Comments by "Lisa Culton" (@LisaCulton) on "The Downsides of Living Overseas" video.

@bigdogpete43 I'm all that except grandmother, and life in Switzerland works for me. It's up to you to decide how you want to live. Luckily, I understood many years ago that most people (even "close" relatives) don't give a hoot about what you're doing or how you're getting along the minute you move to another city or state that's mere hours away. Out of sight, out of mind. It will be up to you to maintain contact because you are the one who "left". But, if your dream is to try life somewhere else, I would advise you to not hold back, because people who truly care about you will maintain a relationship with you, and you shouldn't shape your life around the opinions of the rest.
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I got past it. No problem. If people want to see me, they come and visit, call, email, Skype.
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It depends on what type of employee you are. I've worked overseas for years as a medical doctor and had no problem getting a job practicing medicine in the US when I went back for a few years. I even got a significant signing bonus. I had maintained my US medical licenses, so obviously that helps. It just depends.
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@Al-yu6bq I worked long enough in Switzerland that I got permanent residency. 👍🇨🇭 It only took 5 years and now I'm free to do whatever I want - resign, star my own business, buy property, whatever.
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Get some of those washable cashmere sweaters from Ralph Lauren. Problem solved. They deliver worldwide.
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@TheShaolin015 It's a job, though.
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@alaskanwhiskey Painless. It can be done. Plus, I have been in the military, so I was used to being in foreign countries, and getting on with my life.
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