Sunday, June 26, 2011

Need Help: Need to pack up and move somewhere abroad and establish a life, but where?

Need Help: Need to pack up and move somewhere abroad and establish a life, but where?
I have a Juris Doctorate Degree and my main concern is being able to find a notable career - I'm looking for an opportunity. (can anybody help? any career offers? any networks abroad? anybody who knows somebody who knows somebody? anything?) where is a good place to live abroad? I am nearly 30 years old and need to get out. I enjoy warm weather, house music, happy people, fun-loving people, a place where I can work at a respectable place making good money but a place where work isn't absolutely everything. A place where there is a youthful vibe and an appreciation for life. A place where the people feel a sense of unity and where life can be lead as it was intended. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the luxuries of life as well but I don't want to live in a place where I am consumed by it or where every other life-concern is dwarfed by the notion of making money. In fact, I would like to work for my money so that I can afford to buy and do luxurious things, I just don't want it to mean everything. Someplace that puts value on avoiding unneeded stress and instead promotes positivity. Somewhere where there is culture. I am also out-going and enjoy music so if the community is festive its a plus. I speak English and some broken Spanish. If anyone can provide me with some legitimate knowledge, guidance, support in this regard I would be truly grateful as I lack any firsthand knowledge in this area. I have been entertaining the thought of Argentina, Belize, or France however, I wouldn't know where in either of these places I'd be better off, if any. Furthermore, These are just some ideas, I'm open to anywhere that could provide a more suitable living. Additionally, if anyone has ANY help in regards to sharing their abroad networks, supplying information with respect to career opportunities, and/or dispensing any direction, help, or sharing an opportunity with me I would truly appreciate it. This is potentially my life's biggest decision, all help is appreciated and will be paid forward upon the opportunity. Thank you in advance. 21 hours ago - 3 days left to answer.
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
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1 :
You will need an appropriate visa to legally live and work in whatever county you decide on. That can take many years, so don't get fixated on this goal to the exclusion of everything else. If you establish a track record first, it may make it easier to get a job in the other country. My suggestion is to do internet searches for "American expats in {country}" for each of the countries you think you might like. Even a few searches will turn up web sites, blogs, forums where US expatriates trader help, information, stories, advice and so on. If you can establish a contact or two with people in several countries, they will be much more able to provide a detailed knowledge of what it is like to be an American in those places. I have assumed you are from the US - but If not, then substitute your country.
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I'm afraid I won't be too much help on firsthand experience or anything, but you sound a lot like me. I'm from NC, USA and am currently making plans to move to Toronto, ON, Canada because I enjoy many of the things you've mentioned and Toronto is incredibly culturally advanced and easy going.
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You can go through this link and get some knowledge about some of the countries. http://www.moversglobal.com/moving_to_australia.html.


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