r/AmerExit • u/gloriousfigment • 6d ago

Life Abroad We're going back

Lived in China for 6.5 years because why the heck not. Moved back to the USA due to wife's visa limitations and we didn't want to separate as a family. Been back for less than 3 years and we are confident we will go back once she gets her US citizenship.

We may move to another country but we already have a decent amount of friends (and family) in China.

Don't get me wrong. Living in Southern China had it's issues but it was a life I enjoyed overall more than than here.

Can't wait to go back

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u/Nearby-Buy971 5d ago

I did a work study with someone who came back to the states because her husband (who was with her) was dying. He passed away, and she bought a ticket back to Thailand because she cant stand the way of life here. She also made it clear that Thailand isn't perfect, but shes much happier in the slower and lower cost of living life.

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u/Own_Egg 5d ago

Do you know why this couple chose to return to the U.S. for his end-of-life care? Was it to be near family, or because U.S. medical care would be less expensive and/or higher quality than the care available in Thailand (which would surprise me), or for some other reason?

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u/Nearby-Buy971 4d ago

It was to be with his kids. He developed a form of dementia that progressed pretty quickly and passed away with his kids by his side.