I was born in Miami, Florida, but have lived in San Diego since I was 11 (I'm now 25 years old). Before I met my soon-to-be fiancee, I contemplated dropping everything here and moving to either Spain or England. Wales was also a consideration but I'd want to be in a more urban town.
I've talked with my lady about one day leaving San Diego. It is absolutely paradise here. But even in a down economy, house prices are absolutely ridiculous. I make pretty good coin for a 25 year old, but I can't see us owning a home any time soon here. It is ridiculously expensive.
She isn't too keen on leaving, however. She is very, very close to her family. It's a cultural thing (her family is from Mexico), as Mexican families tend to bring up their kids to be reliant on their families until death, generally. I left my dad almost 15 years ago. Like I told her, I've already been completely separated from my family, I can do it again.
I hear you, Diego. The great thing is you clearly are fluent in Portuguese and English, so you'd have no problem integrating in to a few areas off the bat. If you can find the means, I'd recommend it. It is definitely one of those things that if you want to do, you have to do before finding someone you want to spend your life with. Much easier to do as an individual. Plus, if you have an advanced degree, you'll become more marketable as a professional. Best of luck if you decide to leave
Until then, after I get my MBA, I'll try to work on getting the lady and I out of San Diego again. I'm not optimistic. Thank goodness it's beautiful here
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