Relocation to USA

[udderlyoffroad]

28 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said:

 If you are not lazy and of reasonable intelligence you will be successful.

Dammit I’d be hosed on both counts 😂

The biggest difference I observe with visiting even the bluer states is that success is something to be aspired to not begrudged. This includes the government who are actually inclined to let you keep your money & generate wealth. Even the worst excesses of the republic of California is still mild compared to the active en****ification we tolerate in Europe.

On 20/12/2024 at 17:21, wymberley said:

When asked if they'd ever thought about returning to the UK, the general consensus of opinion was, ' not likely, just take one look at the equipment that we've got in our kitchens and you'd begin to understand why not.

Whilst I get the point, the example of kitchen equipment seems a strange one; I’ve yet to see something in the US that isn’t available in the UK. Perhaps the fact that all but the larger houses in the UK lack a separate ‘laundry’ says more.

[Mungler]

Cousin emigrated a few years ago (following a yank wife) and with 2 kids in tow. Colorado.

He’s bright and hard working and it’s worked well for him. Zero chance of him coming back. 

His comments - if you’ve got half a brain and a work ethic, it’s going to work out fine. Said the Yanks as a whole aren’t as bright or quick as average Brits. Said they don’t have our ingrained jealousy of success / successful people and class counts for nothing. 

He keeps trying to convince me and the wife out, but work and kids are anchored here. 

My brother is currently $20k into US immigration attorney fees - sees Europe in irreversible decline and wants a better future for his kids. Looking at Idaho I think - red on red state, lowest crime rate, big space and low uncontrolled mass immigration. Indeed, it’s surprising how hard it is to get a green card when going through the proper channels 😆

[Houseplant]

I worked in the USA for a year. Long Island, New York. Great place and great people despite the reputation that New Yorkers have. Fishing was amazing. As a young man, it was an eye-opener in the sense of realising that there was a better quality of life out there (I'm from the UK originally).   

[Fargo]

Depending on your age and financial wealth I’d go to Usa, Nz, Poland, Hungary, Norway or Argentina.

[BobbyH]

9 hours ago, Fargo said:

Depending on your age and financial wealth I’d go to Usa, Nz, Poland, Hungary, Norway or Argentina.

So pretty much anywhere than the UK 😂😂

[JKD]

9 hours ago, Fargo said:

Depending on your age and financial wealth I’d go to Usa, Nz, Poland, Hungary, Norway or Argentina.

 

23 minutes ago, BobbyH said:

So pretty much anywhere than the UK 😂😂

Yup,,,, might as well move to London or any other big city 🤔 🤭🤣

[old man]

19 hours ago, Houseplant said:

I worked in the USA for a year. Long Island, New York. Great place and great people despite the reputation that New Yorkers have. Fishing was amazing. As a young man, it was an eye-opener in the sense of realising that there was a better quality of life out there (I'm from the UK originally).   

You could add "who was enlightened enough to jump ship early enough?" 😅

[Cranfield]

It does depend if you want to work or retire.
There are different conditions of entry to most countries, depending on your choice, you would be wise to investigate these asap.
You can't just walk in.
A big advantage of the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, is they basically speak English, so no " learn the language" problems.
Friends who have moved into Europe over the years have said the biggest problem is learning the language.
Good luck.

 

[Houseplant]

Don't discount Australia if you can get in. Amazing country in terms of geography/climate, it's much like America in that it's so huge, so you can go skiing in the south of the country or enjoy the tropics of the far north with everything in between. Lots of beautiful, untouched coastline in Western Australia. Although Perth is a big city, the rest of the state is sparsely populated and doesn't have the visitor numbers of the east coast. There's also a good range of options for rural and city living. 

[Eyefor]

On 22/12/2024 at 16:04, NoBodyImportant said:

I disagree.  American is the place of opportunity.  I have never tried hard at life.  If you are not lazy and of reasonable intelligence you will be successful.  I’m  middle class and it’s a good life.  

I respect your opinion and that you disagree. Be a boring old place if we were all the same?

Happy holidays !