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#重启职业生涯，提升应对危机的能力 #新的灵感，多元的视角 #认识到生活并没有唯一正确的方式
That I was able to feel things you can''t on a short trip. That their attitudes toward life are so different from ours, and that there''s more than one way to live.I also learned that a long, deep dedication and the effort to preserve old values can make more people become artisans and passionate about their work.
-The magical precious-metal craftsmanship performed by fingers :: Florence Jewelry School / Lee Joo-hee, gapper of the gap year tribe / 8-week gap year |
Q.Please give a brief introduction.
Hello. I''m 30 years old. My daily life working at a company had become tiring and monotonous, so I took a gap year to rest for a while and look for something new.
Q.Why did you choose to spend your gap year at a jewelry school in Florence?
I originally liked jewelry craft, so even while working at the company I enjoyed it as a hobby in a workshop.
Q.So was the work you were doing related to that field?
I worked in design, but it wasn''t jewelry — it was product design for other items.However, the job didn''t fit my aptitude. I realized that doing what the company asked wasn''t just stressful — it simply didn''t suit me.
Q.Is there a difference between the jewelry craft you learned in Korea and what you learned in Florence?
The workshop I attended in Korea was a hobby class aimed at office workers, so it didn''t teach things deeply. In contrast, the jewelry school in Florence has a long history and is specialized, so it was great to learn in depth from artisan teachers.
Also, for metalworking—which I focused on in Korea—I learned basic theory like how to use a saw in one day, and through practice I learned specialized techniques such as soldering metal and crafting in the traditional Florentine style. Above all,I think the biggest difference is being able to learn Florentine traditional designs and craft methods.
Q.What goals did you have when you left to take a gap year in Florence?
First,I wanted to take time to reset my career direction—whether to continue the product design work I''d been doing or to pursue something else.Next,I wanted to put myself in unknown situations to meet new people, gain inspiration and stimulation, and improving my ability to handle crises was also a goal.
Q.So you went to Florence with those goals~
Then, what efforts did you make locally during your gap year to achieve those goals?
I had a mindset of trying to enjoy things as much as possible no matter what situation I was given. If it had been just a simple trip I would have forced myself to go around to different places, but living in one place like Florence made it easy to become lazy. So I deliberately went out to see new things, attended events where I could meet new people, and tried to approach people first.
Q. How was the program''s structure and organization?
It was a traditional school, so the system and organization were good.
As for a typical day, I get up in the morning, go to school at 9:00, and do practical training until 1:00 p.m.
Then I go home, eat, and rest a bit.From 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. I go back to school and finish the practical training,and after that it''s free time.There are also four teachers,There were thirty students; many were Italian and there were many Japanese, but I was the only Korean (laughs).
Q.Do you need prior knowledge or experience to participate?
If you have some manual dexterity or a good eye, you can participate even without experience.In fact, half the students were learning as a hobby and the other half planned to make it their job.
Q.Please tell us about any memorable people you met during your gap year.
When I first went, I struggled a bit with the language, but fortunately a Japanese female student spoke a little English and Italian. She helped me and we became close; she introduced me to new friends and we stayed close. I also got along well with an Italian male student who enrolled the same day, so the three of us became good friends.
I also remember meeting a Korean couple locally who invited me to their home and took me on outings to nearby areas.
Q.What was the best thing about participating, or what did you learn?
The best part was being able to feel things you can''t on a short trip — realizing that their attitude toward life is different from ours and that there''s more than one way to live.
I also learned that long-term dedication to mastering something and efforts to preserve old values can lead to more artisans and people passionate about their work.
问：那么，你参加的间隔年项目有哪些优点和不足？
优点是我实现了自己原先设定的目标。这段时间让我得以休息，同时思考自己的职业道路。另一个好处是，Korea Gapyear 帮我联系了当地机构，并在遇到不便时及时解决问题，所以我可以按照他们的规划，专注于度过一个适合自己的间隔年。
我遗憾的是没有提前为语言问题做好准备。如果事先学一个月意大利语，在当地上课应该就不会有什么困难。所以我用随身带来的一本意大利语书学习基础表达，把课堂上没听懂的表达记下来，再去请教其他学生。
©Korea Gapyear
问：你会向什么样的人推荐“佛罗伦萨珠宝学校”项目？
如果有人想尝试一些不同的事情，却不知道该做什么，去那里亲身体验或许是个不错的机会。即使最终发现那不是自己想要的，也能从职业选择中排除一个选项。
无论是人还是想法，都各不相同。适合想要学习，并感受万事万物多样性的人。我就是这样的人。
度过间隔年并在佛罗伦萨生活后，我意识到，除非亲自去体验，无论是在意大利还是其他地方，哪里都和我生活过的韩国没什么两样。比如，如果有喜欢的展览，就去看看；如果有机会结识从事自己领域工作的人，就去参加并积极交流。只要主动寻找这样的机会，就能充分利用难得的间隔年时光。
问：对比度过间隔年之前和之后，你觉得自己有什么变化吗？
我对人生有了更加多元的看法。这话听起来有些老套，但直到亲身经历后，我才真正有所感触。
去了一个陌生的地方，看到人们以不同的方式生活，我真切地感受到，一种生活方式并不坏，另一种也未必更好。简而言之，我明白了人生没有唯一正确的活法。
问：你实现了为自己的职业生涯确定方向这一目标吗？
我回来还不到一周，思绪有些混乱，但现在我想去更多地方旅行。
其实，回到韩国后，我一直在浏览 Korea Gapyear 网站上的各种内容。
另外，我确实意识到，除非是为了赚钱，否则我不想在一家公司待太久。
我之前一直拖着没决定要不要继续读设计研究生，但在佛罗伦萨度过间隔年期间，我决定不读了。
问：对你来说，间隔年是什么？
一段必要的休息时间。
如果没有这段时间，我会越来越疲惫，最终精疲力竭。
That I was able to feel things you can''t on a short trip. That their attitudes toward life are so different from ours, and that there''s more than one way to live.I also learned that a long, deep dedication and the effort to preserve old values can make more people become artisans and passionate about their work.
-The magical precious-metal craftsmanship performed by fingers :: Florence Jewelry School / Lee Joo-hee, gapper of the gap year tribe / 8-week gap year |
Q.Please give a brief introduction.
Hello. I''m 30 years old. My daily life working at a company had become tiring and monotonous, so I took a gap year to rest for a while and look for something new.
Q.Why did you choose to spend your gap year at a jewelry school in Florence?
I originally liked jewelry craft, so even while working at the company I enjoyed it as a hobby in a workshop.
Q.So was the work you were doing related to that field?
I worked in design, but it wasn''t jewelry — it was product design for other items.However, the job didn''t fit my aptitude. I realized that doing what the company asked wasn''t just stressful — it simply didn''t suit me.
Q.Is there a difference between the jewelry craft you learned in Korea and what you learned in Florence?
The workshop I attended in Korea was a hobby class aimed at office workers, so it didn''t teach things deeply. In contrast, the jewelry school in Florence has a long history and is specialized, so it was great to learn in depth from artisan teachers.
Also, for metalworking—which I focused on in Korea—I learned basic theory like how to use a saw in one day, and through practice I learned specialized techniques such as soldering metal and crafting in the traditional Florentine style. Above all,I think the biggest difference is being able to learn Florentine traditional designs and craft methods.
Q.What goals did you have when you left to take a gap year in Florence?
First,I wanted to take time to reset my career direction—whether to continue the product design work I''d been doing or to pursue something else.Next,I wanted to put myself in unknown situations to meet new people, gain inspiration and stimulation, and improving my ability to handle crises was also a goal.
Q.So you went to Florence with those goals~
Then, what efforts did you make locally during your gap year to achieve those goals?
I had a mindset of trying to enjoy things as much as possible no matter what situation I was given. If it had been just a simple trip I would have forced myself to go around to different places, but living in one place like Florence made it easy to become lazy. So I deliberately went out to see new things, attended events where I could meet new people, and tried to approach people first.
Q. How was the program''s structure and organization?
It was a traditional school, so the system and organization were good.
As for a typical day, I get up in the morning, go to school at 9:00, and do practical training until 1:00 p.m.
Then I go home, eat, and rest a bit.From 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. I go back to school and finish the practical training,and after that it''s free time.There are also four teachers,There were thirty students; many were Italian and there were many Japanese, but I was the only Korean (laughs).
Q.Do you need prior knowledge or experience to participate?
If you have some manual dexterity or a good eye, you can participate even without experience.In fact, half the students were learning as a hobby and the other half planned to make it their job.
Q.Please tell us about any memorable people you met during your gap year.
When I first went, I struggled a bit with the language, but fortunately a Japanese female student spoke a little English and Italian. She helped me and we became close; she introduced me to new friends and we stayed close. I also got along well with an Italian male student who enrolled the same day, so the three of us became good friends.
I also remember meeting a Korean couple locally who invited me to their home and took me on outings to nearby areas.
Q.What was the best thing about participating, or what did you learn?
The best part was being able to feel things you can''t on a short trip — realizing that their attitude toward life is different from ours and that there''s more than one way to live.
I also learned that long-term dedication to mastering something and efforts to preserve old values can lead to more artisans and people passionate about their work.
问：那么，你参加的间隔年项目有哪些优点和不足？
优点是我实现了自己原先设定的目标。这段时间让我得以休息，同时思考自己的职业道路。另一个好处是，Korea Gapyear 帮我联系了当地机构，并在遇到不便时及时解决问题，所以我可以按照他们的规划，专注于度过一个适合自己的间隔年。
我遗憾的是没有提前为语言问题做好准备。如果事先学一个月意大利语，在当地上课应该就不会有什么困难。所以我用随身带来的一本意大利语书学习基础表达，把课堂上没听懂的表达记下来，再去请教其他学生。
©Korea Gapyear
问：你会向什么样的人推荐“佛罗伦萨珠宝学校”项目？
如果有人想尝试一些不同的事情，却不知道该做什么，去那里亲身体验或许是个不错的机会。即使最终发现那不是自己想要的，也能从职业选择中排除一个选项。
无论是人还是想法，都各不相同。适合想要学习，并感受万事万物多样性的人。我就是这样的人。
度过间隔年并在佛罗伦萨生活后，我意识到，除非亲自去体验，无论是在意大利还是其他地方，哪里都和我生活过的韩国没什么两样。比如，如果有喜欢的展览，就去看看；如果有机会结识从事自己领域工作的人，就去参加并积极交流。只要主动寻找这样的机会，就能充分利用难得的间隔年时光。
问：对比度过间隔年之前和之后，你觉得自己有什么变化吗？
我对人生有了更加多元的看法。这话听起来有些老套，但直到亲身经历后，我才真正有所感触。
去了一个陌生的地方，看到人们以不同的方式生活，我真切地感受到，一种生活方式并不坏，另一种也未必更好。简而言之，我明白了人生没有唯一正确的活法。
问：你实现了为自己的职业生涯确定方向这一目标吗？
我回来还不到一周，思绪有些混乱，但现在我想去更多地方旅行。
其实，回到韩国后，我一直在浏览 Korea Gapyear 网站上的各种内容。
另外，我确实意识到，除非是为了赚钱，否则我不想在一家公司待太久。
我之前一直拖着没决定要不要继续读设计研究生，但在佛罗伦萨度过间隔年期间，我决定不读了。
问：对你来说，间隔年是什么？
一段必要的休息时间。
如果没有这段时间，我会越来越疲惫，最终精疲力竭。
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