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Back to EpisodesNavigating Korean Work Culture: Lessons in Leadership, Conflict, and Community as Foreign Teachers
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In this episode, Simon Goode interviews his friend and former colleague, Meng, about their experiences teaching English in South Korea. The discussion touches on navigating cultural differences, and adapting to Korean workplace hierarchy. They discuss the challenges of managing diverse teams, handling conflict between foreign teachers and local management, and the lasting impact of these experiences on their personal and professional lives. The conversation is filled with reflections on leadership, cross-cultural communication, and fond memories of building community abroad.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Navigating Cross-Cultural Work Challenges
03:54 Cultural Challenges and Perspectives
08:00 Building Trust Across Language Barriers
10:52 First Job Challenges
15:49 "Becoming a Teacher in Busan"
16:55 Balancing Leadership and Relationships
20:18 Teacher Management Tension Abroad
25:10 Teaching Across Cultural Boundaries
26:36 Teaching Older and Younger Students
31:58 "Guidance and Support at Work"
34:10 Workplace as a Classroom
37:19 Community Bonds in Busan Memories
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