🌈 10 Small Joys of Working in Korea

Updated: Jul 6

"Money matters, but it’s the little joys that helped me get through each day."

Let’s share the 10 simple but meaningful moments of happiness experienced by foreign workers living in Korea! 🌟

Receiving their first paycheck👉 "I sent it to my family and cried tears of joy."
Being called by name at a company dinner👉 "It made me feel like part of the team!"
Enjoying a warm bowl of gukbap during lunch*👉 "It felt like comfort food from home." 🍲
When Korean coworkers remembered their birthday👉 "It felt like I had a real family here." 🎂
Opening a bank account with their own name👉 "That’s when I felt, ‘I’m really settling down in Korea.’" 💳
Making a phone call in Korean for the first time👉 "I was nervous just saying ‘Yeoboseyo’, but I did it!"
Walking to work on a snowy winter morning👉 "It felt like I was the star of a movie scene." ❄️
Receiving a company ID badge with their name👉 "It felt like a sign that I was truly recognized." 🎫
Getting a ‘normal’ result from a health check-up👉 "Taking care of my body became a source of happiness." 🏥
When daily life finally started to feel familiar👉 "Korea slowly started to feel like my home."

Q. Is life in Korea really okay for foreigners?👉 It’s not always easy, but with effort, you’ll find both opportunity and kindness.

Q. What do you do when you feel lonely?👉 Talking with people from your country,or even having one Korean friend can bring huge comfort. 🤝

Q. How can I find happiness here?👉 Don’t wait for something big—cherish the small moments, and happiness will naturally come. 🌱

Working in Korea is not just about a “job”—🌟 it’s about finding joy in small things and growing as a person.

To everyone working hard today:You are already doing great, and you are important. 💪💖

📬 Want to start your new journey in Korea too?

Now, it’s your turn to write your happiness story. 😊✨

Let me know if you'd like this version in another language too! 🌍

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