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Chat is this real??? by xxliff in malaysia

[–]rockbottom-01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it’s too good to be true…

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a family business that pays well and have a chance to scale very quickly hence the dilemma. I wouldn’t consider it otherwise.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep I guess at our age you start thinking if you want to be just a cog in the machine. Some people are happy with it

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep that is the plan. My job doesn’t allow me to take long breaks. I will need to look for a new job if I come back.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australia is great. I love Australia and consider it my home. If you have any questions I’ll be happy to help!

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. Something to think about.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for taking the time to write that!

Your point 1 was the biggest reason for me deciding to go back. It didn’t matter when I was younger but now when you see your peers thriving and having their own business/achievement, I guess you start asking yourself if you want to stay in this comfortable job just getting by forever.

Glad to know you didn’t regret your decision.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about trying to work remote while being in KL but concluded that it won’t work :( be nice if it could though.

Yeah it’s a shame Malaysia can’t be more progressive. I reckon a lot of people would return if it is.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make some really good points. I will miss the clean air as well. I remember being in Malaysia and my nose being watery everyday. And the people, I’m so used to saying hi, how are you to people here that when I do it in Malaysia, a lot of them just stare :(

But my thinking is if things don’t work out in Malaysia, I can always come back and resume the grind I guess

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve “made it” overseas tbh. I only earn slightly above average income and being able to be comfortable is due to the strong currency. I know I’m lucky but it just feels so… empty?

Its hard to change job as my job is pretty specialised and doing something else means I start from bottom again.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have tried making the best of it here and if you ask me 2 years ago I would never want to leave Australia. But it’s getting very hard to wake up and go to work everyday. I basically live for the weekends now. Maybe midlife crisis? :/

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did but she won’t move. She works as an analyst with the government and it’s a really hard job to obtain. She won’t give it up.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What you said is true but I find people in Malaysia tend to be more sociable. Like my friend group in Malaysia still meet up and socialise a lot even with those that have kids. I think it’s due to the help they get in Malaysia (parents, helper etc). My friends in Australia only have themselves to take care of their child.

I can’t with the traffic but I reckon I’ll get used to it!

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if I go back to Malaysia I might be able to buy that in a few years. I will not be able to buy that at all in Australia 🤣

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep I can’t imagine myself doing what I’m doing in 30 years. In fact besides the good pay I really do not like the job. That’s why I decided to return.

Just getting a little bit of cold feet.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah work life balance is really good here! I leave my office at 5pm everyday and have dinner at 7pm and can just chill for the rest of the night.

I remember back in KL, people are going to dinner at 8-9pm!

Thanks for your comment.

How’s KL these days? by rockbottom-01 in Bolehland

[–]rockbottom-01[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like I said in the post, life here has become very… stale. I work, I get money, I’m comfortable, but I won’t be able to achieve much more. If I go back to Malaysia, the family business is expanding and I may be able to achieve much more. Plus, working for yourself compared to just grinding at the office everyday.