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If given the opportunity to work overseas (hello France?) I would totally do it for a couple of years. My husband's job is the one that would more likely have an overseas option, and I think it would be a great adventure to do together!
FI and I will probably have to at some point for one or both of our jobs. Exciting!
I've been in Korea for over 4 years. Because of the recent economic problems, especially in the States, we've been FLOODED by teachers. Some friends who work in an International school here said that they are staying in their current jobs for another year because their placement agency has been overwhelmed by recent applicants. At my university this year, we got close to 300 resumes from overseas applicants for 6 positions. It's crazy!
Italy sounds great.^^ I wish my life were more relaxing than in Canada, but Seoul is far far far more stressful than any North American city I've ever been in. It's a great thing to live abroad though and spend extended time in another country (far different from even traveling abroad for long periods). So I hope you get to do it at some point!
I've lived in France and am now living in China (well, NOW I'm on vacation to the States), and as a US citizen, I think moving abroad was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It's not one to be made lightly though; especially living in a developing nation has changed me; I don't know if I'll ever be comfortable in the States again, to be perfectly honest. There's a lot I never noticed until I left and came back, and a lot of that I'm not so happy with (whereas before I was blissfully ignorant).
I think living abroad is a fantastic choice for nearly everyone, but be ready for it to change you.
I am an American living in Europe for almost 2 years now. Not to burst the bubble but it sounds much more romantic than it actually is. The paperwork and visa headaches can be enough to make your head spin and it actually can get very expensive as toiliteries and clothes are SO costly. I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but moving abroad has been one of the hardest things I have had to do and I think people don't always realize the challenges that you could face.
I would like to live abroad, but wouldn't have the guts to do it. It is a hard choice not to mention pain in the butt to deal with visa paperwork. Plus, I'm looking to be a lawyer in the near future so that wouldn't work well since I would have to spend years learning different laws. What was your experience with buying or renting a place to live?
I agree, the slower, more relaxed lifestyle of Italy and France are very appealing. Could you imagine 2 hour lunch breaks and having off the month of August? ~sigh~ the dream!
I would love to live in Italy. It has been my life long dream to at least vacation there. When my friend went to study abroad thee about a year ago I was green with envy!! I'm obessed with the movie Under the Tuscan Sun with Diane Lane. The scene where she is in Positano is my favorite.
I've only lived abroad in Australia in college and it was the most amazing experience. I think that if I got the opportunity I would jump at it!
I'm with Champagne Wishes, I would love to have lunch breaks and get to take naps in the middle of the day.
I would love a lunch break, and I am welcome to take an hour- but then I have to work another hour to make up for it. Unless you are a European a lot of the work laws and customs do not apply sadly. My FI is working for a German company and while he is only supposed to work 40 hours a week, everyone is there up 70. It seems more business like store owners get the 'nicer' lifestyle of lunch breaks and month long vacations. @chipmunk- renting an apartment is really easy, they have tons of relocatoin specialists. Its the banking, getting phones, internet and visas, working papers that are tough. I am in Germany.
I would rather just get a place, rent it out, and then vacation there from time to time. I am Dominican and from what I know if I were to claim dual citizenship then I could own my own house and not have to pay taxes on it. If you are not a Dominican citizen, then you have to pay property taxes.
I live in Ireland and while I don't have to deal with visa challenges etc... (I have dual citizenship) I think it's a great experience for almost anyone, even if only for short term. My plan was to move here for 6 months in April 2006 for a job with a study abroad program. The job was scheduled to end on September 15, 2006, I met FI on September 9, 2006 and I've been here ever since (with trips home in between of course!)...
It's a great way to learn more about yourself and the world around you and the only drawback - at least for me - is being so far from my family. Major drawback but life is pretty good otherwise...
I would love to, just for the experience, but I think after a couple weeks it'd get old. I'd miss my friends and family and I'm sure it's like anythign else--the grass is greener on the other side. I'd probably be wishing to come home soon after.
Honestly, when I travel for work, I get to stay in the nicest places and all my transportation is paid for, but after a week of being in the UK (even in cities like London!) i just can't wait to come home. St. Louis is a much slower lifestyle than London =]. Italy would be nice, though! =]
The only place I've been to has been the Dominican Republic for months at a time and I loved every minute of it. I was staying with family that I don't get to see for years at a time, but I got use to living there. I definitely didn't miss my family back in the States or my life back here. I have no idea why, but once I got back home I saw just how much I did in fact miss it especially hot showers!!! Over there, since it is so hot, cold showers and I mean ice cold showers are common most people do not have hot water.
I think ejs hit the nail on the head when she said the grass is always greener. I LOVE life abroad, but honestly? Life is life, no matter where you are. When I first moved out of the States, I remember being shocked how similar things were. Sure, my washing machine was manual, but I still had to do laundry every week. And I was buying fresh vegetables at the market or off donkey carts, but I still used them to make the same dishes I've always made - it just took longer because everything had to be from scratch. I still go to work every day and crash in front of the tv at night :) so in so so so many ways, life is just the same. It just happens to be taking place in another country.
I agree with the grass is greener theory. Living abroad was very difficult for me, but that could have been a function of being so isolated in the Northwest of England. Perhaps a city experience would be an easier adjustment.
Like it or not, we'll be back there in 2 years - so I'm trying to make the most of the us now!
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With the dollar losing its power and the Euro at the forefront, would any of you consider living abroad? I wouldn't mind going off to Italy. Great food, amazing sites, and a more relaxed lifestyle. What do you think?