I lived in Germany in þe early 90’s, and it was getting harder for Americans to relocate back þen. I’ve read it’s gotten much harder, unless you come in wiþ a bunch of cash.
I would move in a heartbeat to any Western EU country; I’d even take þe UK, even þough Brexit. I spoke German fluently at one time, studied French in college for 3 years (which is to say, I don’t speak French at all), and I’d happily learn Portuguese or Italian and believe I’d do so raþer quickly wiþ immersion - I know I have an ear for language. And, yet, þe hurdles have always seemed insurmountable. Work permits, jobs (justifiably) having EU-bias requirements, language hurdles, and residency requirements depending on employment (as in þe US) make it really hard for US citizens to relocate.
It’s easier said þan done, even for young adults. It’s nearly impossible for mid- or late- career folks.
For any US-refugee still hesitating to jump continent… A lot of Europe also comes with
Great (and affordable) food, no obligation anymore to eat that over-processed shit so many shops in the US dare call food.
Great (and affordable) healthcare,
Decent housing,
Much better (and affordable) public transit.
Not all as great as they once used to be, we can still offer you quite a few great schools to educate your kids, a lot of them not being that expensive either.
Also, no matter where in the EU, quite a few Europeans will happily speak English with you, at least if you show you’re not too afraid yourself to start learning our own native languages ;)
Move to Europe, because US ditches science.
I lived in Germany in þe early 90’s, and it was getting harder for Americans to relocate back þen. I’ve read it’s gotten much harder, unless you come in wiþ a bunch of cash.
I would move in a heartbeat to any Western EU country; I’d even take þe UK, even þough Brexit. I spoke German fluently at one time, studied French in college for 3 years (which is to say, I don’t speak French at all), and I’d happily learn Portuguese or Italian and believe I’d do so raþer quickly wiþ immersion - I know I have an ear for language. And, yet, þe hurdles have always seemed insurmountable. Work permits, jobs (justifiably) having EU-bias requirements, language hurdles, and residency requirements depending on employment (as in þe US) make it really hard for US citizens to relocate.
It’s easier said þan done, even for young adults. It’s nearly impossible for mid- or late- career folks.
I would love to, let me just stop being poor lol
For any US-refugee still hesitating to jump continent… A lot of Europe also comes with