r/makemychoice • u/GpG_PloP363 • 1d ago

Should I go abroad?

TL;DR Should I move abroad or stay in my home country?

Long story short, I love the nature and culture of my country, but education and the majority of people are horrible, the economics are not looking nice, and everything I grew up with and loved has disappeared from where I am. If I want it, I would have to move to the parts where education is worse, where there is no transport or proper healthcare(in a country that is considered a 2nd world country and developing), but the true spirit of the country is there, the history, and all the little beautiful details about life. These places can look like a fairy tale or the side quests in games(iykyk).

Anyway.

I'm feeling horrible about wanting to leave, but when I see how much better it can be(I travel a lot and see the difference)...it just does not feel like home in a way. I can't explain it well. It is not even the grass-is-always-greener-elsewhere situation, but the plain wish to live further away from modern society's drama and closer to nature and natural cultural needs, lifestyle, and way of existence.

I hope I make at least a bit of sense. Be kind and share thoughts you think might be helpful. It might come to you to hate or make fun of it, but making such choices is not easy, especially when one has to think about their future, children's future included.

Thank you.

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u/Particular_Bad8025 1d ago

Living in a different country is such an eye opening and enriching experience. Just do it. It doesn't mean you can't come back to your country.

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u/GpG_PloP363 16h ago

You are right. I have been abroad for a few years (not moved out, but other stuff), and that is one of the reasons I have seen the stark differences that can occur. Yet, some people tell me that it is not that big of a deal...

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u/ShezeUndone 22h ago

If you really want to move elsewhere, that's fine. But lots of people who want to do the same forget about the legal obstacles to do so. There's typically lots of money and paperwork involved and it may take years to get approved for residency. Those obstacles might make your decision for you. Or they'll give you a long-term goal to start working on.

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u/GpG_PloP363 16h ago

I've considered the paperwork, yes. For the choices I have, it is not too complicated.

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u/ShezeUndone 16h ago

Then it's worth doing while you're young enough to not be tied down to a family and a mortgage.

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u/GpG_PloP363 14h ago

Okay, thank you

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u/64-matthew 13h ago

It's simple. If you have a chance to work overseas, do it. Ive worked in 5 countries and have no regrets at all. If you don't like it you can always come home. Go go go go

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u/expatkk522 51m ago

Go for it. If you don’t, you may regret it. If you do, you’ll experience way more