Where would you emigrate to and why?

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Over the weekend, OH and I were discussing the possibility of emigration.

Both professionals, no kids, there is a mortgage but could rent that out for a while and make up the shortfall for a few years anyway.

We just dont see there being anything left for us in Ireland. He isnt working right now, I am but my pay has been cut, levies etc...
I cant see the country pulling itself up by the bootstraps and offering anything in the way of a good lifestyle in the future. Im sick of waiting for the budget hammer to drop each year. I just dont see much of a reason to stay here.

But where would be good to go? Im not looking to live a millionaires lifestyle but would like a reasonable ecomony, a good climate and a chance to actually build towards a good quality of life with hard work.

Where would you go - and why?
 
Can you speak any language other than English?

I'd say that would immediately rule out a lot of places for sheer convenience.
 
RMCF said:
Can you speak any language other than English?
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No - but we would be willing to stick things out long enough here to become reasonably proficient in another language - although that would probably only apply to a European language - I cant imagine my Japanese would get up to scratch too quickly :)

But I agree - obviously an English speaking country would make a transition easier.
 
Alot of people say Canada, but you would need to remember that temperatures drop down as low as -40c (minus) in winter and winter lasts Oct to April/May in some parts, and its not unusual to have snow in June and July in other parts.
 
I have said Canada as well.

It being colder makes it more attractive to me. I could never live in a country like Spain.
 
I think the criteria would have to be (In order of importance)

Where will I get a job immediately, hopefully in my chosen field ( This does rule out anywhere where you dont speak the first language)

What is the education system like, if you have kids (Language also an issue here)

How far away from home am I prepared to go ? ( Many of us have elderly/sick parents and you cant rule out homesickness)

What climate would I like to be living in ?

If you find anywhere that meets all 4 criteria, great. Probably doing well to have 3.
 
Interesting huskerdu.

huskerdu said:
Where will I get a job immediately, hopefully in my chosen field ( This does rule out anywhere where you dont speak the first language)
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I wouldnt mind working in something other than my chosen field if I liked the work and it paid the bills and allowed me to save - initially at least.

huskerdu said:
What is the education system like, if you have kids (Language also an issue here)
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Not an issue for us.

huskerdu said:
How far away from home am I prepared to go ? ( Many of us have elderly/sick parents and you cant rule out homesickness)
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Yes I agree with this. Its a tough call.

huskerdu said:
What climate would I like to be living in ?
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A warm one. And a safe country - Id like a slow paced life :)
 
The one place that I have visited that I could easily live is Connecticut and up-state New York.
The climate is great (hot in the summer and cold in the winter). The people are very friendly, the infrastructure is great and culturally it is a million miles away from the soulless blandness of Florida and much of the Midwest (nice restaurants, cafe culture, art galleries etc).
 
I think there are a lot of people in the same position, thinking of getting out of here.So if you have the chance Truthseeker,go for it.

Its a bit more difficult when you have children at different stages,however, when I get the chance ,I will go.

Thats not an if I get the chance ,its when,as there have been opportunity's in the past but we didn't take up the offer,now we will.

Top choice would be Canada.
Then USA, Australia.

The loss to this country due to the incompetence of the government will make those who can go, go.. that's a shame really,as these are usually the high earners/high tax payers/well educated,its a great loss on so many levels,but would /could blame them.

In the 80s it was much easier to leave,as most hadn't got massive mortgages and or negative equity.

I feel sorry for those who have no choice but to stay..I thank my lucky stars every day that at the very least I have a choice..

And Bertie walks away into the sunlight and he lives happily ever after...will we ever learn...
 
New Zealand. Gorgeous country, relaxed way of life. Weather is nice (I like rain too). Rugby.
It is where I plan to retire.
 
If we had no kids... New Zealand would get my vote if we had no family here – but it’s too far away to be as parents get older. I think we would move to Switzerland if it was going to be a permanent move but if we just wanted to bail out for a few years, I think the Isle of Man would be an option.
 
Canada is definitely the top spot for us, but thats mainly because OH has just qualified as a Mech Engineer and theres plenty of job opportunities for him there. I would do anything there at all, doesn't bother me once I'm busy. The temperature in most places is very very cold, and particularly the areas we need to be looking at for his job - Alberta, Fort McMurray, Edmonton, etc.

If I had a choice I think I would be looking more at Vancouver.
 
Switzerland, Germany or Denmark. There are plenty of jobs available, and they are civilised well run countries. Handy to travel around Europe too from any of them. And not too far from home. I lived in Australia for a while and I loved it-but it's just too far away. Until someone invents teleportation.
 
I have emigrated. Living and working in the middle east. Tax free salary and good standard of living. Noticeable climate change to say the least!
 
Of all the countries I've lived/worked in New Zealand would be my No. 1 choice other than Ireland.

To be honest though the thought of starting all over again in a new country fills me with dread; I just don't think I could do it all again and I hope to God I don't have to.
 
Thirsty said:
To be honest though the thought of starting all over again in a new country fills me with dread; I just don't think I could do it all again and I hope to God I don't have to.
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In a bizarre way it would almost be a better thing from my perspective in that "having to" would probably be the only circumstances under which I would make such a decision. Would probably just continue to live out my life in disgruntled inertia otherwise.
 
How about China, nice people, great economy and loads of work for the educated or skilled. Lovely Lapsong tea as well:D
 
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