New Country, New You: The Real Deal on Making an International Move, work
At the same time, I fully acknowledge that not everything is for everyone. Or, to put it in better context, the right conditions and timing can make all the difference, turning an outcome into the best—or the worst—experience.
I remember a few years ago, just before embarking on my journey abroad, at one of the farewell parties, a very good friend of mine (who was also moving to a different country) said:
'The ones who decide to leave have a part of themselves that's a little twisted—or just crazy.'
How right she was.
Writing has always been my thing, so I started working on this article a few years back. But in my eagerness to share all my insights, the result came out more bitter and operational than I intended. At that time, I decided to put it on hold.
Now, years later, after letting this international 'something' settle and mature in me, the writing feels more balanced. It's got this bittersweet flavor—like those foods that are loaded with both salt and sugar, so much so that you just want to keep taking another bite, and then another...
For me, moving abroad with my family was the second-best decision of my life (the first being the family itself). And I’m not just talking about my career here—so bear with me. At the same time, I fully acknowledge that not everything is for everyone. Or, to put it in better context, the right conditions and timing can make all the difference, turning an outcome into the best—or the worst—experience.
Let me explain!
