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Hello wonderful people out there, I need some career advice and would really appreciate your help in deciding. I am sure you have perspectives and opinions that may not even have crossed my mind.

I am a Full Stack Dev with 9 years of experience. I got two overseas opportunities, one in Bucharest, Romania and the other one in Mississauga, Canada.
Now according to my research:

+ives in Romania:
> Role is good
> Low cost of living
> Money is good and company also provides 2 bed accommodation
> Access to Europe
> Is approx 8 hours far away from my country of origin

-ives in Romania (just as per my internet research when compared to Canada)
> Healthcare is not the great
> Scores low on standard of life and quality index
> Not sure I can think of settling down there

+ives in Canada
> No Language barriers
> Ample amount of opportunities in the long run
> Can strongly think of settling down there
> Scores really high in standard of life and quality index
> Strong healthcare and education system

-ives in Canada
> Living expenses are fuckin high
> Money initially is not that great and won't be able to save enough for my future goals
> Is approx 28 Hours far from my country of origin

Which one would you choose and if you can please mention why?

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  • 2
    4y
    Its indeed tough decision. You may consider looking at neighbourhood on google maps street view around the company office. You may also check available real estate options.
  • 0
    4y
    Country of origin?

    I liked how you did the parameter based approach.

    Another level I'd often add is list down future aspect from each employer/location/whatever.

    Like don't just consider present parameters but more like what next from there.

    That will help you better evaluate.

    Irrespective of anything, I'd never go for Americas and blindly pick Europe.
  • 6
    4y
    Canada cause of legal weed, maple syrup and no vampires around.
  • 0
    4y
    You should also consider the neighbourhood/area you're going to move to, it's not as significant as choosing the country first but if you move to a bad/dodgy/dangerous one, you'll regret it big time (so make sure to speak to locals or people you met who know the area near your potential office).
  • 0
    4y
    @molaram seconded
  • 0
    4y
    @molaram Not true, even if you're in the top 10% in income.
    75% would have been closer to truth, but still for the top earners.

    I 100% agree on the not sucking at making that decision.
  • 1
    4y
    @molaram 80%?

    Can you support your argument with facts?
  • 0
    4y
    @molaram This does not answer my question.
  • 2
    4y
    So canada will give you a lot of things that you will have to pay premium in Romania or any other not so 1st world country.

    For instance, good acommodations in a safe neighborhood will cost extra, also good food, you might need private transport, pay extra for healthcare, etc.
    Pretty much all good things will cost extra on Romania so say good bye to wathever extra money you think you will have.

    Of course it depends on how much difference it is.
  • 2
    4y
    Canada is the better, safer, and more secure option.

    Romania is an adventure! It'll probably be a wild ride.

    (I'm Canadian, it's pretty good over here, but it will be here when you're done adventuring too)
  • 0
    4y
    Currently living in a non English speaking country and I strongly recommend Canada.
    What you haven't added in the equation is your social life due to the language barrier. And if that matters, moving to a non English speaking nation will be a bummer.

    The fact that the company provides an accomodation to move to Romania might mean they are trying to lure you in, meaning possibly many people don't choose to move to Romania.
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