Starting at Korean Air

[aw737]

Hi all,

I'm starting at Kal soon, and I will be commuting from the states. I just had a couple of questions for anybody who is at Kal and commutes from the states.

1. What pilot type cell phone service do you use to call home? (by pilot type, I mean the cheapest)
2. Any suggestions of preferable banking institutions to use for deposit.
3. What to study before starting. (besides that 200 page book on the Korean aviation law exam.)
4. What is there to for fun. It seemed when I was out there for the interview, that everybody just hung out in the lobby of the hotel.
5. Any other suggestions that any one might have before I go.

Thanks to all and have a great new year.

[AFD]

you too have a nice year sir
could you please describe your screening?
which kind of question?
what the simulator scenario was?

did you do all with rishworth aviation?

bye
afd

[atldrvr]

If you have a laptop I would suggest using Skype to call home. You can sign up for unlimited calls to the U.S. for $2.95/month. I have used it in Japan, Australia, and France with good results.

[Jimmy Do Little]

1. What pilot type cell phone service do you use to call home? (by pilot type, I mean the cheapest)
2. Any suggestions of preferable banking institutions to use for deposit.
3. What to study before starting. (besides that 200 page book on the Korean aviation law exam.)
4. What is there to for fun. It seemed when I was out there for the interview, that everybody just hung out in the lobby of the hotel.
5. Any other suggestions that any one might have before I go.

1. There are several "Pay as You Go" services. These are about the cheapest way to get started. You'll need your passport and employment contract to get one set up. For calls to the USA, get either Skype or Vonage. Vonage is the better choice, since you can use the same number at home for your long distance. You simply carry the Vonage Modem with you. Plug it into the internet, and your home phone follows you around.

2. Use an "Off Shore" bank. HSBC International is my trusted favourite. Can do all banking online, including credit card (Credit Card will be in UK stirling, but account will issue a USD Visa Debit card.

3. Study the 200 pages, and leave it at that. Except of course, maybe a "Korean Phrase Book" which you can get at "Borders" or "Barnes and Noble"

4. Get a motorcycle and tour the country. Korea is beautiful. Also, check the link below.

5. Find a girl freind! "Dark Haired Dictionary"

South Korea Things To Do - South Korea Travel Reviews - VirtualTourist.com

Good luck and welcome to Asia!

[aw737]

Jimmy,

Thanks for all the good information. I especially like the vonage idea. I just have one more question I forgot to ask, and that is what type of health insurance that you recommend for people in the states .. Thanks again

btw.. your response to the other thread was quite hilarious....

[Jimmy Do Little]

"Expat" health insurance for US residents is ALWAYS a bit of a challenge. This is mostly due to the outragous fee our hospitals and HMO's charge.

The really good "Expat" insurers (BUPA) don't cover you when you're in the US. There may be special "Riders" but I'm sure that they are expensive.

I have heard of other insurance providers who provide the coverage, but I haven't had any experience with them?

That said, if you are joining KAL through an agency, they will probably have some coverage available. If that agency is Rishworth, I do know that their coverage is accepted in the US.

btw.. your response to the other thread was quite hilarious....

Which response???? Tell me, tell me, tell me

[aw737]

The response on the thread KAL vs Quatar.....see you out there