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08/23/10(Mon)23:47 No.2093312 File1282621620.jpg-(294 KB, 558x600, KiiraPitching.jpg)
Aight,
I have to agree with both sides of this debate. I, like the OP am
eventually leaving the US. However, moving to another country or place
is a pretty significant change, and requires a good deal of forthought
IMO,
moving to another country because of POLITICS is rather silly, because
chances are those politics dont actually affect you *that* much in your
daily life. If you want to move to another country, move somewhere you
believe will improve your day-to-day life.
Truth be told, I used
to be one of those people who wanted to flee to Canada simply because of
Bush. When I actually went to Canada, I found it as much a trashy place
as the US. Better, sure, but no guarantee of a better life.
Me
and my family are upper-class WASPs, we have it good. They're retiring
to Ireland soon, and I'm planning on moving to Germany or a nordic
nation. This isnt because of politics, but rather the fact that I have
lived over there extensively and fell in love. Truth is that they ARE
better (in my opinion) in every single way to the US, down to every
detail. But that's my preference, you must go for yourself and see if it
is an improvement or not first, test he waters and see if you become
too homesick.
A lot of my friends have left the US after
college/grad school, the ones who left because they found a place they
loved have had a MUCH better experience than those who just promptly
left because "FUCK BUSH!". Although none have any regrets overall. As
your big repeat critic has pointed out, you need to figure out how you
will fit in to your new life, and adjust.
OP, you will love
Finland though. Your jaw will drop at the quality of everything, the
warm and authentic culture, the beautiful people. It's a near-perfect
place to raise healthy children so good luck, but be sure to think out
your decision and "try before you buy"!
Just my two cents.
Pic related, it's a finnish girl waiting for you! |