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I would be worried of the drug cartel south of the border. Just would not feel safe as an American living in a foreign country, especially those with no middle class.
Typically, people don't move abroad in search of the "American Dream." The do so because they're running away from something at home. Expat living, abroad, is unsuccessful for most who try it ... I believe. The 'grass' is not always 'greener' on the 'other side'.
Typically, people don't move abroad in search of the "American Dream." The do so because they're running away from something at home. Expat living, abroad, is unsuccessful for most who try it ... I believe. The 'grass' is not always 'greener' on the 'other side'.
i sure see a lot of posts from expats that love where they are. in here and people i know on facebook. i don't think i could do it but it doesn't look like i could ever retire either.
One additional problem with Ecuador is the Indians (40% of the population), I believe, speak Quecha, and you've got the Spanish-speaking population to contend with as well. Perhaps being Bi-lingual is not enough, you may need to go a step furthur and learn a little Quecha as well.
Healthcare for one. I had 3 'early retired friends' die last yr due to not having access to affordable healthcare in the USA.
Previously these friends had long-term jobs at fortune 100 companies.
I do not understand. If you have Medicare coverage, then you automatically have affordable health care by definition. Are you saying that these three friends died before they reached age 65? If that's the case, why did they retire so early?
Apart from anything I think about the issues you raise (which aren't the subject of this thread) - being in places where there are only very rich people (who live in mansions behind barbed wire) and very poor people (who live in slums without indoor plumbing) and no middle class for the most part make me feel uncomfortable. I haven't been to many places like that. Just a few - like Costa Rica and Egypt. But I wasn't even comfortable traveling in places like that (especially when I had to deal with lots of beggars). And I'm sure I wouldn't be comfortable living in a place like that. I guess some people don't share my feelings. Robyn
One additional problem with Ecuador is the Indians (40% of the population), I believe, speak Quecha, and you've got the Spanish-speaking population to contend with as well. Perhaps being Bi-lingual is not enough, you may need to go a step furthur and learn a little Quecha as well.
I don't think that I'd want to retire to another country. But I have spent a lot of time in the UK over the years and could certainly see staying there for 2-3 months. Spend more time at the museums and galleries rather than working. And taking in a few (maybe a dozen or so) plays. London theater (West End) is among the best in the world.
I spent ten years living in over 12 different countries south of the U.S. . Some are good, some are great, and some not so good. Lots of misconceptions posted by those that have never been there to live or even visit. Prior to that lived, traveled and worked in 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for 20 years.
To the OP. Do your own homework. Do not believe everything you read from those without first hand experience.
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