After 10 years in the US, time to leave?

[@2644-b7y]

Thank you for these comments, which equate in a somewhat opposite way to my own experience. I lived 10 years in China (2006-16), and now have been in the Philippines since 2016. Although Canadian, I grew up in the U.S., so I understand well your experiences in the U.S. and somewhat so in China. My time was spent primarily in Guangzhou, but with 18 months in Nanjing. Believe it or not, I managed to not drink alcohol for the entire 10 years, but the pressure was always there. It was made somewhat easier by the fact that I was a Professor in Guangzhou, but I worked for a company in Nanjing. Yes, it was easier to say "no" as a foreigner, and Chinese women were my biggest defenders. I feel for you when it comes to the lack of your native cuisine in the U.S.. I must admit that I did not miss western food in China, and I still for the most part do not. As a nutritionist, I favour the traditional Asian diet, although I still venture back to my "roots" on occasion. Having a Chinese wife has made it an easy transition. Good luck with your decision, which is always a personal one. Career and family are important - family does come first. And evening walks along the Bund have something to be said for themselves as well.

[@drcatslab]

I’m so glad you have such a positive experience in China - I’m wondering why did you move to the Philippines?

[@2644-b7y]

@@drcatslab That is a valid question. The regime change in China made it more and more difficult for me to access information in English for the reason you mentioned - the Firewall got higher and more difficult to get through, and the "climate" changed from the Hu jintao, Wen jiabao regime. I also was offered another teaching spot in Manila. But that being said, I would move back if my wife felt the need. I could still live there.

[@drcatslab]

@2644-b7y Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@ajaynair2636]

My advice to you would be to stay in the US as long as you can work. Elections may come and go. After 4 years it may be a different administration. Put money into 401k and if you have extra put it in index funds. When you are ready to retire, you could go back to China or any other place to live comfortably off your retirement income. My advice to all my friends is to keep away from politics/news for the next couple of years.

[@llee888]

Not easy to start over again in China - residency, strange place, don’t know anyone, etc. Been in US for over 50 years, totally got used to the US way. Despite the latest development, it is still guaranteed free speech, etc. Third world or developing countries are worse than US - living conditions, infrastructure, political environment, etc. leaving or relocating is trading one set of problems with another - jumping from frying pan to fire?

[@hunterslaptop2666]

Seethe 🤣

[@texasgermancowgirl]

dude your name is hunter’s laptop, your entire persona is dick riding

[@NoDrizzy630]

If I could leave I would so I would totally understand if you left.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

From a political standpoint, unless you are in the US illegally, you have nothing to worry about. There has been a lot of fearmongering from both sides in battle royale attempt to motivate people to the polls to vote for their team. Unfortunately, many people actually believe the political rhetoric and thus incur undue stress and anxiety. It sounds like you have underlying reasons for wanting to move. It doesn't matter, just leave. You don't need a reason. Life is short, so go be in a place you will enjoy more than your current place. Perhaps do this every 10 years or so.

[@TraConCheung]

If you leave the US, are you going to give up the green card or renounce citizenship? lol

[@fahadarslan8963]

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[@ryantucker2166]

bye bye.

[@boydr7160]

Yea I was sad soo many Americans are believing misinformation.

[@Bladerunner4924764]

The beauty of living in the US is, if you don't like it here, you can leave, no questions asked. Just buy your ticket, make sure you're ok in whatever country you're heading to and leave. It's really just that simple.