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Originally Posted by jobgenkid
I've been doing quite a bit of research about leaving the U.S. and living and working abroad. Cape Town, South Africa is one of the top cities on my list. I am in the early stages of looking around to see what jobs are out there and in which countries...I would like a more progressive country that is GLBT friendly and offer plenty of professional opportunity as well.
I have a bachelor's in health education w/ a minor in political science and a master's degree in training & development from Texas A&M University. I work in higher education (university student affairs) and would love to find employment in that area again.
How easy is it to move from the U.S. and adjust to life in South Africa. If I liked it, I'd even be willing to give up my U.S. citizenship.
Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Hi,
I have moved to South Africa and, being a US citizen, have felt the culture shock. I have traveled extensively throughout the world, but actually living in a place that is foreign to most that I knew, has taken some time to adjust. Mostly, it has been fairly easy, so far. The biggest change was getting used to the amount of "fear mongering" about crime and problems. While it is true that crime is prolific, it is possible to get along happily without it- but it is true that one must be constantly aware.
As for being GLBT friendly; I have heard that Cape town is an open-minded city. It seems to me that South Africans have priorities straight and realize that it does not mater who you love, it matters that you love-
Best!
Rokzy