Guest joseph44 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 After 5.5 years spending, learning, enjoying and suffering in Thailand, I've decided to head back to Holland. The main reason is, that I still have to work until I'm 65 and that's for another 18 years. I could stay in Thailand and live happily on what I get now, but on a longer term it wouldn't be good enough to live on after my 65th. Since Thailand is a better place for holiday-makers and retirees (in general), I decided to change my longstay position into a lot of short stay-position over the next 18 years. Last week I got an offer I couldn't reject. If I did, I would be a thief of my own pocket. House, Job and Car are waiting for me, so on the 4th of Feb I'll be heading for Holland, powered by China Air. So, ladies and gentlemen. I will be a member after all, but my posts/replies will be more from the point of view of someone who isn't living in the center of the activity anymore. I learned a lot over the last years and I will absolutely never forget my impressions (pos and neg). Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Good move Joseph! I think that when we move to Thailand, part of the reason is we really need a break, especially from work. So now you've had a very long break, working might be fun for a while, and if not, you can always quit. Timing is good too because if a worldwide depression, it's a good time to be employed. Good luck! Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I'm happy for you. I'm also sad for you. Quote
Guest Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 You are young and it seems like you have a great opportunity ahead of you. I am sure you will be back again and retire in LOS when ready. Best of luck in your new job and keep us posted on your trips and adventures. Quote
Guest laurence Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Joseph, is there still some action in Amsterdam to tide you over? Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Joseph, is there still some action in Amsterdam to tide you over? Not sure, but if you have plenty of Euros, you can find action anywhere. Quote
Guest joseph44 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Joseph, is there still some action in Amsterdam to tide you over? Oh sure there will some action here and there. Discovered a nice bar in my area where they offer a special Sunday Evening Underwear-off party (????) Have to find out what that implies........certainly no underwear. If I'm allowed I will incidentally report on my "GayNederland" experiences. Quote
gerefan Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Joseph If you have been away from the Gay scene in Amsterdam for 5+ years then I am sorry to have to tell you that you are in for a MAJOR shock... Of my favourite places the following institutions have closed... April Bar Aero Hotel Whynot/Blueboy Boys for Men IT Try It Boy Bar Thermos Night Sauna gerefan Quote
Guest joseph44 Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Joseph If you have been away from the Gay scene in Amsterdam for 5+ years then I am sorry to have to tell you that you are in for a MAJOR shock... Of my favourite places the following institutions have closed... April Bar Aero Hotel Whynot/Blueboy Boys for Men IT Try It Boy Bar Thermos Night Sauna gerefan I was never very involved in the Amsterdam gay scene........wasn't even aware of the existance of the bars mentioned. To be honest, I am used to frequent more general venues, and less 'theme' bars. Quote
