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Originally Posted by mdt
Hi guys, I'm rather new to this board but need a little advice here ... especially from those living in LOS.
My dilema is ... when is enough enough to move to LOS. I know there has been alot written on this subject ... and I know flaming might happen ... but I am trying to weigh vacactioning vs moving to LOS. I have searched and have not found anything specific on this issue ... but I may have missed it.
I have good job that affords me usually 2 or 3 - three week vacations per year ... of which I can basically go crazy in LOS, ie spend like crazy.
I'm also at the point that within another year I could move to LOS and live on a more moderate fixed income of around 3.5k to 4K usd per month. I am 44 years old.
When I'm on vacation I'm usually out till 4 am ... partying every night ... spending quite a bit of money and having a wonderful time. I realize that living over there, this might grow old (?) or at least might have to be toned down a bit due to monetary reasons.
I know (think) that partying will tone down after living over in LOS for a while, but my question is .... is it better to spend 2 or 3 times per year over there ... spending like a wild man ... or is it better to spend full time over there in LOS, living within a budget.
I know this is highly dependent on the individual, but I would really like to get the opinions of the BM's that have been living in LOS for a while and how there lives vs expectations changed over time.
Thanks for the consideration.
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I cant see why you would get flammed for this.... Its a very hard decision to make...
Before you make any decisions just a couple of uestions first
1. Have you read about visa requirements?
2. Have you a source of income while living in LOS.
3. If not have you a set timeframe of hhowlong you would live in LOS
4. HAve you found any specific location you have in mind to live (i am assuming Phuket but you never know)
5. the most important question.... Should all go wrong over there do you have anything to fall back on.
These i think are some important questions you need to answer and maybe a solution is to go to los for a time peiod of 6 months and see if it works out. If not maybe you wont lose a lot and if it does then see then...
Just an idea for you but reading from what you said you have gone out there a lot but only for 2-3 week periods... Spending a long time out there i.e 6 months will help you make your decision better....
Just my 2 cents tho