Hi Folks,
This is my first post and would like to ask for your opinions. Apologies as this might get a bit long.
I am currently based in NYC. I used to live (and work) in Bali from 2002-2004...I got an offer to work in NYC so I said "what the heck" (albeit hesitantly), then moved out since I'd like to experience life here. I must admit that it was a half-assed decision (half of myself wanted to do it, half wanted to stay in Bali).
I love Bali, the people, my job, the weather, the life (though sometimes it feels a tad too slow for me)...I just moved out since I am still looking for some dynamism, some cutting edge stuff in big cities. I was in my mid-to-late-20's when I lived in Bali.
Now that I'm in my early 30's, I am considering moving back to Bali. I feel that I already did my time here in the US, and my gut feel tells me to move back...Almost everyday I think about Bali and my relaxed life there. I miss the life. I still have some good friends and connections, and I can still get work and KITAS. I know the pay will be less, but I'm willing to take it. And besides the cost of living there is lower than what I'd spend here in New York.
Now, what holds me back is that I have a girlfriend here and I care about her. She is a sweetheart. We don't have long-term plans (ie. getting married), but we do have a good relationship... I don't care much about the rest of the stuff (the work, pay, being in NYC, the possibility of obtaining a greencard from work, etc...). Ok, maybe I'll miss the art and music scene...
As for my gf, there's not a possibility of her moving to Bali with me - it's just far from reality due to several reasons: she is still in her last year in college (she's 24), after that she would like to work and have a career of course...she still lives with her parents and not too independent...The idea of living in a tropical paradise would somehow excite her, but in reality it is too far removed from her experience.
Now before this gets too long, pls. give me some opinions on the matter. What should I do? should I stay or should I go? Or should I wait for sometime first before making the move? (I originally intended to move back a year ago).
I will tell more in next posts.
Thanks!
colin
This is my first post and would like to ask for your opinions. Apologies as this might get a bit long.
I am currently based in NYC. I used to live (and work) in Bali from 2002-2004...I got an offer to work in NYC so I said "what the heck" (albeit hesitantly), then moved out since I'd like to experience life here. I must admit that it was a half-assed decision (half of myself wanted to do it, half wanted to stay in Bali).
I love Bali, the people, my job, the weather, the life (though sometimes it feels a tad too slow for me)...I just moved out since I am still looking for some dynamism, some cutting edge stuff in big cities. I was in my mid-to-late-20's when I lived in Bali.
Now that I'm in my early 30's, I am considering moving back to Bali. I feel that I already did my time here in the US, and my gut feel tells me to move back...Almost everyday I think about Bali and my relaxed life there. I miss the life. I still have some good friends and connections, and I can still get work and KITAS. I know the pay will be less, but I'm willing to take it. And besides the cost of living there is lower than what I'd spend here in New York.
Now, what holds me back is that I have a girlfriend here and I care about her. She is a sweetheart. We don't have long-term plans (ie. getting married), but we do have a good relationship... I don't care much about the rest of the stuff (the work, pay, being in NYC, the possibility of obtaining a greencard from work, etc...). Ok, maybe I'll miss the art and music scene...
As for my gf, there's not a possibility of her moving to Bali with me - it's just far from reality due to several reasons: she is still in her last year in college (she's 24), after that she would like to work and have a career of course...she still lives with her parents and not too independent...The idea of living in a tropical paradise would somehow excite her, but in reality it is too far removed from her experience.
Now before this gets too long, pls. give me some opinions on the matter. What should I do? should I stay or should I go? Or should I wait for sometime first before making the move? (I originally intended to move back a year ago).
I will tell more in next posts.
Thanks!
colin
just kidding of course.. Very tough.. Why don't u propose to your gf that when she graduates, you go to bali on a 6mnth working holiday, if she agrees, then at least she'll have a chance to experience it.. After her stay, she might like it as much as you.. If that's not an option, then u need to ask yourself, do u pick bali or the gf? Mmm.. Not envious of that choice.. All the best and please keep us posted..
