So far so good, work is coming along smoothly, weather is starting to get better, I'm due for a raise, and within the next 2 weeks I should get my work permit for Malaysia and can plan the relocation.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Malaysia! Wow.

[–] viking@infosec.pub 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

About time, I've been stuck in China for way too long.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What's it like there? I'm surprised you access Lemmy.

[–] viking@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

China is not as bad as the news make it sound, if you're living a normal life it's quite convenient. And VPNs are everywhere, so it's not like you're cut off from social media or whatever if you know where to look. My main issue is that even if you speak decent Chinese, you don't make more than casual acquaintances, hardly real friends unless with other foreigners, and I'm done being stuck in a bubble. Malaysia is largely English speaking thanks to its colonial past, and people are way more welcoming. I've been staying there on and off for a few months working from home, and already have closer connections to people there than I made in 6 years in China. So I now got approved for 100% work from home and can do it from abroad while still getting paid from China, I'll just have to register with the local authorities and pay my taxes there, so I need the work permit first.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I hope you post about life in Malaysia. I'm fascinated to hear what it's like. I'm sorry China isn't terribly sociable.

[–] viking@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago

Sure, I'll do that then! Actually just did a 4 week round trip in February to see where we want to settle down, and we've decided on Kuching. Really beautiful place.