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I'd rather move to South or Central America.  Closer to the states and great food and great women. 
 
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I've been living in Taiwan for the past 2 years. It's a great country to live in. Great weather, beautiful women, safe and secure, good job opportunities, cheap rent and food, easy to travel all of southeast Asia for cheap. People love to say how amazing the US is but the truth is that once you step outside of it and see other cultures and ways of living you might just change your mind. Every day I read the US news and see the way people act and talk, it's disgusting. 

These are all the same people that will never leave the country and refuse to believe that there aren't any other good places to live in the world. Pure ignorance. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MclatchyHostage:

 

These are all the same people that will never leave the country and refuse to believe that there aren't any other good places to live in the world. Pure ignorance. 


So true.

The USA is a great country, one of the best, but there's a lot of blinkered-vision from people who've never lived in another environment.

The level of crime in the US is atrocious compared to other countries. I was born in Australia and moved here for work, and it's always hilarious to me when gun lobbyists try to cite Australia as a more dangerous country because of the gun control back home. They try to cherry-pick and twist misleading stats because the main, actual stats prove the disparity.

There's a reason Australian schools have no metal detectors, and why passengers in taxis sit up front in the passenger seat next to the driver (no protective screens). There's a reason Aussie gas stations don't require payment upfront and don't need to keep their cashiers behind safety-glass booths.

I love the US, but y'all have nothing on Australia when it comes to healthcare and gun safety, and the only Americans I meet who DON'T remark on Australia's better healthcare/sager gun laws are Americans who've learned about Australia solely through Fox News op eds.

There's good and bad in all countries. Contrary to the belief of many here, the USA didn't manage to get everything 100% right.
 
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*And before all you NRA fanboys start jumping on me here, no, I don't actually think the answer to gun crime is as simple as introducing the gun laws like back in Aus. 

There's too many guns in the US now for those sort of laws to work. 
Australia is simply a safer place live to and raise children as a result. No debate there, just fact. A fact accepted by every major research institute in the world, and contested solely by the NRA (who don't have a vested interest in gun sales at all?)

Again, there are good and bad aspects to living in any country. 
 
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And I have the opposite idea to live and work in the U.S.

My country has the best cars, the best beer and bread and one of the best health insurance systems and if you lost your job uncle sam pays you the bills for radio and tv + a flat. The american dream is also possible by collecting cans and bottles at festivals, thanks to our recyclingsystem.

As an investor who is placing bets in the major sports (US) I would not go to country with such a bad time zone difference. Trust me it is not healthy to stay up from 01.00 A.M. to 03.00 A.M.

I don't know much of the taxation system of the U.S., but I assume it is more capitalist friendly than dropping 25% of stock investments for example...


 
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well thanks for the insight fellas. just recently got a good job in scottsdale, az. but i always will have that dream of europe. who knows i may just get up and gtfo here. but my question is... what kind of job would i get? and how will i gain residency? i dont have a degree. ive always wanted to go to denmark or italy. those would be my two choices. i hate america, the people suck. i just see and heard europe is just a better place to live. feel like its such a better world out there
 
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unless i wanted to be a pro gambler like CG and said f the job 
 
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who knows i often feel like taking off on outta here. met a girl from france when she was in the states. model like, best body, beauitful. we keep in contact all the time. ahhhhh europe....
 
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Recently went on holiday to Germany, It's incredible how beautiful that country is and how nice the people are, It gives off a real Connecticut/Minnesota type of vibe as well with the laid back feel to the area plus the women seem to be still living in the 30's so polite, Feminine and not to mention genuinely beautiful, Even the goth chicks over there were so polite and friendly, Here in England the nicest women are stll beeyatches.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by SwishSwish1234:

Recently went on holiday to Germany, It's incredible how beautiful that country is and how nice the people are, It gives off a real Connecticut/Minnesota type of vibe as well with the laid back feel to the area plus the women seem to be still living in the 30's so polite, Feminine and not to mention genuinely beautiful, Even the goth chicks over there were so polite and friendly, Here in England the nicest women are stll beeyatches.  

hahaah yeah f american girls. gotta get to europe, ride or die.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

New Zealand, Austria, Spain, UK, Germany, Canada, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, UAE, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia, Denmark, Qatar and Singapore. 

There's a list of countries that are better to live in than the United States. 

Dude will you just start a gofundme page and we'll all help you leave?

As far as people on here citing crime in the US compared to Aus or other places.  It is misleading to mention that but not refer to the huge black population we have here that other countries don't.  Blacks commit an insanely disproportionate amount of these crimes all over the world, not just in the USA. This affects the safety index but some posters are referring to crime numbers in the USA like it's an American cultural or economic issue and not obviously a result of demographic differences.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by SwishSwish1234:

Recently went on holiday to Germany, It's incredible how beautiful that country is and how nice the people are, It gives off a real Connecticut/Minnesota type of vibe as well with the laid back feel to the area plus the women seem to be still living in the 30's so polite, Feminine and not to mention genuinely beautiful, Even the goth chicks over there were so polite and friendly, Here in England the nicest women are stll beeyatches.  

And the women in England are ugly to boot.


Any pretty woman you see in England is not from there; they're visiting.  The only thing that they have going for them is their accents.

If you're a male with a British accent, you sound like a half a f@g.  Only worse accent for  a male is French

Why would anyone want to leave the USA?  So much opportunity.  No other country has more "rags to riches" success stories.  As long as you have a brain, you'll live comfortably.

I would never consider moving to Europe.  Women may be pretty outside of Britain, but you'll be paying a lot more in taxes and the unemployment rate is a disaster.  Particularly the PIGS nations.  

God forbid if Germany, Denmark, Sweden and England withdrew from the EU.  That entire continent would be in shambles.  

What would they do?  They'd cry to daddy.  USA, we need some help! 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by JEFFMARKETCAP:

I'd rather move to South or Central America.  Closer to the states and great food and great women. 

Colombian women are the best!  

Not only are they're gorgeous when they're young, they also age gracefully.

Brazilian women are a close runner-up to Colombia, but their cuisine has Colombia beat.
 
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The best looking women in the world IMHO are Romanian.  Eastern Euro women can be real girl though

I agree Colombian chicks are hot but brown nipples aren't my favorite, I always liked bright pink headlights on my women. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

New Zealand, Austria, Spain, UK, Germany, Canada, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, UAE, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia, Denmark, Qatar and Singapore. 

There's a list of countries that are better to live in than the United States. 

Sure they are better for a socialist... so you should go!!  When do you leave?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by SportsFan9698:


Sure they are better for a socialist... so you should go!!  When do you leave?


SF, If you ask him to explain and you rebut his claim, I guarantee you that  he won't address it. 

Detox has a strong debatable case with the Scandinavian countries he listed.
But really?  Singapore, UAE and Qatar .   You think living in any of these 3 nations is better than living in the USA?

I would love to hear your thought on this one Detox.  Lay off the drugs man.  They rot your brain.  

By the way, Hong Kong is not a country.  It's a region part of the Peoples Republic of China.  So you're essentially saying that living in China is better than living in the USA.  

Socialist indeed!  

Do us all a favor and defect immediately.  

 
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do any of you actually know how you would land a job or become a permanent resident in a european country as an american? i want to work a few more years and possibly try this. only young once. all the people i know that went to europe to study had the time of their life. i jsut think it would be a good different
 
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Quote Originally Posted by EuroPro:

do any of you actually know how you would land a job or become a permanent resident in a european country as an american? i want to work a few more years and possibly try this. only young once. all the people i know that went to europe to study had the time of their life. i jsut think it would be a good different

If you've convinced yourself and feel strong about it, I say go for it.  You're right, you only live once.

Best of luck
 
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Romanian???
No way.
Slovenia my friend.
I've known 3 separate people who have crossed the pond, all in difference industries and after years have passed, none has returned. 

 
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Ukrainian women are hot too.  I never met a woman from Romania, but I'll take your word for it.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by EuroPro:

do any of you actually know how you would land a job or become a permanent resident in a european country as an american? i want to work a few more years and possibly try this. only young once. all the people i know that went to europe to study had the time of their life. i jsut think it would be a good different

Every country is different.  But overall - it is very difficult - if not impossible - to just "get a job" there as an American.  You have to be sponsored by a corporation.  So if you had a job here with a multinational - there would be no problem for you to work in their European office - but forget it if you think you are going to go apply for a job there.  Wont work.

That is just to work under an EU work permit.  Citizenship is much more difficult - and often involves learning the language at a proficiency close to a resident.  It is a multi-year process.


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thanks for the responses and encouragement boys. i work for the post office so i can get this job anytime in the future. i sent out 15 apps, got 13 interviews lol. I want to live the dream, i just dont think its here in america. want to experience europe think its just so much better, im only 23 like why not. have some good money behind me too.

Van- do u think i can get a pinnacle account if i were to stay in a country for a few months? or in the process of trying to establish citizenship if possible as long as i provide my address?
 
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im thinking my best shot is maybe getting a work permit or visa for 3 months in a country and that would be a good starting point to hopefully build myself up. hopefully a way around it that i can stay much longer heading towards a citizenship. also gamble on the side, play pretty high stakes. hit like 70% in tennis and euroball believe it or not. tennis and denmark basketball both my specialties.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:


Every country is different.  But overall - it is very difficult - if not impossible - to just "get a job" there as an American.  You have to be sponsored by a corporation.  So if you had a job here with a multinational - there would be no problem for you to work in their European office - but forget it if you think you are going to go apply for a job there.  Wont work.

That is just to work under an EU work permit.  Citizenship is much more difficult - and often involves learning the language at a proficiency close to a resident.  It is a multi-year process.


Nails on. 
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:


Every country is different.  But overall - it is very difficult - if not impossible - to just "get a job" there as an American.  You have to be sponsored by a corporation.  So if you had a job here with a multinational - there would be no problem for you to work in their European office - but forget it if you think you are going to go apply for a job there.  Wont work.

That is just to work under an EU work permit.  Citizenship is much more difficult - and often involves learning the language at a proficiency close to a resident.  It is a multi-year process.


thanks for the encouragement and responses guys. I'm only 23, i work for the post office so i can most likely get a job at anytime. i sent out 15 apps got 13 interviews out of it lol. I've got some good money behind me to do this also.

Van- do u think i can use a pinnacle account if i lived in an european country for a few months and had an official address?

and was thinking about a work permit maybe thats my only way to stay in a country for 3 months and maybe prove myself, build myself up to stay longer and possiblyyyy a citizenship. idk what do u think? I also gamble on the side for pretty high stakes. i hit around 70% in tennis and euro basketball.
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