I am thinking of moving to another country for a new job.....what's your best advise for someone who has never been to a total new place and meeting strangers, where you have NO idea about...
I know some of you might ask where, but this question is intend to know everything on general terms, with a relevant experience from yourself, regardless of anywhere you have been to....Thanks!
2006-11-16 19:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by dun_give_ a_ damn 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I did it. I moved to Hong Kong from the US without knowing anything about it. Then I moved from Hong Kong to Singapore without knowing anything about it. (read my bio).
The best things about it were (in no particular order):
1. Starting over. Not that I had a bad time in the US, but it was more than refreshing to start with a clean slate, where nobody knows you and you leave all your baggage behind.
2. Independence. There are few things more testing than having to do everything yourself. Need a new apartment? Where to find food? Find new friends? Learn how to get around? Learn a new language? You learn to leave all your petty excuses behind, kick a** and do things for yourself. There is noone left to blame. No one to get into a fight with. Man, am I stronger for it. I went from being a passenger in life, to driving the bus, baby!
3. Perspective. With distance and isolation, comes perspective. For some, family becomes much more important. For others, the toxic relationship becomes obvious. This will be where you will learn a bit about the forest you used to live in now that you are a bit further from the trees.
4. Patriotism. I am not a flag waving jingoistic guy, but I am a whole lot more patriotic now. You learn to love and hate your country much more, but mostly you just care more because you left because you had the freedom to choose to leave. There is nothing like spending 4th of July with marines off duty from the Gulf and letting them know that you love them and appreciate them - regardless of your political views.
5. Extroversion. You're going to get a lot more open and extroverted. You're going to learn to say "hi" and talk earnestly with a lot more strangers because a) they are in a similar situation as you and b) you will be miserable cat-lady or couch-hermit if you don't get out and about.
6. Cosmopolitanism. You are going to meet people from all over the planet that bring great color to your life. The crazy guy from South Africa who introduces you to Castle & Booervoers. The Russian real estate lady who could crush any person who got in her way. The Brazilians who live next door and won't say no to a get together. The Australian couple who end up being your best friends. The locals who embrace you as a local.
7. Education. As your mind opens up to a whole new world, you realize that you don't know jack diddly. You'll suddenly feel small before the great ocean of knowledge in the world. I have never been so envigorated to learn new things everyday.
8. Love. I met the woman of my dreams, who was smart, adventurous, fun, travelled and professional. She wasn't waiting in some bar for me in the US, she was out and about experiencing life! We're married and have a little peanut running around now.
2006-11-16 20:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by csanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's wonderful that you are exposing yourself to new things. I think so many Americans are afraid to take the risk. If I was single and unmarried, there is no doubt in my mind that I would probably be in Italy working and making a ton of money. That's what life is all about, taking risks and being open to new ideas, going somewhere culturally different, while in the journey to success. I wish u the best girl!
2006-11-17 00:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by MadameJazzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its unhappy you could have labored for a corporation for 20 years talking English and are most effective now being requested to be trained an extra language. Sadder nonetheless that you understand an extra language however no longer the proper one. I dont feel it is discrimination, although. Businesses need to transfer ahead with the days, and as unfair because it could look, we are living in a time now in which there are hundreds of thousands of Spanish talking knowledge purchasers residing amongst us. I could have performed precisely as you, however hold an open brain and are living as in case you have been to die the next day to come and be trained as in case you'd are living without end! Good success!
2016-09-01 13:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved to Montreal for a job from the U.S. Be ready for a culture shock. Nothing like moving to a war zone, but the little differences that eventually build up. Be sure your are able to work there legally. Are you being paid what you are worth.
2006-11-16 19:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i known people who had.. i myself, moved here to attend a high school here in Norway but i assume the reaction should be the same..
er.. my best advise, dont try to be ´like your old self´for example.. when i was here, i had like a major cultural shock! but. it is important that i engaged my self in thier cultural . that will be the first way to know more people and start making friends..
and fom there... friends will help guide you.
2006-11-16 19:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by orlyandsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋