About karenSueJoy

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Citizen Of:

United States

Past Expat Posts:

Tunisia

Kenya

France

South Africa

Turkey

About karenSueJoy

I'm a Los Angeles, CA-based lawyer, teacher (ESL) and business and creative writer exploring new opportunities to teach, train, and write. If you are interested in connecting, please introduce yourself and email me.

Some Forum Posts:

India: Leaving Family Behind:

Don't do it! The laws of India are completely in favor of men over woman or at least Indian fathers over non-Indian mothers. I lived in India for a short time and met a woman there (American) who's husband (Indian) wanted the same thing. After they got there they separated and now she is stuck in legal and emotional hell. In addition to the laws, the culture there is just overwhelming for expats. I've lived in many countries and the family is more important in India than anyplace I've lived and you will never get out from under his family. The cards are just too stacked against you as a foreigner, and to some extent a woman. Don't take my word for it - do some further research. And good luck! Karen

India: Risk of Malairia -UP:

Anyone have an idea of what the risk of Malaria to expats is in India? Came to Gorakhpur in UP to teach and took many precautions (Hep A and B vaccinations, polio/tetanus, pheumona, flu shots and more) but did not think Malaria was huge problem in that region. Now I see there are more mosquitos than I've ever seen! Thanks. Please reply to: kmilleresq@earthlink.net

India: Expats Visiting UP - Gorakhpur, Nepal?:

If there's anyone who's visiting or living near Gorakhpur or who plans to come through this general region (including Lucknow) to go to Nepal, contact me here or even better at Kmilleresq@earthlink.net. Karen

India: URGENT: Who wants to adopt a cute puppy in New Delhi?:

So wonderful you adopted a street puppy! I wish I could take him but I live in Gorakhpur. Fingers crossed you can find a loving home for your little friend. Best of luck to you, your family, finding a home for puppy, and your move to UAE, Karen

India: Gorakhpur, Northern India:

I am going to Gorakhpur at the end of the month - anyone out there from that general region?

Chile: American Teacher Moving 2 Santiago, Chile:

Hi there: I don't know what happened to my post from yesterday, as I don't see it posted here... I'm moving to Santiago Chile to teach english and business english at the end of June. I'm hoping to meet other expats who speak english there...and locals who speak good english until my Spanish improves. Hope to hear from someone. I can also be reached at kmilleresq@earthlink.net,, Best, Karen

Global Expat Forum: American Teacher Moving 2 Santiago, Chile:

I'm moving to Santiago at the end of June and looking to meet expat English speakers there. Will be teaching ESL and Business English. Hope to meet some yanks and/or other expats soon, and also hope to learn more Spanish soon after arriving there. I can also be reached at kmilleresq@earthlink.net. Best, Karen

Chile: American Teacher Moving 2 Santiago:

Hi, there: I will be teaching Business English in Santiago, arriving around June 26. Just putting the word out to meet other English speaking expats and/or teachers. I will take Spanish lessons and be looking for an apartment. School is located Los Leones 439, Providencia, if anyone knows that area. So just a shout out and hope someone shouts back!, best, Karen

Peru: ESL Teacher, Learn Spanish?:

I need to recharge my batteries and am looking to re-connect with some joys, such as eating great food, which Peru, and perhaps Lima in particular, has lots of. (At least Anthony Bourdain thinks so:-). I would rather not just come on a whim or "vacation", which I haven't done for years. I am an ESL teacher and would like teach (while I'm doing all that eating) and learn Spanish. Any thoughts/recommendations/suggestions? I would consider volunteering my teaching time... Looking forward to hearing from someone, Best regards, Karen

Saudi Arabia: Single Woman Moving to KSA?:

I'm a single middle aged Californian considering a job in KSA. I have eyes wide open, lived in Tunisia. But I'd like to hear from Americans or other expats on the challenges I will face. I don't know where I will live yet, i.e., in a compound, etc., and I have been reading some of the messages here so I have ideas on the restrictions on freedoms... But I'm still listening and reading...would anyone like to comment?

Date Joined:

3/19/2011

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