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u/ginger_beer_m · 7 pointsr/IWantOut

Education is your way out. The typical way to get out for young Indonesian is through education, but that means you need to be either rich (to pay for outrageous tuition fee / living cost abroad) or smart (to qualify for scholarships). Are you?

An alternative way out is through working on in-demands jobs. For instance, you can gain several years of working experience in IT in indo and then try to apply for openings abroad (Singapore is often the first step). However at the moment, the UK is a closed doors for non-EU people who want to come here to work in hope of a residency, so don't bother... Other countries in Europe that you can consider is Germany, where it's still possible to get a sponsored job visa if you're good.

A final point is: indo is actually isn't that bad. True there are shits going on with a small group of religious extremism, but things are actually getting better, with changes since the reformasi in 98 and people like jokowi+ahok on the lead. Indonedians are largely friendly everywhere, the society is relaxed, the weather is nice nearly everyday of the year, food is good, a lot of nature places to visit in the country alone (and can easily fly to south east Asia and the rest of Asia too), we have a decent economic growth (compared to the stagnant West) .. I guess my point is, if you fail to get out, it's actually quite a good place to be stuck in for now (especially if you can write in English and post on reddit, that usually assumes you come from middle-to-upper socioeconomic background, alongside its associated conveniences in life that you might have to give up when you get out).

Of course don't just take my words for it. For most people you actually have to get out first to realise how good we have it in Indonesia. So by all means, try to get out but don't be surprised that eventually you'd want to return. That's what I plan to do after being away for more than half of my life now. Plus maybe it's my idealism speaking but the country needs people like us, the smartest anak bangsa who leave due to the brain drain. It's only lately I'm seeing more and more people around me who reverses this trend and actually go back to indo after spending years abroad. I think it'd a positive sign that the country is doing something right.

Edit: for a more concrete advice on how to prepare to get out, basically read this book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124. Get really good in something that is in demands, and you can usually move anywhere you want in the world. For me, it's computer science. For you, it might be something else.

Edit2: you might also find that as you get older, you can compromise on the atheism vs religious bit. A lot of people put their religions on KTP only, but doesn't mean they actually have to practice that. Or you can simply move to the right neighbourhood in Jakarta where nobody gives a fuck what your religion is.

u/BlessBless · 3 pointsr/IWantOut

Will start by throwing a few into the ring:

The Beach by Alex Garland - While its plot is certainly limited with regard to imitability, it offers a very interesting perspective on the types of people you meet in the more interesting places you'll travel.

Vagabonding by Rolf Potts - A quintessential nonfiction guide for anyone who's considering traveling long term. It's preachy in places, but it'll fire you up to get moving.

Off the Rails in Phnom Penh by Amit Gilboa - You'll see this one being sold by street children in Phnom Penh often, but it's not too hard to find a copy anywhere else. A really great, enjoyable view of expat life in Phnom Penh.

Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac - On the Road is, of course, the standard American road novel, and Jack's most famous, but the Dharma Bums offers a really unique perspective on travel - that of a spiritual nature.

The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner - Another highly enjoyable read by an author who travels to the world's most purported "happy" countries. Great take on the subject area.

u/magnusdeus123 · 4 pointsr/IWantOut

https://www.reddit.com/r/IWantOut/comments/493lxi/i_think_i_have_a_problem_i_want_to_stop_wanting/

In the end, I haven't managed to completely quell that urge. What has helped is realizing that I don't identify any more with the kind of person I wanted to be, earlier on. The kind of person who casually says they've moved to and lived in all these other places.

I started identifying instead with being the kind of person that is fighting their own private rebellion against the wisdom I'm exposed to on all these travel & digital nomad blogs. That you can't be happy living a sedentary life. That there are deep riches of wisdom and happiness that you can find only if you live in a place long enough to experience all of it. That long-term friendships matter more than telling the 122nd person in a youth hostel, how many countries you've moved to or visited.

Update: Figure I'd mentioned that, in addition, I also collect a bunch of articles to read and file them under 'anti-travel' if I feel the strong pull of the romanticism of traveling.

This book would perhaps be helpful as well. I haven't read it yet myself: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525429123/

u/mzieg · 1 pointr/IWantOut

Hardest thing was definitely getting the work permit; after that, everything else kind of fell together in a follow-your-nose domino cascade, in which each step kind of points directly to the next. We ended up hiring an immigration consultant in the UK to walk-through the application, which isn't necessary but did speed the process and increased our probability of success.

I guess the most important thing in actually making it happen is: believe it will. It may take a few years. Don't give up. You may bounce off quota limitations a few times. Don't let it faze you, because those get changed every 6mo (along with the rest of the immigration procedure...) Keep your options flexible: while London may be your ultimate goal, there are many routes to get there, some of which could entail starting with a different EU country and pursuing naturalization there (this would take many years, and assumes the UK will still be in the EU once you attain it...) You're young, and have a whole lifetime to achieve such goals. We were in our late 30's when we finally made it. Take your time, do it right.

We're bookish types, and so looked for books that might advise/ease the process. Unfortunately there's not a lot out there on expatriation, but it's worth checking Amazon's "used" listings periodically as prices fluctuate. Probably the two we found most useful were the U.S. Expatriate Handbook (generic expat guide) and Brit-Think, Ameri-Think.

The biggest mistake we made was deciding to import our US car. This was actually done on the advice of some British neighbors in the US, and we still haven't resumed talking to them after that fiasco ;-) If you're living within Greater London (inside the M-25, within 1/2 mile of a Tube station) then you probably shan't need a car at all. If you do decide to get one, note that for your first 12mo in the UK (not your first 12mo owning a car) you can drive on your US license, then you need a full UK license. It can take several months to obtain the UK license (most of my friends took 3+ attempts to pass the rigorous driving test at 1-mo intervals), so start early.

Taxes will be a minor twice-yearly nightmare. You still have to file your US taxes every April 15th, although you shouldn't have to pay much, if anything, due to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (read up on it). Your UK taxes will be vastly simpler by comparison, as the employer basically does it all for you. Also, don't forget to mail your FBAR (TDF-90.22) assiduously every year by June 1st (actually due the 30th, but leave time for delivery) — seriously, you can get deeply screwed if you forget that one, and there's no reminder (although it's free and only takes seconds to complete).

You can look for US Expat groups in the UK for company whilst readjusting. You'll not need them long-term, but it can be interesting to hear some local voices on first entry. There are about 60,000 US citizens in the London area, so they should be easy to find in your particular area (we met with the Thames Valley American Women's club a few times, but didn't stay long). Also of course checkout /r/london and similar. And it can be neat to attend St. Paul's annual Thanksgiving service for Americans :-)

u/darien_gap · 1 pointr/IWantOut

You bet. Might also check out The Long Tail. It's not tactical but it helps you see opportunities everywhere and realize there's virtually an infinite number of untapped micro-niches, pretty much everywhere you look. Meaning whatever you're interested in delving into, there's probably a way to make (or supplement) a living off of it.

u/beau-geste · 2 pointsr/IWantOut

Hi MrPockets11.

I've got what I consider so many problems, so it would make me feel better to at least try and pass on some information that might help you, because I'm afraid to try some new things and I hope that you are not.

So, let's see here. You've got a lot of skills and some cash.

You work at a call center doing customer support.

You have a BA degree in philosophy.

You used to be an auto mechanic.

You have photography skills.

You have $10,000 in cash saved up.

Okay, please don't take offense if I give my thoughts or advice or ask you questions. I wish you well.

I agree with Jaksongitr about not making any rash decisions and planning.

My advice is to start reading some books. I recommend [Dale Carnegie's books] (http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034) and JJ Luna's books and Hans J. Schneider's book and Ed Romney's book to start.

I understand that people in your personal life are perhaps crazy makers, and really, the only way to deal with crazy makers in your life is to get away from them.

But for now, can you just disassociate yourself from them? Or can you just move somewhere else in Dallas for the time being?

How is your health?

What about the US Air Force? You could enlist and learn a new skill, perhaps ultrasonography or medical sonography? Or something in the IT field?

What about using your money for an IT bootcamp?

What about going to Oaksterdam and studying about cannabis and then getting a job in Colorado?

Have you thought about going to teach English in South Korea or China? See Dave's ESL cafe.

So I don't know, without having some more information about what you want.

Can you first just move to another part of Dallas?

Or what about securing another job in Texas?

Or making plans to go to school and learning acupuncture in Austin? That way you're still in Texas? I mean I just don't know.

All that I can say is that I'm in a position in my life where I'm going crazy too but I'm trying to look on the bright side of life.





u/marieh41466 · 1 pointr/IWantOut

I bought a step up step down transformer before I left. I am super happy with it. I am able to use a lot of my electronics with it. I have a guide on Amazon if you want to take a look. And I second the deorderant!I think next week will be a for free option for it. https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Overseas-Tales-Torture-Success-ebook/dp/B07PPN877L

u/clever_octopus · 2 pointsr/IWantOut

My friends have taught English in Abu Dhabi for 5 years and I visited them a few times over this period. The city itself is actually pretty boring, but that's just my opinion. Having a few drinks isn't an issue, but you're not going to find a lot of places besides hotels that are licensed to serve alcohol. My friends limit their drinking to their homes. Public drunkenness will probably get you deported. As others have said, it's hard to really screw up if you are respectful of the culture. Abu Dhabi is a very westernised city - Unlike many other places in the UAE, you will probably see almost no one wearing the keffiyeh/abaya. I know some younger people (25-early 30s) working there but it's always with the mindset of "not forever". My friends eventually got fed up with nonsensical procedures for getting anything done and having almost no rights, and so they are soon moving back to the US. Nothing has ever felt unsafe as an American, and the expat communities are quite substantial (obviously due to a substantial expat population).

This is specific to Dubai but it gives some insight into living in the UAE and I recommend it:

http://www.amazon.com/Dubai-Gilded-Cage-Syed-Ali/dp/0300152175

u/OvidPerl · 3 pointsr/IWantOut

You could always buy my Beginning Perl book. It's been getting very good reviews and is very focused on skills that employers actually seek :)

u/webauteur · 2 pointsr/IWantOut

There are books on culture like Culture Smart. Britain - Culture Smart!. Then there are books for newcomers to various cities Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Washington, DC

As far as web sites are concerned just look for expat forums.
http://www.thelocal.fr/
http://www.thelocal.de/

u/ModernRonin · 3 pointsr/IWantOut

Australia just announced that they were going to try and make it easier for tech immigrants to come in.

Just be sure owning guns and/or video games made for people older than 16 doesn't matter to you, since they seem to be unfriendly to both...

If that doesn't appeal, I can't highly enough recommend this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Out-Leaving-America-Self-reliance/dp/0976082276

It'll give you tons of information about bunches of different countries, and should help you narrow your search.

u/ohstrangeone · 3 pointsr/IWantOut

Link to the actual report--skip to page 30 for the actual results.

Also, highly relevant and highly recommended: The Geography of Bliss By Eric Weiner.

u/rarara1040 · 0 pointsr/IWantOut

Several people on this sub have recommended this book: The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing: From Millionaire Teacher to Millionaire Expat.
I have read it and found it to be slightly too basic but I work in finance so it may be of more use to others.

u/sheepdontswim · 1 pointr/IWantOut

My info might be outdated. I remember it from Getting Out but I might remember wrong or it could be outdated. I don't see anything about it on the immigration website. It looks like you'd need a qualifying job offer.

But as an American you do need a work permit.

u/CRIMEWIRE · 1 pointr/IWantOut

American here and I have the same concerns about this country as you do. I want to move one day.

Racial tensions are perhaps more pungent in Europe due to the migrant crisis. Very few countries in the EU are exempt from the severe racial tensions so pick carefully if you're to move to Europe.

I would seriously suggest you read this book if you're not sure of where to go. It's some years old but barely any of the rules and reviews differ from what's going on today. It has oustanding information that would take you months to find about immigration on almost every desirable country on earth (that isn't a third-world slum). It includes reviews from hundreds of expat Americans from all over the world about quality of life, their reason for leaving, taxes, legal issues, and their immigration stories. But the book also talks about immigration itself in depth with droves of sources. I was very taken aback as I was reading it because it was outstandingly organised, sourced, and well-written. It doesn't paint any anti-American narrative but just simply provides you information about countries you want to move to. I bought a copy for Christmas and it has only affirmed that other Americans have the same thoughts as us.

u/LiberdadeAzul · 2 pointsr/IWantOut

Get this book: The complete book of self-sufficiency. Taught me everything I need to know about farming. If you're looking for affordable and vast amounts of land I suggest having a look at Brazil. One thing: Killing wild animals is forbidden (except in cases of essential food supply or self defense) and for fishing you need a permit (but that's easily obtainable).