Everything is going well with me after I decided to break up with my bf.  I have good job but I think I have to leave for my futur ...  I am going to be aupair in NY  I am little bit nervous cos it's my first time going outside Thailand and I have to be there for a year. I have 2 friends, they are an aupair in CA also I know a lot of aupair community here (www.thaiaupairclub.com) I feel confusing cos my job here is good but workin as secretary is just secretary ... it will not grow up more than this ... My boss is so nice to me but if his contract is ended then where i am gonna be ... I am just working here since I am graduated in March. I think it's so lucky to start my new life after I finished school there. I am pretty sad if I have to leave the job , my boss and people at work . But life is life ... I have something which I wish it will be better for my job now ... I dont know what gonna happen if i quit this job and match with the host family and go to America ... How about if I am not get a long well with the family ,,, who gonna help me where can I find new place ... I am scared but I try my best ... I wish this host family is the good match with me . I talk to their ex aupair she 's from swiszerland and she's there for 2 yrs. I talked to host mom she seems nice but I have never talk to host dad I think he might busy as host mom said he will open restuarant in NYC. My job is taking care of one boy 4 yrs and one girl 2 yrs. Workin 45 hours a week only take care of the kids . Take them to park and librely or do some activity to help them learn everything around them enjoy and happy with their childhood. It's hard to make a decision while everything is goin well in life ... but when it's time to do ... I always follow up and respect the thing that I decise to do ... I applied for joining this programme since February this year and I have been waiting for the best match host family for me until now ( September ) so it's 7 months and for my current job i just start from March this year .... After the host family make a decision to math with me then I will fly there at the end of Nov. Starting new life with people who I have never known ... I wish I wish everything is going well , wish I have a good time , good experience and happy sharing my year with the host family .... Wish everything is goin well wish I can make it wish it comes true !!!!!!!! Wish they take good care of me accept me as one part of their family and i will take a very very good care for their kids and will love them as the important people in my life !   Thank you for reading my journal for today hope ur guys have a goodnight Jub Jub Jaaa

Do a search for TF members in NYC and start communicating with them. That way you'll already have some connections with some people when you get there.

If you can adjust to the different culture, you'll find NYC is a fantastic place.

Wish you luck.

thank you !!!

Where will you be in New York?

Agreed with BOD. It's pretty tough for an international student to get a job in the U.S., especially at the entry-level. But it's not impossible if you go to a well-known school graduating in a field that is currently in damand in the market. Getting a company to sponsor you a working visa can be a pain in the ass though.

Anyway, considering your current situation, I don't think you have anything to lose. Coming to the U.S. will give you some exposure to life abroad, and NYC is basically the capital of the world. You can pursue anything you are interested in. I think you owe yourself a chance to try when this kind of opportunity comes along.

Good luck with your decision.

good luck in the new adventure. wish you well. if you had come to houston i could introduce you to some thai friends i have here, but i really dont know anyone in newyork. i think plaugh is from some where around there. he could most likely get you in touch with the thai community around there. it makes life a little easier in another country to at least meet people from your own.

NYC is awsome! to much to see and do.... You.d love to stay in NYC for 1 year! I wish you all the best and HAVE a great time in USA alot to see and alot to do:) i know many thais in Ny and CA so send a note if ya get the chance.. best wishes always