tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post6473992273873367790..comments2020-04-06T13:56:35.607+02:00Comments on 245 and counting...: Defining moment...Keith Pow-Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06580197604044113553noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-91527968069623396192008-12-21T21:52:00.000+01:002008-12-21T21:52:00.000+01:00I moved to USA from Eastern Europe 25 years ago.I ...I moved to USA from Eastern Europe 25 years ago.<BR/>I consider myself and American now and I have no intentions or plans to go back, although my American compatriots sometimes drive me nuts with their ignorance!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577023239841176697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-51592877292396778252008-12-07T12:18:00.000+01:002008-12-07T12:18:00.000+01:00Yes, I have read reports that the Australian exodu...Yes, I have read reports that the Australian exodus is a statistical blip, although the original prompt for even mentioning it here was an <A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,24713240-20501,00.html" REL="nofollow">article</A> in the business press which looked at the outcome of a survey as well as the basic stats - indicating, for example, that 63% were returning Keith Pow-Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580197604044113553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-57828788248764575072008-12-07T07:19:00.000+01:002008-12-07T07:19:00.000+01:00I think many expats particularly for economic reas...I think many expats particularly for economic reasons do dream of going back when a bit better off financially. There are many issues that factor in to repatriating especially after being away for an extended period of time. For example, do I uproot the children? or if they are old enough bid them farewell and return home? That can be a difficult decision. There is also the financial aspect of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-59652888320643180682008-12-07T00:41:00.000+01:002008-12-07T00:41:00.000+01:00Interesting discussion but I must admit I don't qu...Interesting discussion but I must admit I don't quite understand the issues involved.<BR/><BR/>I lived and worked in Ireland for just a number of months years ago so when does the time period become long enough to be an expat? My experience felt more like a long visit.<BR/><BR/>My boss is a brit who has lived here in the states for over 10 years. His family has established roots with schools, Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-75323884348515837812008-12-06T20:47:00.000+01:002008-12-06T20:47:00.000+01:00Many thanks to all contributing to this discussion...Many thanks to all contributing to this discussion. I agree that there should be no shame or blame attached to moving on for financial reason, whether that be from or back to one's home country. <BR/><BR/>This blog has tended to focus on those expats who have chosen their host countries for a mixtures of different reasons, or simply a passion for that country, and perhaps in the current world Keith Pow-Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580197604044113553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-36208007290299649372008-12-06T20:09:00.000+01:002008-12-06T20:09:00.000+01:00I don't blame any one for leaving in either direct...I don't blame any one for leaving in either direction. I agree with Martin that "There is also a degree of pride involved and the admission of failure if repatriated." But I also think that there should be a sense of pride if you leave for back to your home country before the going gets too tough where you have relocated. There should be no shame in going to a place for economic advancement. a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-76522325246354875302008-12-03T08:36:00.000+01:002008-12-03T08:36:00.000+01:00I don't blame any expatriate for going back home f...I don't blame any expatriate for going back home for whatever reason. It is the freedom of choice which many have and take, many of course can't as they have committing everything to their new home or they were running away from something in their homeland. There is also a degree of pride involved and the admission of failure if repatriated. It may be therefore more diffiuclt for may epatriates Martin MYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713913200192088210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-20307781175844609392008-12-02T14:47:00.000+01:002008-12-02T14:47:00.000+01:00I have always had a great curiosity related to exp...I have always had a great curiosity related to expats.<BR/><BR/>I know a great many just from blogging.<BR/><BR/>I guess I am somewhat of a chicken. I simply can't imagine picking up and leaving my home country.<BR/><BR/>And we've been stuck over here in America with one of the worst leaders our nation has ever seen for almost a decade now.<BR/><BR/>This is a very interesting post for me and you Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-68163063463420338422008-12-01T16:25:00.000+01:002008-12-01T16:25:00.000+01:00HiI am an Australian currently living in the UK. W...Hi<BR/><BR/>I am an Australian currently living in the UK. We did not move here for financial benefits (thats for sure... check our bank accounts ;)) And with the current financial crisis there are days when I think ... oh maybe I should just go home but my family in Australia are feeling the same strains as we are here and as finance wasn't the motivator to be here we don't see any reason to Rev. Julieanne Paige, O.M.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17036642869682200331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487498775407582108.post-34555147212037059072008-11-30T19:28:00.000+01:002008-11-30T19:28:00.000+01:00I think a lot of expats original host choice is ma...I think a lot of expats original host choice is made up from a balance of money value, quality of life and past experiences of their chosen country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com