Post: #76

After speaking to some English expats yesterday about this what I am going to do is bite the bullet, finish my degree and then try and network to get a job here. In the meantime I can just spend my summers here cos I like it so much and continue making connections. E.g. yesterday I met a filmmaker in the club and asked him if he has work as an actor, he casted me in the club and said I am good and he's shooting in october, although I cannot be here then.

Post: #77

(06-30-2018 08:31 PM)Mikestar Wrote:  After speaking to some English expats yesterday about this what I am going to do is bite the bullet, finish my degree and then try and network to get a job here. In the meantime I can just spend my summers here cos I like it so much and continue making connections. E.g. yesterday I met a filmmaker in the club and asked him if he has work as an actor, he casted me in the club and said I am good and he's shooting in october, although I cannot be here then.

Great decision dude. This way you get your qualification and your mexican experience. You can always do an exchange at a mexican university for a semester or do an internship in mexico in the mean time.
All the best.

Post: #78

Nice, seems like you already have some options. I would say degree is pretty mandatory nowadays, although if it's a shit one or the field that is not really interesting you, I would really look for a change of scenery. I mean, passion doesn't pay your bills, but if what you are studying is neither interesting you nor it will be something you can greatly profit off, there is very little point of continuing it.

I am kind of studying something that hardly interests me as well, but the overall field is so broad and general, that I will be able to apply my degree in a direction that is most suiting for myself anyway. Not sure what you are studying, but I would seriously first evaluate whether it's worth it - especially in the UK. I don't really see any point getting a debt in the UK for an mediocre university which there are plenty in the EU for the fraction of the price you have to pay there. Imo UK is only great if you are able to get into world's best ranked universities, for pretty much anything else you can get the same value in any EU countries, especially with native English abilities you shouldn't really have a problem studying abroad, so that may be something to consider as well.

Post: #79

Only move here if you’re into fat girls. The obesity rate in America is now 40% for adults. That is not a typo.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes....aphic/amp/

We also have insanely high rates of mental
illness for a developed country. Additionally, American cities have sky-high rates of violent crime, in comparison to Canadian, European, Australian, and Asian cities.

On the plus side, there are a lot of varied landscapes and America is surprisingly affordable, outside of NYC, Boston, DC, LA, and SF.

Post: #80

(06-16-2018 11:00 PM)Tail Gunner Wrote:  

(06-16-2018 09:18 PM)traveler97 Wrote:  

(06-15-2018 07:38 AM)Mikestar Wrote:  This is my first time in the states, I have been in the USA for over a week now, more specifically NYC, Boston and small towns in New England. I came to see family/friends and to see if life really is as good as they say it is. I had mixed expectations but had high hopes from the beginning.

In short it didn't dissapoint, I have been loving how everything is in the states, life is sweet on the other side of the pond. I want to become a US citizen.

Has anyone started a new life in America from Europe/any other part of the world and how did you make it happen?

Also, why shouldn't I want to move here - apart from the obvious problems like obesity, shallow people etc?

I honestly don't understand why America gets hated on this forum, maybe the grass is greener effect is strong but USA has everything for me, sociable culture, varied environments, good women, good food, good economy - the list can go on and on.

Do not make too hasty decisions, the US are great, especially for work (really high salaries compared to Europe), and good quality of life, but without a job, they can be far worse than Europe.
Don't forget that.

People who value their own hard work, ingenuity, and initiative do not worry about not having a job -- or suckling at the nipple of the welfare state. Worrying, or even thinking, about such a thing exhibits a loser's mentality. If you work to create value, you will never lack employment. Then the only thing you need to worry about is how soon you can create your own business.

This isn’t necessarily true. A lot of early stage startups do not offer healthcare for full-time employees. I’m a Marketing Manager for one and have to pay out of pocket for my own healthcare. It sucks ass.

Post: #81

(07-01-2018 12:02 PM)GoingHAM20 Wrote:  

(06-16-2018 11:00 PM)Tail Gunner Wrote:  

(06-16-2018 09:18 PM)traveler97 Wrote:  

(06-15-2018 07:38 AM)Mikestar Wrote:  This is my first time in the states, I have been in the USA for over a week now, more specifically NYC, Boston and small towns in New England. I came to see family/friends and to see if life really is as good as they say it is. I had mixed expectations but had high hopes from the beginning.

In short it didn't dissapoint, I have been loving how everything is in the states, life is sweet on the other side of the pond. I want to become a US citizen.

Has anyone started a new life in America from Europe/any other part of the world and how did you make it happen?

Also, why shouldn't I want to move here - apart from the obvious problems like obesity, shallow people etc?

I honestly don't understand why America gets hated on this forum, maybe the grass is greener effect is strong but USA has everything for me, sociable culture, varied environments, good women, good food, good economy - the list can go on and on.

Do not make too hasty decisions, the US are great, especially for work (really high salaries compared to Europe), and good quality of life, but without a job, they can be far worse than Europe.
Don't forget that.

People who value their own hard work, ingenuity, and initiative do not worry about not having a job -- or suckling at the nipple of the welfare state. Worrying, or even thinking, about such a thing exhibits a loser's mentality. If you work to create value, you will never lack employment. Then the only thing you need to worry about is how soon you can create your own business.

This isn’t necessarily true. A lot of early stage startups do not offer healthcare for full-time employees. I’m a Marketing Manager for one and have to pay out of pocket for my own healthcare. It sucks ass.

What "isn’t necessarily true"? You failed to identify the point of your statement.

When I built my businesses, I had no health care coverage at all in my 20's and 30's. Later I bought high-deductible catastrophic health care coverage for less than $200 per month (which is no longer available under ObamaCare). So, it was socialist health care policies that eliminated cheap health care policies for business owners in the U.S. The cost of health care insurance literally tripled for individuals and business owners under VaginaCare.

IMO: No employer should pay for health insurance. That way, the insured have a keen self-interest in monitoring and keeping their health care costs low. Now, no one cares what their health care costs because it is paid by their employers, which is why health care costs are so over-inflated.

Why does paying for your own healthcare suck? If your employer paid for your health care, you would simply have a commensurately lower salary. At least this way, you have control over your health care and can bargain for your health care costs among different providers.

Post: #82

(07-01-2018 12:38 PM)Tail Gunner Wrote:  

(07-01-2018 12:02 PM)GoingHAM20 Wrote:  

(06-16-2018 11:00 PM)Tail Gunner Wrote:  

(06-16-2018 09:18 PM)traveler97 Wrote:  

(06-15-2018 07:38 AM)Mikestar Wrote:  This is my first time in the states, I have been in the USA for over a week now, more specifically NYC, Boston and small towns in New England. I came to see family/friends and to see if life really is as good as they say it is. I had mixed expectations but had high hopes from the beginning.

In short it didn't dissapoint, I have been loving how everything is in the states, life is sweet on the other side of the pond. I want to become a US citizen.

Has anyone started a new life in America from Europe/any other part of the world and how did you make it happen?

Also, why shouldn't I want to move here - apart from the obvious problems like obesity, shallow people etc?

I honestly don't understand why America gets hated on this forum, maybe the grass is greener effect is strong but USA has everything for me, sociable culture, varied environments, good women, good food, good economy - the list can go on and on.

Do not make too hasty decisions, the US are great, especially for work (really high salaries compared to Europe), and good quality of life, but without a job, they can be far worse than Europe.
Don't forget that.

People who value their own hard work, ingenuity, and initiative do not worry about not having a job -- or suckling at the nipple of the welfare state. Worrying, or even thinking, about such a thing exhibits a loser's mentality. If you work to create value, you will never lack employment. Then the only thing you need to worry about is how soon you can create your own business.

This isn’t necessarily true. A lot of early stage startups do not offer healthcare for full-time employees. I’m a Marketing Manager for one and have to pay out of pocket for my own healthcare. It sucks ass.

What "isn’t necessarily true"? You failed to identify the point of your statement.

When I built my businesses, I had no health care coverage at all in my 20's and 30's. Later I bought high-deductible catastrophic health care coverage for less than $200 per month (which is no longer available under ObamaCare). So, it was socialist health care policies that eliminated cheap health care policies for business owners in the U.S. The cost of health care insurance literally tripled for individuals and business owners under VaginaCare.

IMO: No employer should pay for health insurance. That way, the insured have a keen self-interest in monitoring and keeping their health care costs low. Now, no one cares what their health care costs because it is paid by their employers, which is why health care costs are so over-inflated.

Why does paying for your own healthcare suck? If your employer paid for your health care, you would simply have a commensurately lower salary. At least this way, you have control over your health care and can bargain for your health care costs among different providers.

My bad. I quoted the wrong post.

On post #29, you said, "All you need is a full-time job to have healthcare."

That is not always the case. You can still have a full-time job and not be supplied healthcare by your employer, although it is rare. Larger firms almost always supply healthcare to F/T employees.

That being said, I see what you're saying regarding the salary being adjusted depending on whether healthcare is or isn't provided.

Post: #83

Guys im really desperate, i wanted to move to the United States for years, but now that me getting a college degree didn't work out i'm on the verge of total crisis.

Is it even possible for me to move to the United States without having a degree or having to marry an American woman ?

Please guys, please, think of things that i could do to get permanent residency in the United States.

Post: #84

(07-08-2018 10:28 AM)Mr.Robot Wrote:  Guys im really desperate, i wanted to move to the United States for years, but now that me getting a college degree didn't work out i'm on the verge of total crisis.

Is it even possible for me to move to the United States without having a degree or having to marry an American woman ?

Please guys, please, think of things that i could do to get permanent residency in the United States.

Are you trolling? The U.S. accepts about 1 million legal immigrants per year and is one of the easiest countries in the world to get permanent residency.

Post: #85

(06-29-2018 09:54 AM)Mikestar Wrote:  I wrote this thread with haste, I have now been for over a week in Mexico. All I can say is that I no longer feel that I would like to move to the USA, all of the points here seem clear now that USA is not the place to move to.

More realistically, I want to move to Mexico City. I just got offered a social media job here amongst others through connections, would pay around £650 a month. There is everything for me in this city: culture, friends, good food, weather, women - it is cheap and livable too.

The dilemma is this, I am 19 and go to university in England doing a degree which I don't really care about. My grades are mediocre and so is my passion. So which option should I do?

A) finish degree with no passion (its not free) in 2 years then move to Mexico.

B) drop out of university, save up some cash and move to Mexico permanently, work in social media and build up connections to get more jobs and money - this option would make me the happiest. (My parents wouldn't be happy with this option)

How dangerous is Mexico City? Is it like all these stories they tell on the media about the Cartels? I heard the food is amazing there.

Post: #86

(07-08-2018 11:19 AM)Tail Gunner Wrote:  

(07-08-2018 10:28 AM)Mr.Robot Wrote:  Guys im really desperate, i wanted to move to the United States for years, but now that me getting a college degree didn't work out i'm on the verge of total crisis.

Is it even possible for me to move to the United States without having a degree or having to marry an American woman ?

Please guys, please, think of things that i could do to get permanent residency in the United States.

Are you trolling? The U.S. accepts about 1 million legal immigrants per year and is one of the easiest countries in the world to get permanent residency.

No i'm not. You have clearly not researched how hard it is to move to the United States without marrying an American citizen or getting a degree requiring job offer !

If it is so easy. Tell me, how can a 25 year old German citizen move to the United States without a degree ?

Post: #87

What do Americans think of ObamaCare? How does it measure up to the NHS or German health care model and what target % of GDP spend on healthcare is US looking to achieve ?

Post: #88

Looked once into immigrating to Europe as an American. Seems damn near impossible.

Mexico City feels pretty safe. During the day, I walked around the city quite a bit and honestly it felt pretty safe. Food is also dirt cheap and delicious.

Post: #89

Mike star finish your degree.

You’re young and getting too excited about these locations and losing perspective. Mexico City will always be there. A degree will give you options later in life that you will wish to have.

A social media job in Mexico doesn’t sound like a lifetime career to me. Sure u could leverage that into your own business but that’s a long shot.

I know everyone is a digital nomad these days but the old school way of doing things has its merits.

Post: #90

Beirut you're not wrong. I am getting over excited. That is why I will finish my degree but as soon as that's done I am getting the hell out of England. It's the 21st century, you can live anywhere you want if you're smart about it. I would much rather live in latin america and I will make it happen.