Quote: (10-06-2014 11:28 AM)Phoenix Wrote:
I can't speak for Korea specifically, other than to say 'Yes, they are ridiculously obsessed with looks'. They also do highly respect teachers, and thus I assume, academic pursuits.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10...253571520.
Seemed to me that they really look down on English teachers, as they are seen as 'losers back home', or couldn't get a 'proper' job. I think the people who make huge amounts of money as described in that article have more certifications and teach business-level English. It seemed to me that most Korean males were trying to get into IT, business, sales/marketing, etc. Not teaching