Would you move to another country, for love or a job?
By Marie5656
@Marie5656 (336)
United States
October 26, 2008 4:15pm CST
I have met many people online who have moved from the US to live in other countries, in some cases, having to learn a new language also.
No matter which country you live in, would you move to another country for a job opportunity, or because your spouse was from there, or just simply because? What barriers would language have? Would you only move to a country that spoke your native language, or would you be adaptable enough to learn a new language?
For myself, I am not sure. I may move, if the reasons were good, or if my husband wanted to. We are both from the US. But for me, I'd want it to be a country where English was the native language. At almost 60 years old, I am not sure I have it in me to learn a new language well enough to live in that country. And I refuse to be one of those people who moves to a country whose language is not my own and refuse to learn it.
6 people like this
17 responses
@renitaperrone (547)
• United States
27 Oct 08
That's a tough question and I'm glad I won't ever truly be faced with answering it. I think if the circumstances were right, I would. But, I love the U.S. and would rather stay here! I do want to travel some day and see other countries though.
1 person likes this
@egomaniac (27)
• United States
26 Oct 08
i prefer going out to another country for both as in for settling yourself i bet one need to have a job and after having job we need to settle as in get married and i prefer to get a decent job first and for that i would certainly prefer going out if my job really demands me to but otherwise just on the basis of living status and all i would certainly not go with that option...
1 person likes this
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
27 Oct 08
I like where I am. So I hope I don't have to move. But I would for love. If my hubby found a job then we would go. It would be fun I think to learn a new language. Even if it wasn't easy. I may even end up with a funny story or two about trying to communicate with someone who didn't speak English.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
27 Oct 08
Hi,
Love is one of the most powerful things in the world and yes i would move for love . I dont think for a job ,but maybe if i could go back and forth if i was like a ball player or an actress . I have a friend from mexico who works in the states and now looks at this as his home . little by little he is learing english and our culture . I also have a friend from africa who wants more than anything to be here and loves everything he reads or hears about . Me i love to travel so i would for love of course ,but i would get home sick i know . i wouldn t mind going back and forth .
@lildevilz (64)
• Sri Lanka
27 Oct 08
Hi,
yes,absolutely.I intend to go to a different country as soon as possible.I don't really want to live the rest of my life here(Sri Lanka).I would prefer English or French to be the native language of that country.
@Gwapako_28 (2140)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
Ive experienced applying many jobs to work abroad. But everything wasnt become real. I always back out and turn it down. It happens when i think about my kids and my family that i will leave.
But when it comes to love and maybe,maybe, i can move to other country and live there with my kids with me.
@kylie_quistis (1220)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
For now, I would say, I'm ready to move to another country for job opportunities. If I got the chance, an opportunity to have a better life and better career from another country, I would take it. It would be much better if I will move into a country where English was the native language but it was still okay if it's not. As long as it really got a good opportunities for me, I'm ready to adapt to it's culture and language.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
I will actually be moving to another country this year or early next year for work. A big multinational company offered me this amazing opportunity. It sucks that my dream job has to be in another country, but at the same time I'm happy to be able to experience something new. ANyway , I don't have to learn another language in that country, thank God.
@ChristLikeFarmer (563)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
Yes I would move from one country to another if the offer is good and worth keeping. It is hard to leave the place you love because you founded your foundations their but when it comes to necessities and brighter future for your family I believe I would take the risk.
@AmberX5 (61)
• Italy
27 Oct 08
I move from Asia to Italy. So far I manage to learn italian which help me to live better here. To live in a complete environment is not easy. The culture shock and the language barrier are the 2 main factors which make your new life not so easier. If you do not wish to learn new language, it is better not to move. I remember for 1st to 2nd years, i do not speak much italian, life is unbearable. No one here speak english. To do something like marketing or doctor, i have to depend on someone to bring me there and translate. Almost like handicapped or new Baby that have to depends on someone which I hate it.
@antioxidant (438)
• Australia
27 Oct 08
I hear people who have to go to another country for the sake of their job often bring a companion with them or get married quickly before they move. I would move to another country if it's for a lover but i don't think i would for a job. Definitely moving to another country that doesn't speak my language would be very difficult, but you'll have no choice but to learn the language if you are to live there. For me i wouldn't want to do that cause people are hard enough to interact with without the language barrier. Plus it's stressful to try to fit in.
@finescribe (199)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
I love to go to another country despite of language barrier or a possible "Lost in Translation". From time to time I will learn to speak the language since I am still young. Maybe, if i will be getting old, I would rather stay in my hometown. I always believe that no matter how far you travel, you will always go back to where you were born. In that way, I can settle my peaceful abode there.
@Shar1979 (2722)
• United States
26 Oct 08
I moved from the Philippines to go to USA to start a family with my husband. I never regret anything at all even though I really miss my family back home. At times, i would wish that i would just hop on a plane and go home as I do miss my family so much
@sorchajack (24)
• Spain
26 Oct 08
I moved from the UK to Spain at age 49. Basically I just wanted to start afresh. I have been here for nearly 8 years now, and although I take lessons my Spanish is still not very good.
I think that you are right in saying that age plays a part in learning a language. I know people much younger than me who now speak Spanish fluently. I do think it might be confidence as well, I do feel a bit daft when I say something and realise that I have got it wrong.
