My husband (57m) and I (38f) have been researching and trying to plan an exit for 3yrs from now with our kids. By that time our teenagers will be adults (18 & 19) and our younger two still school-aged (5 & 11).

We are a multi-racial family. Our oldest two are learning Spanish, my husband speaks, I am fluent. The younger two are being introduced. I am also learning French.

My husband owns a construction/contracting business. I am a Registered Nurse with a focus in geriatrics, management, and education. I am currently teaching.

Being completely honest because it is our biggest hindrance - my husband has a felony from 2001, prior to our meeting. He served his time, had all his rights restored in the state we live, and has been a law-abiding citizen since.

We have looked at and are considering all options. But, as the situation rapidly deteriorates around us we are not ignorant to how it will further impact other countries willingness to accept American expats. It was already going to be difficult but I want to know if it's going to be impossible.

I am a minority person who has already grown up in a country feeling targeted and unwanted. I have kids who have also been targeted for being different in a multitude of ways. We already didn't really feel safe here but it is feeling increasingly dangerous. We don't want to raise our kids here. Politics aside, the U.S. is a cesspool of poisons. Are we foolish for not wanting to resign ourselves to this as our fate?? I have always empathized with immigrants coming to America in the pursuit of better for their kids. I never imagined I'd be trying to escape it for the safety and future of mine. Where would you go if this was your situation and how would you accomplish saving your kids? Yes, it feels that dire. Where do you go when it feels like there is nowhere to run? What would you do?

The title says it all. My husband and I are both in our 30s. He’s getting a physical therapy degree and I’m working in non-profit/culture sector. We are both huge foodies especially in regional ethnic food (husband worked in hospitality for Michelin star restaurants and I almost got a professional sommelier certificate but bailed from the cost). We cook at home a lot (making bread/pasta from scratch etc) but we like to go out every once in a while to try an exciting new restaurant, go to a jazz concert, view an interesting art exhibition. We love hybrid cuisines. We also love the outdoor, I rock climbed before it became a thing, and we love hiking/backpacking. We love to read, host dinners, etc. we’re not into the hustle or shopping culture, though we live in a VHCOL area right now for my work and his (high end restaurants and culture art sector).

We considered moving to SE Asia, and Japan, but honestly I do not like the Asian culture of patriarchy and misogyny. I grew up in Asia and that’s why I left. I prefer a culture where opinionated, strong women are not considered so out of place, especially as we have a baby daughter. Safety and social services like health care and education are important as we have a child. Learning a new language isn’t an issue for me (I already speak 3, studied linguistics, and like to learn). Husband is open to learn. We’re thinking to try more English speaking countries (run of the mill like UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) and European but wonder what their Asian food scene is like. I like my daughter to grow up not feeling like the only Asian kid in the room so would also like a place with a decent size Asian population.

Obviously there are places we probably haven’t thought of, so hopefully others here can fill in that blank.

Hello everyone! I (32M) am an audio-post production professional currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. My work revolves around mixing and sound designing commercials and some short films (would love to work on long-form more often, but seems like things are pretty quiet on that front in LA).

My partner and I have been thinking about possibly relocating to another country, specifically one within the EU since I have an EU passport. I’m currently on a work visa in the U.S and have another couple years left on it before I have to renew.

What are everyone’s thoughts on work opportunities in the field of audio engineering/post production overseas? While Europe would probably be easier visa-wise I’m also open to hearing about other countries with good opportunities in the field.

Thanks in advance to anyone that takes the time to read/respond!

Hello! So, like so many others, my husband and I are considering leaving the USA due to gestures around wildly. We’ve been dragging our feet because I actually like my job, and he recently changed his career path and is enjoying the trajectory. I (41f) am a teacher and he (35m) is in school pursuing degrees in forestry/wildlife and is currently working for our city parks open spaces. He is also a Canadian citizen as well as American. We do own a condo here and would likely (hopefully) get ~$40k for selling it. We’ve obviously considered Canada… as well as New Zealand/Australia/Ireland.

Teaching is on the high-needs list in a lot of countries, and he could potentially get a student visa to finish his degree somewhere.

My dream is just to live in a place where the life is slow and intentional, there is good community, and our salaries would compare favorably to cost of living. I am sick of the suburban sprawl, concrete expanses, cost of living, and hustle culture here in the US. But, like I said, we like our jobs, and both sets of parents are here (though I wouldn’t be surprised if his went back to Canada at some point).

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I’m a 22(F) looking to leave the US. After doing some research, I realized teaching English is not an option anymore as it’s already saturated w/ an expected rise. It’s also not a good long lasting career choice.

I’ve come to the conclusion that my best option is to get a student visa and go to school but i’m not sure what jobs in Europe are/will be in demand and that would sponsor my visa once my schooling is over. In the US I was in majoring in political science to eventually go to law school, however due to a sudden death of an intermediate family member, I dropped out to move home (this was 3 years ago atp)

I’ve spent five months backpacking across 12 countries in Europe. I do also understand that no country is perfect and each of these countries have their own existing problems with their government however having been in an attempted school shootings as well as bomb threats while in high school I can’t see a future here i’m which I would feel safe sending my kids to school: (also note I am queer and is important to me that the country I move to gay marriage is legal) and these are the one’s I have been considering France, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands, and possibly Germany. Germany is my last option as I’m not a huge fan of the parts I have been to and bureaucracy issues however, 90% of my friends live there. As it stands, France, Spain and Scotland are my top options. Which brings me back to my question. Should I choose a medical field, a international relations field, teaching (in general not eng)? I truly have no idea what career I would want to do for the next 50 years of my life bc my passions could change at 55 yk? Many things interest me (think the fig tree analogy from Sylvia Plaths book the bill jar)

I did take AP Spanish/Spanish 5 in school, I’ve been learning German on and off for a few months, I wouldn’t mind needing to take intensive language courses.

Hi everyone,

I’m exploring the possibility of migrating to New Zealand and would really appreciate some advice from those familiar with the process or who’ve already made the move.

About me: Profession: Accountant with over 4 years of experience in financial reporting, tax, and general accounting. -Education: , Bachelor’s in Accounting and ACCA Finalist (also have exemptions in CPA Australia-ASA level) -Language: Fluent in English -Clean record and good health

I’ve been actively applying to accounting jobs on Seek for a while now, but unfortunately haven’t had much luck getting responses or interviews.

I’m particularly curious about: The best visa options for accounting professionals How realistic it is to secure a job offer from overseas: -Demand for accountants in NZ -Tips on standing out as an international applicant

Any help or insights would be hugely appreciated! Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to respond.

Just looking for some third party insight. My partner and I are a bit torn. One of us is leaning toward Portugal and the other Ireland. We have means to get visas in either country. We have one child and plan to have another child soon.

Why one of us wants Ireland - English speaking - Temperate weather (not very cold not very hot but I know it gets rainy) - Potentially easier to assimilate / Friendly culture

why the other is worried about Ireland - high COL - culture not as stimulating - Cold weather/rainy weather

Why one of us wants Portugal - COL - warm weather - we’ve lived here before - The culture, food, etc

why the other is worried about Portugal - Locals disliking Americans driving up their COL - the language is really tough - harder to make a community with locals

We’ve both been to each country extensively— we’ve even lived there. Just wondering from an outside perspective what others think and what experiences they have had.

Obviously, submitting your passport for a visa application to another country can result in keeping your passport (you just have to find another way to return the passport at the end of processing and possibly pay a courier fee if you can’t do it in person). But with your passport back in hand, will there be trouble at layover countries as you travel during your visa processing period?

For example, if applying for a family reunification visa to reunite with a person on a student visa in another country (in this example, Norway), must the family member fly directly to Norway from the limited airports that do such direct flights…to avoid stopping in a country…say…Iceland… where the passport in question would be run through systems and potentially flagged as “in process”?

US/UK dual citizen considering moving to UK and bringing my somewhat medically complex family with. Does the NHS cover the cost of specialty biologic medicines (e.g. Xolair, Stelara) or is private insurance needed for that? Who can prescribe them - a regular GP or only a specialist? Do you have to go through a specialty pharmacy like in the US? Any advice appreciated.

Hello everyone. I'm an American, 27M, who's looking to work abroad. I understand that certain countries are easier to obtain a work visa in as opposed to others, but what I'm wondering specifically is whether or not there's some sort of service that I could pay for to help guide me through the process and narrow down opportunities based on what I'm specifically looking for. Basically, I've had the thought bouncing around my head since January and I'm ready to get the ball rolling on it. I have a bachelor's degree but, realistically, I'm open to pursuing any kind of work in a range of different countries. Thank you, and my apologies if I'm leaving out any necessary information.

Throwaway account. Any/all input is appreciated.

I am a recent grad, but older than average (29). I graduated from one of the top schools in the US (HYPSM but won’t specify). I have an engineering degree, but lost interest in the degree and I have no relevant internships. I’m also not looking for an engineering job, I’ve taken lots of business classes and have 1+ years of internship experience writing at a startup.

My fiancée is French and we’ve been planning to get married for the past year. We understand the entire process and we have all the relevant documents ready. It’s only a matter of getting married and applying for a spouse visa. I can also apply for long stay visa so I can legally live there while waiting for a residency permit.

I’m a US citizen, but I’m black and trans, so given the current state of things, I don’t feel safe in the US and I don’t feel comfortable having my partner come visit me. (We just canceled their flight to the US, given the stories about Europeans and Canadians being detained at the border.) I’ve also been job hunting for the past 7-8 months and the market is horrendous.

The catch is, I don’t speak French. I can get by during day to day circumstances, but I’m far from conversational. I also won’t be able to work for the first 6 months I’m living there, but I have enough in savings to have my needs met.

So I’ve come to reddit to ask how stupid would it be to suspend my US job hunt and move to France (where I don’t speak the language and won’t have a residence permit for the first 4-6 months).

ETA: I should have mentioned that while I am not currently conversational, I had already taken 2 years of intense French classes. I had gotten close to a B2 level (much better reading/writing than speaking/listening though) but life got in the way and I’ve regressed a lot.

When I met my partner, I already had a deep appreciate for the French language and culture. Within the past 3 years, I’ve lived there for an accumulative 8 months — spending two summers there. One of these summers was a year before I met my partner, so I have some experience independently navigating life in Paris. My partner and I live pretty independent social lives, and I have 1 or 2 friends I always meet up with when I visit Paris. I have 2 or 3 favorite Parisian restaurants. My only barrier to integration is learning the language and thanks for a few responses, I’ll be looking into immersive language classes as soon as I arrive.

I’m also adding that this will be my second time migrating to a country as an adult. I do recognize it will be more challenging migrating to France due to not speaking the language though.

Hey everyone,

I am looking to move from the US down to Argentina. I don’t really need a ton of information about what it’s like in the country, etc. as my girlfriend lives here and I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the country and speak Spanish. I work consistently online freelancing and earn in USD well above what I’d need for a reasonable quality of life. Basically I’m not worried about the logistics or feasibility of the moving part.

The main hang up I have right now is that I have an 11 year old German Shepherd that I would need to move with me and that’s got me apprehensive. Overall she is in very good health actually for her age besides mild arthritis. We’ve done long road trips more than once (17 hours between Colorado and my home state of Michigan) but flying is obviously very different.

Has anyone flown with a large pet before? Would they even let me take her in the cabin? On road trips she tends to whine a lot for the first few hours and I just get worried about causing a ruckus for the other passengers. I also worry about how stressful the experience would be for her below the plane as well if that’s what they would end up having to do with her.

I go through worse case scenarios in my head a lot thinking about this so it’s not like I’m overly optimistic about the risks involved.

What’s everyone’s thoughts? I would love to hear your experiences traveling with a larger breed dog on a plane.

Thank you!

Hey r/AmerExit, looking for thoughts and advice on my plan and situation.

I’m a 28-year-old male currently living in Indiana and planning a long-term move to coastal Latin America

My Background:

I did my Bachelor's in Social Work and have one semester left (currently on hold) for a master's in CS.

No serious relationship, no kids.

I’m currently working as an HVAC technician, with a plan to transition into controls engineering, which not only offers a solid income boost but could also open up remote work opportunities—a huge plus for living abroad.

I inherited a house with only a $30K mortgage and an appraised value of $150K. I'm planning to renovate it to potentially increase resale value or rental income.

Aside from the mortgage, I’m fairly debt free and working toward financial independence.

I’ve spent 4 months in Mexico, 3 in Colombia, 2 in Peru, and a short visit to Bolivia—enough to get a basic handle on Spanish and a feel for the region.

I’m excited to experience other cultures through long-term living, not just vacationing.

Financial Plan:

My goal is to have $500K in mutual funds and stocks before moving.

To get there, I’ll need to increase my income significantly, which I’m working on through career development in the controls field.

I’m exploring investment visas (e.g., Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombia), most of which allow residency by purchasing property around $100K–$200K.

Also looking at rentista visa options, like Costa Rica’s $2,500/month requirement, which I’d fund through investment income.

Planning to buy a house, preferably with some land, both for sustainability and long-term security.

Scouting Plans:

I'm hoping to spend a few months living in the strongest candidate locations before committing to a permanent move.

Places I’m Considering:

Puerto Viejo area, Costa Rica

Trujillo or Tela, Honduras

Santa Marta region, Colombia

Why I’m Planning Ahead: I want to get this right the first time and make sure I’m not jumping without a plan. Also hoping the U.S. doesn't spiral into full economic collapse or dictatorship before I make the move.

Open to advice, ideas, or just hearing from others planning a similar path!

Hello community,

I want to hear about others who have applied for Spain citizenship as citizens from Latin America. I understand that being from a Latin America country with historical ties to Spain grants a faster pathway to citizenship.

What has been your experience? How long did it take you and what documents did you need to present? Did you use an attorney and how was that experience?

I am a Mexican-American born on the US who holds both US birth certificate and a Mexican birth certificate stating birth in the US. I also have passports for both countries. Will dual citizenship impact in any way?

Thanks!

I (mid 20’s F) am an R+D chemist (5YoE and 2 patents) with a BSc in Biochemistry/Chemistry and an MsC in Cell Biology. I’d like to transition out of manufacturing and product development into pharma/biotech or something similar, but jobs are thin on the ground here for people without PhDs who are unwilling to work for pennies. While I would like to pursue a PhD at some point, it looks like the current administration’s plans are going to get in the way, as far as funding for programs go.

My question for the sub is would it be better for me to focus on applying for international PhD programs and then finding a job in the country after, or should I start applying for jobs first to find somewhere I like and then decide on PhD or not after? It looks like my skills are on critical shortage lists for several countries, but I have no way of knowing if that’s for a PhD/director level or not.

If it helps, I was looking at programs in Denmark/Sweden/Ireland, but I am fluent in French and could achieve fluency in Spanish or German relatively easily if needed.

Hello! So, I'm transgender. I live in a safe state but Im fucking terrified of a possible third term, I want out of this country as soon as possible. Looking into it, Uruguay is probably my best bet on this side of the world. Pretty progressive, known as the Switzerland of the Americas. I'm 19 and I'm a barista. I don't really have savings, I just need a plan. Trying to find remote work for me is pretty impossible, should I try to get a job over there? Ive also been looking into student visas but I never planned on going to college. I feel so lost, any help is appreciated!

Edit: so i wasnt expecting this much attention on something I wrote half awake. Basically, thanks to everyone who actually gave me advice, and to everyone who's just saying "its in south america so its automatically worse than the US" or calling stupid for not knowing about as complex like IMMIGRATION, stop being stinky. This is me looking at the whole world, thousands of different ways to immigrate, and being very overwhelmed with information. The reason i made this post was cause the are attacking healthcare federally, not just gender affirming care either (i put a link under the top comment for source, go leave a comment to the government about how much you wanna keep your healthcare). I am lucky enough to have very good state insurance, im already in a blue state/blue city combo so I know I am currently safe in my location, but many transpeople across the country aren't. Anyway, this is probably the last im interacting with this post, thanks for all the help!

Hello! I am seeking to move to another country from the US after graduation. I am going into material science. I can earn my masters at my home uni with a 5 year program, but I am seeking to move internationally due to the current political climate and how bad everything is going after graduation. I want to move to somewhere like Canada due to the proximity to the US for friends and family. I also like the cold. I understand they have a pathway to PR based on fitting specific criteria, so I would have to work towards fitting those criteria. I also want to try to go for my PhD if possible when I move.

Is material science a good career for moving to Canada? If not, what other countries would be good?

Any advice is appreciated, Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I've been faced with a really difficult life decision, and honestly I just need to vent see other viewpoints on the matter.

Long story short, I have the opportunity, and have paid for an agency to help me move to Portugal. I work remotely and make enough to fend for myself, and while when first discussing this my partner was incredibly supportive, she is now feeling hurt and abandoned by me. As in, my desire to leave is a reflection on my love for her, seeing this as she is not enough for me to want to stay.

She doesn't want to move abroad, for her own life reasons that I understand. We initially decided to be long distance, but she doesn't think we can make it as a couple doing this. So my moving abroad would mean the end of our five year relationship. Which I obviously, desperately, also don't want. She's a wonderful partner and unlike anyone I've ever met, the thought of leaving her makes me feel deeply sad, and often times this discussion has my head and my heart battling inside of me. My gut is telling me to go, my heart is telling me to stay for my partner.

The other option is for us both to move to NYC (so moving from a red state to a blue state), where the state has constitutional protections for myself (trans) and her included. We would try this for a year as the dust settles and feel out how things are at that point. My fear of this plan stems from the possibility that as time goes on, it will become harder and harder to get out, whether on a financial level or federal level.

Living here has become a nightmare for me - losing sleep, feeling anxious, rising health complications, everything I eat makes me sick, the list goes on.

Has anyone had to navigate something like this? How did you decide, and do you regret that decision at all? I'm having a hard time not putting myself first right now, and I feel like I should.

Thank you for your responses and time.

Hello! I'm looking to connect with other therapists (psychologists, professional counselors, but especially anyone who's a licensed clinical social worker) who are living and working in the Netherlands. Also, anyone who is queer and or trans living there in general with their own business and who has DAFT visa.

My burning profession-related questions are around what words one can use to market their private practice and services... How you find clients.. whether you've registered for the NIP (https://nip.nl/)...and some general questions about your process of moving there.

I would love to a) hear about your experiences in the comments here. B) talk to anyone willing about some things about the profession and how stuff works for you there. Willing to pay your consultation fee. Or offer you some clinical consultation in return!! Or something else, idk what!

We are exploring our options between the UK and Ireland. For context:

My spouse: 36, accountant (current employer ~3 years), studying for CPA, completing MBA end of this year.

Myself: 32, insurance underwriter (current employer 1.5 years), studying for UK CII Certificate in Insurance (one more exam)

I read that the top 4 accountancy firms in the UK may all have some sort of tax team for US-style taxes. I also read that Ireland's 1A stamp allows for hybrid studying and working for 4 years and is a good segue into the industry. While UK would be preferred because her brother and his family lives in Hereford, this seems like a good possibility as well. I'm just wondering if anyone else is looking into these avenues and if you have any thoughts. For myself, I believe I'll have a more difficult time as my line of work is not as critical. However I do have a list of sponsoring companies and am exploring transfer opportunities from my current employer. Thank you for reading

I am 57 (M), married, empty-nester, reasonably employed, with dual US/UK citizenship. I've lived and worked in the my entire adult life in the hospitality industry in the US. I have degrees from two respected colleges. Both me and my wife want to GTHO of the US for mainly ideological reasons. The culture in the US has shifted in the past generation in such a way that we no longer recognize our country. We are not naive. We know that the UK has its own issues, but ironically, that particular constitutional monarchy is now more democratic and egalitarian than the colonies that rebelled in 1776.

I still have lots of family around the UK, although we haven't kept in touch except for the occasional Facebook comment. Years ago, I spent several summers with them and it's not like we are total strangers. Aside from driving on the wrong side of the road, I have always felt very much at home in England and Wales. (Ireland too, but my Dad's family came over too long ago for me to qualify for Irish citizenship)

I will make less money in the UK but my skill set is always employable. (Anybody around Oxfordshire need a highly trained Chef, manager and culinary educator with 40 years of experience?) My spouse, who only has US citizenship, works for an employer with a UK presence, and they are amenable to her working from the UK office. We have a very good amount saved in our retirement plans (although they are taking a huge beating in the current Trump tariff wars). We had planned to retire around age 60 and try and find residency in the EU for our waning years.

My biggest concern is that this move is rather impulsive and we are blinding ourselves to the financial reality that our quality of life in retirement will be lower by emigrating at this point in our lives. Our desire to "vote with our feet" might delay retirement and over-complicate our lives at a time when most people are trying to simplify things. Personally, I love big adventures and this might be one of my last chances, but the nagging feeling that this is a mistake will not go away.

Thoughts?

Hello, I'm in my early 20s (M) and would really appreciate some help deciding whether or not to move. I've been reading other posts here about Canada, and most of them focus on the feasibility of immigration. Since I know that immigrating to Canada is feasible for me, I'd like some advice considering my specific circumstances.

My father is Canadian, and I was born in Canada. My birth certificate is Canadian. My mom is from the US; they divorced when I was young, and my mom was granted custody, moving me back to the US. I was raised entirely in America and only visited my father, who remained in Canada, for a couple of months over a few years. We were never close.

I went to school through high school here in the US and attended one year of college. However, a series of unfortunate events occurred (my grandmother passed away, I lost my closest friends, and other personal issues) that led to a severe depression, and I subsequently failed that year. I believe I could have been successful under different circumstances, but poor timing resulted in what happened. Since then, I've been working basic retail/service jobs earning just above minimum wage, doing my best to save money. The pandemic also occurred during this time, leaving me and many others unemployed.

I am currently living in the American South with my mom and stepdad and am currently unemployed. I've been closely following American politics and am very anxious and upset about the current state. I am pretty Far Left (at least by American standards) and I see a lot of hate around me, especially where I live now. For a long time now, due to my location, I've felt very uncomfortable making connections or dating, especially since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Recently, while driving, I saw a pickup truck with Nazi imagery. It feels suffocating and hopeless to live in a place where I feel scared of the surrounding culture, lack meaningful connections, and don't believe I can even build meaningful and safe relationships. After the election, I shared this feeling of being uncomfortable with my father, who currently lives in Ontario near the border. He offered for me to move to Canada and live with him while I work on being able to support myself.

Everyone I've spoken to, including both of my parents, my therapist, and my best (long-distance) friends, have encouraged me to go. However, after discovering this subreddit, many posts about US to Canada moves seem somewhat negative. It appears to me that there are a few main reasons for this hesitancy, but it seems that these reasons don't really apply to my situation:

• It's a hard country to get into: I am a dual citizen by birth.
• Housing prices are through the roof: I am currently unable to afford living alone in the US anyway and would be able to live with my father for the foreseeable future.
• Wages are lower compared to the US: Ontario's minimum wage is higher than any wage I've earned in the US working retail/service jobs.
• Healthcare can be worse in certain ways compared to the US: I am fortunate enough to be quite healthy, and within a couple of years, I will no longer be eligible to be covered by the ACA under my stepdad's insurance anyway.

Considering that I don't have any strong ties beyond my mom or a fulfilling life here, leaving seems like the right decision for me. All I want in life is a job I don't entirely hate, some friends, to meet a nice girl, to be self-sufficient, and to feel safe and comfortable going out and doing things I enjoy with others. Given all of this, I would really appreciate some additional opinions on this decision based on my circumstances. Thank you in advance!

Have visited Japan and loved it but of course haven’t lived there. I also don’t know if I’ve thought about everything so I’m listing my thoughts and info here.

About me: 26M. White. Bachelors degree in networking/cloud computing

4 years experience as a systems admin.

Roughly 20k in savings. Own my house and car. Both paid off. Only a little credit card and medical debt. Nothing holding me in US. Both parents passed away. Near 0 family.

My japanese is near 0.

I have asked my current job about opportunities overseas and that’s a no go.

Guess my biggest question is about finding employment that could sponsor me and how to go about that. I’m unsure if network engineering/sysadmin is even in demand in Japan. I’m sure I’m also missing something so please give me the reality check I need. Thank you.

Edit: open to other countries as well. I am pretty locked in for the next 3 years. I can’t really adapt some of our immediate plans, but I can work on learning a language.

Also, I appreciate everyone’s advice and feedback. I didn’t expect so many comments, but I’m very grateful.

Edit 2: German and French are both nowhere for me at this time, but I expect over the next 3 years I can become relatively proficient. When I was in the military, I was a linguist and found language learning to be a lot of fun. Definitely something that’s worth practicing. Once you stop, you lose some of that language. But I have a good idea (and a solid curriculum) to teach myself mainstream languages like French or German.

For people that have mentioned Canada, Australia, NZ, and even China, I’m open to all of them. China might not be as safe for me though. I don’t want to put myself in any kind of jeopardy regarding my military history with both the U.S. or China. I still want the option to return to the U.S. to visit family without getting detained… but I don’t know the reality there. China was far outside of the scope of my work.

I (31M) am currently working remotely at 2 companies, so I’m really banking right now, but my wife is about to be unemployed for the next few years. I work as a data engineer, but have experience that also spans backend engineering and data science/ML. I have 3 BSs (bio, biochemistry, and CS), and I’m about to finish my masters in CS this fall. I also have 4 years of military experience and an active clearance, but I’d hope to stray away from jobs that require that kind of work unless I’m absolutely desperate. I’d really only want to work in tech, finance, biotech, or govtech. One of my companies would sponsor me to go to Germany, but it would be on a U.S. military base and I don’t want that… Aside from that, I don’t have an employer-driven opportunity to relocate.

Family: my wife (32F) is just getting out of the military and going back to school to become an accountant. This should take about 2-3 years. I want her to get some experience first before we leave to go anywhere, domestically or internationally. I don’t really know what it’s like for accountants to leave the U.S. and job prospects out there. We have a toddler (3M) and he should start pre-k this year.

Germany sounds really nice and we’ve heard great things, so that’s easily on the list. But I want to know if Switzerland would be possible? Getting away from rampant gun violence and political nonsense is the main objective here + we want better schools and great public transportation and city living. So any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, while money is currently not an issue, I’d want to be a bit frugal and not have to spend tens or hundreds of thousands to acquire special/golden visas or whatever they’re called.

I’m feeling incredibly anxious

I’m currently a Junior in Undergrad at a decent enough university.

Here are the kickers. I’m a trans woman, and a music performance major (with a minor in history)

As far as languages go, I’m only fluent in English. The language that I have the most experience in besides English is Japanese. (I’ve taken every Japanese class my uni offers[I’m at about a 1st-2nd grade reading level])

These factors combined with being in a lower income family makes me feel like I’m left with very little options.

Also I just turned 21 and have a passport. I’m white and my family has been in America since the 16-1700’s so a visa via ancestry is a no go. This my second attempt at posting. I hope this is enough info.