Student Jobs
“Jiyun, Bershka is hiring now!” When Jiyun came to the Netherlands, her buddy suggested to Jiyun to have a part time job. Jiyun was so shocked when she heard from her buddy that there is only one guy who doesn’t have a part time job in her class. Because in Korea it is not common to work as a student. Thom and Jiyun discussed the differences between the Netherlands and South Korea. Especially in Korea, focusing on studying is regarded as the most important duty of students. This is why Jiyun’s parent didn’t allow her to have a part time job when she graduated at high school. They didn’t want her to spend a lot of time working and only wanted her to focus on her studies. Finally she started a part time job as a private tutor but there is no need to do it. Because she is supported financially by her parents for living. Despite of support from her parent, the reason she wanted to have a part time job is just for experience and more allowance and not for living. ...