Alright, this is the final few days, I will be travelling outside my country for work in the first time of my life. Any tips on living in a foreign environment?
Alright, this is the final few days, I will be travelling outside my country for work in the first time of my life.
Depends on where are you going fren
… Mauritius. I’ve just searched up some basic risks of the country, beware stray dogs, don’t go out at night or into dark alleys, and always travel with someone. I feel like a kid reading advice like that.
oh damn and you lived in singapore all your life? lel good luck it will be a shock indeed
Thank you fren, hopefully I can gain a new perspective in life by living in a new country.
methinks you jump too hard, maybe try to live in Indonesia or Thailand or Malaysia etc before going that 3rdie
Ahahaha, yeah, but it’s too late for me to back out now. I grew up rich, maybe this will be a humbling experience. Besides, Mauritius isn’t that bad. (I think)
pay attention to what locals warn you about, do not wander on your own. 3rd world is full of beheaded/raped/killed/robbed 1sties who act like they were in their home.
Alright, I’ll keep that in mind. I’ll be cautious, thank you fren
np gl!
Its not thirdie at all lmao
Its amazing btw dont just go to port louis visit inland, its cooler, or the coastline near black river its really awesome.
Whats your field of work btw and how did you find out about that position?
don't wear flashy clothes or make yourself look rich to the locals if you're outside a developed area
Ah Mauritius, one of the league of South Africas
whats your job
Gonna keep it vague, so Hospitality industry.
Tell me what you know, what you watch out for, the good and the bad.
I’ll be staying in the coastal northeast. I got it from school, wanted to work in Vietnam initially. (I’m a young fella)
To be honest with you this is far better than vietnam
It's very touristic, but kinda boring. They've got nice beaches (though it's turning to winter now) and a couple nice spots to visit.
The problem is, even in nice hotels (that have a nice layout and look great), the locals are annoying. They're scammy third worlders.
In restaurants, they usually have two sets of menus. Ask for the local one, they'll probably let you have it, and it's cheaper.
If you stay in hotels and such it's fine. The countryside seemed dangerous though. Don't wander around aimlessly.
They're trying to seem like a developed country, though they aren't. The main city is not bad.
So, not bad to visit once, I didn't feel unsafe (since I didn't take risks at all). But def not amazing. I mean you see rich Americans coming for a honeymoon, well...
Hey friend. I've been there once. Can I help you?
best thing to do is make friends with someone familiar with the area they will keep you out of trouble
How it is to be an expat in Singapore? I was thinking about it at some point.
Place is nice but it’s expensive and pressure is high, I feel fortunate not to feel the impacts of either.
I've got diplomas and speak 3 languages, I was wondering how hard it is to secure is well paying job and live a comfortable life as an expat (nothing too fancy, just a decent and comfy life)
Also, despite the small size, do you have nice things to do? Nice parks? Is it true it's very modern and clean? Are your people nice?
Nice parks? Yeah, there are plenty, I always go there to cycle. Clean and modern? Modern especially in the south where all of those business and shopping districts are located and some places in the north which are just newly developed so they have that clean feel (bad rep. Though) clean everywhere except maybe places like Little India and Chinatown which are a bit dirty but their food is very good. Nice people? Ehh, we just keep to ourselves, there’ll be a rude person now and then.
For job security, idk, I’m not experienced in life yet. If you rent a house, it’d be $3000-4000 per month for a five room (I’m just basing it off what my family rents out to tenants, it’s slightly lower than market price) landlords may reject you for any sort of reasons. Rent out in the north where it’s probably cheaper, there’s good food and its clean.
Thanks, that's interesting.
Any specific details you want to know?