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pinkflyd7 · Last edited by pinkflyd7 on Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:46 am; edited 1 time in total

I've been married to my Taiwanese wife almost 4 years now. She just got her green-card visa and wants to go back to America to live this summer. Right now the economy in America is shit. They're even saying this might be "The Great Depression II."

I'm not sure what to do. I'm trying to talk her into staying one more year in Taiwan, but she is very insistant we go this year. I just have a feeling that we will go there, lose all our money, and end up coming back to Taiwan.

773 · Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 213

Why on earth is she so insistent on going to the US??????

And is she able to get a decent paying job herself, or would she be unemployed and dependent on your salary?

Also, what kind of work would you be doing upon your return to the US?

All of these factors should affect your decision.

BJ · Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 173

With the US loosing a quarter million jobs in the last 3 months, it does sound harsh. Perhaps she wants to get a move on if you are moving back and supporting your plans to return?

Vince · Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 559 Location: U.S.

Considering your concerns, I assume you don't have a qualification or connections that would set you up for a good job soon after arriving.

Where in the US would you live?

As others have asked, why is your wife in such a rush?

MomCat · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 297

pinkflyd7,

Do you want to be a teacher? There are several cities that have teaching fellowships that pay you while you earn your certificate.

Here's one: http://www.oaklandteachingfellows.org/Program_Eligibility_Job_Teaching_Positions_Bay_Area_Oakland.asp

If you look at Craig's list in the city where you want to live you may find a need for Mandarin speakers, if your wife is interest in working a few privates.

Good luck,
Cat

pinkflyd7 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:45 am Post subject:

No, I won't be a teacher back in America. I previously worked in the healthcare industry (in Long Beach California) for about 8 years. I got really burned out working in that field, and that's why I came to Taiwan in the first place.

My wife has worked for about 10 years in sales at Elan Microelectronics company, selling computer chips. Her English is very good, so she thinks maybe she can get a job that requires speaking chinese.

The green-card visa expires in September of this year, so if we don't go, we would have to start the process all over again.

773 · Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 213

mandalayroad · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 115

Do you and your wife really want to work 60 hours a week for an insane boss and deal with horrendous rush hour traffic and smog in SoCal? If so, by all means come back and hope you even find a job, forget about finding one that will afford you time with your kids. The US economy is tanking and there probably won't be a turn around for quite a while, if ever, after all the damage the current powers that be have done. I'd stay in Asia, that's where the future is... especially for your kids.

MomCat · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 297

It sounds like you wife may be more employable that you. Smile

Serious_Fun · Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1171 Location: terra incognita

pinkflyd7 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject:

I would never go back to my former employer. It was a soulless, evil HMO.

I think if the Democrats win back the White House in November, there might be some light at the end of the tunnel for the US economy. Remember, Bill Clinton turned George Bush Sr's debt into a surplus in his first term.

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

Trebek · Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 401 Location: China

Hi Ken,

Just started reading your blog today. Quite informative and well done!

The US is tough right now. The economy is the worst I've seen, gas prices are rediculous, and the prices of everything, that requires gas to transport, have gone up. Due to the housing crisis, rents have dropped.
People seem more uptight. I'm hearing lots of negativity and anger toward the Mexican influx, the war, the election, and many other things. It is really not a fun time to live here.

Saying that:

Your wife has a green card and wants to experience living in the USA.
Move back for a year, let her get it out of her system, and she will probably want to return to Tiawan. What can it hurt???

My 2 cents,

Trebek

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