Can you please use some examples? I know you're on a hiatus until you go on vacation, but if you could please cover a few reasons WHY it was so much hell to move there, it would help. I often toyed with the idea of teaching English in another country, just for the kicks and change of pace, not really to make money.
I agree living in a foreign country (even if it's one you're quite familiar with) can be hell.. but much of the time, things do get better... and that the challenge is worth it...
I lived in Korea for about a year and loved it! For me, the beginning was intriguing. Great food and friendly people. Didn't learn much "Hangul" though.
i'd probably get a cab if you didn't pick me up yo. if i didn't have good directions/map anyway. heck, i get confused in an unfamiliar city in the US. get on the brake too much n sh*t.
was that a scooter! how degrading to be riding a scooter!
I wish you had gone into more detail about the teaching. I taught english in Mexico to executives and it was a very interesting experience (even just talking about the business of teaching).
Mordeth, maybe because Asians are taught to be modest and are taught its rude to say 'no', they cannot be honest about their feelings. The West has taken this to the other extreme and thus some Westerners can be downright rude and condescending.
First 2 months living in different culture is hard to everybody. But you cant say it's hard like hell. Give us another example beside they gave u the wrong deriction, because it's happening everywhere in the world if u cant speak local language.
I'm coming to Taiwan next week. I need you to give me a ride from the airport, but I have a special request. I want you to hookup a rickshaw to the back of your bike for me to ride in. Mordeth13 Cab Service. Actually I haven't noticed any rickshaws in your vids.
As a Taiwanese, I totally disagree with Ur view that Asians lie more than Westerners, how many Asians do you know? Can you speak for all westerners? and they lie more to who? lie on what? keep your ignorant stereotyping to yourself please, U don't know a flying horse shit about Asians, that I can tell for sure.
Dude! I know the reality is that people don't always wear full riding gear even though everyone says you should ... but please, at least put on some gloves! Otherwise, great video as always.
I always wondered if it's really brutal wearing gear in taiwan's summers... the only time I ever saw anyone in Taiwan in gear was in the countryside (but on ducatis); The only time i've seen people in Japan wearing any sort of elaborate gear... is outside the city..
okay so im looking at what i wanna do in the future and its abit fuzzy but coul you tell me if in taiwon(im sure its the must knownplace for me to ask you about) do you need a teachers permit aka being a graduate of a teachers college to teach english in taiwon or other parts of asia,and if yes would they accept a canadian one?
You just need a 4 year degree if you want to teach legally. Otherwise you can find work but it is way harder and you could possibly be deported if you get caught. Deportation is pretty rare
I would NEVER move to China. But I would defenetly move to Tokyo tho' Dude but u never explain got was the "hell" you went trough, what was so bad about it?
More seriously, are you planning to visit the US at any point? I'm trying to get a friend that's into bikes to have one of his ready as a spare if you make it this way.
Exellent vid Mordeth san, I have a message for you concerning this topic, but you tube is blocking my messages. (T_T) I need to send a message to you mr. mordeth.
It was great to hear this again it brought back lots of memories when I use to teach in Asia. Simply put if you go there for the experience you will enjoy it, if you go there to focus on making money your will be miserable.. trust me.
Maybe Taiwanese lie more than westerners, but I woulden't genralise by saying "all asians". ;) Oh and great vid by the way.. I really like the scooter vids
ouch that was a zinger... I am not sure if Taiwanese or Asians lie more. Don't hate mail me or anything - the following are just my theories: 1. Asians/ Taiwanese are not straight forward people. So they'll circumvent the negative and you have to find the meaning between the lines. 2. In general, foreigners (asians in America vice versa; Southerners in Manhatten, etc.) in any country/new place are seen as easy targets.
Japanese do, so yes, all asian :). First thing you learn about business talks in Japan is "yes" means maybe, and "maybe" means no fokin way you retard. Japanese ppl treat no as a profanity, its impolite to say no openly.
i agree. sounds like a experience i luv to try, everytime i watch your vids i feel like taking the next plane ticket to an extreme foreign place in the world, and figuring shit out first hand. dope vid.
makes good sense. by facing the challenge of doing it yourself, you have a much greater appreciation for your life and everything around you. much respect to you for making it through!
these uncovered vids are great keep discovering these myths, when you get out of an airport you cant be arsed to carry heavy lauguage around when your f%£kin dead and cant your first thought is sleep.
that idea doesnt really apply for latin america. you take the wrong cab and it could be your last. haha..not so much argentina, uruguay, and chile...but most countries you cant just TRUST people without knowing...
that idea doesnt really apply for latin america. you take the wrong cab and it could be your last. haha..not so much argentina, uruguay, and chile...but most countries you cant just TRUST people without knowing...
ive already shared my hell here where i live so if i came to taiwan and like u picked me up and i got to learn the language with you and others help too then yeah it'd still be heaven for me >_>;
another great video, BTW mordeth, awesome comment you left on that JACKASSES page who was just being a complete dick and leaving negative comments on your other video, i completley agree with your analysis of his life
Break even is when you get back the money you put into travelling there, back from the money you're earning. Get more and it's profit, less and its a loss.
Can you please use some examples? I know you're on a hiatus until you go on vacation, but if you could please cover a few reasons WHY it was so much hell to move there, it would help. I often toyed with the idea of teaching English in another country, just for the kicks and change of pace, not really to make money.
pgagy 5 years ago
interesting video...
I agree living in a foreign country (even if it's one you're quite familiar with) can be hell.. but much of the time, things do get better... and that the challenge is worth it...
nobuyuki 5 years ago
I lived in Korea for about a year and loved it! For me, the beginning was intriguing. Great food and friendly people. Didn't learn much "Hangul" though.
ScoArc 5 years ago
i'd probably get a cab if you didn't pick me up yo. if i didn't have good directions/map anyway. heck, i get confused in an unfamiliar city in the US. get on the brake too much n sh*t.
theKongofCool 5 years ago
was that a scooter! how degrading to be riding a scooter!
I wish you had gone into more detail about the teaching. I taught english in Mexico to executives and it was a very interesting experience (even just talking about the business of teaching).
aletoledo1 5 years ago
true true.. i agree with what u r saying here
snakeyez85 5 years ago
How can anyone spend a year in place and not venture out or try to take advantage of learning somthing? Geez those people should have stayed home...
AngelzzzDaydream0 5 years ago
Mordeth, maybe because Asians are taught to be modest and are taught its rude to say 'no', they cannot be honest about their feelings. The West has taken this to the other extreme and thus some Westerners can be downright rude and condescending.
mjamesm 5 years ago
First 2 months living in different culture is hard to everybody. But you cant say it's hard like hell. Give us another example beside they gave u the wrong deriction, because it's happening everywhere in the world if u cant speak local language.
cycyf 5 years ago
I'm coming to Taiwan next week. I need you to give me a ride from the airport, but I have a special request. I want you to hookup a rickshaw to the back of your bike for me to ride in. Mordeth13 Cab Service. Actually I haven't noticed any rickshaws in your vids.
Texcentric 5 years ago
As a Taiwanese, I totally disagree with Ur view that Asians lie more than Westerners, how many Asians do you know? Can you speak for all westerners? and they lie more to who? lie on what? keep your ignorant stereotyping to yourself please, U don't know a flying horse shit about Asians, that I can tell for sure.
5600hp 5 years ago
5600hp is obviously not a reference to his organ of thought :P
Texcentric 5 years ago
Dude! I know the reality is that people don't always wear full riding gear even though everyone says you should ... but please, at least put on some gloves! Otherwise, great video as always.
baddyb94102 5 years ago
I always wondered if it's really brutal wearing gear in taiwan's summers... the only time I ever saw anyone in Taiwan in gear was in the countryside (but on ducatis); The only time i've seen people in Japan wearing any sort of elaborate gear... is outside the city..
nobuyuki 5 years ago
you never said basic starting salaries w/o experience and higher experienced salaries, and best locations/districts to earn, city expense ect :)
just mentioning because you brought it up and moved on lol.
Prettyboy411 5 years ago
you must have had a chinese girlfriend...that helps...
theredpill99 5 years ago
LOL @ You cutting that red light on a gas station without even changing voice tone :)
good info there,5
rasz 5 years ago
I hope that there is more to this video
Boostgod 5 years ago
okay so im looking at what i wanna do in the future and its abit fuzzy but coul you tell me if in taiwon(im sure its the must knownplace for me to ask you about) do you need a teachers permit aka being a graduate of a teachers college to teach english in taiwon or other parts of asia,and if yes would they accept a canadian one?
izzzay 5 years ago
You just need a 4 year degree if you want to teach legally. Otherwise you can find work but it is way harder and you could possibly be deported if you get caught. Deportation is pretty rare
surferpoet 5 years ago
I would NEVER move to China. But I would defenetly move to Tokyo tho' Dude but u never explain got was the "hell" you went trough, what was so bad about it?
AnchormanRonBurgundy 5 years ago
those first 2 months must've been quite an adventure!
sdrgnzhong 5 years ago
I should go back and visit my dad, and teach english..
while finding all the asian poon I can find.
pimp147 5 years ago
thats an amazing video man, good job. i was kind of looking for an insight on what moving to an asian country was like, not knowing the language.
arandall781 5 years ago
so..If you don't like the experiance and the flight.. that mean you wasted your time?
zztsumasaki 5 years ago
I can light myself on fire.
More seriously, are you planning to visit the US at any point? I'm trying to get a friend that's into bikes to have one of his ready as a spare if you make it this way.
SirEuchre 5 years ago
Exellent vid Mordeth san, I have a message for you concerning this topic, but you tube is blocking my messages. (T_T) I need to send a message to you mr. mordeth.
LARC0 5 years ago
It was great to hear this again it brought back lots of memories when I use to teach in Asia. Simply put if you go there for the experience you will enjoy it, if you go there to focus on making money your will be miserable.. trust me.
arglebarglefoofara 5 years ago
I ment "genralise so largely" as I supose saying "taiwanese" and "westerners" is genralising anyway:P
heropegdestroyer 5 years ago
Maybe Taiwanese lie more than westerners, but I woulden't genralise by saying "all asians". ;) Oh and great vid by the way.. I really like the scooter vids
heropegdestroyer 5 years ago
ouch that was a zinger... I am not sure if Taiwanese or Asians lie more. Don't hate mail me or anything - the following are just my theories: 1. Asians/ Taiwanese are not straight forward people. So they'll circumvent the negative and you have to find the meaning between the lines. 2. In general, foreigners (asians in America vice versa; Southerners in Manhatten, etc.) in any country/new place are seen as easy targets.
ROXC72 5 years ago
>but I woulden't genralise by saying "all asians"
Japanese do, so yes, all asian :). First thing you learn about business talks in Japan is "yes" means maybe, and "maybe" means no fokin way you retard. Japanese ppl treat no as a profanity, its impolite to say no openly.
rasz 5 years ago
single guys teaching in asia=asian fetish
arta1974 5 years ago
i agree. sounds like a experience i luv to try, everytime i watch your vids i feel like taking the next plane ticket to an extreme foreign place in the world, and figuring shit out first hand. dope vid.
devinkees 5 years ago
My wife spent a month in Vietnam and the isolation she suffered in terms of language was devastating to her.
JOYOUSONEX 5 years ago
another great message...what a fantastic adventure...thank you!
clearysteve 5 years ago
makes good sense. by facing the challenge of doing it yourself, you have a much greater appreciation for your life and everything around you. much respect to you for making it through!
gmjatvt 5 years ago
thank you mordeth
XtwoshipsX 5 years ago
do you have to know Chinese? or just English?
lrn2wlk4life 5 years ago
also Mordeth have a lok at my dragsyer racing vids at santa pod raceway there ledg. im still uploading
dancre007 5 years ago
more about the hellish first two months, plz :)
omgZorro 5 years ago
This was a great topic. Hope your month off from teaching is going well or went well. Thanks again for posting these lost episodes.
hanz787 5 years ago
these uncovered vids are great keep discovering these myths, when you get out of an airport you cant be arsed to carry heavy lauguage around when your f%£kin dead and cant your first thought is sleep.
dancre007 5 years ago
that idea doesnt really apply for latin america. you take the wrong cab and it could be your last. haha..not so much argentina, uruguay, and chile...but most countries you cant just TRUST people without knowing...
egalotti 5 years ago
that idea doesnt really apply for latin america. you take the wrong cab and it could be your last. haha..not so much argentina, uruguay, and chile...but most countries you cant just TRUST people without knowing...
egalotti 5 years ago
so you just learned the language by practical experience without taking a course?
JanicM 5 years ago
Great video, very interesting!!! do you have a 2nd video of this?
dillzman 5 years ago
I had thought about that job as well. But working in another country is an adventure, and anyone trying should realize that. Good vid like always.
NihilistZealot 5 years ago
lol im going to japan soon, but my brother is picking me up so i dont think its gonna be near the same for me..
bvh2k7 5 years ago
staying in youth hostels, traveling cheaply
by bus/train on vacation (holiday) . these minor
adventures make it worth more to me
speedcrayzy 5 years ago
Thanks for the video. Believe it or not it really helps. I have been in the process of going to korea to teach. Hope it goes well for me.
garapanman 5 years ago
WOW reckless driving mordeth.
im0rtel 5 years ago
ive already shared my hell here where i live so if i came to taiwan and like u picked me up and i got to learn the language with you and others help too then yeah it'd still be heaven for me >_>;
ScrewFearMe 5 years ago
it's no fun lugging a ton of luggage around town trying to find your way after a VERY long flight
niko925 5 years ago
another great video, BTW mordeth, awesome comment you left on that JACKASSES page who was just being a complete dick and leaving negative comments on your other video, i completley agree with your analysis of his life
catamayo85 5 years ago
Gosh... what were those horrible things in the beginning ?
workpermit? employer? visa regultions? the job itself?
LuckySlevin7 5 years ago
Was that a cop under the bridge? You looked a wee bit nervous.
Oh, if I come to Taiwan can you pick me up at the airport?
SirEuchre 5 years ago
haha, nice
moppwns 5 years ago
I'm looking to do something with teaching in my gap year, not sure where though. Maybe Ecuador because my dad lives there.
SeiShoonZung 5 years ago
im half ecuadorian! do it man, its a beautiful country
catamayo85 5 years ago
Yeah I've been there a few times, last time I was there I was half way up Tungarahua before it erupted, but obviously I got down safely.
SeiShoonZung 5 years ago
Or did he ? HMMM :)
rdougbdoug 5 years ago
how long did it take you to learn their language?
cooleddies 5 years ago
Break even? what meaning?
zztsumasaki 5 years ago
oh btw ^_^
this video is simular to the MORP games~
ei: remove PKing
no pain no pleasure..
zztsumasaki 5 years ago
Break even is when you get back the money you put into travelling there, back from the money you're earning. Get more and it's profit, less and its a loss.
themusicalduck 5 years ago
Interesting commentary. I suppose learning all of the cultural differences can get pretty rough, too...
MNLeviathan 5 years ago
i agree this vids are verry good, 5 satrs
NickSkitz 5 years ago
Very good advice you got there.
btw I'm going to start calling you rubberneck or something. It's like you can turn your neck 180` ;)
pasini36 5 years ago
haha. These older vids are great and all (especially the outtakes one) but will we see anything new soon?? Guess you're probably busy... Must suck.
Neon8787 5 years ago
Wonderful. Would be great to hear the end too though
vimy 5 years ago
These "not uploaded" vids are great!
Unlimited0871 5 years ago