American Dad Raising Kids in Korea; Questions If US Education Is Better
Business Insider • • world
Key Points:
- Derek Laan, a Minnesota native, moved to Korea after college to teach English and later transitioned into business development roles, leveraging his language skills and interest in international business.
- He has worked for several Korean companies, including Doosan Group and Descente, and currently works at Intralink, balancing a busy professional life with family responsibilities in Seoul.
- Despite enjoying an exciting and varied life in Korea, including media appearances and sponsored biking, Laan acknowledges slower career progression and lower salaries compared to the US.
- Concerns about his children's education and future have led Laan and his wife to consider moving back to Boulder, Colorado, where they would need a significantly higher income to maintain their current lifestyle.
- Laan plans to stay in Korea until his eldest son starts first grade, after which the family may relocate to the US for better schooling opportunities, while continuing work that bridges Korean and American business.
