Why not?

This all happened in the blink of an eye. I then started to ask myself a question: "Instead of leaving Taipei, why not leave the country?" In pursuit of a better living quality and a ideal place for my family, finding another place in my country to spend the rest of our lives isn't that appealing anymore after we learn about the air quality isn't actually any better in the south. Maybe it's better in the eastern side of this island but then I will have to struggle finding a suitable job for my profession.

I'm not ready yet to work like a soho. I have no experience of that and I lack the confidence starting one. Moreover, to be honest I don't have any idea what I'm looking for in my career. In contrast, I have a very clear idea what I long for speaking of my wife, my future children, and family. The answer is a better quality of life.

At the very first moment by the end of last year, the idea has incubated in me. Why not go to another country to work?

The US is the first option in my profession. But I am too dreadful in terms of working and getting the right visa there. In short, I can't find a supporting reason strong enough to grant this option provided that my working experiences show no benefits for finding a job based in the US. NZ and AU stand out to be an option then.

NZ was actually what crossed our minds then. AU is the next. However, after studying the immigration websites of the two countries, I realize that AU might be a better choice because of the following reasons: it's closer to my home country (meaning cheaper plane tickets), and it's easier to find an ICT job in AU than in NZ. Plus that I have been to AU 4 times for traveling, but I have no idea what NZ is like.

During the next few months, the first few months this year, we have been gathering info everywhere. I then started to realize that my best bet (to be granted a AU PR) is the second half of this year as a result of the point test scores.

Well, I finally submitted skill assessment last weekend. I finally took a TOEFL test last weekend too. But I'm still a huge step away: a proficient English skill is the last stepping stone to the PR.

Let's wait and see.