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Old 04-01-2009, 07:43 AM  
mona
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Originally Posted by NikKay View Post
Oh no, I expect it to be totally different and to definitely have a learning curve. I just want to know my options.

I'm into a simpler way of life: get my work done, hang out with the family, go for a jog, have friends over, RELAX. People here are (in general) so uptight and focused on collecting more than they really need. It's boring and I think it's a terrible example for my children. I also think there's a lot of value to exposing ourselves to different people and different cultures as much as possible.
Some things will be simpler while the "simple" things in the States will be "not so simple."

Generally, in "second / third world" countries, which are the ones you'll probably be looking at, stuff that should be easy (i.e. paying your bills, going to the bank, getting a straight answer from an employee at the supermarket, etc.) tend to be complicated.

However, I 100% agree that once you're past the learning curve, you'll never look back!
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