Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 13:02     Subject: Which country to live in?
A lot of wishful thinking and grass is greener on the other side of the fence mentality. Want to move to Denmark? Ha! Good luck! Most EU countries are also going through major populist movements and are no more tolerant of progressive issues than in the US.

OP is stuck here in the US and needs to get over her anxieties and find private sector jobs.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 13:01     Subject: Re:Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Spain has investor visa open until April, 2025, basically you buy real estate for 500k Euro (it could be an apartment) and you and your family gets the residency. You can apply for citizenship in 10 years, I highly recommend Madrid.


Spain is also implementing a 100% property tax for homes bought by non-EU residents.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7enzjrymxo.amp


This is incorrect. It is not a tax on purchase, more like bringing real estate tax obligations in line with the locals.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:46     Subject: Which country to live in?
I never get these posts. Do you not have preferences on where to spend your life?
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:39     Subject: Which country to live in?
What race/ethnicity are you?
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:27     Subject: Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How about Afghanistan?
Biden has made it so wonderful for women and girls over there.

Trump released a bunch of Taliban fighters, so yea, I'm sure he added to that paradise.


In the end, Biden was responsible for the dumpster fire of the abrupt and reckless withdrawal crushing the hopes and dreams of thousands upon thousands of Afghanistan women and children.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:18     Subject: Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d look for eu where you can get into national health plan and national elder care and subsidized education. That would be ideal. I’d love to know how one does this.

You pay out of pocket. It is cheaper than any premium here. No plan needed. Our last ER for broken hand was $120. A kid's allergic reaction to a cat and 4 hour stay was $40, and our baby's fever and ambulance coming out was free. They didn't even ask if the kid had insurance. They come out really fast for children.
For eldercare there's social services, neighbors, retirement homes, and you can always hire someone part time for 500 euros.


Which country and how are you legally allowed to reside there?

some EU countries have visa programs where you just need to either buy property, or you get a job there (there a list of jobs that are in high demand), or you can get a digital nomad visa, or if your grandparent was born there, ie Ireland. There are various ways to do this, but of course, it doesn't work for everyone.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:16     Subject: Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:How about Afghanistan?
Biden has made it so wonderful for women and girls over there.

Trump released a bunch of Taliban fighters, so yea, I'm sure he added to that paradise.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:10     Subject: Re:Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Spain has investor visa open until April, 2025, basically you buy real estate for 500k Euro (it could be an apartment) and you and your family gets the residency. You can apply for citizenship in 10 years, I highly recommend Madrid.


Spain is also implementing a 100% property tax for homes bought by non-EU residents.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7enzjrymxo.amp


Oh wow. Glad I’m an EU citizen.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:09     Subject: Re:Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:Spain has investor visa open until April, 2025, basically you buy real estate for 500k Euro (it could be an apartment) and you and your family gets the residency. You can apply for citizenship in 10 years, I highly recommend Madrid.


Spain is also implementing a 100% property tax for homes bought by non-EU residents.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7enzjrymxo.amp
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:09     Subject: Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d look for eu where you can get into national health plan and national elder care and subsidized education. That would be ideal. I’d love to know how one does this.

You pay out of pocket. It is cheaper than any premium here. No plan needed. Our last ER for broken hand was $120. A kid's allergic reaction to a cat and 4 hour stay was $40, and our baby's fever and ambulance coming out was free. They didn't even ask if the kid had insurance. They come out really fast for children.
For eldercare there's social services, neighbors, retirement homes, and you can always hire someone part time for 500 euros.


Which country and how are you legally allowed to reside there?
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:09     Subject: Which country to live in?
How about Afghanistan?
Biden has made it so wonderful for women and girls over there.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:07     Subject: Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:We are considering Canada - British Columbia specifically.

That would be my first choice. Then the UK (family connection).

Unfortunately, BC is looking out of reach because we are in our 50s/60. But, the UK is still an option.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:06     Subject: Re:Which country to live in?
Anonymous wrote:Even if you can bring your American job with you, wouldn't you be paying much higher taxes is EU countries/Aus/NZ?
Dubai is probably where your USD would go furthest (no income tax), safe, good healthcare, good international school for kids. Could be a nice experience, assuming you were eventually coming back.

Would never live in Dubai. Their government suppresses women. Also, I would be wary about their water issues.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:05     Subject: Re:Which country to live in?
A friend moved to Portugal with her family, but they said that they would probably send their kids to the US for college because the job market in Portugal, at least, is not great. Of course, that's now. Who knows how it will be in 8 years when the oldest goes to college.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2025 12:04     Subject: Re:Which country to live in?
Even if you can bring your American job with you, wouldn't you be paying much higher taxes is EU countries/Aus/NZ?
Dubai is probably where your USD would go furthest (no income tax), safe, good healthcare, good international school for kids. Could be a nice experience, assuming you were eventually coming back.