Relocation

[Jesse30]

I'm getting really tired of southern california and I'm looking to move somewhere else for a couple years.

I want to get out and see more of what the world has to offer.

I've been looking into japan lately and just wondering if anyone has any kind of information about how i should go about it.

I'm open to suggestions too.

[mrsleeve]

As an American you may just want to stay here in the USA for a bit. As we are not too popular abroad at the moment. Its you life, so go for it, my aunt an uncle lived in Japan for 4 years, have never been back, save for my uncle's business trips.

[scabzzzz]

Depends on the country. To japan, it wont be that big of a deal. China, maybe a bigger deal. In Europe, not so much. Middle east, bigger deal.

To the rest of the world for the most part, its not Americans they are sick of. Its the USA and the leaders. I have several friends living in other countries and family that are officially residents of other countries now. I have no personal experience with this. For instance, I have a good friend that lives in Egypt and goes to the American University. She says the same. Its all in how you carry yourself and if you're polite and quarterly. You know?

[llll1l1ll]

Right now the Dollar blows, so keep that in mind wherever you go.

[Jesse30]

i really dont think that i'll be in any kind of threatening environment solely because im american unless i go somewhere we are at war with.

[Jesse30]

Right now the Dollar blows, so keep that in mind wherever you go.

i realize that, i kinda dont wanna stick around for the recession though

[llll1l1ll]

If you really want to go, though, just go. Sure, it may be a mistake in the long run, but it could also benefit you somehow. Pick your country, do your reasearch on whether or not you can obtain visas/residency permits in your country of choice. Here in the EU, you have to have a legit reason to stay here, e.g. student, (serious) work, etc. Getting these can be hard. Then save up some money--you will need it.

Other than that, you should be okay. So long as you're not a flag-sportin', loud-talkin', brash American guy wearing knee-high white socks, you will be just fine.

[Jesse30]

thanks for the info man.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Yeah, get a student visa for "JDM MaD TyTE DrifT" classes.

[scabzzzz]

Farbin, TN requires a visa to enter its state. Aka a rebel flag on your vehicle. Be prepared.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Farbin, TN requires a visa to enter its state. Aka a rebel flag on your vehicle. Be prepared.

That's why I'm looking at Oregon. Get to join the PNW and have some random guy pump my gas.


I'm so with you Jesse on the GTFO of SoCal agenda.

[CorvallisBMW]

Australia:

-speak english
-amazing beaches
-amazing bitches
-great range of climates
-easy to travel to all of Asia
-dollar still worth less than ours
-incredibly friendly and easy going people
-lots of cool nature stuff

I honestly hope to move there one day to start a family, it's that good.

[Jesse30]

That's why I'm looking at Oregon. Get to join the PNW and have some random guy pump my gas.


I'm so with you Jesse on the GTFO of SoCal agenda.

i was also considering going up north. i wanted to make a better decision after the picnic this year.

Australia:

-speak english
-amazing beaches
-amazing bitches
-great range of climates
-easy to travel to all of Asia
-dollar still worth less than ours
-incredibly friendly and easy going people
-lots of cool nature stuff

I honestly hope to move there one day to start a family, it's that good.

any of the aussies on the board have info on living there?

Edit : If i go there i can finally have my right hand drive e30!!!1

[kowalski]

i really dont think that i'll be in any kind of threatening environment solely because im american unless i go somewhere we are at war with.

I would have to disagree... I've met some people traveling who have run into problems in many different countries being american. Personally, I've seen some very vivid artistic work on several occasions spelling out the hate against the U.S. in Thailand, Austria, and Poland.

[joshh]

Australia also has 2-3 women for every man.