Again, long time no post. I guess I just got tired of ranting and I thought my life in San Francisco is just not as interesting as it was in Saigon. However, some thoughts have been running through my head which I thought I’d jot down before I forget them. First, I went to the…… Continue reading Thoughts running through my head
Tag: reverse culture shock
Posts about my instances of culture shock after returning to the USA after living in Asia for five years.
More Culture Shock in San Francisco
It’s been another long stretch without a post. This is most likely due to the fact that not much interesting happens when one is doing a job search from day to day. I’ve been going to interviews, writing e-mails, and going to more interviews. It’s difficult trying to find the right fit. I usually wouldn’t…… Continue reading More Culture Shock in San Francisco
San Francisco – Unemployed Life
As most of you already know, I’ve made another big jump and have landed myself in San Francisco. So far I’ve managed to get myself a nice apartment and have jumped head first into the job market. A question I’m asked a lot is “Why San Francisco?” For some reason I think I give them…… Continue reading San Francisco – Unemployed Life
Arrival in San Francisco – 7.12.2006
I’ve now arrived in San Francisco, California! My head is spinning though from the adjustment and I just hope I can survive here. For the most part, everyone is very friendly and intelligent but there is a lot of ghetto trash. When they make comments it’s extremely hard for me to not throw them into…… Continue reading Arrival in San Francisco – 7.12.2006
More Culture Shock
My culture shock has mostly abated and I’ve become accustomed to this different country called California. However, there are a couple of remnants left from the shock. First, my girlfriend and I were coming home about 12:30am after visiting a friend’s house and saw a police helicopter with its spotlight on about a mile ahead…… Continue reading More Culture Shock
More Culture Shock in San Francisco
The culture shock continues here in San Francisco!!! As every study abroad or expat knows, when returning to the home country, some things really stand out as strange or bizarre since even though it is your home country, it might seem a little foreign. Well, San Francisco IS foreign!!! There are entire neighorhoods here where…… Continue reading More Culture Shock in San Francisco
The American Solution to Suicide Bombers
It’s been a while since my last entry due to my moving back to America and I’ve been meaning to comment on this for a while. America seems mired down in this enigma of suicide bombings which they are having a very hard time stopping. I know that that there must be a lot of…… Continue reading The American Solution to Suicide Bombers
Poor FBI
I saw the picture above in the news today and just couldn’t help but laugh. As I sit here in SF contemplating my new job opportunities, I must admit that I’ve given a spit second thought to the NSA, CIA and FBI due to international experience and language abilities. However, in light of current events…… Continue reading Poor FBI