In 15 years from now the Baltic states may be the new 'Japan' with a exploding economy right now. Would you like to live there and work there some day?
2007-05-28 02:07:41 · 17 answers · asked by j_emmans 6 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
I live abroad right now. Making the transition to living abroad is not that simple which is why alot of people I know have talked about it but not actually done it.
Expatriates still have day to day chores to carry out. It doesn't matter where you are in the world. I remember when I lived in Cyprus people thought we were on a permanent holiday just because it is a holiday location.lol!
To get the most benefit, you really need to immerse yourself, learn the language etc. Those who go for financial reasons might find themselves disappointed. I actually came across alot of disillusioned businesspeople when I lived In Japan and Hong Kong.
I'm living in Slovakia now, and haven't come across a single British person living here in two years. So it can also be isolating! I'm sure it is similar for some expatriates living in the Baltics. However, there are also many benefits, and for me it has been a challenging experience.
2007-05-28 02:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I already live "abroad", having been born in the States and moved to Spain, married and been naturalised. Wherever you go the important thing is to like and accept the new culture, make friends with locals and become a part of your adopted country.
2007-05-28 09:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wanna live in Canada but THE MAN says I can't because THE MAN says I ain't got enough money to bring into the country and THE MAN says suffering with depression for years and being a recovered alcoholic will be a mark against me. Well, we'll see when I'm a multi-millionaire recoveringalcoholic rock god guitarist - we'll go see THE MAN then.
2007-05-28 09:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm Irish and I lived in the Netherlands for 6 years. It was a good experience, and I enjoyed living there, but it is very built up, there isn't much countryside left, compared to Ireland.
2007-05-29 03:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in a small village just outside of Limoge for 3 months, I wish I could afford to move back.
2007-05-28 09:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
would never leave my home country of england permanently - but if i could, i would have a holiday home in france & split my time between the two. that would be my dream.
i dont want to live anywhere where the 'economy is exploding' - too busy for me...i like to chill out!
2007-05-28 10:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Stewart - They might become more prosperous but the East Europeans will take generations to stop being miserable.
You want to live in a wealthy country with miserable people? give me a poor country with happy people any time!
2007-05-28 09:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by #+%? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I would like to live abroad but not when i`m of working age...when i retire....i hate working when the suns shining here so it would kill me if i had to do it when abroad.
2007-05-28 09:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by sexyma 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No - I can't say I would, though I wouldn't mind moving to a hotter country - quietish seaside town.
2007-05-28 09:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by Keira 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did it.
I moved to the Balkans last year. Big culture shock!!
2007-05-28 10:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by stabra 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋