Chapter 1. (Landing In Seoul)

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12 Hours & 30 minutes later I'm finally here in Seoul. I can't stand flying there's something about the thought of being so high in the sky with the anxious wait of landing that doesn't sit right with me but finally I am here, there's only one thing I want a nice hot shower (sigh).

So let's get you up to date I was living in the UK a place I was born raised and well always wanted to escape from don't get me wrong I'm proud of my British/ Jamaican heritage and England will always be home but I always knew traveling and workin...

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So let's get you up to date I was living in the UK a place I was born raised and well always wanted to escape from don't get me wrong I'm proud of my British/ Jamaican heritage and England will always be home but I always knew traveling and working abroad, learning a new culture and meeting new people was something I always craved to do so how did I get here ?

(4 Months previous)
"You're leaving" A sad but reassuring voice as I looked up I saw my closest work friend peering at me behind her glasses with her red hair and daring shaved undercut that she suited so well "I know I'm sorry" I said trying to mask my tears "I'm going to miss you so much" looking at her sincerely she had been so welcoming even before I began having the pleasure of working with her she took me under her wing when I did placement and was still getting to know the ropes of career guidance. "I know I'll miss you too" she said "but you have grown so much as an individual & professional I hope South Korea know how lucky they are to have you" I looked at her seeing her well up like this hurt so bad but I know no matter what we will stay in touch & I will never forget the support Janie has given me, I reached out for her giving her my most sincere hug I could offer I know it wasn't much but I hope it could show her how I appreciate her & how much I'll miss her. We let go reluctantly "so are you ready & packed" she spoke wiping her tears hoping I wouldn't notice I sniffled and wiped mine "almost you know I'm always ahead of myself haha". "How could I forget Sasha you are always ready for your next task" that's a smile I won't forget.

I was ready for a fresh start in my life & career, There was nothing left for me in the uk so I took the risk one day uploaded my cv applied to South Korean employer websites & to my disbelief one day in my favourite coffee shop I got an exciting ...

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I was ready for a fresh start in my life & career, There was nothing left for me in the uk so I took the risk one day uploaded my cv applied to South Korean employer websites & to my disbelief one day in my favourite coffee shop I got an exciting email from Mr Shin offering me a position in South Korea's capital Seoul. The squeal I let out whilst enjoying my mocha was evidence enough for my excitement. "Formal Skype call meeting arranged for 4th July to discuss the more in detail Job requirements, travel, accommodation and food expenses if you accept please click the link below to confirm the Skype meeting Kind Regards Mr Shin."
I don't think I have ever accepted an offer so quick.

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