Would you relocate for a position?

Question

I live in Toronto, just finished a phone interview.

I knew I had to relocate going into the interview, but the interview went well, and two more are schedule, one is to discuss my exact position, the other is to fly to Australia for a face to face.

I currently work as an analyst, my position there would be branch manager or customer service manager, my salary would almost double, but I would be living in SE Asia....I am 25, have no kids, just my car, which I want to take with me, but probably have to sell.....

How far would you relocate for a job? And should I do it? I am really leaning towards yes.

Answer 1

I did. The best time to do it is when you are unattached. It sounds like a great opportunity for you. SE Asia is great!

What is the downside? Homesickness? Leaving your family and friends behind? Culture shock? You have to decide what your priorities are.

Also, will your housing be covered? Your double salary might not be as much if the cost of living is higher.

Answer 2

Yes if u think u can handle it, not easy but ur the one who'd be living in a fairly new place so u need to take into consideration that culture and lifestyle difference apart from being away from ur family and friends. If u think u can then why not go ahead and maybe live in this new place for a year or two or maybe more. Depends on how u take it. Infact if ur adventurous then u shud really take the chance. Awwww about ur car lol sell it or give it to ur sister lol shez gonna love it ;-) umm and since ur salarys gonna double up u can get a new car in SEAsia I think there r good manufacturers too :D

Apart from all the suggestions u get do wat ur heart prompts u to do thats the best thing one can truly do.

I'd relocate if the money was good and the location was tempting as in australia, or NZ or Italy the places I long to go to...so u c had a chance to relocate I so wud do it. If the pay wasn't even that appealing I'd just c if the job was to my liking and the place ofcourse :D depends on how adventurous I feel :)

Answer 3

I relocated for my job (Mortgage Broker). I had to, the market was too bad (I lived in Ohio). It depends on what is most important to you, being with your family and friends, or having a succesful career (you generally can't have both, at least in my experience). I'm 28, and I figured "heck, why not"? The only difference is I had someone to go with me. I also do not have any children. You never know though, your future wife could be over there! Give it a chance, if you love it then you can't go wrong! And if you'll be making good money, it isn't like you're stuck there if you decide you want to come home. I say take the chance!! It might be the adventure of a lifetime!!!

Answer 4

Well my answer isnt going to be as up beat as the rest but i did recently relocate for a job and to tell you the truth it was the hardest thing i have ever done. i am 25 single, no kids, and have just my truck. i thought it was going to be great but the culture shock is amazing (not in a good way though), dealing with the homesickness is rough too, not knowing anyone no friends and no family is also a hard thing to deal with. i am a family man, i love my family to death and i will always put them in front of my job and anything else, and it is very hard to do being as far away from them as i am. but personally it is all in where you put your priorities. if you feel a strong relationship with your family and friends, you gotta realize you will miss out on a lot of things but if that dont bother you then do it. if it does bother you now before you move then reloacting to se asia may not be the best thing. there will always be another job closer to home (a couple hours vs a globe away). but it is a question only you can decide. just think about where the things that matter in your life are, and who you want there when you accomplish said tasks in your life.
advancing your career is a great thing, and its something we all aspire to do, but doing it alone is a very hard thing to do. i am in those shoes now, and i am looking to move back home or at least closer to home then i am now. but all i can say is weigh everything out before you make your decision. best wishes to you and hopefully you will make the right decision!

Answer 5

You should go for it south East Asia sounds like a nice place to live. Not alot of people get that type of opportunity to relocate just do it don't look back have fun!!!!!!!

Answer 6

I think if you are single get the experience, have fun, one day you are going to be bogged down with loads of kids, take you opportunity while you can, if you don,t like it you can always come back, at least you will have some money in your pocket you can buy a house.

Answer 7

If the oppurtunity is there YES_ Especially since you are young- Going to another country and working and learning about them sounds exciting- Go for it- and good luck