Living or Working Abroad?

[AussieTycoon]

Hey all,

We have started this new section of the site for people who are living abroad, we intend to discuss some of the oppurtunities that exisit internationally.

So, if you are not in Australia, but are still keen to join in on this forum.. go for it here!

Thanks
AT Team

[fred333]

Great section. I love hearing about how it is in other parts of the world.

[itycoon]

Well I live in Chicago. Its pretty nice here and great for technology. Only problem is the cold...lol. Not a big fan. But I think it beats the heat some of you Aussies are feeling down there.

[PeggyP]

Well, does being from NE of US (Pittsburgh, PA to be exact), and living in Northeast Georgia Mountains, count as living and
working abroad? I work from home with an international company and have customers from far and wide. We use television, radio, and print marketing, with internet marketing as a key viable component. We are currently in pre-launch in Australia and New Zealand and pre-pre-launch in some of your neighboring countries.

I don't want to get sales-y here, so I'll stop. ...but not without saying... Stay tuned and stay hopeful.

[Maxime Deux Gosses]

I come from France and I feel the environment for entrepreneurs is pretty negative in a country where people expect to be helped and cared for in every way. Australia is much more dynamic, with the advantages of a "socialist" country.

[Deny Disuza]

I also appreciate you for starting this new section. I like this section. Even it is beneficial for many people.

[Samantha Baker]

Yeah i agree. Nice section and nice topic to discuss. We can hear a lot of opinion in here about living or working abroad.

[PeggyP]

Working and living abroad entails much more than being successful in your business. Even if you love what you do, you have to love where you are. I meet people from many parts of the world, and sadly, I learn that many have never been invited into an American home. I'm not looking for bashing, please. I learn this because I have been hospitable and friendly, but admittedly, at my convenience. So, I do wonder though, what experiences some of you have had. Perhaps it's just my location and not a widespread failure to be welcoming.

So, my question is, where have you found to have the friendliest people?

[aapkae]

Well I live in Chicago. Its pretty nice here and great for technology. Only problem is the cold...lol. Not a big fan. But I think it beats the heat some of you Aussies are feeling down there.

[peroberg]

This world is now small. With Internet etc. I have realized that if you wantto do business its often good to not just look after it at your own street becausemany things are there to be grabbed – but beyond the borders.