#22: Foreigners in Seoul building a career at Picky - Sharon (Frontend developer) and Karol (Product and Operation Lead) at Picky Korea Startup Podcast

Understand Korea through the eyes of Sharon and Karol, two foreigners driven by a passion for the Korean culture, who moved to Seoul, and are currently working at a startup called Picky (Featured in our 5th episode).




Adapting to the Korean work environment

- Working 12 hours a day?

- Do you have to drink soju to get along with your boss and coworkers?

- Will you be fired if you take more than two days off in a row?

- Is working in an international startup like Picky different from a big corporate?

- Does language pose a significant barrier in the working environment?


What to expect as a foreigner in Korea

- Will you like to live in Korea if you like K-Topics? (K-Drama, K-Pop, K-Beauty…)

- Is Korea as we see in K-Dramas?

- What are the main expectations and disappointments when moving to Korea?

- Does the perception of Korea differ between visiting and living experiences?

- How challenging is it for foreigners to make Korean friends?


Tips for Moving to Korea

- Initial difficulties and gaining an understanding

- Allien card (ID) and its power

- Trash system

- Online purchases, discovering Coupang

- Grocery shopping

- Essential Apps for Survival in Korea