The way you combine vlogging with different topics is just incredible, a true talent ✨️ so interesting hearing all these details about working & living in Korea !

I'm actually moving BACK to Korea next month (I was here last year during my exchange semester, I've already graduated). It's definitely a good point to mention that one should try going to Korea on a trip, as an exchange student etc. as working there might be hard. Also it's good to firstly see whether it lives up to the expectations (I moved to Spain for a student exchange having never been there and it made me super de*ressed so 🙃 speaking out of my own experience). I think tho it all depends. It's hard to say "oh it's like that in Korea (...) so you for sure will have a hard time". I think working anywhere full time at a 9-5 job is hard bc it leaves very little time to actually live. However, it all also depends on the company and their work culture etc. I got a job (internship) at a company where almost all employees are foreigners(/koreans who have lived abroad) so I hope it will be fine. Although even if the work culture is great and the company is good, one has to remember that Korea has very short paid leave and most jobs don't have benefits similar to Europe as far as I can tell (idk for example a sports card for gym/chosen sports classes which is very common in the EU or a compensation to some point for public transportation card). I would say: come here but don't come straight for work. It will also leave little time to enjoy Korea and places get packed on the weekends. Have a strong purpose why you want to come and what you want to achieve and also do not let others' experience influence you too much but also be aware you might need to let go of some of the privileges u used to have (esp if you are European). also just wanted to say that being a content creator is only partially a choice. you definitely made it by risking to come to Korea and making it a full time job but it's also about privilege and luck which I'm sure you're aware of. There is so much content already out there that even if one makes good content it might not become popular enough to make a living out of it. Also if one doesn't already have some "fame" established it is very hard as these days KZfaq and Instagram is a bit dying, Tiktok can be great but tricky and hard to operate to make a living just out of it + I think Korea is amazing and for the longest time I've been wondering how ppl just manage to move back to Europe (since it gets boring) but I think I now get it. Korea is great for some time - but the entertainment is there to make time pass by quicker and sort of make you forget how busy you are. I feel like (personally) in Europe people enjoy each moment more and focus on slowing down the time and spending time resting when not working. So it's a great country but not for a whole life and it has its' both good and bad sides as every other nation

This is why I love your channel. You always show the ups and downs of Korea because no country is perfect. There is always something you have to overcome and it’s nice to know the issues you’ll face before deciding to move there so thank you 🙏🏽

As someone who lived in Korea for 2 years I think this video is very well thought out. I think my only add on would be the fact that Korea can be a very superficial country and if you look outside of what Koreans deem beautiful you will be treated as such. This means people may not sit next to you on the bus. People may stare and as a black person you may get your hair touched like you’re an object. You can easily feel other-ed living in Korea and it may be hard to adjust. I know it was for me, I’m a 5’11 tall, size 16 black woman. Your tribe and community will matter a lot in Korea. Not to mention that It’s harder to get jobs too because everything requires a photo. And as a darker skinner foreigner you not only have to beat the native people, but also the fairer skinned foreigners as well. Because beauty standards matter a lot in Korea. That’s one of the biggest reasons I left, constantly feeling other-ed and not as valued/respected due to my physical appearance. And I’m not going to even get into dating in Korea as a black person, it’s just a different situation when you are outside of the standard of beauty.

I'm really excited about the new workcation visa in Korea. I have a job that I really love in the tech industry, and I'm allowed to work 100% remotely if I want to. Would definitely be nice to relocate to another country for a year or two.

Thanks for using an OK Otter tune for this. Great job on the vlog!!!

that was a really informative and beautiful video sissel! and absolutley right timing for me

Thank you for sharing this Sissel! I think that life in Korea is often romanticized a bit much because of the popularity of korean pop culture ~ Korea is beautiful but like any country it has its ups and downs.

Hello and Happy Wednesday!! It's nice seeing a perspective a little bit further from the "always everything is amazing". A lot of things to consider :) Thanks for sharing

I really appreciate your advices. They are very realistic, down to earth and smart advices for anyone looking to live somewhere else. It's so important to have people like you on this platform. I feel like South Korean has been getting a lot of attention lately and many people make it looks like it's somewhat easy to live there. I am glad more people are interested in South Korean culture but living in another country is hard af. Which doesn't mean it's not enjoyable but as you said, it takes a lot of work and you need to really think it through before doing it. So thank you for the reality check ✔️ Wish a wonderful day to you reading this ✨️ and keep in mind that anything is possible ❤️

Thank you for your honest perspective, Sissel! 💗

I love your vlogs and your whole aesthetic! Your editing is incridible too ❤ Also, can i ask you where's your brown purse from? it's so pretty!!

Early!! I hope the new year has been kind to you so far

Thank you for sharing these helpful experiences!

love your name sissel its very pretty and your experience looks very interesting

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 You did an amazing job describing life abroad and life.

ready to wake up and get ready while watching sissel^^^

I loved the random interview ❤ I think it’s hard to move country and it gets even harder when you are in the country because you have to adjust to a different culture and change the way you lived for many years. I see so many beautiful things about Korea that are more about aesthetic things and less about how the system works. You explained very well in this video how it’s not easy.

Oof was looking so forward to your video! Thank you for uploading 🤎

Omg this video gave me aesthetically pleasing satisfaction 😊

I watch your vlogs weekly and never comment. I have to comment today because this vlog was beautiful and I felt the love and sincerity of your advice. You're going to be an excellent coach and you're already a great business woman, wise beyond your years. Sending good vibes for a prosperous New Year to you Sissel...PS I thought Beauty of Joseon was a huge company! What an amazing success story for them. 🦋

Such a helpful video and you touched on a lot of important points all interested in living in Korea should consider before moving permanently. Thank you for being such a big help and kind of putting a light in questions and topics that are kind of hard to have a realistic opinion on. Love you and your videos always!!!

This was extremely informative as are all of your videos, thank you for sharing your insight with us. I will say ever since getting into kpop and have dove down the korean culture through youtube and kdramas i do wish to visit korea someday and experience their culture and the beautiful views there but to live there im not sure if i could fully commit, still thank you for this video!

This is the best video you have ever done. So relatable and heart touching. Words from you felt so honest. Thank You.

I’m smiling a bit about what you are saying in this video because it is so true. btw I went to Verde Cafè and Layard and they are both incredible. It’s so funny to now watch your videos and recognize some places

Sissel, thank you for this video!! I just graduated from uni and i am in the process of making really big life decisions (and probably changing from a student visa into a d-10) >< Your video felt like a talk with a friend and a warm hug tysm

I definitely appreciate knowing your perspective💕 At the end of the day I still think you can make it as a foreigner if living in Korea is something you really want💪 so if that’s your goal don’t give up! But yes we have to be mindful that when going to a new country we will always be competing with natives for job positions but as human beings we have to understand that people are fighting for the same position/goal etc...

I loved when you said that we should really consider wether we want to give up major goals just to live in SK. Because when I was young I really wanted to live there but I had no idea what kind of industry I would be working at. And right now that I am working, I don't have that view anymore. Because It's way more fulfilling to have a good career that live on this specific city .

I really appreciate the honesty of this video and the way it went back and forth from ✨aesthetic life✨to genuine wisdom. Thinking about how I can have a stable life with more permanence in Korea (outside of being a teacher like I am now) is something that often stresses me out! It's definitely not something that can't be overcome but it's not an easy hustle, hey! 💛

hi sissel, i was wondering, if you could make a video explaining what coaching is, I understand the gist, but as someone whos been studying it, could you explain it? thanks, lovely video once again

Thanks for that my lovely 😍

I admire you so much for all your success sissel! Question: do you think your career path would have been different/would be different in Denmark? Like do you think you would you still pursue content creation or is there enough to do in in Denmark that you would be happy to live off content creation now? I love your Denmark vlogs btw and secretly look forward to Denmark content if you and jake ever decide to move back

Your video helps me to understand what is like living in a foreign country and getting a job. It's always not easy to make friends overseas. I hope you will enjoy living in Korea and get a better job (More Money :)

What font are you using for your videos? It looks so prettyyy!!! I love your style ❤

Thanks for sharing this honest video Sissel - it was very real and insightful. Always important to ask yourself those questions!! I'm actually in that group you mentioned lol - came to Korea as an English teacher for a year and ended up getting married. I'm in the process of moving over gradually; I work as a freelance writer (which I was doing before the teaching) and trying to see how I can keep/build my English-speaking clients from home working long distance. I also feel the foreigner-loneliness you mentioned as I don't have work connections in Korea (but maybe that's something I can build on :)). Also very impressed how you've built/building up your work and businesses since moving to Korea. Your work attitude is really brilliant 💚 I'm inspired

3:10 woah your makeup is so amazing here, I hope you’d do this look more 22:28 this video was so insightful cause I was thinking about moving there for like 1-2 years. I’m gonna graduate with a criminology degree soon and my seniors advised me to go to the police academy to start my journey. I wasn’t sure about this either but this advice definitely put things into perspective about moving. Thank you ❤

I like this video a lot! And I love vlogging while you're also answering questions, it makes it really fun to watch! And unrelated but I'm glad to hear that Korea finally dropped their mask mandate! 🥳 tbh it was kinda sad watching videos of Korea with everyone just covering their faces, especially when they required them even outdoors 😢

Hi! I just discovered your channel and I’m absolutely in love. I’m interested in your brand as well. Are you restocking your botanical serum?

I'm dreaming about visiting Korea this year! And after that - who knows, maybe I'll decide to stay on a longer-term. Thank you for helpful and inspiring video, Sissel!💚

As much as all of eonnie's uploads are fun, exciting, and aesthetic *chef's kiss* I kinda get the okay-i'll-learn-something-from-this-again! feeling ♡

Hiii there, I love this video ! When in Korea, I went about 3 times in the same shop as you to buy flowers tea (also other teas ofc) and I really thought about you back then, so happy to see you there ! I think that you're such an inspiring human in terms of everything but at the moment I love seeing you evolve in your career and that makes me want to explore and try out many things! I have little question : is the group on Facebook still active ? (Am a Patreon and would love to be a part of it) Otherwise, sending you much love and warmth ! 💜💜

I Found your channel when you were doing make up tutorials, (and actually tried to recreate them..😂) and then when I lost the password And changed accounts I forgot about your channel unfortunately.. BUT about two weeks ago your apartment haunting vid. Came across and i’ve been binge watching from where I left of ever since. And LOVING IT! I look up to you a lot, you gave me motivation when I needed the most! Thank you for everything!❤

Live, work, study in Switzerland - very similar to what you described in Korea. Very complicated, also demands lots of efforts to live comfortably. Difficult to stay permanently, high competition with locals, priority for local hiring.....

So interesting to hear, I think this goes for a lot of countries when moving abroad! I moved to the UK, which is also not always easy as a foreigner, especially after brexit😅

18:00 ---> you look so cute in these types of looks. fluffy and chill. i don't understand how people still live in such a bubble of, that korea must be so EASY with everything. it's just as hard as rest of the planet. like wake up 😄 haha but it's good you can shine some light on reality. i would actually think a lot of things are even harder in korea. it's really cool how you have managed to not only survive it, but truly built something for yourself and found a life there. respect 💕

I'll be moving to Korea before the end of the month so I avoid videos like this bc I want to make the experience my own and not be too influenced/scared by what others say. But I trust you to be honest and was curious to see your feelings on this after watching your usual content. I'm glad you didn't sugarcoat it. I never thought I would have the confidence to be able to live abroad but I finally feel sure enough of myself to try it. After living with my parents in a safe bubble for ~4yrs (covid and also waiting for my baby sister/best friend to go to uni) what I need now is to step out on my own. While I'm so grateful to have had that security and everything it offered me I'm missing challenge in my life. I only plan to stay for a year or two whilst I figure out a longer term plan, so I'm honestly hoping I don't love it too much because it does seem like such a difficult place to set up a completely fulfilling life.

First i love you keep going ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Finally someone being honest about this ! Well done ❤

thank you soooo much for telling everyone it's not easy to find a job in Korea XD the number of people I see here and there be like " i love korea and i'm planning on coming to find a job this *insert month* ~~" even Korean think it's easy for us to find a job ( like easier than them lol XD ) took me almost a year to find a full time job and I have 3 undergraduate degree, korean language, english and french + the main adobe program skills XD you can't just " come to find a job" guyz ~ you have to prepare (unless you want to be an english teacher XD)

I don't work here, but I'm studying for a semester. This one is universal, but my biggest change was trying to get my (habitual self) flow to match the flow of a new country. Wish you would make more videos about how it is different/challenging or unique in its own way! Love these types of videos

I adore your necklace sooooooooooo much truly do! Is it the one you made yourself? its beyond pretty

loved this Sissel! Could you make a video in the future about your Korean learning journey? I'm very curious about how you learned Korea, how long it took you to get comfortable with the language et. I'm currently in the process of obtaining a visa to teach English in Korea and I've been loving watching these videos to prepare myself. I know why I am moving to Korea and why I want to teach so I think I will be fine in that aspect. I also just want to get better at the language in my spare time which is why I would love for you to make a video on the language. I love it when you speak in Korean in your videos 🥰

Not me getting a Grammarly Ad with Sissel during Sissels video xD

This is so cool, Sissel!😊💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌷🇰🇷💚💚💚💚💚💚👍. For example, if I opened up a truck stop restaurant or a big warehouse with a huge parking lot, it would be so nice to look around the area and how much space to built.😊💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙👍. So...yeah. Happy Wednesday, Sissel!!😊😙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌷🇰🇷💚💚💚💚💚😊😎☀👍

22:37 thanks so much. Really made me think alot. I really want to live in Korea but sabotage my coaching business isnt worth it.

yeah economics is always the core problem of many if not most social issues. Adopting to another country is hard especially homogenous country like Korea. You need to find a niche which is also challenging. With that said I think the challenges are more or less the same adopting to foreign country unless you have economic means as well as ability to create your own support group no matter where you are.

Ohh interesting video!

Ahh love the music by Erik Satie 👌🏼 Very interesting video even though I’m not considering moving to Korea :) would you consider moving back to Copenhagen?

HOW expensive is the Korean traditional tea? & Could you PLEASE 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💜 make a vlog soon about Korean traditional treatments/medicin & where to go as a foreigner who wants to try it out ?! 🙏🏻

Why is everyone always coming after Sissel. Chill.😂💚

Do you have any advice for me? So I’m planning to get the working holiday visa! (If not, then the entertainment visa). I’m going to do content creation as well. BUT I feel like I’ll also need to get a part time job. What are some recommendations you think would be best? I’m planning to move their in October for one year!

I am working also 100% remotely and considering moving a lil bit I live in Paris France which seems glamourous on the paper and it is chill and cool actually but living your whole life in the same place I feel like i need to experience things travel I’m approaching 30 and yet except small vacay on close countries I feel like I did nothing exceptional im considering Korea and Thailand but I honestly don’t know how people get the strength to move out so far their home countries like I really want to but I am beyond STRESSED to do so, feeling alone, totally lost in a country etc it’s really so frightening but I feel like I would grow in that new set up but yeah lol sorry for the rant

Hi where is your tea shop? I also live in Seoul and enjoy traditional teas

I hope someone has an answer to this: i work ina company where work from home is normal, i planned to live in korea as a digital nomad for 3-6 months, i saw that the digital nomad visa is still not a thing, however if i excited korea after 90 days, stayed say in Australia for a week and came back, is it then possible to reenter korea with the refilled 90 days- tourist visa?

I have a question, im getting my associates in arts degree in college in 2 years. Would that still be okay for me getting a working visa? What other types of visas are there? 🥺❤️ The entertainment visa you spoke about is it edible for wanting to be a traniee to being a K-Pop idol??? I want to live in Korea. ❤

I just want to know where that tea shop is please!

Thanks so much bless you

Would you be able to give an estimated address for the tea shop? Its so hard to find online 😭

I’m not really sure what my dream is (because it’s always changing), but 2 dreams that has stuck with me since I was little, I want to be a content creator, and I want to be an artist (drawing). since a few years ago I’ve wanted to experience what it’s like to live in Korea. I‘ve tried to look for visa information and I see that a lot of people come to Korea as an English teacher or as a student. I Would rather not come to Korea on those types of visas because they will take a lot of time away from me and they are no where near my dream. So I’m planning to moving to Korea on the H-1 visa. I know this visa won’t allow me to live in Korea long term but at least I can experience living in Korea, and continue to pursue my dream. (And a year and a half In Korea is better than 3 months…) 😅

imagine you becoming friend with Ashley Choi because of soobeanie :o I think you two will be very compatible.

Darn, I think KZfaq deleted my comment, because I put a link in it. But basically I was saying that there are two new visas coming in 2023-2024 called the K-culture visa and the Work-cation visa. Look into it.

Has anyone found that tea shop? Been dying to go but couldn't find it 😢

I'm a Korean and the minimum wage of Korea is about $8 an hour. Which means if you work at a convenient store for 5 hours a day and 5 days a week, you still can make $800 a month. It seems low compare to many advanced countries but the cost of living in Korea is lower than those countries and let's not forget that this is a minimum wage. I don't know what kind of job you had at first but it must be some kind of an internship or something. 😄😄😄

Can you please tell us more about how you got signed years before by a Korean company ? Was it for modeling?:)

Sisssellllll😁💚💚

Nice

does the tea place have an online website?

Getting a visa is challenging for foreigners everywhere, including Korea. Everywhere.

very helpful vid! i’m still wondering how did you start working with a korean company without being in korea or knowing korean? how’d they accept you?

Thanks for the honesty Sissel - Sad fact: The population in South Korea will shrink by 2027, if nothing major changes in regards of child birth.

I heard that there was a digital nomad visa being rolled out soon. I suppose this is not permanent, though. Have you heard anything about it? I've held an E2 and an E7 in the past (spot the teacher lol)

I really feel you should not have deleted the thread on privilege. That person should not have taken it that far, sorry that happened to you. However....I watched the video and have so many thoughts. I'm Korean-Canadian and feel like you glossed over so many things or downplayed what so many foreigners that don't fit Korea's ideal go through. White, pretty privilege is absolutely how you have a career in Korea and the video downplays that. You said anyone can follow your career trajectory and that is false. You are literally Koreas ideal of a foreigner and the reason you got into Korea on a talent visa and didn't have to go the english teacher route is because, Korea loves white, pretty, either eastern european or scandinavian features and that opened alot of doors for you. You almost seem to blame other foreigners for their feeling of isolation and inability to get a job and no it doesn't have to do with "not being able to compete with Koreans". I know korean-americans and korean-candians with top earning degrees that go to Korea to escape racism and literally get passed over for jobs because they wanted a white foreigner.

Thanks for the update How can I get your personal contact Pls can you help me move to Korean How can I get link to apply for Korean language Thank you.

I don't think I would want to live in another country doing 9-5 I can stay where I am for that

How tall are you Sissel? You are so beautiful

What you say is so true. I’m living and working in DK and have similar stress related to visa. I’m very inspired by how you have tried different ways of building your life in Korea. Thank you 🤍

I have spent a month in Korea last year and I am going back again next summer. I am very grateful for my remote job and European passport that allows me to travel to Korea without needing visa or worrying about the money (I can work as I travel). I think Korea is perfect if you are in a similar situation and living in Seoul is an absolute dream. I have lived the majority of my adult life in London, so even though I realise Seoul is not /the cheapest/ place, for me personally it has been great in terms of cost of living. I really admire people who manage to actually move there and go through all thr bureaucracy (and probably will have to deal with it for the rest of their lives!). I also recommend checking online groups if you want to meet people - for example, follow Facebook groups for expats or expats from your country, or go to international events, join group trips etc. This is all stuff that helped me in various countries 😊 A very interesting and informative video, thank you 🥰

What's the tea shop called?

16:10 what accent is the girl on the right?

The most reallistic vblog

What Job did you work in Korea? ☺️

Interns don't get paid though right??

very interesting thank you. Do you think I can easily find a job without being a specialist in anything? I dont mind, what to do as you mentioned.

there needs to be more honesty. I live here too and sometimes the glamorization really annoys me. Korea is great but so is probably your home country and some things are better here but there are also a lot of negatives about living here! I iwish people would keep that in mind more. :)

I need to say this, no nobody can be a content create. Sorry to say but in a world were been a influencer or produce content on social media or youtube as became a hobbies/ job for many, I would say that no, nobody can be. Why? Because content create isn't just producing videos or writing a script is about what kind of influence and message u want to express and how u going to differ from other creators too. I am saying this because I also produce content to social media and what I do is I give my clients the best copy and strategies' to implement in their social media etc ( is more complex but I dont want to extent), so no nobody can be one. For be a good one u need to invest in studying and learn all time. I think u should know more about your work value because u create a brand , u inspire your subscribers so no, nobody can replace u or be one..... It needs work and not everyone wants or know about it. If KZfaq was just videos , then why most contents creators are been forgotten by people or even another ones are appearing? , because like I say nobody can be one , jus a few will be

I think it is important to note that the high divorce rate also comes from the marriages between Korean men and South-Asian women who are sometimes forced to come to this country and face very hard realities both in their relationships and from korean society. The reality behind these statistics is not only about these young girls from western countries who come to Korea as English teachers but actually it is also about forced marriages, which are very brutal and are not so openly talked about, which is very sad. Of course the case that you described is also valid but I hope more people can also know about this side of those statistics.

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