South Africa, UK, Singapore... And Back to Cape Town-EP 90 with Tracey Shearer

<p>Tracey Shearer left South Africa in 2003 with an Irish passport, a printer and no real plan beyond seeing what life abroad had to offer.</p><p>What followed was a 13-year journey through the UK and Singapore before eventually returning to Cape Town.</p><p>Tracey grew up on Johannesburg's East Rand and spent 13 years running a design agency with her sister before deciding it was time to leave. In London, her original entrepreneurial plans didn't work out, and she eventually found her way into maritime recruitment, a career she has now been in for around 20 years.</p><p>Singapore became a major part of her life. She ran a recruitment company there for seven years, built an international network and experienced a very different way of living.</p><p>Eventually, however, her heart was pulling her back to South Africa.</p><p>In this episode, Tracey talks honestly about leaving South Africa, the realities of starting again overseas, the cost of living in London, Singapore's safety and efficiency, healthcare, building an international career, and why she ultimately chose Cape Town.</p><p>We also discuss the role of family, the idea that the grass is always greener somewhere else, and how technology has made it possible for Tracey to continue recruiting internationally while living in South Africa.</p><p>_______________________________________________________________</p><p>SABLE INTERNATIONAL</p><p>For over 30 years, Sable International has offered seamless solutions that simplify the complexities of cross-border movement and financial management, so that you can focus on what matters most: building your future beyond borders.</p><p>Find out how Sable International can support your journey:</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy</a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________</p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:01 Introduction<br />01:15 Growing up in Johannesburg<br />02:36 Leaving South Africa in 2003<br />03:44 Arriving in London with a printer<br />04:17 Trying entrepreneurship in the UK<br />05:16 Finding maritime recruitment<br />06:13 Discovering the maritime industry<br />10:52 The cost of living in London<br />12:24 Adjusting to life overseas<br />13:05 Moving from London to Singapore<br />21:58 Healthcare in London and Singapore<br />23:27 Why Singapore works so well<br />29:47 Building a recruitment company in Singapore<br />30:19 Returning to South Africa<br />30:52