Summary of what I have seen so far. Stepha228 has the right kind of attitude. A huge plus.
A good point was made about being legal. I don't know the current time frame for becoming a legal resident, but I think you will have to wait about 6 months before you can legally work. Double check on that and consider applying for residency before you move rather than after.
As a hair dresser, I have major doubts that will be profitable unless you happen to pick the exact right location and can find enough expat clients. Otherwise the price paid to style local peoples hair will probably not be attractive to you.
You mentioned you are a doer. That is great, but do not for one minute think you are going to be the tail that wags the dog, so to speak, with regard to how things are done here. That would prove to be very frustrating. Use the approach that you can ignore it, which you also mentioned. Pick your battles very carefully.
A good point was made about being legal. I don't know the current time frame for becoming a legal resident, but I think you will have to wait about 6 months before you can legally work. Double check on that and consider applying for residency before you move rather than after.
As a hair dresser, I have major doubts that will be profitable unless you happen to pick the exact right location and can find enough expat clients. Otherwise the price paid to style local peoples hair will probably not be attractive to you.
You mentioned you are a doer. That is great, but do not for one minute think you are going to be the tail that wags the dog, so to speak, with regard to how things are done here. That would prove to be very frustrating. Use the approach that you can ignore it, which you also mentioned. Pick your battles very carefully.
