about the different clubs you have been too and which ones are your favorite and why. Also any club stories you might have.

[@rachelheheh]

Most of the clubs that I’ve ever been to don’t exist anymore and I don’t think I could do any of those storytimes without getting demonetized lol 😂🥵 maybe a few 💀

[@idontknow7886]

Ayyy I’m from Louisiana too, I imagine it was a huge culture shock going from the south to a big city like Seoul

[@rachelheheh]

Yeah, for sure 🥴 even just the weather lol I was freezing 😂

[@arisu23c]

Wait. Let’s talk about that hair. 😄😯👩🏼 The black van story had me laughing. As much as I disliked the schedule at my first hagwon, in hindsight, I loved those kids and the experience I had.

[@itsNikkieitsMe]

i dont know what to do with the psyc degree im about to graduate with and am not interested in working in this field as much anymore honestly n its stressing me out sooo much. but this story of urs is giving me an ideaaa! :')

[@nyocx]

hahaha omg memories. i had to go to an airbnb in incheon so i took the free bus with my 3 suitcases LOL and almost cried because i couldnt find it and my friends werent picking up loooool so awkward

[@SoulReaver]

How influential do you think your photo in your application was of you getting the job? Thank you for being there and explaining these stuff big sis!

[@rachelheheh]

Way too influential tbh. Unfortunately, many schools hire teachers based on “what the mommies would like” aka white Americans that *look* how they imagine their baby angel’s English teacher to look instead of who would be the best teacher. POC and Asian Americans specifically have a harder time finding teaching jobs, no matter what their qualifications are. Sad truth that needs to change

[@strawberrybubblegum3746]

Yes I would love to hear about your in-depth experience as a teacher. I have been considering it for two years now but I feel like I've romanticized it too much and it will actually be so much more challenging :/

[@alexlittle5237]

Haha, your experience was a lot like mine. The love motel. Also, I got off the plane and they took me directly to the hagwon to start observing classes. But, that school was great. They paid a lot and always on time. Being in Korea initially was a really exciting time. Such an adventure. Recruiters are scum. They will always lie. You're young and pretty. Basically the key to Seoul. I remember I had to teach adults at 7:30am. This sweet old lady kept bringing me dog soup. (It went in the toilet every time)

[@a.humanrightsactivist]

😮

[@danielpark8003]

You should try modelling in Korea. You have the look.

[@toasterbots]

I've done both public and private and so far haven't had any bad experiences but I'm always wondering if my next job is gonna be the one that is hagwon hell 😤 😂

[@rachelheheh]

I guess i'm glad I got hagwon hell out of the way my first year bc every job after that seemed like a breeze lmao yes u really gotta be careful 🙃

[@eveloluna]

I would love to hear about your personal experience teaching in Korea.

[@danondanon94]

Hahaha your story sooo reminds me of my story me coming to China in 2018 for the same job 😂🤣 omg I so feel ya … hahah

[@Lilymittens202]

I’m not sure if you will see this but you talk about how but how did you learn to speak Korean ?

[@Justastranger11]

Was there any requirements for getting the job? Like did you need a degree or had to know Korean?

[@t3nosanfran803]

Yup! Culture shock and job shock simultaneously.

[@armani3182]

I loved the video! For your apartment, did your recruiter or the school help you find one? Or did you have to find and pay for the apartment yourself?

[@rachelheheh]

The apt was owned by the school so I didn’t have a choice lol just moved onto the same apt of the teacher I was replacing 🤷‍♀️

[@armani3182]

@@rachelheheh Oh so the school paid for it?

[@rachelheheh]

@@armani3182 it’s actually included as party of your salary/benefits. Free rent! *kind of* lol 😍

[@armani3182]

@@rachelheheh Thanks for the info! :)

[@jasjennings147]

A twin from Louisiana and living in Seoul! You’re living my dream. I’m a twin. From Louisiana. Except I joined the army and my twin joined the navy

[@chuulett]

but the photo of the dog is exactly what i look like

[@sonnychung2315]

I’m in luv with u

[@larryralrick8250]

The details make it real.I liked it.✌️❤️

[@shannon2748]

Yep. Most employers in Krea just don't care. You'd think if someone flies 1000s of miles to come to Korea to teach, they'd treated like somebody, and not like trash. But nope, that's not the case more often than not.

[@chrischungy]

Is it a one year contract?

[@oxoelfoxo]

wow, i wonder how different it is in public school!

[@thedarkff3571]

She is soooooo beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰💘💕 ,when I saw her first time I started loving her

[@k4luh]

Hahahaha “you cant sit with us” u turned around hella quick

[@pugglywug]

I'm so excited for you to share your experiences!! I had a question, are there teaching jobs in Korea for teaching adults instead of teaching kids? I feel like I would much prefer that especially since I aint want no babies LOL.

[@rachelheheh]

yes! there are. They are mostly '"Business English" teaching jobs that prefer male teachers :/ but some conversation classes do exist as well

[@pugglywug]

@@rachelheheh that's good to know, thank you so much!! I'd assume they'd be on similar job sites as the ones for school teachers?

[@pugglywug]

@@rachelheheh I'd also love to see a video about how you run your jewelry business, if you felt comfortable sharing! Thank you again!

[@rachelheheh]

Yep! You’d probably have better luck finding jobs teaching adults by searching “business English” than by searching “adult classes” tho lol

[@pugglywug]

@@rachelheheh LOL thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it!!

[@hamdiwarsame961]

Bro I would be scared and think I’m getting kidnapped

[@SatieSatie]

In West and Central Europe a photo in your job application is obligatory. If you don't include one, it's very, very unlikely to get an interview. Kinda shit but it's normal for me.

[@ashleyarnold1984]

What are the health insurance benefits like?

[@livlikeliv5944]

THE EVIL QUEEN AS THE BOSS IS KILLING ME

[@livlikeliv5944]

this video was actually so entertaining and insightful, I love learning more about it and the editing makes it all the better, i’m so glad my fav youtuber is back 💓💓

[@Righteous1ist]

Pretty

[@rachelmareep5151]

LOL girl.. i used to have that same exact hair in 2012 too💀 that era was not kind to anyone dont worry 🙂💕

[@rachelheheh]

😰 it rly wasn’t lmao

[@peacelife]

Wow! I'm glad nothing happened to you on the 1st day. Sounded so scary

[@dagamer1992]

Korea is a very competitive society and you gotta work ur ass off 24/7(not literally) I know this bc I was born there and moved to the US in Dec 2010

[@Eileray]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@user-le3hx7ly4z]

Can Indian girl become ateacher inEnglish in korean

[@Kaitozas]

My right ear loved your video, my left one slightly less.

[@vocalliner]

Bruh your edits😂

[@sejalghorpade7648]

Hey u kind of looks like ariana 😳

[@jimh3600]

that photo resume thing is really fuxked up. korea needs to get rid of that.

[@lisaxd4223]

hold on you look like one of my old tumblr mutuals back in 2014-2016, are you part lebanese by any chance?

[@elsyegoigwe]

👍😊😊 This is helpful 😊😊

[@danielpark8003]

Now it is hard to go to Korea because of COVID. They are not recruiting outside like they used too. Also young Koreans need to find work. They are jealous of foreigners. This is not the 1990s or the 2000s anymore. The internet becomes too advanced.

[@cowboyuniverse7258]

You don’t have a Louisiana accent, you sound like any southern Cali girl

[@rachelheheh]

Not everyone from Louisiana has a southern accent 🤷‍♀️ My mom is from El Salvador, so she has a Spanish accent. My dad is from the city of New Orleans, so he doesn’t have a country accent either lol

[@cowboyuniverse7258]

@@rachelheheh thank you for sharing! Love your channel!

[@rachelheheh]

@@cowboyuniverse7258 thank u! 🥺🥺

[@iseeflowers]

Wow, a photo to get a job in Korea? That sounds like discrimination. What if you look old or not attractive? Will they still hire you?

[@chloegrant8123]

❤️ r

[@sec9256]

Honestly, I thought you moved to Korea because you were part Korean.

[@rachelheheh]

My mom is from El Salvador and my dad is white lol 🤠

[@sec9256]

@@rachelheheh You look part-Korean to me!