Work and Life Notes from a Korean Office Worker
Stories from a Korean office worker's life, plus practical everyday tips for saving money and choosing gadgets.
✍️ Office Life in Korea
See all →I Still Don't Get It: What Does "The Basics" Even Mean at Work?
"That person doesn't even have the basics down." Should we really say that? After years in the workforce, I still can't define "the basics" u2014 and why I think it comes down to attitude.
Office Life in KoreaAn Honest Take on Hoesik: Confessions of an Office Worker Who Doesn't Drink
A non-drinker's take on how Korea's after-work dinner culture is changing: fewer hoesik, less passing of shot glasses, and one habit I still don't get.
Office Life in KoreaThe Half-Beat-Early Update: Why Two People Doing the Same Work Get Judged Differently
After years in the corporate world, here's why identical work earns very different reputations: speaking up before your boss asks, and setting your own deadlines.
💡 Everyday Tips
See all →Dehumidifier vs. Air Circulator: Which Is Better for the Rainy Season?
A dehumidifier removes moisture; an air circulator boosts airflow and drying. Compare how they work, running costs, who needs which, and how to use both together.
Everyday TipsHow to Check Suction Power on a Budget Cordless Vacuum: Just 3 Numbers
A good cordless vacuum doesn't have to be expensive. Here's what AW, Pa and motor rpm actually mean, and how to read specs you can trust.
Everyday TipsBest Fridge Organizing Containers + How to Store Food So It Doesn't Go to Waste
How to choose fridge organizing containers and store each type of food. Tips for veggies, meat and sauces, shelf-by-shelf layout, and cutting wasted grocery money.
Everyday TipsHow to Calculate Your Summer Air Conditioner Electricity Bill (and Settings That Actually Save Money)
Work out your monthly AC electricity cost from its power draw, check which tiered rate bracket you land in, and use the right settings for inverter vs. fixed-speed units.
Everyday TipsHow to Choose a Budget Tablet Under ₩100,000 — Picks by Use Case
What can a tablet under ₩100,000 (about $75) actually do? Key specs to check for video, e-books and kids' learning, plus a no-regrets buying checklist.
Everyday Tips7 Wireless Earbud Specs You Should Actually Check Before Buying
Codecs, Bluetooth version, real battery life, ANC, multipoint and IP ratings — the wireless earbud specs that actually matter in daily use.
🎬 Video & Broadcast Notes
See all →vMix Output Settings Explained: Fullscreen, Outputs 1–4, NDI, SRT and MultiView
A field-tested walkthrough of vMix Settings > Outputs / NDI / OMT / SRT: Fullscreen, what Outputs 1–4 do, overlays on/off, NDI and SRT output, and MultiView layouts.
Video & Broadcast NotesOBS vs vMix: Is Free OBS Enough, or When Do You Need vMix?
OBS (free) vs vMix (paid) compared by features, price and use case. Find out which fits solo streaming, event broadcasts, or church and school live streams.