About porch

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

United States

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Kuwait: Americaninkuwait, I don't understand?:

I was reading your blog and quoted below. Is it really that bad there? Being the forum leader for Kuwait, I expected to read something positive. Please explain as I am preparing to move. I read how delightful it is from some posters, and how awful from others. I'm just searching for the truth. Warm regards, Porch "Back in the states I used to sleep the minute my head touched my pillow and wake up around 5 AM. In Kuwait I still fall asleep as fast, but I wake up like 2 to 4 times at night, I check on the kids, drink water, watch some TV, check my email..... I think this has to do with a lot of issues. 1- Mentally, I'm not in peace with my self as I used to. 2- Dealing with people, in the stats people are more forward and direct with you. Here I have to deal with morons & bullies, I usually take the high road and move on. 3- Work is consuming most of my energy, I'm working my ass off and trying to establish a good base for my career, it kills me to see people around me slack off and get away with murder, and no one can say or do something about it. I have made a pack with myself to stick with it for 3 years and then things should look better. It has been one year so far. The funny thing at work people are happy with me because of my hard work, but I'm not because I always have to look the other way and occupy myself with my work so I dont get in trouble. Was I in the states? I would be screaming my lung off 24/7. God bless the US. So, to help me survive my job I have created a motto: 3-F-Y Yupe, 3 F. Years."

Kuwait: Moving to Kuwait in January 2009:

Hello, I have read many of the posts on this forum and learned quite a bit. I am in the process of accepting a job in Kuwait. I grew up and I'm currently living in the USA. I've never lived out of the USA, but have traveled extensively. I'm kind and respectful of other cultures. I like to swim and work out. The pay is 3300 KD per month. That includes housing allowance(450KD), transportation allowance(150KD)and salary(the remainder). Health Insurance is included along with the opportunity for advancement. Does this sound reasonable? My goal is to work hard and save money for retirement. How is life in Kuwait? Is Kuwait a growing city & how do they view Americans!?!? Is it safe for Americans... I'm scared!... but I'm planning on moving anyway. Thanks in advance! Cheers

Date Joined:

9/23/2008

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