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Either in regards to the current political situation, or for other reasons. What drew you to the idea of living in another country? Do you think whatever benefits it offers are really worth it, or is the grass just greener on the other side of the fence?

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[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Its unrealistic. My parents have too much invesments in the US, hard to liquidate.

If my US citizenship is gone, I'd either be:

(A) Stateless, which is um... not good, too much bureaucracy to get another citizenship, and I'd have to learn a new language.

(B) If PRC wants me back, oh jeez I think that makes my asylum claim in a western country even harder, since its very difficult to "prove" my fear of persecution. And if my fears become real, it'd be too late to leave. What's that saying: "Out of a frying pan into the burning fire"? or something, so yea that... very bad.

Country on my go-to list are:

Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Maybe other EU countries, Singapore... then idk...

These are the countries with a decent amount of Chinese Diaspora. As much as I love EU, less than 1% ethnic Chinese in some of the EU countries seems like I'd have a difficult time fitting in... idk.

I've considered Taiwan, but PRC is already aiming the cannons there, seems like a bad idea.

I've also been considering just ending it. I don't have the will to live anymore. It's too much...

[–] spykee@lemmings.world 2 points 3 months ago

You need help bro.
...and hookers.
Maybe spend a few days surrounded by Alt-Chicks titties while being choked on by their thighs.
It will warm up your soul.
.
Or alt-dudes, whoever makes you loose.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Hey, i have "reduced motion" setting on! And if anyone with epilepsy sees that...

[–] twice_hatch@midwest.social 3 points 3 months ago

Canada cause it's close. Netherlands cause of DAFT and bike infrastructure would be so nice

[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago

My wife and I have dreamed of possibly moving to Australia.

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago

So far things are well enough in my part of the US that I haven't felt the need to seriously consider it. If I did, I'd probably end up in Canada. Would rather there than Mexico because I don't speak Spanish. If I did need to escape, I'd rather remain on continent at first because I think it'd be easier to escape to somewhere like Canada and then hop on a plane to Europe, if needed.

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

No country will take me. I have no skills.

[–] JetpackJackson@feddit.org 3 points 3 months ago

I want to move to Germany but I don't see it happening anytime soon

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

It was always my intention to retire overseas. Thought my wife was onboard until retirement. She suddenly told me she wanted to stay. She wanted to be near family. I sure hope this doesn't turn into one of those, waited too long scenarios.

We hadn't solidified where. We have both lived overseas earlier in life. I have family in Germany and could probably get German citizenship so that seemed like an obvious choice. Scandinavia seems to have the best countries, but it's way too cold for me. We also seriously considered Equador. I prefer Europe and once you're in, I think movement within the EU is easy.

The problem seems to be that fascism is on the rise everywhere. I guess we'll just stay here and hope to stay under the radar. It's a real shame, it was a great place to grow up.

[–] Pandantic@midwest.social 2 points 3 months ago

I’m planning on moving to Uruguay where I can live on half my salary and half my hours and not have to worry about Burgerland anymore.

What drew me to moving out of the country was the idea of not investing in a country when I don’t think it’s worth the investment.

A few benefits I’m looking forward to is a more close-knit community, cheap healthcare, and free college.

[–] Quexotic 2 points 3 months ago

I've looked into it deeply enough to realize that I probably can't afford it.

So I contribute in ways that I can.

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I was born and raised here, but I've always had an affinity for my grandfather's ancestry in the UK.

I intend to stay here and fight for my homeland, but if things are at an obviously insurmountable point and I have to fall back, I wouldn't mind my grandfather's homeland.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I think the UK is right behind us. You might have to keep moving.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago

Seen a few YT vids on my feed of Americans going to Albania as a first step recently.

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago
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