Koreans are the most "American worshipping" race on earth. No other races come close (Chinese and Taiwanese rank behind). American citizenship in itself is seen as the highest form of social status, far higher than wealth, good schools and career. It's sad that this group see themselves as inferior and compete to become more American than each other. That explains the desperate attempt to migrate to America at all cost in Korean society and placing insane premium on everything that is deemed American, even a spoken accent
@Sarah-gz4no4 күн бұрын
I got way more job interviews when I was back stateside. In Korea many companies didnt want to deal with the time difference. Also LinkedIn SUCKS. I suggest finding interesting companies on LinkedIn BUT go to the company site and apply directly to their career page. Remove the middleman.
@hlonimanne4 күн бұрын
Congratulations, you have come a long way Letty ❤🎉
@LettyMapstheWorld2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@NoxoloNgidi-x2e5 күн бұрын
I am sooo proud of you.
@LettyMapstheWorld2 күн бұрын
Thank you Noxie❤️
@keracreates79765 күн бұрын
Loved this so much. Thank you :) May I kindly ask if both refs can be from a lecturers or it needs to be one from Uni and the Other from Previous Employer?
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
I believe it’s possible to get two letters from two lectures from the same uni, if you don’t have any work experience. But I’m not 100% sure since it’s been 4 years since I did my application. I’d advise you to contact EPIK for a more reliable answer
@keralethiba5 күн бұрын
@@LettyMapstheWorldthank you so much, just sent them an email.
@Thabi_Matlapeng5 күн бұрын
Waiting for the first vlog shot by Letty’s new lenses😹❤️
@LettyMapstheWorld2 күн бұрын
Hey! I also cannot wait. I’m still learning how to use it!
@Thabi_Matlapeng5 күн бұрын
7:11 you really couldn’t have said it any better, I’m such a proud little sister hey🤭🤭🤭
@LettyMapstheWorld2 күн бұрын
And I’m so proud of you❤️ always
@Thabi_Matlapeng5 күн бұрын
Can’t believe we already have a camera, we’re growing hey🤭🤭 I’m so proud of how far you’ve come on YT hey😁❤️ Congratulations sesii🥺❤️
@LettyMapstheWorld2 күн бұрын
Thank you Nthabi. Re tswa kgole!
@hlesbusne5 күн бұрын
Hi Letty, how long is the verification letter from SAQA valid for? Does it expire?
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
It doesn’t expire because your degree doesn’t expire. So whenever you want another one; you have to get it reprinted by Saqa
@hlesbusne4 күн бұрын
@@LettyMapstheWorld So does that mean I cannot take a verification letter I received from SAQA last year and use it this year?
@LettyMapstheWorld4 күн бұрын
@@hlesbusne You should be able to. I’m not 100% though.
@Usine_k5 күн бұрын
You did that 😍😍😍 Congratulations!🎊
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
Thank you!!🌸
@samkelisiwesamu81675 күн бұрын
Well done Letty👏🏾 What a beautiful video and a great investment🙌🏾 the quality is insaaaane, especially comparing it to the phone. To better heights❤🥂🍾
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!! Your KZfaq video quality also inspired me to get a camera! I still have a lot of learning to do but I’m excited.
@OnalennaMogapi5 күн бұрын
It's soooooo gorgeous 😍
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@anelisadabula76035 күн бұрын
The content we are going to get now 🤭🥹
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
Sis!!! I’m recording everything!
@lethabooctovia57645 күн бұрын
When are we taking it for a spin😊
@LettyMapstheWorld5 күн бұрын
Whenever you’re ready!
@lethabooctovia57645 күн бұрын
Happy for you 🎉
@xonilekhumalo962911 күн бұрын
The "I'm soo happy, I love the ocean" had me rolling 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Beautiful video!!
@Thabi_Matlapeng11 күн бұрын
Bathong Letty🤭🤭🤭
@thabilencube196712 күн бұрын
Marking the register ✋
@user-lx2ch4nd3d13 күн бұрын
yaass friend you look gorgeous, i want to come here for my next summer vacation.
@LettyMapstheWorld13 күн бұрын
you should definitely go there. it's amazing
@user-lx2ch4nd3d13 күн бұрын
❤ babes this was a beautiful vlog please do not go away for too long
@jessicaventer479913 күн бұрын
Very informative, thank you!❤
@Tshanduko15 күн бұрын
Hi Did you hand write your application form for JET ? Or you filled it electronically?
@LettyMapstheWorld15 күн бұрын
@@Tshanduko I printed it out and filled it out. That’s what I did three years ago. I don’t know how things work now.
@nomvuselelodlamini807521 күн бұрын
This is so relatable Letty . Even after moving to China 🇨🇳 I still feel stagnant and just wonder what the future holds especially as someone who wants to have kids in the future . Being abroad can be emotionally taxing . I advise everyone to further their studies . The esl industry is already against us black people . This video was very informative Letty I like how you articulate yourself ♥️
@LettyMapstheWorld19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your input. And I definitely agree when you said “..someone who wants to have kids in the future.” Thank you!
@PHINDILEKHUMBANE21 күн бұрын
Enjoyed this so much ❤, Boracay is so beautiful 😻 😻🔥 Please don’t take another year for the part two😂😂😭
@LettyMapstheWorld19 күн бұрын
Haha, I promise you. It wont
@allthingsjabu722 күн бұрын
Ooohhhh, this ate, i'm afraid😭😭😭🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼❤
@rosefumane860222 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing and being so honest🤍❤
@thabilencube196722 күн бұрын
It giving island girl…the hair the swimsuit
@ThandosDiary22 күн бұрын
Oh wow this looked so fun and the water is so blue!
@thabilencube196722 күн бұрын
Let’s me go watch high school musical
@hlonimanne22 күн бұрын
Beautiful vlog !! ❤ commented first !! 🤪
@hopeshange497123 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing Letty. Wishing you all the best ❤❤❤
@effuah22925 күн бұрын
Hi Letty - just to share I am an experienced finance professional and I had almost exactly the same experience you described trying to use LinkedIn and Indeed to apply for jobs. To be honest it’s hard to tell if those jobs are all real. What eventually worked for me was 1. Reaching out to my network. People I studied with or worked with before and letting them know what kind of roles I was looking for. Those same people you studied with might be the entry point to you getting an interview at the company of your dreams. 2. Reaching out to executives or managers at the companies that I was interested in working at directly. (Only reason I would keep paying for LinkedIn premium personally) and selling myself and my story. Sometimes these people are able to sense someone with the right energy and drive even when you might not have all the experience in the world and they often have the ability to make hiring decisions. 3. I had to keep reminding myself that most companies short list with ai search engines looking for key words. So me not getting shortlisted may have nothing to do with my experience and just that my application got filtered out and was never seen by a human being. Taking the more human approach ensures that someone will see your cv at least. And even if they can’t hire you for the first job you applied for they can keep you in mind for later jobs. Or refer you to other people. 4. I reached out to smaller companies (often startups) and offered to support them for a few days a week on a pro bono basis to keep my experience current and that quickly turned into paid freelance work which also expanded my network in the spaces that I was hoping to work in. All the best!
@OnepiercingtoomanyToomany25 күн бұрын
Linkedin isn't for the fainthearted😅. Thanks for being open and vulnerable with us. I feel the same, and it's an especially difficult situation if you are living in a foreign country, you have to think about either moving back home, staying where you are ,or moving to a third country, weighing the pros and cons is what keeps me up at night 😔
@LettyMapstheWorld23 күн бұрын
it's a very difficult decision to make.
@Madia_Matty26 күн бұрын
Hi Letty, try enrolling for Honours/Masters online, learn a new language (maybe European languages, they have free Universities, and the job opportunities are available). Also you can leverage your Korean speaking skills in different fields. But whichever way, I hope you accomplish what you have in mind!❤️
@LettyMapstheWorld23 күн бұрын
Thank you for the advice Madia❤️
@nsovo_n27 күн бұрын
This video landed at the right time. Goodness this life is a reflection of choosing your battles and this life truly isn’t easy. The constant worrying of what’s to come or what’s missed really hits and as much as you have support from loved ones, you’re still all you’ve got. Watching this validated me and made me feel I am not the only one feeling this way. Thank you for sharing. I hope you find what you’re looking for, whenever and whatever that may be❤
@ThabisoRatlou28 күн бұрын
Our path are different and I support your view when you say that Linkedin can make you feel like you are not moving or your life is stagnant. I also concur with your parent when she said we tend to ignore what we have at the moment while we pursue our desires. Anyways I enjoyed the sit down and I reasonated with it alot.
@makgabomahopo28 күн бұрын
This was insightful. I can relate and I was lucky enough to make it out earlier,especially as a qualified teacher. My heart is still sore that I left Korea, but I know it was a good decision for my teaching career. I say stay there until your next step! I’ve been home for a few months, I will say that ITS TOUGH IF YOU ARE FINANCIALLY TEKATEKING! Also SA depends on where you live honestly, it can be terrible or good.Like it can be reaaaallly tough!! (As I’m typing this, I hope the post will eventually load because of terrible network in my village 😂)And in terms of peers, honestly everyone is just doing their own thing as much as you’ve been doing your own thing. Honour your path and navigate it in its own unique way. Although there’s no growth in teaching ESL in Korea, the experience gained, mindset, personal growth and self discovery gained is enough to make you realize how much more you’re capable of and what else you can do! Your brain just operates at a different level!Don’t be discouraged while you “ wait” /seek for the next opportunity! I personally came back for a few months while I wait to start my next job, I’ve tried a few things particularly in business ( I know this isn’t for everyone)and I haven’t been so successful…but I’m not discouraged by the current failures, I’m learning a lot about myself and who I have become (after Korea/my first move abroad)! Keep developing yourself and evolving! It all works out in the end, IF you don’t give up on yourself!Fighting!!!!saaraangheeyoooo!!❤❤❤
@LettyMapstheWorld27 күн бұрын
Makgabo, thank you so much for sharing your experience and words of encouragement. I wish you all the best, love.
@zithembisoshabalala345728 күн бұрын
Are you sure you're in thr right field. You were so passionate 😂❤.
@LettyMapstheWorld28 күн бұрын
@@zithembisoshabalala3457 🤣😂😂👀 the passion I had to channel for that interview!
@zannielamuni28 күн бұрын
Love this ❤
@black___swan28 күн бұрын
Thank you for talking about this, I feel it's relevant to any job you may have in your career path but essential to ESL/EFL teaching. We sometimes forget that LinkedIn is still a social media platform and the pitfalls of negatively comparing ourselves to our peers or placing their achievements on a pedestal. You've done an amazing job at achieving your goals, you were persistent with wanting to make it to Korea even when covid was showing us flames. Creating a safe space for information on the Epik career path and being a source of guidance to others. These are but some of the achievements you've worked for (cause I don't know you personally can't speak to other areas of your life). Nobody gave it to you. You're a multi-hyphenated person. Sincerely wish you all the best in pursuing your transition to the next field (you will make it, there's a good track record backing you up)... we'll still be here in our space of the internet rooting for you ❤
@LettyMapstheWorld28 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. You have no idea how much your comment means to me. Thank you so much !
@petcorsa608428 күн бұрын
Currently in the same boat I’ve been Korea for almost two years now , I’ve been applying for jobs , I don’t know if I should start a new course, apply for remote jobs or just stay in Korea, but staying in Korea is also not easy , things are becoming more expensive and we end up not even saving enough, the struggle is real love and light everyone ❤️
@LettyMapstheWorld28 күн бұрын
I relate to this so much because that's what I think of almost on a daily basis.
@bronibee28 күн бұрын
Hey Letty Maps ❤ thank you for highlighting this because it's really important to have a contingency plan when you take a gap from the job market. I'd just like to add, if I may, that age could also play a factor in your decision-making process... I've been going through the most and had to consider the cons if I decided to sign another contract considering that I'm almost 35 and may find it difficult to get back into it once I go home. It is unfortunate that ESL teaching is not considered as part of work experience once we job hunt in respective fields, but it's the reality we face. As someone who went through it, this segment resonates deeply and I'm so happy to see content that doesn't only highlight the pros of teaching abroad but also the possible implications it may have on your professional wellbeing. Linked in is... ja 😅 I prefer Pnet 😊 Fighting 🫶🏻
@LettyMapstheWorld28 күн бұрын
Bron, thank you so much for adding more context to this topic. it really is unfortunate because there are so many skills that we can acquire from this experience. I completely forgot about Pnet!!