Please share your experience, I have been trying to figure out the best way to find out where I want to settle. I've lived in UK from the age of 18 to 28 because I went there to study and also eventually get married, then left there because my marriage failed and needed to be with my family for moral support.  I liked UK but becuase of the weather and high cost of living despite its quality, I am not sure if I really want to go back there and live.  At the same time I found it hard to settle back in Japan as the culture here is still not as communicative as the one back in UK.   My friends suggested that I'd consider about going to Australia or Canada, as there are some working holiday opportunities and the weather are less depressive. This sounds silly, and I tried to fogure out what I really want, but all I know is that I would like to live in a cross-cultural environmet without being in one group only.  I love Japan but this is only because I have my family here.  Please advise
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Queens Borough NYC is the most ethnically diverse county in the United States, and one of the most diverse in the world.  If you want to experience a new culture, Queens has enclaves of many many different groups.  Plus you'd get the New York Job market.  Since you're clearly multilingual with Japanese and English, it seems to me that getting a green card/working visa should not be a huge problem.  The weather is glorious in the spring and autumn, and if you don't mind heat the summers are nice too. \n\nPS  I lived in Japan for a few years recently.  New York has a high cost of living, but nothing compared to Tokyo.
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I agree Japanese culture is incredible. If you can move out there than do it. everything there is  so open minded and everything is based on respect. Very poor and dirty though because there are too many people.
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I hope to be an immigrant. Iam American/English with extended family in Eng. I go to Eng a lot. My family fought for Eng. America is a beautiful country but I will be buied in Eng. so why don't I just buy my home and help the economy in Eng. I understand the non-English immigrants,we have Mexican illegals here and I have a neighbour who is illegal.I dont believe anyone should be actually stopped if family are of the countries heritage like my family was.\n\nI also dont want to go to Eng. where extended family live now for a free ride.\nIam English in blood and want to be in the country my family came from. Can you understand why I feel this way? :)
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I couldn't go to Australia (Kids and dogs) But!!! I did go abroad for 3 years before doing the marriage and kids bit) And it was the best thing ever (For me) Because it gave me an opportunity to discover a new country, different lifestyles also made me realise how much of a home bird i really was! Appreciate my family and friends a lot more. II loved my three years away, came back a different person, far more self-assuming than i was before and, looking back, i'm glad i did! Had i not done it i'd probably regret it today!\n\nI did have my blue days when i would miss my family and friends badly but then ... I made new friends and came back with so much to tell! And it was the happiest reunion ever!
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GO there and do what?  You should first look into how you would make a living there.  You should have a better reason to move than just weather.
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I've moved tons. Last time was 4 months ago and 2 countries away.\n\nThe first year is the toughest, the second it begins to feel like home IF YOU LET IT.\n\nDon't compare the new area to your old home. Accept the new place as is. Not worse or the culture 'wrong', just different.\n\nexpect culture shock, google it before you go and do some reading.it's good to know before you're in the thick of it.\n\nOnce your there set up a blog to  share with your friends back home. It's much more interesting then telling the same stories of your' new experiences over and over again. Your friends can comment back and stuff.\n\nChat with them on MSN\nInvite them to come and visit\n\nI'm thinkin you're young, that makes Lang learning easier, be encouraged.\n\nTry to focus on the positives though it's real tough right now.\nGo on line and find read about your new home.\n\nIf you are able to face this challenge you'll grow alot through this.\nIt's OK to cry, just wipe your tears when you're done and move on. Over time you'll cry less and less.\n\nBlessings
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I have lived over-seas my whole life.  Before we would ever move we would study the culture of that place before we decided that that is actually where we would move.  I think it's the same with learning the language.  You don't really have to go to the country to learn the language.  Trust me, sometimes it just doesn't work.  (If you want to learn German, going to Germany shouldn't be your first option if you want to learn the language.  You would try to talk to the people in German and they would answer you in English!  It was kind of their little way of saying don't even bother.) You should check out the culture and maybe try to speak a little bit of that language and see if you like it or not.  Otherwise, you just wasted a whole bunch of money on something you don't like and will never even use.
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I realise that you have a good job but maybe you need more exposure to life? My son went off to live and work in Germany when he was 18. He has been working as an au pair for a nice family. He teaches English at a local school and, in return, he gets university tuition. When he comes back to England, he will be going off to university. I do give him limited financial support (as does his dad) but he knows if he wants luxuries, it is up to him to get another job to be able to afford these. \n\nHe is due home for good in 8 weeks and working abroad (and taking care of himself) has been great for him, in terms of forcing him to grow up and think about things as an adult. I cannot believe how much he has changed! I know your job is good but think about how you might be able to get more life experience. If you live at home with your mom, try to find an apartment for yourself. Take care of your own laundry, shopping and cooking. Worry about your own bills. Even if it doesn't work out (do everything in your power to make it work!) you will gain valuable life experience through doing this and it can only benefit you in the long run.
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Hi here Pasil, I Live in New Zealand and it is awesome. You can try a website called netcheck. It has alot of jobs for you and your background. We are very short of workers here so as long as you have a trade it is very easy to immigrate here at the moment. Another place to look is seek.co.nz. I make my money online and will give you my web address as well. Hope this helps you. To your new life Here.
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I did it.  I moved to Hong Kong from the US without knowing anything about it. Then I moved from Hong Kong to Singapore without knowing anything about it.  (read my bio).\n\nThe best things about it were (in no particular order):\n\n1. Starting over.  Not that I had a bad time in the US, but it was more than refreshing to start with a clean slate, where nobody knows you and you leave all your baggage behind. \n\n2. Independence.  There are few things more testing than having to do everything yourself.  Need a new apartment? Where to find food? Find new friends? Learn how to get around? Learn a new language?  You learn to leave all your petty excuses behind, kick a** and do things for yourself.  There is noone left to blame.  No one to get into a fight with.  Man, am I stronger for it. I went from being a passenger in life, to driving the bus, baby!\n\n3. Perspective.  With distance and isolation, comes perspective. For some, family becomes much more important.  For others, the toxic relationship becomes obvious.  This will be where you will learn a bit about the forest you used to live in now that you are a bit further from the trees. \n\n4. Patriotism.  I am not a flag waving jingoistic guy, but I am a whole lot more patriotic now.  You learn to love and hate your country much more, but mostly you just care more because you left because you had the freedom to choose to leave. There is nothing like spending 4th of July with marines off duty from the Gulf and letting them know that you love them and appreciate them - regardless of your political views. \n\n5. Extroversion.  You're going to get a lot more open and extroverted.  You're going to learn to say "hi" and talk earnestly with a lot more strangers because a) they are in a similar situation as you and b) you will be miserable cat-lady or couch-hermit if you don't get out and about. \n\n6.  Cosmopolitanism.  You are going to meet people from all over the planet that bring great color to your life.  The crazy guy from South Africa who introduces you to Castle & Booervoers.  The Russian real estate lady who could crush any person who got in her way. The Brazilians who live next door and won't say no to a get together.  The Australian couple who end up being your best friends.  The locals who embrace you as a local. \n\n7. Education.  As your mind opens up to a whole new world, you realize that you don't know jack diddly.  You'll suddenly feel small before the great ocean of knowledge in the world. I have never been so envigorated to learn new things everyday.\n\n8. Love.  I met the woman of my dreams, who was smart, adventurous, fun, travelled and professional.  She wasn't waiting in some bar for me in the US, she was out and about experiencing life!  We're married and have a little peanut running around now.
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i would be willing to move to a distant country for someone that i was IN LOVE WITH; not just someone i loved. also, i have been to asia and europe and realize that the world isn't as big as i thought it was. i don't think that moving to a foreign country would necessarily mean that you wouldn't be able to see your friends and family again. you just may not be able to see them as frequently.
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move to japan\nif you find another way let me know please
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If you want peace and quiet, combined with a cosmo environment, your best bet is to move to the South Coast - around the smaller 'towns' such as Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Crawley or Horsham.  You have the peace, less crime, good schools, yet you are still close to the city for those all important shopping trips.  It is beautiful.  I used to live in London - once you live down on the coast (not forgetting the kids enjoying themselves especially in the summer), you never look back!
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Well, you've got to keep in up. At first glance, living in Japan long term can be tough but it gets easier. You really need to stick with it.\n\nIf it becomes unbearable, as about a refund option. If that doesn't work out, then call home and see what your folks think. \n\nGanbatte. Good luck.
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It depends on what country are you citizen of. If you want a long-time  processing of getting permanent residence you may marry , you may prolong you visiting stay and so on, but the best way -is to apply as skilled worker. Good luck! Canada is the best place to live!
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If he loves you he will understand...you'll be kicking yourself later if you decide not to go. Hey if you are not happy in the U.S you can always go right back. Try it don't sacrifice your dreams. Follow your heart whatever you decide. But if you are young I say take a risk- you will gain so much from it. \nHey my nephew was in Woomera in the service- he loved the experience- his daughter was born there on base. They are in Japan now- gave up a home and stability in US for the experience of Japan.
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Though I have good reasons for all of them. For China, I would love to go to the far east and be able to immerse myself in the culture. For London, well..I'd like to see how true to the hype it is. But I would say hands down of the three, Vancouver, BC. I love and have for the longest time loved Canada. I've been up there at least 4 times now, and every time I'm blown away by the difference of the atmosphere of day to day living. The fact that it would be close by isn't really a factor for me. I just love good ol' Canadia eh!