Theres a position open in Signapore that I am applying for

[NewbieChris]

I've been at my job about 2 months and I was told about a position that recently opened up for the management trainees. The position is in Singapore, and I applied today. I will know in about a month. With the current economic downturn the US is taking and the grave debt the 'fiscal conservatives' are getting us into it would be a nice place to end up for the rest of my life...

[Bouncer]

it would be a nice place to end up for the rest of my life...

if you say so. :)

[NewbieChris]

if you say so. :)

Better than living here and owing foreign governments 10 trillion dollars. :wacko:

[ROCKETW19]

Better than living here and owing foreign governments 10 trillion dollars. :wacko:

come on guy we can owe them what ever, that dont mean we have to pay.:evil:

[ROCKETW19]

if you say so. :)

My guess is the real reason hes going there is so he can buy himself a boy friend?????:moon:

[Bouncer]

Better than living here and owing foreign governments 10 trillion dollars. :wacko:

been to the gym this week?

[Scrumhalf]

NewbieChris, here's my advice for you.

First of all, Singapore is a really nice place. It is probably the most Western of any place in Asia, so the transition will be a bit easier.

However, you will be dealing with a different culture and that presents a lot of complications even for very experienced people with several years of work experience under their belts.

If you have been working for less than 2-3 years, all else being equal, my recommendation would be to wait, get more experience under your belt. You will need all the experience you can build up to go to a forein country, deal with a foreign culture, etc.

Take it from me, I was born and spent my childhood abroad. We in America have a terrific culture of meritocracy here. Nobody here is going to look down on you because you are twenty-something. If you are good, you will get respect. However, this is not necessarily going to be the case elsewhere. Some of the Asian cultures are extremely conservative. The local workers may not be as willing to listen to you if you are in a position of authority and are much younger than them.

At the end of the day, follow your instincts, but remember that fitting in abroad is a lot harder than you think and will be made easier by age and experience. If you are set on going, set yourself a target of 2-3 years or something like that. Also, set some goals - making contacts, learning the local culture, etc. so that even if you are back in the US, you can use that experience to further your career. Don't make plans about "spending the rest of your life" somewhere - forever is a long time.

[3v1lj03]

I think that real culture shock is very good for a young person and the best way to do that is alone in a foreign land. I know it made me realize allot of things I took for granted.

[NewbieChris]

been to the gym this week?

Yes asshole. I have been going consistently since I returned from Europe. That is why I have no time to post. Gym work gym bed. Sounds fun, right?

[NewbieChris]

NewbieChris, here's my advice for you.

First of all, Singapore is a really nice place. It is probably the most Western of any place in Asia, so the transition will be a bit easier.

However, you will be dealing with a different culture and that presents a lot of complications even for very experienced people with several years of work experience under their belts.

If you have been working for less than 2-3 years, all else being equal, my recommendation would be to wait, get more experience under your belt. You will need all the experience you can build up to go to a forein country, deal with a foreign culture, etc.

Take it from me, I was born and spent my childhood abroad. We in America have a terrific culture of meritocracy here. Nobody here is going to look down on you because you are twenty-something. If you are good, you will get respect. However, this is not necessarily going to be the case elsewhere. Some of the Asian cultures are extremely conservative. The local workers may not be as willing to listen to you if you are in a position of authority and are much younger than them.

At the end of the day, follow your instincts, but remember that fitting in abroad is a lot harder than you think and will be made easier by age and experience. If you are set on going, set yourself a target of 2-3 years or something like that. Also, set some goals - making contacts, learning the local culture, etc. so that even if you are back in the US, you can use that experience to further your career. Don't make plans about "spending the rest of your life" somewhere - forever is a long time.

Thanks for the info. I don't know how serious I was about the 'rest of me life' comment. I do see myself having trouble staying in the US. I about shat a brick last week and now with all the inaction. I feel its a good time to leave. I also don't foresee anything good in coming years. So, I'd rather spend my time traveling the world.

[Bouncer]

Yes asshole.

:rofl:

[ROCKILLER]

Gym work gym bed. Sounds fun, right?

Sounds like a dream come true to me. If I only had to do that, well and fuck my girl now and then, I would be a happy and well rested man.

[Bouncer]

Sounds like a dream come true to me. If I only had to do that, well and fuck my girl now and then, I would be a happy and well rested man.

funny, i fuck your girl now and then too.

[redback]

hahaha

[FitnessBrat]

funny, i fuck your girl now and then too.

lol, in your world you hump everyones girl :spank: