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Love the topic - Thanks KerryK

On this forum, I typically find my self constantly defending Thai way of life from the so-called Thai bashers of their "over-exaggerated truth" comments. Sometimes the stories are just seems to be over the top and many posters just goes along with the story line and add to the nonsense . TODAY I actually find my self smiling after reading your post and thinking "Isn't that the truth". Finally a terrific original post that make sense.

In America - my young adult niece and nephew don't want to hang out with their old 45' ish uncle unless It's the holidays and they have no choice.

In Thailand - my young mid 20'ish relatives can't wait to come pick me up so they can hang with their laid-back polite cousin. If I get 1 day alone it would be a miracle. It sure feels good to be wanted

scorpio, on 2012-04-04 14:58:46, said:

Surely you're not surprised. The only thing I'm surprised at is that it hasn't turned into "its the Thais fault" topic yet.

NaMah, on 2012-03-28 02:36:37, said:

That would be true 10 years ago. Today the US gov't back tracked an looking to reduced all they can. I'll be surprise if all the gov't perks exists at all in the next few years. I wouldn't count on it. Din't expect anything else other than lies from the gov't did you?

joey88tc, on 2012-03-27 07:29:10, said:

No disrespect to Jinthing but, I'd listen to Bendix on this issue.  Quite frankly, $65,000 isn't alot of savings for the rest of your life. I know you'll be getting other compensations in a few years, but also remember that you'll be needing health insurance, auto, rent, food...etc. It all adds up quickly. You might be comfortable for a few years but down the road you'll regret it. Just think when you get old and tired of Thailand and missing your real home; what will you have to fall back on?..All I'm saying is that you owe it to your self to think clearly before you act. This decision will effect the rest of your life so don't rush into harsh judgement because YOU HATE YOUR JOB.

We're about the same age and going through "almost" the same issue; except that I'm married. I would never think of moving to Thailand until I'm FULLY and COMPLETELY secured financially for the rest of my life. To risk mine & wife's future is unfathomable even though I'm dying to move there today.  The way I figured it, Thailand will always be there waiting for me so no need to rush.

BTW, I also hate my my job and cringed everyday with the thought of going to work with a bunch of racist rednecks, but I tell my self that this place is serving my purpose; and that is to save up to move back to Thailand....breath breath breath....

HeavyDrinker, on 2012-03-23 15:10:45, said:

Tha'ts because he forgot to tell you that the hospital charged him and extra 14900 baht for hiring a Thai police to stand there with a gun to his head to prevent him from leaving after the first night.

Talk about exaggeration.  This site seems to be full of theses BS ers and posters are falling all over it. Numbnuts!!