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Getting There
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Foreign Currency - how to secure a favourable exchange rate
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Brijesh Bolar, Seoul

I just wanted to be out of India and was looking for an international exposure in my career. That is when I came across a job offer in Seoul through my friend who was working here and I grabbed it with both my hands. I moved here almost a year ago. Every day has something new to offer. There is so much of excitement in learning something new everyday. And most importantly being independent...

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