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.

45:04

Episode guests

Ashley Chen

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Exploring new experiences in your 20's, Quitting corporate job for self-growth in Taiwan.

Deep dives

Pampers Swaddlers: Keeping Baby Skin Healthy

Pampers' Swaddlers diapers are highlighted for their superior wetness absorption, leak-proof skin protection, and skin irritation prevention. The host recommends trying the new Pampers Free & Gentle Wipes for optimal baby skin health, emphasizing their strength and effectiveness during diaper changes.

Intro

3min

Ashley Chen's Journey from Corporate Job to Living Abroad in Taiwan

3min

Exploring the Decision to Leave a Corporate Job for Life in Taiwan

3min

Adjusting to Life in Taiwan and Learning Mandarin as an Adult

3min

Navigating Language Learning and Cultural Identity in Taiwan

5min

Navigating Life in Taiwan and Personal Growth Abroad

25min

We often say that your 20’s are a time for exploration and new experiences, and today’s guest has certainly proven that! You might recognize Ashley Chen from her incredible work as our former Social Media Coordinator or Episode 160 when she was on the pod to talk about transitions in your early 20’s. Now in her mid-20’s, she recently made big steps to quit her corporate job and move to Taiwan for six months. In between that time, she also went on tour with NIKI! We’re so excited to welcome Ashley back to the country and hear all the details of living in her motherland, traveling the world with her favorite artist, and what the next chapter looks like for her.

Become an ABG Bestie to get new audio episodes ad-free, monthly “Dear ABG” AMA videos, discounts on merch, and shout-outs in our episodes. https://abg.supercast.com/

__________________________________________

Hosts: Melody Cheng and Janet Wang

Guest: Ashley Chen

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

__________________________________________

P A R T N E R S

• OneSkin: Get started with 15% off your order using code “ABG” at OneSkin.co

• Pampers: Check out the new Pampers Free and Gentle wipes today!

• BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month with code “ABG” at betterhelp.com/ABG

__________________________________________

C O N N E C T W I T H U S