You correctly note that I said likely, not required.
So, we're not in disagreement.
I agree with you about the risk to life having some effect, but this obviously doesn't apply to people alive today.
Anyone can move to Asia and have a better quality of life, perhaps, but it sure as hell helps if:
* you can afford regular plane tickets home to family/possibly at short notice,
* you have support back in your home country until you get settled,
* you are wealthy or privileged enough to have access to whatever visa in whichever country you prefer. (e.g. sufficient education and experience to meet the requirements of a skilled work visa)
With respect, if you think intercontinental travel & work isn't primarily the domain of the wealthy, we may have different definitions of wealthy.
This is a problem for some and an opportunity for others. Many of the people capable of kickstarting the economies of Greece and Spain have left for England or Germany...
Anyone can move to Asia and have a better quality of life, perhaps, but it sure as hell helps if:
* you can afford regular plane tickets home to family/possibly at short notice,
* you have support back in your home country until you get settled,
* you are wealthy or privileged enough to have access to whatever visa in whichever country you prefer. (e.g. sufficient education and experience to meet the requirements of a skilled work visa)
With respect, if you think intercontinental travel & work isn't primarily the domain of the wealthy, we may have different definitions of wealthy.