Anyone aspire to live outside of the US?

[Der Eisbär]

Why not just do it then?

What are you waiting for?

School. Money

 

[Nesk]

Lol I went my cousins and they had way less problems than at home(USA). They're explosive.

Racism/xenophobia don't automaticly means violence or open display of it.
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/societ...s-residents-has-xenophobic-attitudes/41271694
Try to google "are swiss people racist"

This is the most prominent case.


Why don't you ask your cousins why some things like insurances have diferent prices depending of your nationality? Or when you are applying for a job or want to rent a house/apartement it's normal to hear "only for swiss people"

Every time we have some kind of elections you can see posters like this one all over the country.

 

[mjmj]

LOL

Some of you should just try getting out of the shithole cities you're currently in.

 

[ithinktheymad]

Racism/xenophobia don't automaticly means violence or open display of it.
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/societ...s-residents-has-xenophobic-attitudes/41271694
Try to google "are swiss people racist"

This is one case was over all in the medias.


Why don't you ask your cousins why some things like insurances have diferent prices depending of your nationality? Or when you are applying for a job or want to rent a house/apartement it's normal to hear "only for swiss people"

Every time we have some kind of elections you can see posters like this one all over the country.

I understand the concept of passive racism. That's really shitty about Oprah but I can only speak from my personal experience of traveling with my family and friends. My cousins had a great time both times I've been with them. The boy in particular, I myself am very sensitive and vigilant watching the way people treat him since I babysat him and had him in my home for a couple of years. He's a very big kid with a strong phenotype and has had people howl at him on the streets when he was only like 11 years old back home. He always asks when we can go back. I went on a trip with some friends of various nationality and we all had a good time, met plenty of women, etc.

Well Europe can be like that regardless of your skin color. I've had plenty of people in establishments in France come over with a huge smile and kind greetings and when I open my mouth instantly roll their eyes once they heard my accent even speaking perfect French.

I'm not saying the problem doesn't exist and if it's truly that pervasive it's a shame and I hope it improves. In my experience though it's a nice place and definitely no worse than the rest of Europe in that regard.

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

I most certainly do not plan on living outside the US on a permanent basis. A few months or a year could be interesting, but I have no aspiration to leave 'merica for good.

 

[Nesk]

I understand the concept of passive racism. That's really shitty about Oprah but I can only speak from my personal experience of traveling with my family and friends. My cousins had a great time both times I've been with them. The boy in particular, I myself am very sensitive and vigilant watching the way people treat him since I babysat him and had him in my home for a couple of years. He's a very big kid with a strong phenotype and has had people howl at him on the streets when he was only like 11 years old back home. He always asks when we can go back. I went on a trip with some friends of various nationality and we all had a good time, met plenty of women, etc.

Well Europe can be like that regardless of your skin color. I've had plenty of people in establishments in France come over with a huge smile and kind greetings and when I open my mouth instantly roll their eyes once they heard my accent even speaking perfect French.

I'm not saying the problem doesn't exist and if it's truly that pervasive it's a shame and I hope it improves. In my experience though it's a nice place and definitely no worse than the rest of Europe in that regard.

I ask your opinion, is this normal in other european countries...I was not born in Switzerland and have family in a few other european countries and for me it's not a normal western european thing.

 

[sub_thug]

School. Money

Just watch out. Life comes at you quickly. People often make the mistake that they think they have much more time than they actually do. Before you know it, you'll be tied down to a full-time job to pay mortgage and support a family. If you're going to go, the time is now. If you end up going into law, you've got even more barriers to overcome. You'll need to pass the bar in other states, and you may not be able to practice in other countries. So like @Oeshon was saying, what's the most important thing to you?

 

[ehtheist]

I ask your opinion, is this normal in other european countries...I was not born in Switzerland and have family in a few other european countries and for me it's not a normal western european thing.

Eh, that's pretty normal for any old world nation with a strong national identity. We see it frequently in Africa and, in particular, Asia, so... Yeah. Not shocking a little nation carved out in amidst a bunch of larger nations, like Switzerland, to have a pretty strong xenophobic bent.

 

[Lethal_Striker]

No, not really. I don't even really aspire to live elsewhere in general. For better or worse this is my home and it just wouldn't feel right living anywhere else.

 

[ObsoleteSoul]

Yes. I missed a chance to live in Thailand due to fear of leaving loved ones behind, but wont let that happen again if it ever comes up.

 

[ithinktheymad]

I ask your opinion, is this normal in other european countries...I was not born in Switzerland and have family in a few other european countries and for me it's not a normal western european thing.

People being bigoted in Europe? Yes they can be just like anywhere else. In my experience it really depends on where you go ie changes from country to country region to region. Roma got it very badly when I was a kid I saw them get cursed out, spit on, and even beat up! Without opening a whole can of worms these days it is Asian and Middle Eastern folk bearing the brunt of that. I'm there now actually and I see a bit of it. A few people in businesses being kind of rough to them then nicer to other folks, the guys not being let into bars or clubs I get let into when they're dressed even nicer than I am, being mocked. I went out for a drink and there were a few big groups of girls, like 3 of those guys(Asian) walked in and the girls all vacated instantly. Another day I overheard a group talking shit about Polish people.

 

[Der Eisbär]

Just watch out. Life comes at you quickly. People often make the mistake that they think they have much more time than they actually do. Before you know it, you'll be tied down to a full-time job to pay mortgage and support a family. If you're going to go, the time is now. If you end up going into law, you've got even more barriers to overcome. You'll need to pass the bar in other states, and you may not be able to practice in other countries. So like @Oeshon was saying, what's the most important thing to you?

Yeah I'm working pretty hard to actively chase down my academic goals. Should have my undergrad by 28, law degree by 30. I've been pretty successfull in forgoing wife/kids thus far, pretty sure I can make do until 35+. Like I said if I do go into law I could do other things in other countries than just practice law, like being a consultant. I don't think life has to be a race to accomplish my goals and I'm sure along the way there will be opportunities and/or barriers I couldn't have planned for. In the end I may just end up settling for living abroad for 1-2 years before I settle down full time in the states.

What's most important to me is living a comfortable life and not having to want for anything, spending my work hours doing something I believe in, building a dream home (if I stay in the states), spending time traveling and doing lots of recreational activities (snowboarding, surf trips, hiking, kayaking).

 

[bufetadanacara]

School. Money

I've heard this story many times. Start a thread when you are ready to seriously consider it.
I know that sounds pretty cunty on my part but I am just being frank.
I have lived in 5 different countries. I left my home country when I was 21 or 22, alone. I actually did and since then, I have had over a hundred people tell me how they would just love to do something like that.....

Life tends to happen and there will always be a reason to not go. I find that the older you get, the harder it will be to leave.
You said that you haven't left yet because of school and money. There are schools everywhere. Money? Go to work.

 

[SammyPops]

I aspire to live in the US, Las Vegas. Bukcet list is to become a professional poker palyer, hit the casinos and take moeny from drunk tourist.

 

[Der Eisbär]

I've heard this story many times. Start a thread when you are ready to seriously consider it.
I know that sounds pretty cunty on my part but I am just being frank.
I have lived in 5 different countries. I left my home country when I was 21 or 22, alone. I actually did and since then, I have had over a hundred people tell me how they would just love to do something like that.....

Life tends to happen and there will always be a reason to not go. I find that the older you get, the harder it will be to leave.
You said that you haven't left yet because of school and money. There are schools everywhere. Money? Go to work.

You're right I could do my post grad school outside of the States. Something for me to consider.

 

[ehtheist]

You're right I could do my post grad school outside of the States. Something for me to consider.

That can be as expensive as shit. Would not recommend unless your funding package is good. I've seen a lot of students triple their yearly debt load doing that because they think it would be cool to study in Scotland or something.

 

[bufetadanacara]

You're right I could do my post grad school outside of the States. Something for me to consider.

I didn't study law but I doubt that it is easy to practice in different countries. Different countries have very different legal systems.
Post grad could be something else, like international trade. That would give you more flexibility.

 

[Der Eisbär]

That can be as expensive as shit. Would not recommend unless your funding package is good. I've seen a lot of students triple their yearly debt load doing that because they think it would be cool to study in Scotland or something.

I've read some articles about the influx of Americans doing their college in Germany because it's paid for. Free school + pick up part time work to get by.

 

[ehtheist]

I've read some articles about the influx of Americans doing their college in Germany because it's paid for. Free school + pick up part time work to get by.

Interesting. Don't remember that being the case when I was looking, but that was quite a while ago.

 

[Scott Parker 27]

Curious as to where you brahs would like to settle down.

The cost of living is getting out of control in this country and idk man, I'm tired of being around people that look and sound like me constantly. I want to live somewhere where the people are different. American culture has become so corporate it's sickening. Everywhere you go it's the same strip mall, the same franchise restaurants, the same looking dumb bimbos with the same looks and the same hipsters.

Would love to settle down outside of this country and be a foreigner in a different land where corporate culture isn't so widespread and the people aren't so culturally homogeneous and into reality tv and pop culture.

First round draft picks would be:

Irish countryside

pros:
-quick/cheap access to mainland europe
-irish girls
-lack of strip malls/corporate and pop culture
-rich history and culture
-no drug/gang epidemic
-clean air and water
-could get to a major city like dublin fairly quickly for some nightlife
-people speak my language (barely lol)

cons:
-expensive
-cold

Argentinian Coast

pros:
-cheap. money goes a long way
-live on the beach (I surfed as a kid when I lived in cali and I've always wanted to be back in a position where I could surf daily. GOAT recreational activity)
-ethnic girls
-rich culture and history
-awesome food

cons:
-semi 3rd world
-probably a good deal of drugs/crime


anyone else wanna settle down outside the US? Post where you'd like to go.

Vietnam better get ready. Hurricane scott parker 27 is moving there in 15 years. Cheap dood, no taxes cheap recreational activities. Can rent a junk boat overnight with personal chef and driver for $200.