Quote from: BADecker on May 11, 2025, 04:55:42 AM

Quote from: paxmao on May 10, 2025, 11:48:56 PM

I know the case of at least two people who have effectively gone to Eastern Europe seeking lower taxes, good quality of life and other lifestyle choices. But, and this the but, they are pretty much digital nomads. The have little baggage, can move freely, can do their work at any location as long as there is an internet connection and electrical power.

Under that, then yes, Bulgaria and the like are fine.

Only two to the case? Usually there are at least 12 to the case, and often 24.

Head for Eastern Europe: Ukraine. Zelensky wants all the help he can get. He'd even exempt you from taxes if you would grab a rifle and get out in the field. Lol.

Cool

I personally know two people who are faring very well in Eastern Europe, none of which are in Ukraine. BA Ukraine is not the only country in Eastern Europe - surely this is news for you.

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Quote from: Hispo on May 10, 2025, 11:26:22 PM

If that is so, why are people from the middle east and Africa risking their life to reach central Europe and northern Europe, instead of going for eastern countries like Poland?
It is not only there is a real threat because of the Russian invader to start a war against neighbor countries like Poland and other eastern countries, but also, we could say northern and western Europe has more tolerance to embrace people from all over the world and be open minded with immigration and allowing good working people to start their new life there, instead of refusing entrance to them into their republics. That is a good reason why many people in my country have decided to move to Central and Western Europe instead eastern Europe.

It is not only about finding good places to live, but also societies which are willing to open up their arms to help others, in some ways.

As someone who lives in Eastern European country, I'm kinda happy that we're not same like Western or Northern European countries. And I hope that we're not going to become new American Dream.They in West simply have way too much problems with refugees - increased crime rates, unemplyement and living from benefits, risk of terrorism and etc. While we have only one really big problem - mad neighbour who would like to occupy us.
Though, it's not that we don't have problems with refugees at all. They're trying to reach Poland and Baltics through Belarus border:
https://www.dw.com/en/poland-baltics-step-up-border-controls-amid-migrant-crisis/a-69350351
And also, in recent years we're getting lot of immigrants from Central Asia who come to work here. You can easy notice it even in streets of smaller cities.

You are unlikely to become an American Dream, I would not worry about it. However, look at Poland, they have become prosperous without loosing their culture and ways.

In terms of crime, Western Europe has a super-low criminality rate compared to nearly any other country in the world including US. The West is not the US.

In terms of migration issues, I agree, Europe and the US have that type of problem... because they are richer than most other places and (in my view) have given too much for free to immigrants.

I am not sure if you live in Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania or around, but the "European problems" are possibly the best ones to have. US problems... well, a completely different species (e.g. they discuss about allowing weapons and killings in schools while Europe discusses unifying the USB connectors...)