Do you ever just want to move out of the country?? (crime rates, university)

[j_k_k]

Originally Posted by Fleet

Earning a living is not "greed." Would it be better if I was on welfare and depending on handouts?

And why didn't someone tell me I live don't live in a "civilized" country?

Point. Missed. Utterly.

Fact is, you don't. You live at the lowest tier of the First World.

[andreaspercheron]

Originally Posted by k374

I am going through that phase right now. I think it's natural if you're the curious explorer type, sticking around in one place for many years you start wondering what it would be like somewhere else and there is this big world out there and the possibilities seem endless to experience something new!

I think for most people who have kids it is not practical but for those of us who are single and unattached I don't see what is stopping us

Well, my kids are both adults now, fully capable of living without me for long periods at a time. Other than the financial means to do so, no, nothing is stopping me from just picking up and moving. If only I had a partner in crime!! LOL

[Bugnubs]

There are a number of books available on the subject....why not read a few and take an extended visit to try it out living as a local rather than just a tourist? Also you could google for expat blogs.....many available online. You may find some things in a new culture very agreeable with your needs and some things not so charming after awhile. It would give you a fair shot at trying in on for size before making a long-term and costly committment.

[eihab]

Do any of you ever feel the same? Have any of you ever just sold everything and moved to another country?

If you did, was it a good move, are you glad you did it?

Any adventurous sorts out there who feel the same as I do??[/quote]

yes it happened to me, when you move to another country you always compare the new one to the old, for me it was a good move.

[Fnix]

I am only 20 and already have my life based around me living abroad one day. The goal seems realistic, it just takes time. I already have $15,000 out of my $300,000 goal And if it fails, well I have a bunch of money to retire on.

[pigeonhole]

If only I had a partner in crime!! LOL

ME if you want : Mexico, CR or Argentina

[zaicheg]

Originally Posted by k374

I think for most people who have kids it is not practical but for those of us who are single and unattached I don't see what is stopping us

Absolutely nothing, just go for it. Check the whole menu before you make an order. If you don't experience it, how would you know what you missed. Live on wondering? Nah. Just find out what's out there then decide which is best for you. Some Americans moved as far as Saudi and happy. Some moved to Japan and happy. You never know what strikes your fancy.

[Fleet]

Originally Posted by j_k_k

Point. Missed. Utterly.

Fact is, you don't. You live at the lowest tier of the First World.

I don't know how to reply to someone who hasn't posted one fact!

I guess I'm doing quite well considering I live at the "lowest tier of the First World." Three cars, a 2618 sq. ft. house I own, a very good area of town, many choices for shopping and entertainment, etc.

[leaana]

Originally Posted by Fleet

I don't know how to reply to someone who hasn't posted one fact!

I guess I'm doing quite well considering I live at the "lowest tier of the First World." Three cars, a 2618 sq. ft. house I own, a very good area of town, many choices for shopping and entertainment, etc.

you are not considering crime rate, health statistics, education, healthcare access and costs etc

you may live in a nice area but how far can you venture out before you are not in the nice area anymore? probably not far.

there are also people who live good in other countries and who don't, it doesn't mean it's devoid of problems.

[j_k_k]

Originally Posted by Fleet

I don't know how to reply to someone who hasn't posted one fact!

I guess I'm doing quite well considering I live at the "lowest tier of the First World." Three cars, a 2618 sq. ft. house I own, a very good area of town, many choices for shopping and entertainment, etc.

Indeed. Too bad it also comes with some of the lowest literacy rates, worst primary education, highest incidence of violent crime, most violent and dangerous schools, most expensive and wasteful healthcare, and unrestrained corporate kleptocracy in the fully developed world. By most general measures of living standards, except for the ability to indulge in the most conspicuous consumption and waste possible, my country gets paddled by its peers.

Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have us whipped in so many ways. However, it's possible for those with enough wealth to insulate themselves from most of that, as you are able to do. Canada has no Comptons. Sweden has no Miamis.

Plus, it is a society that knows only one barometer for human quality: how much money you have. Those who have the most are obviously the best, and those with the least are clearly the lowest. Even those with the least tend to embrace this concept in droves--gods know why, but they do. So you're one of the better people, and it makes sense that you enjoy that to the fullest. It certainly enables you to stay out of the Bronx.