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Wanting to change job....

Irishguy16 · 2014-08-10 13:24:01

I recently decided that it's almost time to change job. I hope to make the move within the next couple of months and I hope to move away from Asia. I like my current job a lot, but I feel that there are better opportunities and benefits in other jobs in a different country. I may not have the opportunity to travel again…

10-08-2014 1:24pm

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Irishguy16

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I recently decided that it's almost time to change job. I hope to make the move within the next couple of months and I hope to move away from Asia. I like my current job a lot, but I feel that there are better opportunities and benefits in other jobs in a different country. I may not have the opportunity to travel again and I don't want to waste it. I have been looking online in recent weeks, and I now know that I have the right qualifications and experience to jump into a different job at an extra 100 euro a month minimum, including extra benefits.

There is one problem. I recently got into a relationship with a Chinese girl here in China. We have been together for a few months, but I don't have it in me to stay in China for much longer. I don't know if I am making the right decision. She is a great girl smart, outgoing and beautiful and we are in a serious relationship. I'm really looking at my options from a career perspective, but that will involve losing my girlfriend. I have not been able to tell her that I want to move away. There is little progression in my current job and I need to improve my CV by working in another country.

Anyone ever been in a similar situation?

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#2 11-08-2014 4:43am

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#3 11-08-2014 7:25am

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Hi
would your girlfriend be willing to move with you or do you even want her to consider doing that?

it's good to want to improve your job prospects and if it means moving, then so be it.
talk to her, see what her take on things is.

good luck.

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#4 11-08-2014 8:21am

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My OH is American and I'm Irish so I know the hassles of dating some one from a different non-EU country!

Basically, it's time to decide whether you have a future with her or not.

Do you want to stay in China and have the kid/kids and have the parents move in and do that whole thing?

Do you want to work in your current job and see what happens but potentially end up missing an opportunity?

Do you want her to come live with you in another country?
Are you willing to go through the hassle/expense of getting her the visa out of China?

Only you can decide what you really want.

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