Move to US or stay in Singapore

last SG · 2008-07-07T00:26:08+00:00

Her main problem is actually finaces. Her future hubby has not really talk with her about how he is going to provide for her in Japan.In chinese, she kinda...

Arapahoe SG

Hide salted fish in your bag???

believe me in the 80's parent would listen to folks who when to US to study in the 70's. And so the tales goes on.

Arapahoe SG

Thank you, all, for such valuable advice. It is good to hear of the experience of others before coming to a decision. I agree that ultimately, it is the life experience. I would not choose breaking up because that seems like taking the easy road. Life is about going through obstacles. If I wanted the easy road, I would have settled for a man who is doing well in Singapore and lead a life like the rest of the people. :p

Tammiemeow: I fear that one day I have to move back due to family commitments too. How are you handling the situation? What are you doing about hubby (since he hates the weather) and kids (if you have any)? I guess I am okay with living overseas for now. I am more worried about future family commitments like father falling sick, etc.

I never faced racism in Oregon. I was curious about Western Australia though. Has anyone experienced much racism? My fiance is a whitie, so I am not too worried about him. I am more worried about myself.

If you want to go oversea go young because it does take few years to fully settledown in the US and appreciate living and performing at your best in the US. So when your life take off it is just Prime .

starry99 SG

Thank you for all the advice. I really appreciate it.

Haha I don't know if mine will ever be brainwashed, but we'll see! It will take some years.

jetta SG

I had to move and it was hard. It's been 15 years and I'm still adjusting. Which part of Oregon are you thinking of moving to? I've been there on day trips many many years ago (my hubby's from WA state). Best thing about OR is the 0% sales tax.

On a serious note, it has been a tough journey for me. Since we were military and had to relocate every 3 years from country to country. We're finally retired and living stateside and I'm still adjusting.

Anyway, if you have more personal questions, feel free to PM me?

Arapahoe SG

but what is the property tax in Org?

all of us who migrate as an adult it is fare to say that there are certain experiences and value would be there and would not be totally brain washed.

Good luck with your move when you are in Oregon, feel free to haul us.

starry99 SG

Nothing is firm yet. We're still accessing all options available for us to be together. :D

Tammiemeow: How can I contact you outside of the forum? I have questions regarding the marketing industry in Australia. :)

Tammiemeow SG

Nothing is firm yet. We're still accessing all options available for us to be together. :D

Tammiemeow: How can I contact you outside of the forum? I have questions regarding the marketing industry in Australia. :)

hi starry, check ur PM. Just heard from frens that some ex-colleagues were axed over these 2 weeks. Might be a slowdown of the economy. Even in Oz with so many unions, 'redundant' staff can still be unceromoniously escorted to the door without much notice. Sad.

I will not exactly view marketing as an industry. Rather it is more of which industry that you are in marketing. I will try to answer as best as I can...not an expert.

SpeedStar SG

oregon...mmmm should have brought my company car there cos of the 0% sales tax and since its not too far away from me. I have not really been to oregon but so far I think the scenary in west coast beats east coast. Plus the ppl in west coast is much more friendly that east...Hope u will enjoy ur stay in usa ;)

Arapahoe SG

economy should show sign of improvement by year end and hope recovery 2009.

KungPaoChicken SG

We have known each other for more than 4 years, together for slightly more than 3.5 years.

We are considering both US and Australia. Australia might be a better choice since its nearer to Singapore.

Anyone here has experience living in a rural town of 50,000? It will be tough for me to adjust.

US better, US is a place that appreciates anyone with talent unlike Australia who classify asians as 2nd class citizens.

Arapahoe SG

there are always good n bad so no straight forward answer it depends upon what ur lookin for.

viciouskitty74 SG

if you are smuggling those vacumm packed bak gua to USA.

I strongly recommend you taking a flight that lands in USa in the early morning like 6 or 7 am. your family can pick you from airport at 8 or 9am.

why....because morning landings, those custom officer are waiting to change shift and are too tired to want to check your bags. :P

Short Ninja SG

Hmm.....sorry about your predicament. Honestly, only you can answer that question. People adjust differently to similar situations.

I have lived in a town with a population of 6,000 and it wasn't easy. I spent three miserable years there. In fact, if I can rewrite part of my life? I will rewrite this part.

Actually, hard to comment. You have to consider your relationship with your fiance. Your age, your career. What is important to you and what you are willing to put up with. But even one gets tired after a compromise. So, either you give it a shot and take it from there. See how it work out and if it doesn't then take the next step?

If you are going to marry your fiance then I guess you will have no choice but to relocate, right? Anyways, good luck with your decision. Sometimes, there is no right or wrong 'cos what is right today may be wrong tomorrow. Go with your priorities given the current situation and then let God show you the rest.

God Bless!

Out of curiosity could you tell us the name of your town and country...the one with the 6,000 people.

starry99 SG

if you are smuggling those vacumm packed bak gua to USA.

I strongly recommend you taking a flight that lands in USa in the early morning like 6 or 7 am. your family can pick you from airport at 8 or 9am.

why....because morning landings, those custom officer are waiting to change shift and are too tired to want to check your bags. :P

Can't be helped if the only NWA flight that lands in PDX is at 9-ish. :D

ben1406 SG

nooo nooo ! Not NWA.. Make sure you have some snacks with you on board. The meals they provide ain't very good.

Plane / flight should be fine because they fly the A330 to PDX..

jetta SG

Can't be helped if the only NWA flight that lands in PDX is at 9-ish. :D

Since you're young and unfettered, come over and see what life is like here? Just bear in mind that since this country is huge, every town offers different opportunities.

starry99 SG

nooo nooo ! Not NWA.. Make sure you have some snacks with you on board. The meals they provide ain't very good.

Plane / flight should be fine because they fly the A330 to PDX..

I never eat when I'm on the plane. The smell of the food makes me sick, literally. I hate flying. I do love the A330 though.

Anyway, it's been decided I will head to Australia for postgrad studies (with defacto partner). I will be handing in applications this week. Wish me luck! :)

jetta SG

I never eat when I'm on the plane. The smell of the food makes me sick, literally. I hate flying. I do love the A330 though.

Anyway, it's been decided I will head to Australia for postgrad studies (with defacto partner). I will be handing in applications this week. Wish me luck! :)

Luck!

ben1406 SG

I never eat when I'm on the plane. The smell of the food makes me sick, literally. I hate flying. I do love the A330 though.

Anyway, it's been decided I will head to Australia for postgrad studies (with defacto partner). I will be handing in applications this week. Wish me luck! :)

Oooo ! I love the A330, cant wait for them to be in SQ's colours.

Gd luck with your applications ! You can always come to Canada too, they will welcome your American partner !

Meia Gisborn SG

nooo nooo ! Not NWA.. Make sure you have some snacks with you on board. The meals they provide ain't very good.

Plane / flight should be fine because they fly the A330 to PDX..

I flew on NWA's A330 from Seattle to Narita, and then from Narita to Singapore. The in-flight meals were borderline nauseous. The cattle-class seats on their A330s were about as uncomfortable as they come, with little to no lower back support and an intrusion in the footwell under the seat ahead that skews your feet to the left. Seat width was also sorely lacking. Even though I had an aisle seat, I spent most of the 12-hour Seattle-to-Narita leg standing at the rear of the plane as the seat was literally giving me back pain.

I am not looking forward to the return trip, which will also be on A330s. I miss the old 747-400s that used to fly the route.

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