We start off by discussing the job market for foreign teachers in Taiwan, how he made the journey from S. Korea to Taiwan, and how easily he transitioned into his new life there. He tells me about how he effortlessly balances his time between working as a teacher and authoring fantasy and extreme horror fiction!

 

He describes the ease of entering Taiwan vs. South Korea. In Taiwan, you are required to have the Alien Registration Card (ARC), even though it isn't technically considered a visa. We also dive into the challenges of socializing and meeting new people leading up to the pandemic, and compare the learning process for Korean vs. Mandarin.

 

Todd characterizes Taipei as a "city of mopeds", and other similar cities in Asia. He also explains his average number of hours of teaching a week, and how the contracts can sometimes differ drastically from what's actually offered to someone. Lastly, we wrap up with sharing future travel aspirations within Asia!

 

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