There's so many opportunities all over the world for Americans. A single person with high mental fortitude to succeed in the face of animosity can find thousnds of opportunities if they expatriate. The USA is beyond fucked outside of pockets of niche markets, but there's a whole world out there. At some point, you have to realize you can walk away and build things you've always dreamed of.
I have perhaps a different point of view and experience in the matter because I've been thinking about this stuff for 10 years. But there's even more opportunity than I imagined there could be. Even for the little guy with a plane ticket and a couple grand in his pocket.
One site referred to me by nbruno (who also writes articles for it occassionally) is internationalman.com. Lots of good information on the forums. There's also plenty other forums like it for someone who is thinking about expatriation. Some of them are kind of worthless though and cater to the lowest common denominator, ala CNN-caliber article commenters. But there's a handful of professional ones with really smart and experienced people that give solid advice.
I've said before that you can live a western-equivalent lifestyle for $300 a month in many places. I have a higher standard of living now, spending $300-400 every month, than when I was spending $1600/month in the US.
Location-independent income is amazing.
Not to mention, in a lot of these countries, it's easy as hell to start a local business. No income taxes until you hit a large income, no sales taxes. If you need to pay taxes, the tax collectors come find you, not the other way around. Incredibly easy to start a business, incredibly cheap labor, low cost of goods.
Take some chances, live your life. Like my sig says, if you like your freedom, you can keep your freedom.
If anyone has any questions about any of this, please, do not hesitate to PM me. I first learned the advantages of internationalization when I lived in Germany for a year when I was 16. Shortly afterward I went to Ecuador, then lived in Miami for a bit, living in the Midwest back home intermittently. Now I'm making some rounds through Asia, and have already found the place where I'm going to stay for the next foreseeable future in my life. Taking that initial step to live in another country in Germany was the best decision I ever made, because it resulted in a waterfall of enlightenment in just about every form. You're never too old to make changes, but whether you have the drive to succeed is up to you.
This isn't the right option for everyone, but for most people who take the opportunity, they could hardly be more satisfied.
I have perhaps a different point of view and experience in the matter because I've been thinking about this stuff for 10 years. But there's even more opportunity than I imagined there could be. Even for the little guy with a plane ticket and a couple grand in his pocket.
One site referred to me by nbruno (who also writes articles for it occassionally) is internationalman.com. Lots of good information on the forums. There's also plenty other forums like it for someone who is thinking about expatriation. Some of them are kind of worthless though and cater to the lowest common denominator, ala CNN-caliber article commenters. But there's a handful of professional ones with really smart and experienced people that give solid advice.
I've said before that you can live a western-equivalent lifestyle for $300 a month in many places. I have a higher standard of living now, spending $300-400 every month, than when I was spending $1600/month in the US.
Location-independent income is amazing.
Not to mention, in a lot of these countries, it's easy as hell to start a local business. No income taxes until you hit a large income, no sales taxes. If you need to pay taxes, the tax collectors come find you, not the other way around. Incredibly easy to start a business, incredibly cheap labor, low cost of goods.
Take some chances, live your life. Like my sig says, if you like your freedom, you can keep your freedom.
If anyone has any questions about any of this, please, do not hesitate to PM me. I first learned the advantages of internationalization when I lived in Germany for a year when I was 16. Shortly afterward I went to Ecuador, then lived in Miami for a bit, living in the Midwest back home intermittently. Now I'm making some rounds through Asia, and have already found the place where I'm going to stay for the next foreseeable future in my life. Taking that initial step to live in another country in Germany was the best decision I ever made, because it resulted in a waterfall of enlightenment in just about every form. You're never too old to make changes, but whether you have the drive to succeed is up to you.
This isn't the right option for everyone, but for most people who take the opportunity, they could hardly be more satisfied.
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That's awfully sad. Thankfully there are more helpful people in the thread than hyperbole and insult -spewing ones. So relocating is impossible, you should never take a risk to get a job because you might lose it. Basically these employers really should just kindly knock on your door with a guarantee and a signing bonus...
