한국의 직장 문화: 거짓말, 자존심, 직업에 대한 인식

### 가식의 문화: 한국의 직업 인식에 대한 이해
* 🍻 화자는 술집에서 술을 따르며 **한국에서 의사라는 직업이 만연해 있고, 사람들이 자신의 직업에 대해 거짓말을 하도록 만드는 사회적 압력**에 대해 이야기합니다.
* 🤔 한국 사회에서는 개인이 특정 방식으로 자신을 드러내야 한다는 강박을 느끼는 경우가 많기 때문에 **자부심을 느끼지 않는 한 자신의 직업에 대해 이야기하는 것을 자제**하는 문화가 형성되어 있습니다.
* 🌍 연사는 이를 해외에서의 경험, 특히 경력에 대한 피상적인 말보다는 **공동의 활동을 통해 우정을 쌓은 인도네시아에서의 경험**과 대조합니다.
* 🇯🇵 일본에서는 직업 정체성에 대한 한국의 가식적인 태도와 달리 **단순한 업무도 자부심**을 가지고 수행하는 **장인 정신**이 강조되고 있습니다.
* 💭 연사는 한국의 문화적 변화에 대한 열망을 표현하며, **개인이 자신의 일에서 성취감을 찾고 어떤 일을 하든 탁월함을 위해 노력**해야 한다고 주장합니다.
* 🧑 특히 연사는 한국의 많은 의사들이 부풀려진 자존심과 사회적 기대감으로 인해 자신의 직업을 과장하는 경우가 많아 **"리플리 신드롬"**으로 이어질 수 있다고 지적하며 의문을 제기합니다.
* 📈 이 토론에서는 **양질의 일자리를 찾는 데 어려움을 겪고 있는 젊은 세대**가 직면한 문제와 **공공 서비스에 대한 수요가 점점 더 높아지고 있는 현실**에 대해서도 다룹니다.
* 💪 궁극적으로 연사는 개인의 성장과 만족을 촉진하기 위한 수단으로 **열심히 일하고 자신의 직업에 진정으로 몰입하는 마음가짐**을 장려합니다.

해외에 거주하는 한국인들은 인식을 관리하고 사회적 압력을 반영하기 위해 자신의 직업에 대해 거짓말을 하는 경우가 많습니다.

Hello everyone, it's great to see you. Today’s discussion will feel a bit connected to yesterday’s talk. For those who watched yesterday, you might recall that I talked about the Kangaroo generation, specifically the most notable among them, the so-called Nodabi, which represents the typical Korean Kangaroo generation. However, I believe that the issue with this Kangaroo generation isn’t solely due to the younger generation not making an effort; I think the bigger problems lie with the previous generation and the educational issues at hand. 

One of the most surprising things I noticed is that people are not working and seem to have no will to work at all. They don't even think about looking for jobs because there aren't any quality jobs available. From my perspective, in terms of community standards, it seems that the most acceptable benchmark for these individuals is becoming a public servant. It feels like becoming a public servant has become the ultimate goal for them.

It seems that many people receive a lot of attention, including civil servants, and they often mock each other. I wonder how many of those who are so full of themselves actually have something to show for it. As I was reflecting on this, it connects to what I want to talk about today. I have traveled quite a bit and still go on trips occasionally. However, it's really strange that whenever I go abroad and meet other Korean men, I notice that they tend to lie a lot. I want to discuss what this is about. 

To skip the introduction and get straight to the conclusion, I believe that when Koreans go overseas, they have a tendency to want to present themselves in a certain way. Among the things they lie about the most, I think I've met a lot of people who lie about their jobs.

I used to lie about my job, and I would do it in a certain way. There are so many doctors; there are just so many doctors. You know, I’ve met so many doctors that I started to think, How can there be this many doctors? When I go out, I hear people say, Oh, I'm a doctor, so often that it just doesn't seem possible. And I can't help but know this because, among my clients, there are a lot of doctors. Strangely, there are many doctors, and one of my cousins, who is the same age as me, also got first place in the college entrance exam in Gangneung and entered medical school on a scholarship. So I know the basic process of becoming a doctor, like internships, residencies, and fellowships. I know exactly how it all progresses, but at first, I really thought everyone was a doctor.

I understand, but it feels strange when I talk about it. How can you not know about fellatio? It's impossible not to know about it. I realized that people were just pretending not to know. And I found out that there are so many people like that. Back in the day, I was in Vietnam for six months, right? So, when I met the doctor, I would ask him something. Do you know what I would ask? Did you go to a massage parlor? Of course, the doctor could be curious about that too; men are curious about those things. One thing I can say for sure is that in Ho Chi Minh City, strawberries are a must, you know? Strawberries are great. I haven't been there yet, but I plan to go. Strawberries look really good, you know? So, what...

There is something to that, but when I think about why there are so many doctors, it connects back to the issue from yesterday. In South Korea, due to people's characteristics, it seems that many have a high ego. When there is a gap between that ego and reality, people start lying to themselves. And when that lie becomes severe, they begin to believe that lie is the truth; this is what we call the Ripley syndrome. I wonder if this phenomenon occurs more frequently in Korea. For some time now, I've felt a sense of déjà vu about this. At first, when I met doctors, I thought, Oh, they are doctors, but after experiencing some situations, I started to think, This person might be lying. Even when I went to Jeju Island, it was the same. The first thing these doctors say is, Which medical school did you graduate from?

People often discuss these things among themselves first. But as I listen, I recognize some people, and I might say, Oh, which medical school did you graduate from? From there, they often respond, That's a bit difficult for me to discuss. I don't usually ask why it's difficult to talk about. I just move on to another topic, like asking, What do you do for a living? and they'll say something like, I just sell funds. Then I change the subject. Ultimately, people in our country tend to care a lot about how they are perceived by others. Since they know that in other places, people don’t know who they are, many seem to feel free to present themselves in a certain way. Observing this made me feel quite intrigued.

What happened was, when I was in Indonesia a long time ago, there were some kids I spent time with. They were the ones I exercised with every day. The thing about those foreign kids is that, unlike Koreans who say, Let's drink if we get along, they really wanted to work out together if they liked someone. So, I ended up exercising a lot with them; they were Swedish. One of them looked at me and said I seemed a bit like a puma because I was a bit agile back then, so he called me Puma. I, in turn, called him Bear. Now that I think about it, I realize that back then, he was a Swedish kid, but I also figured out that if I went to his house, he probably wouldn't feed me.

I was having a lot of fun and working hard. As I got to know them better, I asked, What do you do? One person said they drive a bulldozer. It was interesting because when I meet Korean people, they often say, Oh, I drive a bulldozer, and I found that really fascinating. At first, I thought, Oh, you drive a bulldozer? and then I said, Oh, I see. I asked my friends next to me what they drive, and I remember one of them had something to do with Intel, while others had different jobs. While we were exercising together, when I asked foreign friends about their jobs, they would just tell me straightforwardly what they do. When I asked, What do you do? they would say, Oh, I just...

I'm pouring drinks at the bar, and while doing that, I wonder why there are so many doctors in Korea. It's strange; I felt that in Korean society, these things are quite prevalent. Of course, it's true that those who lie are the ones who are wrong, but the social atmosphere puts a lot of pressure on people regarding these matters. In fact, Korean people tend not to lie about their jobs, but if they aren't proud of their profession, they often won't say much about it. So, when someone asks what they do, they might just say, I'm working.

There are really a lot of people, so when it comes to talking about their jobs, they could just express their meaning, but they don't tend to do that. I felt that was quite unfortunate. It makes me think about where this comes from; it's really sad if someone cannot love their job. So, I always say, Well, if I were to do any kind of work, I would want to excel in it. For example, if I were given a knife and decided to work in the meat industry, I would strive to become the best butcher. I would work really hard to become the king of butchers and would train rigorously enough to feel a sense of pride in what I do. But in Korea, that doesn't seem to be possible. When you go to Japan, it's really interesting because...

In Japan, there are many small shops, and you can really feel the artisan spirit from the people cooking in those little places. Even when they grill just one skewer, they truly have a dedication to their craft. You can see it in the way they work, with precision and skill. When you watch interviews with Japanese people or small YouTube channels, they genuinely take pride in their work. Even when doing something simple, like grilling yakitori, they showcase their technique. 

I remember an old man I saw in Yufuin who didn't say a word while cooking, almost like he was in a meditative state, just focusing on his knife skills. It made me think that what we might need in Korea is that kind of value. It seems that not everyone can love their job, leading to a culture of pretense.

There are some unfortunate aspects, and it's sad that some things can't be expressed. However, on the other hand, considering the characteristics of a country like Korea, there are parts that can be understood to some extent. That thought suddenly came to mind, so I wanted to talk about it. So, anyway, today's discussion ends here. I believe not everyone can love their job, but what I always say is that life is a long-term journey. It’s a process of finding what you want to do. So, I just want to say that while you're doing what you're doing, you should work hard without hesitation. If you work hard, all of those experiences will become part of you. As those experiences accumulate, I believe they will eventually come together and guide you back to the right path in a positive cycle. So, I encourage you to engage with your work.

I hope you loved it. So, that's it for today's story. I shared some good stories today, right? Next time, I will come back with a more interesting story. Thank you.

해외에서 만난 한국남자들이 제일 많이 하는 충격의 거짓말

어반님

화자는 자신의 직업에 대해 거짓말을 하곤 했는데, 자신이 만난 의사들의 압도적인 숫자에 놀랐다고 합니다.

사촌이 의사가 된 과정과 고객 중 의사가 많았기 때문에 의사가 되는 과정에 대해 잘 알고 있습니다.

연사는 캥거루 세대가 직면한 문제는 단순히 그들의 노력 부족 때문만이 아니라 이전 세대와 교육 시스템의 문제에서 비롯된 것이며, 현재 많은 사람들에게 공무원이 되는 것이 궁극적인 목표로 여겨지고 있다고 생각합니다.

문화적 차이가 자기 표현에 미치는 영향

저자는 술보다 운동을 더 중요하게 여기는 스웨덴 아이들과 함께 인도네시아에서 보낸 시간을 회상합니다.

그들은 해외에 있는 한국 남성들이 자신의 직업에 대해 거짓말을 하는 경향을 발견했는데, 이는 일본 사람들이 보여준 일에 대한 진정한 헌신과 자부심과는 대조적입니다.

저자는 한국도 가식적인 문화를 조성하기보다는 자신의 일에 헌신하는 가치관을 도입하는 것이 도움이 될 수 있다고 제안합니다.

화자는 자신이 만나는 많은 한국인들이 불도저를 운전하는 반면, 외국인 친구들은 자신의 직업에 대해 더 솔직하게 말하는 것을 흥미롭게 여깁니다.

한국인의 공통적인 특성인 높은 자존심이 자기기만과 거짓말에 대한 믿음으로 이어질 수 있으며, 이를 리플리 신드롬이라고 부릅니다.

화자는 의사들에게 데자뷰를 경험하며 그들의 정직성에 의문을 제기하고 의대 졸업에 대해 묻는 패턴을 발견합니다.

자신의 직업을 사랑하는 것의 중요성

많은 사람들이 자신의 직업에 대한 감정을 표현하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있는데, 이는 안타까운 일입니다.

연사는 직장에서 뛰어난 능력을 발휘하고 경험을 통해 인생의 올바른 길을 찾는 것이 중요하다고 말합니다.

또한 한국과 일본의 업무 태도에 대한 문화적 차이를 관찰하고 업무에 몰입하는 것이 중요하다고 말합니다.

한국 사회에는 의사 수가 적지 않은데, 직업에 대한 자부심과 정직성에 대한 사회적 압박이 강합니다.

사람들은 자신의 직업에 자부심을 느끼지 못하면 자신의 직업을 경시하는 경우가 많고, 업무에 대한 질문을 받으면 모호한 대답을 하기도 합니다.

타인의 특정 인식에 대한 욕구는 개인이 자신을 특정한 방식으로 표현하도록 유도하여 흥미로운 사회적 역학을 만들어냅니다.