i have hit 40 this year...

[laksaboy]

Always fascinated to hear people proclaim that emigrating will solve their problems on hand...

As you get older you probably want to experience more nature and get away from the hectic city life. New megamalls no longer excite you, touristy places such as Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios bore you, old places of heritage get demolished and whatever's left of your memories get washed away.

In Singapore's case it's even worse with massive overpopulation. That is a problem that can only be solved by getting out of Singapore.

At least in those target destinations for emigration, you probably won't find old folks picking cardboard boxes for a living.

The only problem I have with Australia is its topsy-turvy climate. Christmas time is hot, mid-year is freezing.

 

[bakkuttay]

I see, so is that why you ran off to New Zealand?

sheep population greater han sg,

more choice to be sheepfarked or farksheep

 

[GoldenDragon]

The only problem I have with Australia is its topsy-turvy climate. Christmas time is hot, mid-year is freezing.

Problem can be solved - travel in summer and winter.

 

[Muthukali]

sinkie land is more for visiting as tourists and not staying as residents. this is what i concluded after speaking to many.

Now then you know. It's OK to be late than sorry.

 

[garlic]

True to a certain extent, but most Sinkies aspire to emigrate not coz of wanting to be more in tune with nature. Ask any sinkie's wife who wants to emigrate whether she will want to pick up sky-diving, bungee-jump, or even just hiking, camping.. most will go "ewwwww".. they simply want to experience the so-called glitz and glamour of living an authentic "western" way of life, this is a product of subscribing to the hollywood values that have been bombarded in them through the various mags and tv shows.

There are indeed ppl who want to emigrate to a true first world country, but did not really delve into the nitty gritty details such as tax, climate culture. They have a simplistic thinking "overseas is better".... most have never tried to stay long-term in their choice country first before thinking that they want to emigrate, they just come to that conclusion after a short holiday. Rude awakening is what follows.

As you get older you probably want to experience more nature and get away from the hectic city life. New megamalls no longer excite you, touristy places such as Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios bore you, old places of heritage get demolished and whatever's left of your memories get washed away.

In Singapore's case it's even worse with massive overpopulation. That is a problem that can only be solved by getting out of Singapore.

At least in those target destinations for emigration, you probably won't find old folks picking cardboard boxes for a living.

The only problem I have with Australia is its topsy-turvy climate. Christmas time is hot, mid-year is freezing.

 

[toothless]

Always fascinated to hear people proclaim that emigrating will solve their problems on hand...

Emigration is living out of your well.

 

[looneytan]

i really can't find a good reason to stay back in sinkieland,

heard some big party is cumming this year, better hang on to it

 

[johnny333]

...There are indeed ppl who want to emigrate to a true first world country, but did not really delve into the nitty gritty details such as tax, climate culture. They have a simplistic thinking "overseas is better".... most have never tried to stay long-term in their choice country first before thinking that they want to emigrate, they just come to that conclusion after a short holiday. Rude awakening is what follows.

From my experience, when Sporeans emigrate they have problems because of the faster pace of life in Spore. It takes them time to adjust to the slower pace of life in places like Canada.
After they adjust they can spend time to smell the roses & spend more time with their children.

There's more to life than making money & the higher taxes in the west reminds them of this

 

[laksaboy]

True to a certain extent, but most Sinkies aspire to emigrate not coz of wanting to be more in tune with nature. Ask any sinkie's wife who wants to emigrate whether she will want to pick up sky-diving, bungee-jump, or even just hiking, camping.. most will go "ewwwww".. they simply want to experience the so-called glitz and glamour of living an authentic "western" way of life, this is a product of subscribing to the hollywood values that have been bombarded in them through the various mags and tv shows.

Yet another reason not to get married. A lot of women out there are dream killers. For example, if you were to make a career switch she would complain and nag and bitch about it. And when the kids arrive, you're more or less shackled to this shithole called Singapore. You get sucked into the system, your kids further entrench you here via the MOE.

 

[enterprise2]

Yet another reason not to get married. A lot of women out there are dream killers. For example, if you were to make a career switch she would complain and nag and bitch about it. And when the kids arrive, you're more or less shackled to this shithole called Singapore. You get sucked into the system, your kids further entrench you here via the MOE.

Yes, this is part of the transformation process!! Problem is quite a no of us enjoy it!!

 

[garlic]

So farking true lor... have mates around me in those situation, esp the career switch thing. Sinkie wives put priority of their lifestyle over their husband's disdain of current job. Funny thing is, most of my mates, after they get married and have kids, then they start dreaming of emigrating, but THEN realise it is more difficult that one thought and start cursing current system from enrolling to primary school to COE, housing etc.. before kids, no sound one..

Yet another reason not to get married. A lot of women out there are dream killers. For example, if you were to make a career switch she would complain and nag and bitch about it. And when the kids arrive, you're more or less shackled to this shithole called Singapore. You get sucked into the system, your kids further entrench you here via the MOE.

 

[nutbush]

走出去就有路。。。。:o

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[lifeafter41]

people tell me that when a man reach 40, he should be a dragon-男人四十一条龙。 but in sinkieland, i feel like a worthless piece of shit...

sometimes, when i think what smartphones are for, i know i have only to fuck PAP on the move...

all the more, i am looking forward to down under.

Do keep us updated when you are there at down under.

 

[kulgai]

No need to be a 'robert.' Why host them? Potluck lah.

He only said he wanna host. Never mentioned about paying for it

 

[Grace]

Stay healthy. Medical bills are very expensive here.
Health brings wealth.

 

[STUCK_HERE]

Oh you are still so young. Go for it

 

[Leongsam]

The only problem I have with Australia is its topsy-turvy climate. Christmas time is hot, mid-year is freezing.

Why don't you live in Darwin then you twit.

 

[Grace]

Why don't you live in Darwin then you twit.

Or live in a cruise ship like i did the past few months.

 

[blindswordsman]

Always fascinated to hear people proclaim that emigrating will solve their problems on hand...

... and for each sinkie leaving the country, there will be at least two FTsh coming in to replace him. When ex-sinkies seek to return, the odds are stacked against them. Return your CPF money plus interest, leh.

Leaving will solve your problems in short term but in long term, you lose especially those born and grew up in sinkie land.

 

[nutbush]

i will get PR first and leave my money in cpf incase if i need to return...