Considering the leap

Last activity 18 September 2012 by Jen2013

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luxnoirMember27 August 2012 04:39:29

Hello

I'm considering a move in the near future so I thought I'd check out this forum. I'm wondering what it feels like to be in a strange country with no friends or family. How easy is it for you? It's a really big decision so, I'm going to seek out as much info as I can before making the leap.

Thanks sincerely

Rachel

TomZanNew member28 August 2012 17:21:47

Im thinking of the leap also. My big problem is permission to get to stay in the country. A passport only lets you stay for 6 months. Need a reason to get a visa? I just want to retire, experience the country and enjoy. Seems that is not alowed.

LeeAnneGMember31 August 2012 06:46:26

Hi

I am considering the same thing! Also wondering how hard it is without friends, as I have great network here.

TomZanNew member31 August 2012 17:46:34

I want to know how do you get a visa to stay longer then 6 months?

Jen2013Member18 September 2012 02:22:11

Hello,
Some things to consider would be how well do you navigate and problem solve solo? Do you need lots of reassurance when faced with decision making? I ask because I faced these kinds of scenarios when I took a few long trips of four weeks or longer abroad. Sure, anyone would miss family and friends. What I found was it wasn't that terribly difficult to adjust especially if you have a regular daily routine. I haven't lived permanently in another country. What I can tell you is the last time I went abroad, and it came time to get on the plane to return back to the US, I was sad. It was then I realized it didn't matter if I came back... I had felt at home right where I was.

Best,
Jennifer

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