天美麻豆

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Registered Nurse
The chances for more travels and a better life style because of the $$$$. Benefits sounds great, and the expats communities sounds fantatic! I would like to bring my children up in a multiculural environment.
I expect the restrictions on women might be challenging.

Since Mar 2004

British Columbia, Canada

I work as an RN. I came here as I met my Canadian husband in my travels around Europe.
Registered Nurse
It took me a while to like Canada because it was so different from New Zealand. The longer I've been here the more I appreciate the differences in our culture. I love how the Canadians can be so patriotic within their own country. I love how a lot of people celebrate all the holidays, from Easter to Halloween, everyone makes such a great deal of it. I used to think that was a little cheesy but now I'm really enjoy it. Working as a nurse here has given me benefits and a higher pay that I dont think I could get in NZ.
People can be a little uptight here. Women put a stong focus on looks and weight which I think can be problematic as I have a little girl. Also, the bigger the better, nothing but brand names culture can leave a lot of people with financial problems. These are things I watch, now that I'm a new Mum.

Feb 2001 - Jan 2004

London, England

My first time out of NZ. Loved the Kiwi and Ozzy on OE culture. I miss the travel but not the lifestyle, (staying in dodgy places and being a docer was not much fun).
Registered Nurse
Awesome travel opportunities! Great place to meet people that you would have never hung out at home. Great fun!
Really crowded!

Jun 1987 - Feb 2001

Wellington, New Zealand

Came here from the Philippines when I was 11 years old. I love this place and will always call it home. I'm working hard so that one day I can return.
Registered Nurse
Beautiful place, beautiful people. Awesome culture, relaxed layed back people that never worries to much. Just a fantastic place to call home.
Lack of opportunities. People leave because of minimal or terrible job prospects. Can be hard to live here if you dont have a high paying job, cost of living is high but pay rates not great.

Jan 1975 - Jun 1987

Manila, Philippines

I dont know this place much because I left so young.