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What really is going on in the US right now? Is this worse than the first term? Why're legal people being kicked out? When is it time to really consider leave? (lemmy.selfhostcat.com)
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First term a lot of people considered leaving but frankly it didn't feel like this.

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[โ€“] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I would say about 20k for the whole move....that's just a ballpark, and that includes 1 year fam of 4 living without income (rent, etc) because for the first year you cannot make an income on the local economy. I actually needed this year because I was so burned out.

If you can work at home there are nomad visas for the taking... Ireland has a very good program but housing is expensive (there are some work/housing available).

This also wasn't our first foray out of the US, I left when I was 18, came back for school, etc and then out again with a good offer where I met my partner. Moved back and when we tried to leave again the recession hit and had to hunker down until the timing was right.

Once you are out of the US your money goes further....IMO it has 'more value's than in the US.

[โ€“] Dogyote@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Thanks!

[โ€“] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 2 points 6 days ago

Also....I've tried to find the link and will keep looking, but there is a website that links you to people for 'volunteer work'.

Think: farmers that need seasonal help with sheep shearing, etc, people who need pets sitting...things like that

you get housing and food, 5hrs day/5days a week max. Very safe, was recommended by a woman visiting our town who originally was from Oregon but is now in Ireland (she also recommend a place for work our son is now at).