They're definitely tough for long term residency! I have a narrow pathway that could work, so I'm thrilled. But I really wish moving countries (especially just leaving the US at all) was easier
Librarian_HCM
joined 7 months ago
Just a general life update thing: I'm at a bit of a crossroads in my career. I'm currently at an institution that is not great, but pays decently. In the future I have been wanting to apply for jobs in my field in Hanoi, or back to the UK. Move and settle.
But I have been leaning towards Vietnam overall. But a position is open, that basically aligns with NY skills very closely, back in Scotland. I'm obviously applying (but not expecting much). It just feels like a crossroads of "If I do this, it basically locks out my moving to Vietnam, which sucks. But it'd suck as well to lock out UK.
Anyway, just a lot to process. But the UK job probably won't even pan out, so I shouldn't worry too much anyway.
For real. Like I do understand and respect why AES countries make it difficult for anyone to just move and remain, because the imperial core would 100% utilize that to infiltrate, but damn I wish it was easier.
Basically, I work in academia, and it's at least feasible for me to move to Vietnam through that. It's not perfect, and still suffers from Vietnam not having very long visas, but I'd still take it if it comes to fruition