What's your experience relocating to Central/Western Europe or US/Canada?
Posted by sonlc360@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 2 comments
Looking to learn more about the stories of people who decided to relocate to Canada: expectations, concerns, challenges, reality, current feelings.
For context, I am a remote marketer who has mostly worked under the sole entrepreneurship model. I understand that I can't get hired by US/Canadian companies because I don't live there, nor do I have a work visa. So my opportunity is about getting relocated to Central Europe / Canada and working via EOR and/or opening an SE there.
In my research, I realized there are many factors contributing to my final decision: taxes, expenses, social circle opportunities, citizenship perks, language, pension payouts.
On one side, I really don't want to learn the local language. A good reason would be if the language is multinational like German, Spanish, and French. But I don't wanna live in those countries. On the other side, I once considered Malta until I realized how overcrowded, polluted, and isolated that country is. Ireland's accent is too hard for me, so I thought of Canada.
But Canada is so far away from Europe, and I feel like I'd have more challenges with building social circles there. Also, apparently, the hiring process can last months.
I would love to find out about your experience, especially from single remote workers
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Subterraniate2@reddit
You'll not last long nor thrive in central Europe if you resist learning the relevant language. The EU states where you'd find English more common are those you don’t fancy, so something’s gotta give.
Social circles in new countries also cohere for you far more easily if you are making an effort to integrate.
But it sounds as though you want to ‘perch’ on a new country without intending to go native, yet intending to acquire citizenship and access to social security benefits, working remotely for a foreign entity.
Must it be this way? You wouldn’t bend a little and look on wherever you decide to settle as a real home, where you belong?