Edit: update I decided on a CD. I may do an index fund in the future. This was a short commitment and easy to understand. Thanks everybody.

  • Fonzie!@ttrpg.network
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    3 months ago

    I kind of agree, moving from USA to for example Switzerland would be an improvement in every aspect of life.

    But that might not be what they want.

    It’s a big undertaking; learning the language and law, changing jobs, being okay with the fact you’ll rarely if ever see your family and friends…

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      3 months ago

      The biggest problem for some people is no country wants them.

      America seems to take just about anyone given you wait decades, but every other country worth moving to has strict income or professional requirements. I’m just a worthless factory schmuck so I’m stuck here :(

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        3 months ago

        Or that, yes.
        Even if you suddenly cash out a lucky 10 000 USD once, a lot of countries’ income requirements still filter you out

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          3 months ago

          Going about it that way is like brute forcing a password. There are myriad other solutions, and necessity is the mother of invention.

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            3 months ago

            I’m not sure what you mean by that, so just to clarify what I meant: A lot of countries require you to prove you have a sustainable income, so showing them you’ve earned 2500-3000 EUR every month for the past three years, and that you already have a contract waiting for you in their country, works. Showing you received 10 000 USD once when you can’t prove a sustainable income won’t do.
            This makes it hard for people to move just because they got lucky with money once.

            I’m not saying it’s a good thing or not, just that this is the case.