What I think would be practical is not pitching a goddamn foot-stomping, screaming, NIMBY hissy fit every time your city wants to offer transportation options that are anything other than another lane for cars. But I’m apparently in the minority in the US.
PSA: if you have immigrant parents or grand parents you might qualify for citizenship in their countries of origin. Of course, this won’t apply to, nor help most people. In the cases where it does apply, you may need thousands of dollars for acquiring documentation and for application fees. I’m not in any way diminishing the luck or privilege needed to have a chance for a visa in a desireable country nor the resources and work needed to relocate.
Thanks I already talked to immigration lawyers for the country my mom was born in and don’t qualify. It’s impossible for me to get out unless I win the lottery to buy my way out. This country is a prison.
It’s not trivial to leave. Finding work is hard. Housing is hard, especially if you’re not physically there to look at places. Getting permanent status is difficult. For many people in the US, they only speak English. Maybe Spanish. So that’s limiting.
Honestly name a single country that’s better than the US that takes in immigrants from totally normal countries without a specific degree or sponson from a company. You’re already living in the best country just not at a good time. Open your eyes.
“The best country” my ass. It’s pretty good if you’re a white dude but not better than Canada or New Zealand or Sweden (not exhaustive). And in many ways it’s trending in the wrong direction.
Those are your only qualifications? And you’re not worried about it being an obvious Russian puppet state with openly rigged elections? Or that they’ve been unwelcome in the Council of Europe for like thirty years because of the unabashed authoritarianism and human rights abuses?
How is that different from here? We have literal concentration camps and brownshirts in the streets. We’re blowing up fishing boats and school children. At least they don’t have a measles pandemic and kids being shot up in school.
I agree on the sponsorship part. Unless you’re willing to take a hit on your standard of living, immigration within STEM or an information economy field requires moving somewhere that will employ you first. It’s not impossible, but I imagine there’s quite a lot of competition these days.
Unless you’re willing to take a hit on your standard of living,
I would argue that the “hit on your standard of living” is more perceived than real (e.g. considering an urban apartment lifestyle “lesser” than a suburban single-family house one even though it’s actually better). However, I’d agree that immigrating is just flat-out difficult even without considering that aspect of it.
Feels pretty good living in one of the few parts of the US where you don’t need a car. Just walk or take transit.
Moving to such a place isn’t practical for everyone, sadly.
What I think would be practical is not pitching a goddamn foot-stomping, screaming, NIMBY hissy fit every time your city wants to offer transportation options that are anything other than another lane for cars. But I’m apparently in the minority in the US.
I am puzzled that not more people are fleeing the US.
Fleeing to where? Who will take us? Asking for me
PSA: if you have immigrant parents or grand parents you might qualify for citizenship in their countries of origin. Of course, this won’t apply to, nor help most people. In the cases where it does apply, you may need thousands of dollars for acquiring documentation and for application fees. I’m not in any way diminishing the luck or privilege needed to have a chance for a visa in a desireable country nor the resources and work needed to relocate.
Thanks I already talked to immigration lawyers for the country my mom was born in and don’t qualify. It’s impossible for me to get out unless I win the lottery to buy my way out. This country is a prison.
It’s not trivial to leave. Finding work is hard. Housing is hard, especially if you’re not physically there to look at places. Getting permanent status is difficult. For many people in the US, they only speak English. Maybe Spanish. So that’s limiting.
I know someone who did a few years ago now because, well, you would, wouldn’t you?
Honestly name a single country that’s better than the US that takes in immigrants from totally normal countries without a specific degree or sponson from a company. You’re already living in the best country just not at a good time. Open your eyes.
“The best country” my ass. It’s pretty good if you’re a white dude but not better than Canada or New Zealand or Sweden (not exhaustive). And in many ways it’s trending in the wrong direction.
Or all of Europe
Belarus would not be an improvement.
Bullshit. They have healthcare, mandatory 24 days vacation, and stricter gun laws.
Those are your only qualifications? And you’re not worried about it being an obvious Russian puppet state with openly rigged elections? Or that they’ve been unwelcome in the Council of Europe for like thirty years because of the unabashed authoritarianism and human rights abuses?
How is that different from here? We have literal concentration camps and brownshirts in the streets. We’re blowing up fishing boats and school children. At least they don’t have a measles pandemic and kids being shot up in school.
I agree on the sponsorship part. Unless you’re willing to take a hit on your standard of living, immigration within STEM or an information economy field requires moving somewhere that will employ you first. It’s not impossible, but I imagine there’s quite a lot of competition these days.
I would argue that the “hit on your standard of living” is more perceived than real (e.g. considering an urban apartment lifestyle “lesser” than a suburban single-family house one even though it’s actually better). However, I’d agree that immigrating is just flat-out difficult even without considering that aspect of it.
If you ask the daily heil, apparently the UK does and gives them a free house.
Hey, the US has been doing that for years too! Love seeing the same playbook in different accents.