Migrate - for better or for worse?

Twice already. I moved from New Zealand to Samoa, and recently to the USA. My husbands job brought us here. I was ready to try something new when the idea was mentioned to move to Samoa by my husband. I was bored in my current job, life was at a standstill and then the opportunity came, I took it. It was hard initially to leave the family, but I got through it and made it work. If you're open minded and willing to give it a go, then it will work for you. It took me awhile to adjust to a different lifestyle and even job but it worked and really enjoyed our lives in Samoa. Now that we are here in the USA, life couldn't be better. A lot more opportunities than what we had before. We are enjoying it so far.

I think that there are a lot of good as well as bad reasons to emigrate. Some people feel that there will be more job opportunities, a better pace of life to suit their own personality, a culture which suits them better, or to broaden their life experience, or those who think that they'll escape their worries and problems and "fix" their lives through emigrating. In the majority of cases, this last reason is likely to cause them more problems, as their problems lie in themselves, not in the place they're moving from, although a new place might help them to get new perspective and help them to work through their problems, but they'd need to be able to admit to themselves that they have problems to work out first. No decision to move is ever going to be totally good or totally bad - nothing in life ever is. It all depends on your outlook, willingness to adapt and accept the new culture and ways of the country you're moving to, and your ability to deal with the tough aspects - you won't feel at home for a while, and it will be a while before the culture shock wears off. If your friend knows and understands the negative aspects of emigrating, as well as the positives, he'll be in a good position to make that choice. Otherwise, it'll be a steep learning curve. He needs to know that his expectations are purely based on imagination and optimism, and that he'll have to make the best of the down-sides too. As for emigrating, my partner and I would some day like to move to China, to teach English as a foreign language. But first we're going to have to take all the appropriate courses to be properly qualified and prepared. It's an exciting prospect, and slightly daunting, but learning and increasing one's life experience is always a good thing, if you have the right mindset! All the best to you, and good luck to your friend!

I would nevedr consider migrating ftom Australia, never at all. It is a wonderful country to live in, & many Australians don't realise how well off we are. Besides, I am too old to eigrate. It is difficult to learn a new language when older. I wouldn't want to leave my family either.

Well, me i have these plans of migrating for financial aspects knowing i could earn much there. I have this in thought that i could have a better life if i have to migrate but seems i wouldnt gurantee it after all for a lot of testimony that not all who migrate have a success life ahead. For now, im just quite contented to stay in the country and work hard to earn a living but if there are nice opportunities lies ahead then why not try as long as it is reliable enough.

I never like to migrate to another country. I love my country. It is a great country with a long history and heritage. No other country can give me the comfort and confidence than my own ountry. Many people from my country have migrated to several other countries. But I don't appriciate that idea.

Moving does not guarantee a new life or a good life, change can be good and it could also be bad but no matter running from your problems will not solve your problems. You could start a new life in a new place get a new career but if you have bad personal habits or relations a new place and job will not change that. Change must come from within first before change can take place outward.