If yes, where would you move to?

If no, why not?

I ask this as someone who has moved around a lot (5 states) for better working opportunities. I often hear people say they wish they could leave their current city/state/country, but money is often (understandably) an issue.

  • Hyperreality@kbin.social
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    6 months ago

    I’d move back to the UK. It’s where I spent my childhood. I genuinely love Shakespeare, theatre and all that crap. Small studio in London, volunteer/work in the arts/cultural sector, go to the theatre or a tv recording during the weekend.

    Unfortunately life is shit in the UK if you’re not rich. I once calculated that I’d be better off staying unemployed where I live, than finding suitable employment in London. I have a couple of degrees, but starting wages were abysmal when you factored in cost of living (rent, etc.). A lot of money would also mean I can get another degree and get a visa. Also: private health insurance. The NHS ain’t what it used to be.

    Of course, if I was really rich I could also just stay where I am (low capital gain taxes), build a fully self-sufficient eco house (energy, water) then fly/drive/take the train to London, Berlin, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam for the weekend. Hell, buy a nice car, go for a drive.