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If you had to move to another country... - 6/1/2017 10:18:00 AM   
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I was just wondering, if you had to move to another country, where would you move to and why?

I am not sure myself, which is why i'm asking the question.
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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/1/2017 10:34:32 AM   
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For me it would be, whats the reason for the move... to be with loved ones? for the climate, for the economy, the politics, the work?
for example, I wouldnt move to the heat, I like 4 separate seasons. I like the cold more than the hot, Somewhere that has a decent healthcare system.
Ive already moved from one country, Im not really keen to do it again. not to a NEW country anyway, but thats just me.

moving to a new country is a huge life change.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/1/2017 2:50:01 PM   
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I lived in Miami for 18 years so I would move to Cuba and refuse to speak Spanish.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/1/2017 6:33:23 PM   
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Ukraine...

If the Ukraine girls really knocked Sir Paul out...

That works for me...

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/2/2017 10:48:57 AM   
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I was just wondering, if you had to move to another country, where would you move to and why?

I am not sure myself, which is why i'm asking the question.

Spain, obviously.
That's where British people who refuse to learn another language* retire to, isn't it?

*(mind you, I would have to improve my grasp of cockney and saarf laaaahndaaahn, I suppose...)

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/2/2017 10:29:42 PM   
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I was just wondering, if you had to move to another country, where would you move to and why?

I am not sure myself, which is why i'm asking the question.


I would torn between Thailand and Australia. Love those two places.

Australia for the excellent live music scene, authentic Asian food, and beautiful crystal clear water public easy access beaches, wonderful fruit farms , great vineyards, and excellent network of bicycle lanes. But when it comes to music scene, for me personally, Australia has some of the best underground music scene of the world. Local Aussie artists with playing their amazing originals. So many are so crazily good, I don't know why they aren't more internationally reknown. I just always am blown away at the quality of what their local musicians can do. And of course, beautiful weather. I hate the cold. It doesn't get too cold in Australia.

Thailand for great people, great food, Thailand is just a strange country, where the vibe is somewhat different from other south east asian countries. Like if I go Hong Kong I feel stressed up as hell. I felt the same in Vietnam. Indonesia is horrible, and Malaysia I feel is like Mexico to California. So if we feel like going into backwards land, we cross the border, living in Singapore is like, easy access into Malaysia, so I don't feel the need to live in Malaysia, since it's like you can walk across the border on foot easily.

But Thailand, I always feel at ease and at home over there. And very chillax. Thai people are just great to hang out around! It's kinda strange over there, the only thing that could seriously get you in trouble there is disrespecting their monarchy. They seriously throw you in prison for one negative word about their King. But on everything else! Anything goes! And that's fine with me, to me, their King doesn't run the country, he is just a figurehead. Who cares about him. I wouldn't even be mentioning him at all. And I will also never understand the people who go there and insult the King. Whatever for? The King is not exactly the one creating policies for Thailand.

But end of the day, I am so spoiled here in Singapore, I mean by living in a country where I think my government is doing everything right to make my life so comfortable and convenient and easy. I mean, I left home at 19. Which is not typical for an Asian kid. Our culture is different. Most parents want their children in their house even after marriage. They love the whole multi-generation under one roof type of living. They get very upset when their kids move out and want their kid to stay with them forever. But I left, completely on my own, maybe with only $1000 in my bank account, didn't complete my education, my education is not even anywhere near high school level of the US, so that was how uneducated I was. And still am. And felt like I didn't really struggle, from getting a job, finding a place for rent, and able to make a decent living. It wasn't hard at all. It felt like everything run smoothly. I got a job from first interview. Found a good rental place, within first place I looked at a budget I am comfortable with, I used a property agent, so I just told them precisely what I am looking for and what budget, maybe because I am very specific, so they are able to find me specifically what I needed. Loved my first job. When I moved out was when I ever had my first full time job ever too! Started off pay cheque to pay cheque, but it was comfortable.

That usually every other country for me, is like, not as well run as mine. And I'd have to put up with new inconveniences and struggles that I don't have in Singapore. As my BFF always say to me, "New World Problems! My number 1 complain about my life to him is having too many food choices until I am sick of everything lol. And he would dourly look at me like, "First world problems". The other day, I was just like, "Oh man, I wish Wing Stop only sold chicken in 4 pieces, 6 pieces is too much and I can't finish it for one person!" And he was like, "Take it home and heat it up for eating later." And I was like, "I won't eat it later as it doesn't taste nice after reheating!" Lol! He was so annoyed at me.

But I just feel like in Singapore, as long as you are confident, hardworking and willing to learn. Getting a job is so damn easy. I feel like getting jobs in most other countries are alot more difficult. I interviewed for a few part time jobs in Australia when I was studying there, and pretty much got rejected by most. And they were just basic waitressing jobs. And the only job that I got accepted into, paid me damn well, 18bux an hour. That was like, I just worked for 12 hours one day a week, and I got enough money for my week. The student hostel I stayed in served unlimited buffet for all meals, so technically I don't need food. But all my friends had rich allowance from their parents. I had zero, so no part time work, zero money, when I was over there. So when they wanted to go out boozing, I usually spent my weekends working, and then use that money to attend a fantastic concert or music event or something instead.

It's seriously night and day! I recently am in the midst of job changing, and the only two company I applied for, both have accepted me. Just like that. Now I am kinda just deciding on who is the better one. I got to admit initially the first company turn me down, but my interview was directly with the head of the company, so I messaged him and thank him for his valuable time and advice he spent with me and also told him what i have learnt from that time with him, and so grateful for him sharing his knowledge and advice. If you can imagine, he spent 4 hours interviewing me. And just like that, his secretary called me and told me, I got the job. It was that text message changed his mind. But now I feel bad, as I was leaning towards the other company all along. I didn't text the guy to change his mind. I simply genuinely wanted to thank him for his time. But from the beginning of time, I had my mind set on the other company, not his.

I can't imagine not being able to get a job in Singapore. But I think the road to finding a job in Thailand or Australia will be extremely tough. So if I ever wanna live in either of those places, I better make sure I am loaded first!

It's rather strange in a way where my first visit to the US was 12. Been to Washington State/Hawaii and California. And I remembered coming back and not liking USA at all, despite them having Disneyland. And I remembered feeling miserable in snow. We went Canada in that trip too and went up snow mountains.

I think of my first impression of LA was when we were at 7/11 and some black dude ask me for money, a 12 yr old, I asked my father for money to give him and my dad said No. Think the black dude heard that, and before ya know it, him and a group of thugs were coming after us, and we had to run into the car and drive away quick, they had crowbars.

That was fucking scary to me as a kid.

I remembered my second visit to LA, I was 17 and I was visiting a friend over there. Online friends I met, at 17, I already saved enough of my own money to travel, as I been working since 12 really. Part time here and there. At 12, I was a door to door saleswoman. Being 12 and cute, people buy whatever. I tell ya it's real easy to get jobs in Singapore. Not kidding.

But my "online" friend carried a gun with him where-ever he went and told me it was absolutely necessary in LA. I remembered watching him remove his steering wheel, as well as his music player from the car whenever we exit it. I thought that was ridiculous that he fear so much that his car will be stolen that he has to do that everytime he left his vehicle.

I think that was made me think, America, can't live there ever! Too much fear. Like people aren't living in Freedom if they gotta remove their steering wheel and music player from their cars, even for a short 10 minutes into 7/11 to pick up some things.

Feels very stressful and not carefree.



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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/2/2017 10:36:41 PM   
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I agree with greta on both those countries *smile*. I would also throw in Brazil for good measure. I went there a number of times and loved the place and the people. Also, I was offered a job as manager of a brothel/bar there. Stupid me, I turned it down !!

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/2/2017 10:39:38 PM   
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I can let you have a book on Cockney and London slang if you like whoremods. There are a few errors in it but I could correct those before I sent you it *smile*. Sarf Lunnon ain't regarded as lunnon a' all reelly. It's were all 'em tossers live

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 6:05:38 AM   
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Oh, that's easy. Australia. Because from what I understand, everything that's good in the world was invented in Australia. :)

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 6:30:26 AM   
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LOL, Australia is everything good and great - and deadly.

If I had pots of money, i'd move back to New Zealand. Great people, lovely scenery, fresh food - but bloody expensive and housing is crazy expensive. And they don't have what I would call a good sausage. But to make up for that , they have absolutely fabulous meat pie, for take aways. Can't beat it.

My second choice, if I had money would be either England or Ireland - speak English, more or less, and pretty much in the middle of everything I want to see. And those countries are OLD! I've lived in New Zealand and the States and culturally speaking are both very young. I went into a chapel in Cambridge and there was graffiti on the wall - from Cromwells reign, and that was considered fairly recent!!!! Heck, I was watching the British Antiques Roadshow and someone brought in a ring with an enameled face on it - it was from the 16th century for heavens sake, and they had it in a drawer and had no idea what it was.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 8:45:47 AM   
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Oh, that's easy. Australia. Because from what I understand, everything that's good in the world was invented in Australia. :)


No, the main reason is: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-26-major-cities-with-the-highest-quality-of-life-in-the-world-a7720651.html

As an Australian, I have access to four of these cities, with three of them in the top 10.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 8:51:58 AM   
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Oh, that's easy. Australia. Because from what I understand, everything that's good in the world was invented in Australia. :)

Shitawful pissy tasting lager, venomous creatures (including the only venomous mammal in existence), Rupert Murdoch and Silverchair?

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 10:29:47 AM   
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ORIGINAL: tamaka

I was just wondering, if you had to move to another country, where would you move to and why?

I am not sure myself, which is why i'm asking the question.

New Zealand. I've never been but from what I've seen it's beautiful. Don't know nothin from nothin else about it other than the red stag hunting is world class. I'd just get there and work on the details after the fact.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 10:32:50 AM   
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French Polynesia.

Reason, well it is off the main storm track for the south Pacific, climate is mild compared to most island areas, and the fishing is absolutely great.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 11:08:31 AM   
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I'll host you on the stag hunting if you'll host me fishing.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 12:28:27 PM   
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Oh, that's easy. Australia. Because from what I understand, everything that's good in the world was invented in Australia. :)

Shitawful pissy tasting lager, venomous creatures (including the only venomous mammal in existence), Rupert Murdoch and Silverchair?

You forgot the Dropbears.

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 12:31:36 PM   
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LOL, Australia is everything good and great - and deadly.

If I had pots of money, i'd move back to New Zealand. Great people, lovely scenery, fresh food - but bloody expensive and housing is crazy expensive. And they don't have what I would call a good sausage. But to make up for that , they have absolutely fabulous meat pie, for take aways. Can't beat it.

My second choice, if I had money would be either England or Ireland - speak English, more or less, and pretty much in the middle of everything I want to see. And those countries are OLD! I've lived in New Zealand and the States and culturally speaking are both very young. I went into a chapel in Cambridge and there was graffiti on the wall - from Cromwells reign, and that was considered fairly recent!!!! Heck, I was watching the British Antiques Roadshow and someone brought in a ring with an enameled face on it - it was from the 16th century for heavens sake, and they had it in a drawer and had no idea what it was.

i can understand New Zealand:)
If you ever go back to the UK, see canterbury and winchester, york, st albans and nottingham...stunning,

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 12:35:36 PM   
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For me it's France hands down... the country is a vineyard, a vegetable garden and since it is surrounded by the North Sea, The Atlantic and the Mediterranean, some of the best seafood around. And of course some of the best chefs on the planet to cook said ingredients

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 1:27:24 PM   
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LOL, Australia is everything good and great - and deadly.

If I had pots of money, i'd move back to New Zealand. Great people, lovely scenery, fresh food - but bloody expensive and housing is crazy expensive. And they don't have what I would call a good sausage. But to make up for that , they have absolutely fabulous meat pie, for take aways. Can't beat it.




Earthquakes, though. I visited New Zealand, and it was breathtaking. But the earthquakes.....

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RE: If you had to move to another country... - 6/3/2017 1:30:25 PM   
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As an Australian, I have access to four of these cities, with three of them in the top 10.



As an Australian living in the Northeast U.S., you have access to five of those cities, with four of them in the top 10.

You're welcome. ;)

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