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Post by sesfw on May 12, 2013 17:39:56 GMT -5
Heck, Ava, make a plan. If something changes between now and then, change your plan. It doesn't have to be carved in stone.
Good luck in what ever you decide.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 18:15:37 GMT -5
I was thinking Miami, but my mother pointed out I didn't really want to move to Miami, but back home. I told her that wasn't the case. But now I know that's exactly the case. Nobody knows you better than your mother. She knew before I knew. Just thinking about moving everything to go to Miami, where I don't know anyone, is daunting. Moving back home makes more sense to me. ava, Best of luck to you! And I mean it.
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Post by midjd on May 12, 2013 19:24:47 GMT -5
I agree. If you hadn't told us where you were from, I never would have guessed that English isn't your first language. Being able to speak and write English at such a high level should make you an attractive employee. I'd think you might have a good shot at finding employment with a U.S. company with offices in Argentina. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Post by taz157 on May 12, 2013 19:37:49 GMT -5
I agree. If you hadn't told us where you were from, I never would have guessed that English isn't your first language. Being able to speak and write English at such a high level should make you an attractive employee. I'd think you might have a good shot at finding employment with a U.S. company with offices in Argentina. Good luck with whatever you decide. to everything above. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Post by Miss Tequila on May 12, 2013 19:51:25 GMT -5
Ava, I don't know much about the economy in Argentina but I can tell you that my company just opened a company in brazil and it was very difficult to find a good business manager who was also fluent in English. We are paying her out the ass! So don't assume that a US company won't be interested. If your spoken English is anywhere as good as your written English, you can be a huge asset to us companies working in South America.
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Post by milee on May 12, 2013 20:08:41 GMT -5
In the case I got the details wrong, I would go for the Masters if I could do it in six or even 18 months, but I would probably let the CPA idea go, UNLESS you know that would really open doors. Being realistic, it's probably extremely unlikely you could complete a Masters and get your CPA in 18 months though.
The CPA wouldn't even count there. They don't have CPA certification there. A Master may count for something, a CPA wouldn't mean anything. If I have to come back, it would be easier get a CPA if I have a Master's. I wasn't completely sure of the geography so I just double checked. Might you have a much better opportunity in Uruguay, Paraguay or Chile, all bordering countries to Argentina?Maybe. Believe it or not, these countries have an agreement much like the European Union, called Mercosur. Despite that, it's extremely difficult to obtain work and residency permits from one country to another. Crazy if you ask me. Argentina is a possibility, and Uruguay too. Paraguay or Chile are way more difficult to get into, but I would consider them as a last resource. My family lives in the biggest city in the country, so that should help. I guess at the same time that's one of the reasons why I never truly adapted here; I live in a small town with no much going on. I am used to (and love) huge cities. The CPA and Master's in Accountancy certification might not count for much with Argentinian companies, but it will carry a lot of weight with American (or European) companies that also have operations in Argentina. The fact that you're bilingual with accounting skills might make you very marketable to certain companies. Some ideas of where to start the search: Big 4 Accounting Firms - they all have operations in South America. Not only that, but the SA offices have to audit and provide American tax services for American multinational companies with branches in SA. They'd love to have an American trained CPA who was able to serve those clients. DEA and other American agencies that cover SA - yes, it's not the '90s anymore, but the DEA still maintains a presence in SA and guess how they track, find and catch drug kingpins? Using accountants to find the money. Bilingual accountants have usually had good prospects within the DEA. Argentinian and Miami Based Accounting Headhunters - these recruiters will know about opportunities for an American trained CPA and may even have jobs you'd be good for. If you don't know any headhunters, call some of the Big 4 accounting firms in those cities and ask for referrals.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 13, 2013 21:18:33 GMT -5
Ava,
You do have excellent English. My ex has been to Argentina with the State Department. I know they contract with locals to translate, etc. He teaches accounting type classes when he is in Argentina and says it would be so much easier if the translator had a clue about accounting. I have no idea of who they use as their contractor, but try to find out. Other agencies must use the translators when in Argentina.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 6:19:29 GMT -5
I say there are no right or wrong decisions. If your heart says "Go home" then you need to go home. Think positive and all will be fine. <img src=" alt=" <img src="http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/rose.gif">" src="http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/rose.gif"> Good morning lone.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 8:10:17 GMT -5
Good morning, friend!!!! I was just watching Paul's ocean video on the global warming thread. There is something about watching waves that just takes me out of my body. I think everyone would be happier if they moved next to an ocean. Hi lone. I used to listen to the CD call "The Sea". It's mixture of classical music and sounds of ocean waves.... Have a great day, friend.
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Post by Ava on May 15, 2013 19:21:55 GMT -5
Just wanted to give a quick update, because sometimes I read a thread and there's no conclusion to it. I am left wandering what happened afterwards. Well, in my case, I had a breakdown Sunday afternoon. A friend of mine came to my condo and we talked for hours. Later I called my mom. She said she's going to do whatever is needed. I even surprised myself by telling her that living here feels like some sort of penance. Since I came here, learned English, got a job, went to school, etc., I felt I had to stick it here. But it had become similar to being in prison in some weird way. I felt I HAD to remain in the US, and leaving would be a huge failure. I wasn't aware I felt like that until I said it out loud. My mother is coming to spend the summer with me, she always does and we always have fun. After that, I'll be moving. Either to Miami or New York, or to South America. It is so liberating to know I will leave. We are now getting busy at work, and my coworkers are getting stressed and frustrated. But I just smile and help them as much as I can. Having a date of October-December to move to either a big city with a big Argentinian community, or going back home, brings things into perspective. I don't want to sweat the small stuff; life is too short. If we can't have everything ready by Wednesday, we'll have it for Thursday. I don't know how next year will shape up, and I have student loans to pay, a condo to rent, and a cat to move to wherever I'm going. But my mother and my brother support my decision and will only be too happy to have me back. I can do whatever I want. Come to US for two years, work, and then go back to Argentina for six months (rinse and repeat), stay here in a big city and visit way more often that I do now, or just go home for good. I will never live in CT again, and I want to enjoy life instead of being anguished and lonely all the time.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2013 19:49:31 GMT -5
But you'll stay here on PB with us, won't you? Please? Pretty please? Are you going to check out American companies with a presence in Argentina? Argentinian companies with presence in America? If you could get a job with a company like one of those, you might even be able to go back and forth on THEIR money. ETA: Does your kitty speak Spanish?
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Post by Ava on May 15, 2013 20:16:00 GMT -5
Yes, the cat speaks Spanish! She actually doesn't speak English . So, she cannot get a job in Argentina as a bilingual cat. I'm not sure what exactly I'm going to do. I'm not checking out jobs until next week when I start the Master, so I can put in my resume that I have a Bachelor, and currently studying for my Master, to be completed in December. After next week, I'll start sending resumes to American Companies in Argentina, and to public accounting firms in New York and Miami. See what I can get.
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Post by zibazinski on May 15, 2013 20:23:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2013 21:27:31 GMT -5
Gee. This is exciting. We went through college with you, we suffered through a miserable job with you, we graduated with you, went on a job search with you and started your first real job after graduation. Now we get to go to grad school with you and then move to Miami or New York or Argentina with you and a cat that only speaks Spanish!
Just curious...any possibility that you can sell the condo? Is the real estate market there looking better these days?
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Post by Ava on May 15, 2013 21:56:18 GMT -5
No chance of selling the condo! It's hopelessly underwater. I owe $65K on it, and its current market value is $49K. I am going to put it for rent through a management company.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2013 7:49:19 GMT -5
I am going to put it for rent through a management company. ava, Give yourself a flexibility! Good luck. But try to remember if you can't sell it or renting to someone becomes too much of an hassle. Don't let financials circumstances defines you it's nothing but a part of your overall happiness.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jun 2, 2013 21:14:06 GMT -5
Good luck, Ava, in whatever you end up doing. Enjoy summer with your mother.
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