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Just started to wonder if this is the right move. I know that it’s just cold feet and in my head I know it’s the right move for me and the family, but this is a massive leap of faith. Until now myself and the wife have had great jobs and a good future here in Korea.

Now I’m leaving to Canada in a few days with no guaranteed future or job – still planning on doing my business but there’s not guarantee there. Should be fun, but I am having second thoughts even though it’s a little too late to change plans now since we’ve both quit our jobs, sold everything we own and are living out of suitcases.

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Tom Bradely: Sunday Jun 19, 2011  at  06:02 PM Bahrain

I think this move will not be successful and you will move back to Korea; however, in order to live in Korea for the long haul, you would need to leave. People who stay in Korea for as long as you have start to lose perspective. The grass starts to look greener on the other side.

I wish you well,  but you allow comments. I assume that means you welcome contrarian opinions that you may not agree with. Good luck with everything in Canada. Don’t feel like you have failed if you decide to come back. Just calk it up to something you needed to do in order to really commit to Korea for the long haul.

Peace.

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Sean: Sunday Jun 19, 2011  at  06:05 PM United States

Tom, and 14 years is not a long haul? I’ve said it before on this blog, I would not be leaving if it weren’t for my kids. In any case if you could tell me how many years living abroad qualifies one for the “long haul club’ that would be great.

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Kevin Robinson: Sunday Jun 19, 2011  at  08:46 PM Korea (South)

I’m sure you had some jitters before getting married or having kids or changing any big aspect of life.  That’s natural and normal.  Honestly, you should be more worried if you aren’t feeling anything like this.  I’m nowhere close to my planned move (still 6 months away), and I’m already worrying if I made the right choice. 

Moving to another continent with a family is a big move.  You’re a strong person with a strong family and friends.  You’ll be successful as long as you try, and I’ve not known you to give up at anything you really consider important. 

I imagine when I get 3 days away from the move, I’ll be freaking out myself.  And that’s with a much bigger support when I get back to the States compared to you.

Don’t worry man.  You’ll be fine.

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Sean: Monday Jun 20, 2011  at  12:19 AM United States

Thanks Kevin

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