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Russia's - and eastern Europe's - recent experiences with communism probably make them a better place to go.
More like recent experience with capitalism, that is: failure of capitalism for the last 30 years in eastern europe makes people far more pro-communist.
From a realistic perspective, ie no supervolcano, staying in the same longitude relatively makes WFH much easier (time zones) and more practical than going across either pond. There's a lot of people who actually are putting stuff in storage and working from Mexico or Central America on a semi permanent basis.
I think longitude will be a much bigger factor for people looking to relocate 2020 forward than it was before, and many more people now days have the option.
On another note it's almost impossible to move there as of today due to total covid lockdown. AFAIK foreigners aren't allowed to enter unless you're a Olympic athlete or some very special case, diplomats etc.
My bet is they will relax everything from January 1st, 2022 - this is also my last date after which I will abandon my plans to move there, I am getting too old and can't wait another 2-3 years for covid bs.
Not sure.. Under these circumstances, the mass displacement would change the world over night. Large portions Canada would also most likely also be uninhabitable. Current COL of various areas would probably jump and fluctuate a lot. UK considering that it is one of the closest to the US in terms of culture and language couldn't take in everyone... their borders would shut. Most families would instantly be refugees looking for anyone to take them in.
For me... I'd probably take my family and follow my close friend and her family to her home country... Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia. It is nice town and far enough west in Russia and has a lot to offer. It has lots of influences from Europe especially Finland. Seems family friendly. It is a city but relatively small and near one of the largest lakes in Europe. Its also an area of rich wilderness and outdoor activities w/ a mix of culture (known for its museums). I don't think many US families would consider it as a first option so the chances of settling would be good. My friend would already have a support network over there along with language and understanding of culture.
Besides.. she's been begging me to travel with her to see her native home for a long time now.. Her family lives almost off the grid over there.. It would be an experience and a very educational experience for my family to learn how to sustain as much as possible off of the land.
On another note it's almost impossible to move there as of today due to total covid lockdown. AFAIK foreigners aren't allowed to enter unless you're a Olympic athlete or some very special case, diplomats etc.
My bet is they will relax everything from January 1st, 2022 - this is also my last date after which I will abandon my plans to move there, I am getting too old and can't wait another 2-3 years for covid bs.
And that's what I have to explain to those patriotic Americans who say "if you don't like Am'rrka you can geeeet out!" lol. Like it's that easy.
And that's what I have to explain to those patriotic Americans who say "if you don't like Am'rrka you can geeeet out!" lol. Like it's that easy.
If you actually want to move, then it helps to choose a country that doesn't hate foreigners and does everything in its power to keep them from immigrating.
If you actually want to move, then it helps to choose a country that doesn't hate foreigners and does everything in its power to keep them from immigrating.
That's the struggle with being half Japanese and half white/American, I feel like I don't belong in either country and both seem to hate foreigners/immigrants now. I have also considered Canada, earlier in life Australia and more recently UK. But most likely I will stay in Georgia. I love this state which is ironic considering it's one of the most "American" states in this country and many would think it's no place for Asians (especially after the recent mass shooting incident).
If you actually want to move, then it helps to choose a country that doesn't hate foreigners and does everything in its power to keep them from immigrating.
Yeah, like Japan. For example, I'm from Eastern Europe, unlike Western Europe or America they don't think we're "borats alcoholics, pro-putin", just because someone doesn't like getting nuked by alleged racist (Churchill) doesn't mean they hate foreigners.
On another note, what SEATle posted earlier: forget kanji, just type all in kana like a normal gaijin lol. I can't read it either...don't forget even the first J. novel Genji monogatari (げんじものがたり) was likely entirely in Hiragana, I know though to get a job and e-mails typing in Kanji is a must.
I am very interested in Australia but that's not an option.
Of these, perhaps Japan, Germany, or France.
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