To stay or not to stay...

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Hotdigr wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:01 am I know a couple that did get charged using the portal, but as we both know, nothing is consistent here!
That's the only thing that's consistent.
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Hotdigr wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:01 am I know a couple that did get charged using the portal, but as we both know, nothing is consistent here!
Yeah, the arrears are now paid (or written off, whatever the case may be) so no worries next year and no stress when you see an immigration officer. Particularly if one walks in while you are working! Iwas holding off, hoping for another amnesty, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen, so it was the stress factor that tipped me to get it now. Also the fact that out of respect for the laws of the country, we should all try to stay legal with things like this.
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This the attitude we all need to embrace as we are guests in this country and should comply with all laws.

To think we could dodge the laws and bitch when caught is just being a dickhead.

I want to stay so I comply with laws and even "guidelines" as directed. I don't feel pushed about or targeted and feel free to go anywhere without worrying and looking over my shoulder. =@
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I'm staying. Home sucks. Moving to another place, go through all the same adapting, another culture change. Nah. Whatever happens, happens.
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If I were you I would leave. Go to another state. California, Alaska, Texas. America has something for everyone. Cambodia can not offer you a future.
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Forktongue2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:20 am If I were you I would leave. Go to another state. California, Alaska, Texas. America has something for everyone. Cambodia can not offer you a future.
I have to laugh at the coincidence...my sister's in Fairbanks, dad's side of the family is in San Jose, mom's side is from Austin.
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Another perspective is this - wherever you go, wherever you choose to stay, the common factor is going to be YOU. Changing countries won't change you (well, the core you) and won't give you a better or worse life if you're not in tune with and able to love yourself. I think it's fair to say that many expats are running from or to something. Not sure if that's relevant in your case, but hey, words on forums are free!
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StroppyChops wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:25 pmwon't give you a better or worse life if you're not in tune with and able to love yourself.
Do you suggest open D?
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An experienced traveller once said: If you can't be happy in your home country, you can't be happy in a other country.
There are people who cannot imagine that there are other ways of life than their own life. :facepalm:
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I heard a story about sailor who grew up in a small town harbor, had the chance to sail all over the world, and by the time he could work no longer he came to the conclusion that understood his harbor better than he ever had before.

The last few comments made me think about that situation. I'm still not convinced I want to return to America again, but one thing that is different for sure, is that I understand my home a lot better than I used to. Problem is, I still don't know if I want to go back, as I feel like America has become somewhat the laughing stock of the world recently. :(
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I remember a saying by Ram Dass "if you want to change the world change your head"


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