AsianBossGirl Episode 278: Quitting a Corporate Job & Living Abroad in Taiwan - Catch-Up w/ Ashley Chen
Jun 28, 2024
Former Social Media Coordinator, Ashley Chen, discusses quitting her corporate job to live in Taiwan. Topics include learning Mandarin, cultural identity struggles, and personal growth abroad. She shares experiences of adjusting to life in Taiwan, navigating language barriers, and reflecting on the next chapter in her life.
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Quitting Corporate Life
- Ashley Chen, dissatisfied with her corporate job and wanting more from life, quit and moved to Taiwan.
- This decision was driven by a desire for personal growth and exploration beyond her familiar California environment.
Choosing Taiwan
- Ashley's decision to move to Taiwan was instinctual, driven by a feeling of needing change.
- Her parents supported her decision, leading her to choose Taipei specifically.
Language Barrier
- Despite growing up speaking Mandarin, Ashley struggled with reading and writing, making her language class challenging.
- This experience highlighted the difficulty of being a beginner again, even with a familiar language.