And that includes the dozens and dozens of legal papers, and funds required to access tickets/visas/immigration services/etc. Moving takes resources that many do not have access to
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Schengen countries allow a yearly stay of 6 months total per year (max 90 days at a time out of every 180) without a visa. My friend and her husband bought a townhouse in The Netherlands; spend 1/2 year there.
Yeah. That's how it works. And seeing as most here are only wishing to "leave" time he's in office, not a reasonable choice. My friend bought their townhouse years ago, not necessarily bc DT, though she detests him. (She worked with DNC/at the convention Chicago the past election.(
The people who need to leave for their own safety are not your friends with corporate resources and summer homes abroad, please be so very very real here
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Enough. I was simply explaining in my original post that one, as an American citizen, can purchase property and/or spend extended time abroad sans a visa. THAT. IS. IT. FULL STOP! No intention of getting into a class "white privilege" argument.
Regret even bringing up my friends who just happen to be 2 physicians in their 70's; kids married; having downsized, with savings; enjoying a life well spent/worked. Not leaving for safety! Interesting, assuming by looking at me you assume my friend white. Go to X for that fight. Not playing. Sad.
True.😔 Didn't mean to imply that part was easy, just an option.🙂 Many don't realize you can buy propery in other countries w/o being a citizen, live there w/o visa limited time per year.
Yeah but you can’t work there because you would need a different visa (working permit) and many of us need to work to live. So that great escape plan is only good for a small minority of riches or retirees pp.
Not in all countries. There are a limited number of them, which have the digital nomad visa. The others asked foreigners companies to register locally and pay for ss, retirement, taxes etc whatever is mandatory in the country. So most companies say no to their remote employees.
The problem is Americans (esp white) believe their privilege is protected and Trump/Elon and the 1% won’t come for them or their “things” or rights. The 1% will never have enough until they have it ALL including full power.
An option for ppl who can afford it; ppl who have family in a given country with whom they can stay; ppl considering a permanent move, obtaining work visa...
The most important resources for immigrants are a healthy body and mind. Otherwise, the plan of living somewhere else without a support network or relatives doesn't work.
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Enough. I was simply explaining in my original post that one, as an American citizen, can purchase property and/or spend extended time abroad sans a visa. THAT. IS. IT. FULL STOP! No intention of getting into a class "white privilege" argument.
The privileged are nature’s REAL victim, you see.