TL;DR — IN KOREAN VIBES
This topic resonates deeply with young Koreans grappling with high living costs, fierce job competition, and societal pressure to secure stable, full-time employment, making the idea of living solely on part-time work a contentious point.
내 친구 고졸이고 슴넷인데 알바만 해서 먹고산다해서
달에 이백만원언저리 버는거같던데 평생 알바해서 먹고사는게 가능함?
🗣 KOREAN YOU JUST LEARNED
네이트 판
Nate Pann
A popular South Korean online forum known for anonymous posts, often featuring personal stories, advice-seeking, and hot takes on various social issues.
알바
alba
A common abbreviation for 'arbeit' (from German), referring to a part-time job. In Korea, it often implies temporary, less stable employment compared to a full-time career.
고졸
high school graduate
Refers to someone who has completed high school but does not hold a university degree. In Korea, a university degree is often seen as a prerequisite for stable, high-paying jobs.
이백만원
2 million KRW
Approximately 1,450-1,500 USD (as of late 2023/early 2024 exchange rates). While a decent monthly income for a part-timer, its sufficiency for long-term stability in Korea is debatable.
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