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Originally Posted by Tapioca
Let's be honest - 4444 is Caucasian, has an EU passport, and has a profession that has low barriers to entry (CA/Finance). I think most people who have these things would be seriously tempted to move to Europe.
The rest of us who are ethnic minorities and have no real desire to make money in China (for various reasons) have fewer choices. Europe is still a pretty xenophobic place (the UK notwithstanding). It's either the US, or Canada. On the rough side of 30 (and making enough money to survive), I would basically have to give up 5-7 years of my life, reinvent myself, and then jump into a market with 22 year olds who are willing to work longer hours for less money. I'm doing a degree part-time right now that's related to my profession and that's enough of a slog. I can't imagine reinventing yourself at the age of 35 just so you could maybe make another 25% in 10-15 years.
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solid points. it's very unrealistic for me to expect to relocate to my desired locations, besides the US. I'm almost 30, and am at a decent place in my career, if I can find a job that's comparable in terms of pay, and has job security, only then would I move. There's too much risk if the job is not secure of stable at my age.
I have friends that moved to asia for work, and it's a grind out there, long hours plus the lifestyle is terrible. Most have moved back for just the clean air alone. Even though I'm asian, I cant see myself going there as I have certain western values.
But having said that, if my employer were to relocate to California tomorrow I would be ecstatic.