General Discussions

**tom0407** · 09:57 AM

Where do you think is the best place to live and work? It can be anywhere in the world...?

Things to consider include:
1. Living costs
2. Weather
3. Language
4. Distance from your family
5. Visa's
6. Political stability / safety

Any ideas?

**jv17** · 09-21-2008, 09:58 PM

well i suggest philippines because:

1. Living costs
it's cheaper and the prices of everything that you need is more than 3x less than you expected let's say a 6 bottles of beer costs $12 in the u.s. but in the philippines it's just $3 so in $12 you can buy 24 bottles
2. Weather
weather here is not that cold, we have 2 seasons here wet and dry..in other words it's rainy and summer
3. Language
most of the filipinos can understand english we have lots of call centers here dealing with americans and also there are some filipinos can understand basic english but they are having difficulty to express their thoughts however they will do their best to communicate with you..
4. Distance from your family
of course it's thousands of miles away from your fam
5. Visa's
well i have friends here who are foreigners and they told me that it's easy to have a visa here
6. Political stability / safety
there are some places here that are dangerous but i suggest you to stay in a safe place if you are interested to stay or work here just pm me so that I can help and give you out suggestions..

**tom0407** · 09-22-2008, 04:36 AM

Thanks that's really interesting to hear... Certainly another option.

So far people have suggested Indonesia and India as well on other threads... Any other options people can think of?

**northbeach23** · 09-22-2008, 05:17 AM

Me too I suggest Philippines.

**tom0407** · 09-22-2008, 05:19 AM

That's cool... Do they have Internet over there!? What's it like?

**abhi** · 09-22-2008, 05:50 AM

The best place can be in each country. But that depends for which company you are working with. Now, you have to consider the environment, the culture and behavior of the country. For me, this question has no specific answer. By the way, I heard, working for Google is really too good.

**axeg** · 09-22-2008, 09:13 AM

I think Google is the great place where you can work on. I saw few photos of Google offices and I surprised whether they are working there or just enjoying their life. If they have these kind of offices and work culture than I will be happy to work with them in anywhere of this world.

Google know how to take care their real assets that is their employee.

**Aadriyah** · 09-22-2008, 08:13 PM

All is depend upon your choice... A place or country can have a cheaper living cost but the question is, can I live there happily? can I work there with enthusiasm, Are people there good? Am I secure to the place...all these are to be considered.

**arcel** · 09-22-2008, 10:36 PM

best place in the world to work.... bedroom

**jv17** · 09-24-2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom0407

That's cool... Do they have Internet over there!? What's it like?

yeah we also have high speed internet access here..it depends what internet plan that you are going to get..but not all parts in the philippines you'll be having net..you should be in the metro though..

**jv17** · 09-24-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhi

By the way, I heard, working for Google is really too good.

well in the philippines they also have mckinsey and co., when it comes to employer ratings Google is no. 1 but mckinsey and co. is no.2 and I heard at the end of the year mckinsey will be no.1 and they are going to beat Google..btw in the U.S. they also have mckinsey though..

**Dvae** · 09-25-2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom0407

That's cool... Do they have Internet over there!? What's it like?

Ofcourse, plus Filipinos are hard working too.

**peterl4678** · 09-26-2008, 07:23 AM

I agree with Abhi. Philippines might be a nice place - no doubt about it - but it does depend on the company you are working for, the colleagues, etc.

**johnlloyd** · 09-26-2008, 08:43 AM

I'd rather go to Australia nor Finland simply the cost of living is not that expensive and has a plenty of job to choose on!

**wchua24** · 09-26-2008, 10:54 AM

good information form jv17. well what i do hope that your ISP there is stable..

**jabo** · 10-02-2008, 06:34 AM

Didn't one President said something like

Quote:

ask not what your country can do for you....
ask what you can do for your country.

so I guess I'm going to stick to my own country. but then again, other countries could be more fun to work at...mmmmm...

**barbie15** · 10-03-2008, 03:53 AM

For me, I want to work abroad, because of the salary, but I can't leave my family here or i don't want to be far away to them..

**JimWilfred** · 10-03-2008, 04:38 AM

I like London. This is my first choice and after it i like Dubai moast

**aarathy** · 10-06-2008, 02:00 AM

I think my land Kerala is the best place in the world to work and live. Kerala is popularly known as God's own country. This state is studded with green paddy fields, lush green coconut trees, sandy beaches and has the most enterprising educated people in India. Kerala is the land of rivers and backwaters. Valuable cash crops like tea, rubber, cardamom, coffee and cashew are grown here. In my opinion, all the people will like this beautiful place. Come on and enjoy by visiting this natural beauty of my land.

**jaibin** · 10-08-2008, 02:42 AM

In my opinion, Bangalore is the best place in the world to work and live.It is one of the beautiful city in Asia. With its beautiful parks, avenues, multiplexes and historical monuments, Bangalore is undoubtedly bubbling with life and energy. It is also known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful gardens and parks. Because of the high concentration of IT industry, it also called the Silicon Valley of India. Here the atmosphere is very cool and people are well educated.