re: Working abroad: Anybody done it, and where are the best spots?

I lived in rural coastal Japan for a couple of years, was the only non-Japanese in the village and I found it easy even though very, very few people spoke passable English. I guess it depends on frustration tolerance, how willing you are to learn a language and and how much energy you get from being in exotic locales. Living in the UK for example, wouldn't be that much different than living in America by comparison but might give you that excitement you are looking for. I've never met anyone who regretted it, I think for most it's a formative experience. Go for it.