| Topic Name: |
I-Banking in Korea |
| Message Name: |
IB in Korea |
| Date Posted: |
10/20/2000 |
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Ok, here's the low down.
Currently an IBK analyst in the UK with a well respected British I-Banking firm (no ofice in Seoul, so no possibility of internal transfer).
Further, I am Korean, and would like to work in Seoul for a couple of years, preferably with a major European or American house.
Now here is the problem: I can't speak my native language! I can understand most of it but cannot converse, read or write using Korean.
So do I stand a chance?
Note that I have recently begun to learn the language (Berlitz, and conversational handbooks), but more so on a conversational basis.
Please advise.
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| Message: |
You will get killed there. No chance. You know how Koreans are like - very nationalistic. If you are a Korean, but don't speak the language, you will be looked upon unfavorably. I suggest either you learn your language or don't work there.
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