“When in the Course of human events it
becomes necessary for one [person] to dissolve the political bands which have
connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the
separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God
entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they
should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.”
Tell Us Your Story
Attention American Expats
I am seeking thoughtful stories from Americans who have
taken the leap and moved to another country. Keep it positive and helpful is all
that I ask. This is more about globalization opportunities over sour grapes.
Everyone has a story to tell and yours may be what the next aspiring expat is
looking for. What prompted your emigration? What were the pitfalls? What do you
miss the most about back home... etc?
Provide a pic to include. I will add a link or email giving full credit to the author.
Common Hesitations to Internationalize
Doug Casey weighs in with some
very sound advice
Tell a person that it's a big beautiful world, full of
fresh opportunities and a sense of freedom that is just not available by staying
put and you will inevitably be treated to a litany of reasons why expanding your
life into more than one country just isn't practical. Let's consider some of
those commonly stated reasons, and why they might be unjustified. While largely
directed at Americans, these are also applicable to pretty much anyone from any
country. "America is the best country in the world. I'd be a fool to
leave."Goodbye America an Essay
An essay from a young and thoughtful
American
For as long as I’ve lived you’ve been my only home. I’ve
had a wonderful life here. Your inhabitants are almost universally kind, and
I’ve become lifelong friends with many of your citizens. All of my family lives
here, everyone I have ever known or loved, and I will miss them all a lot. But
after 22 years, I feel impelled to leave.A Quick Guide to Leaving
This essay is a brief snapshot of
generalised information that can be used as a starting point.
There is quite a bit of discussion on the net about a
topic that 5 years ago would have been relegated to a handful of short tempered
movie stars and manufacturers of smart phone components. That topic, Leaving
America, has now taken on a much different tone. It’s no longer a passing
threat; it’s slowly becoming a solution for many Americans who feel that as
difficult as emigrating from the US must be, it may be a better option than
sticking around.
Selecting a Country
For those who are on the fence and
weighing their options.
5 Tips to help you select another country Selecting
another country is like selecting a life partner; It’s a two way street, its
highly subjective, and at the end of the day, some of your friends will still
wonder what you see in them. That’s why any book that lists the best countries
to emigrate to should be placed in its proper context. Read it for the
entertainment or heuristic value, but it’s your decision based on your life
experiences, acquired through years of actions and consequences. Karma can be a
bitch and you may just get what you deserve. Its kind of like when people tell
me they’ve met their soul mate. I always follow up and ask them if it’s the good
or bad part of their soul they’ve mated with. The process of selecting a country
starts with a misnomer, The term should be “selecting a situation”. I feel this
puts things in their proper perspective.
6 Things to Consider
Similar to "A Quick Guide" This is a
much shorter and brief essay and ot as comprehensive
GET A PASSPORT Many Americans do not have one and the time line to receive one is
getting longer and longer. Even more disturbing, if there is an increase in
sudden demand for passports you could find yourself in a very long line.
Recently, there has also been discussion on making it quite a bit harder to gain
a US Passport.
Cultural Assimilation
One of my favorite topics especially
because everyone has a different appreciation for new cultures and the adventure
of emigrating.
You can visit 100 countries but you likely will never
consider assimilating to those country’s customs and conventions. You might
learn a few phrases, buy a few curiosities, and gain a better picture of how the
locals live. However, you are visiting on a temporary basis and your mind is not
focused on adaptation; it’s focused on entertainment or business. I’m no cultural anthropologist but I can spot an American a mile
away when they’re in another country on holiday. They’re not so easy to spot if
they’ve lived there for a few years, the giveaway is in the clothing.Renouncing Citizenship
This essay originally featured on the
Lew Rockwell blog site and discusses the various facets of what is involved in
renouncing US Citizenship. NOTE: I hold dual NZ/US Citizenship and caution
against renunciation. Better to add then subtract.
I would like to share my observations on this topic as I
assist businesses in emigrating from the US to New Zealand and the topic of
renunciation of one’s citizenship surfaces on many occasions. The enormity of renouncing one’s citizenship should not be taken
lightly. What Hyperinflation May Look Like in America
From Gonzalo
Lira, reprinted with permission his site
However, my personal history gives me a slight edge in
this discussion: During the period 1970–’73, Chile experienced hyperinflation,
brought about by the failed and corrupt policies of Salvador Allende and his
Popular Unity Government. Though I was too young to experience it first hand, my
family and some of my older friends have vivid memories of the Allende
period—vivid memories that are actually closer to nightmares. The causes of
Chile’s hyperinflation forty years ago were vastly different from what I believe
will cause American hyperinflation now. But a slight detour through this history
is useful to our current predicament.
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