>In other top destinations — Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, Australia and other advanced economies — most Americans arrive on purpose. Or at least

>In other top destinations — Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, Australia and other advanced economies — most Americans arrive on purpose. Or at least that’s how it looks at first glance. But when you scratch the surface of almost any American emigrant, you often find a series of accidents. I moved to Singapore for a 1.5 year expat assignment when I was 25. My project finally ended 4.5 years after arriving, during which time I met my girlfriend and got married. Rather than repatriate, we decided to stay in SG. I've now been overseas for 13 years. Nearly my entire professional adult life has been spent overseas, I'm not sure how'd re-integrate back into an American office. My story is a lot like other foreigners I meet in Singapore.. get moved over for a project and decide to stay. It's an easy and safe place to live with great travel around the region. Unfortunately, most of us who've been here long term (and are still not permanent residents) are getting priced out by the flood of expats coming in China and Hong Kong.