Relocation opportunity... would you?

Jngrbrdman

Jngrbrdman

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I had an interesting meeting today with some people from our international department. We are developing our business in Australia and it was brought up that they would be open to relocating my family to Sydney if I was interested. I really don't have anything keeping me here other than Jennifer's relationship with her family, so it is an interesting thought. I'd have to sell a couple cars and a house, but other than that it wouldn't be hard to tie things off and leave.

Here's my question... If you had the opportunity to relocate to another country, would you do it?
 
Jngrbrdman said:
I had an interesting meeting today with some people from our international department. We are developing our business in Australia and it was brought up that they would be open to relocating my family to Sydney if I was interested. I really don't have anything keeping me here other than Jennifer's relationship with her family, so it is an interesting thought. I'd have to sell a couple cars and a house, but other than that it wouldn't be hard to tie things off and leave.

Here's my question... If you had the opportunity to relocate to another country, would you do it?
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Your wife's relationship with her family would be the thing that would keep me from doing it. Sydney is a loooong way from the U.S.

Charles
 
I just got a job offer tonight in Japan. It is a teaching gig at a university, so me high paying weekend work, and an opportunity to work on a PhD through the university. It included a p/t latch-key program opportunity for my wife if she wanted, now she's helping me at the shop and taking care of my boy.

We'd have to move in 10 weeks or so, which isn't the end of the world. What was the kicker for me, the deal breaker is my in-laws. They are loving being around our son right now, and we said no.

But we did say ask again next school year (begins in April in Japan). So, maybe... I'd like to be in school again to do a PhD in 2 1/2 years, so it might not work.
 
Have never been to another country so I cannot comment as to what it would be like.

What I can comment on is that there is only one place that you are protected with in alienable rights. That is the good old US of A. In Austailia you would be a foreigner. In today's politically correct climate that is not a good position to be in for you or your family.
 
Her relationship with her family is something that can be dealt with. Her brother is in the Air Force and won't likely be living in the states for much longer anyway. Here parents are actually out of the country for awhile right now too, so I really think everybody would survive. Jennifer is actually open to the idea. It's just something to think about.

I've been outside the country before. It's not so bad. Australians have rights too, ya know. ;) Their government may be different than in the US, but it isn't such a bad place. They have laws and everything I hear. ;)
 
cwcad said:
Have never been to another country so I cannot comment as to what it would be like.

What I can comment on is that there is only one place that you are protected with in alienable rights. That is the good old US of A. In Austailia you would be a foreigner. In today's politically correct climate that is not a good position to be in for you or your family.
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When speaking of The USA my uncle would never travel especialy to another country. Also he served time in Viet Nam and his old saying was if you live in the USA KISS the Ground you walk on. I hate to see you doing time because you let the water from the car wash you were doing in run in their drain LOL..
 
joe.p said:
I hate to see you doing time because you let the water from the car wash you were doing in run in their drain LOL..
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That is actually illegal in the United States too. There is a federal water reclaimation act that makes it illegal to put any kind of pollutant down a public drain. That includes car wash soap. It's legal to wash in your grass though.

I wouldn't be renouncing my citizenship. I would just be moving there for a job. I'd still be a US citizen, just not necessarily a resident.
 
Jngrbrdman said:
I've been outside the country before. It's not so bad. Australians have rights too, ya know. ;) Their government may be different than in the US, but it isn't such a bad place. They have laws and everything I hear. ;)
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You are absolutely correct. But you are not an Austrailian. You are a foreigner. If you are an adventurous sort then by all means go ahead. I am sure that you will do well there.

Yet, my statement does not change. Laws or no laws you will not be protected by inalienable rights that you have in the US.
 
PEI Detail said:
Kind of a strange, insular quality to some of the responses.
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Nice choice of words. I kind of agree, but that isn't to say that they are wrong either. The US is a great place to live and moving to another hemisphere would be a pretty drastic change. Maybe I'll have them move me down there for a month or so just to see how it goes. I don't know if I could handle driving on the other side of the road anyway. ;) lol

cwcad said:
Yet, my statement does not change. Laws or no laws you will not be protected by inalienable rights that you have in the US.
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Fair enough, but I'm not sure which rights you are talking about. You make it sound like Australia is this opressive country that requires you get permission before you put gas in your car or something. :lol:
 
Theres nothing like the good ol' usa. I don't know if i'd move out of the country just for a job, No matter how much it payed. Family and friends to me is worth more then a high paying job in another country, any day of the week.
 
If pay its good and see whats kind of package they going give you, I would do in a heart beat. You gotta love those 64oz Foster beeerer :D
 
Ever since we got married we've had her family nearly 600 miles to the west and my family over 2000 miles to the east. We are pretty independent and don't rely much on them. While I agree it is nice to have family around, for our lifestyle it isn't necessary. I've got some pretty serious differences with my family that keep us apart and Jennifer's family is tight enough that distance doesn't matter much. I would miss a couple friends that I have here in the states, but we'd sort that out too. It wouldn't be a permenant lifetime move either. Just for a few years at the most.
 
Jngrbrdman said:
Fair enough, but I'm not sure which rights you are talking about. You make it sound like Australia is this opressive country that requires you get permission before you put gas in your car or something. :lol:
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It certainly is not an oppressive country. Their citizens are an outstanding bunch of people. I am not trying to diminsh or disparage Austailia. If I have even infered that I must apologize.

You will not miss your rights until you do not have them is all I am saying.

There is one thing that I believe is correct. PLease anyone correct me if I am wrong. The criminal justice system is based on English law. The primary difference, to the best of my knowledge, is that while in court for a criminal offense the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. Even though I am not a criminal(put in picture of Richard Nixon) and have never been arrested for anything, I am not willing to put my self at the mercy of any country's court of laws after experiencing the rights that the US of A affords me.
 
I have a degree in criminal justice and you can trust me when I say that the American court system isn't the greatest in the world either. It is one of the reasons I don't work in the legal field right now. As great as our laws sound, there is very little justice in our justice system. It's all about who is the better wordsmith and who can spin the law the best. You'd be surprised at what can be legally done to you in the good ole USA...
 
I would do it in a heartbeat!!! If you pass it up, years down the road you will more than likely regret not taking the opportunity afforded to you. To experience another culture is something that will effect your entire family and imagine the experience your child will gain. Do it while you can and be thankful they considered you. Not many Americans get this opportunity. I am basing this on personal experience. I was offered a chance to manage the sales division for my company for the entire Caribbean, just a few years after college. I turned it down thinking I was going to be 'responsible' and focus on my career, not wanting to be distracted by the sun and fun. Of course now, 15yrs later, I wish I took that opportunity.
 
A few years in another country could be a great chance to broaden your horizons ,but my major concern would be how would my kids handle it. I have no idea how old your children are and to me that would be huge. What are the schools like there ,could the kids handle the heat? Would my kids learn and grow from this experience? You are right about freinds and family a few years is not forever ,and growing a business or inriching your lives are good reasons for a move.
 
I'll make it short(because I'm tired). If your wife is for it and you are for it then go!
 
Since I have lived in a few foreign countries, I have my opinions.
First, although the constitution of each country is different, most provide some sort of rights to their citizens.
Second, Australia is probably one of the greatest friends and allies to the US, and probably the country that most closely resembles ours anywhere in the world.
Third, You are still a US citizen, and as surprising as it may seem, it does lend a level of protection to you and your family while you are in a friendly foreign nation.


As for if I would move to OZ, I would have to take into consideration a lot of things. Cost of Living, Wages, Area, and how insular my family is. Taking this all into account, and that there are no federal taxes on your income while you are in a foreign country (check with your accountant) I would be seriously looking at this as an opportunity for me and my family.

Of course, my wife might look at it differently.
 
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