“Moved to Western country for better work environment”

Item: Moved to Western country for better work environment
Rating: 2
Author: u/Impressive-Dirt-6735

What Actually Happened

I regret moving to East Asia for work due to the toxic culture and lack of work-life balance.

What I wish I knew

"The culture shock and stress would be unbearable."

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Research the company culture before moving abroad for work."

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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workplace Category

166

workplace decisions logged. Avg regret 7.2/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

77%

of workplace decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.