I wish the people who are frustrated would actually come to europe for once. We do need a dose of american optimism and dynamism , but alas you never come guys. What s wrong
I'm not of that opinion. At all. They should stay and clean up their own house. And I don't know what optimism you speak about: the people who I assume are frustrated right now, are not whose optimism I miss.
If you work in knowledge fields, I'd imagine it's not too difficult to immigrate to certain countries. But also those fields pay far more in the United States than any other country in the world, so it's a tough thing to commit to.
Thank you for saying so! I'm American, but I lived in the Netherlands for 7 years, and absolutely loved it there.
I think the biggest barrier for young Americans is getting through the paperwork. The EU doesn't make it easy to immigrate (legally). You generally need an offer of employment in hand.
I was in Europe for a while recently (Switzerland). Thought about staying but when I realized that even if I naturalized, I could never really be Swiss, and furthermore future children would not really be Swiss (even if they too naturalized), and at best perhaps my grandchildren could be considered somewhat provisionally Swiss... not appealing. Too much old, too much history, if you aren't embedded in it you are permanent outsider.
I remember a fair few moved after the last go around (2016) to Berlin and the ones I met found German bureaucracy incredibly stifling in terms of business, which was a major fumble of the ball.
Same with Brits moving post Brexit vote, finding the German environment difficult to do business in.
Really, Europe needs to be able to capitalise on whatever amount of talent flight from the US happens, instead of … whatever the fuck they are doing currently.
While I appreciate the compliment, I think the issue is mostly that European employers aren't used to paying competitive with the United States for one which helps lead to the flow mostly occurring in the opposite direction. I understand there are also complex reasons behind it making it less viable, like not having as much in terms of private investors willing to fund start-ups and such.
I've considered it many times and I cant afford to make so much less money when I have a family. Presumably we'd end up back in the US at some point basically broke.
Estonia. Tech country, advanced, lots of startups, in the capital and in tech companies most people speak English, easily understandable tax system, stable political climate, and a good standard of living including public healthcare.
I live there, happy to discuss if there's interest!
Originally, chance. Over a decade ago I was traveling country to country a year at a time, and had never lived somewhere so far north. I booked a ticket and landed with a suitcase knowing nothing about it (no exaggeration, I had no idea.)
Once there I realised it's an amazing place. Lovely people. Peaceful and quiet. Good rule of law and stability combined with kindness (you can trust the police here.) High tech. Beautiful nature. Very clean air. Lots of forest. Big enough to have a big city; small-town living if you want.
It's very business-friendly and I started a company here. Then, married an Estonian, so I guess I'm staying here now :)
I can guarantee that there is at least one country in [geographic] Europe where you do speak the language, and you are likely to find employment. Whether you would want to accept the change in lifestyle and living standards is another question.
