Long lost alert. Background: I’m from South East Asia. I always liked the slow life. I prefer a life of simplicity. I am not lazy, I’ve worked long hours before.I just feel overwhelmed by the grief of losing My father, doing a lifeless job that takes 8 hours of my life and leaves me no time to spend with my mother(sons stay and take care of their parents in my culture) . My anxiety, depression and The lack of social life also effects me immensely(Mental health is horrible in my country). I barely have any close friends. The city I live in, Dhaka, is a megacity. The commute is hell, often taking three hours to reach home. There’s a void in me. I cry whenever I think I’ll have to get up at 6 am to go to work tomorrow. My colleagues are nice, and good people, I don’t blame them. The work culture in my country is to underpay and overwork. Job’s are so hard to come by that no one complains, and the bosses know this. The only reason why I haven’t taken my life is because there’s no one else to look after my mom. Why I finally decided to try and move out: A recent murder shook me. This guy was commuting on a bike. These assassins (I’m not kidding), targeted a known crime boss that was sitting in a car next to the biker. When they opened fire,the guy on the bike suffered a gsw to the head. He died after being in a coma for three days. He left behind a child and mom.
I need advice. I want to leave this shitty country( My mother Will temporarily stay with her sister in Canada for a while until I can secure immigration) and permanently move to another country. It may sound like immature thinking, but can you suggest me immigration destinations that ideally should have the following:
A) comparatively low population density, friendly to immigrants who adapt to local cultures. Basically, smaller cities or countries that are peaceful. B) Jobs that have short working hours. I don’t mind if short working hours means lesser pay, as long as I can afford living costs. C) definitely security, after the murder that happened,I just want to live somewhere safe. D) immigration policy Will preferably allow me to bring my mother here. If possible.
I know it’s a very long post and I may seem nieve. I just want to leave this maddening jungle of a city and this cesspit of a country.
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Good on you for planning a fresh start! What industry do you work in?
My major was journalism, I’m currently employed as a journalist. I have additional skills in photography, graphics Design, video editing and web development (learning).
Moving to a Western country may not be as promising as it seems though.😜Its easy to be lured in by the promise of a better quality of life and increased opportunities. However, it’s crucial to take a step back and acknowledge that these factors are subjective and vary from person to person. What may be considered a better quality of life for one individual may not be the same for another. You also need to work for it.
Additionally, it’s important to keep in mind that no matter where you go, challenges are inevitable. Whether it’s adjusting to a new culture, finding employment, or establishing a social circle, relocating comes with its own set of obstacles and still facing/dealing those challenges with your family.
Canada has made it extremely difficult to immigrate to in the last few years.