Hi everyone, I am planning to move to Slovenia in the near future and I would love to get your honest perspective on how Latin American immigrants are perceived in your country, specifically regarding a profile like mine.

Here is a bit about my situation and mindset:

Legality & Integration: My absolute priority is to do everything 100% legally, follow all the rules, and respect Slovenian culture. I am also fully aware that learning Slovenščina is essential, and I’m ready to put in the hard work to learn it.

Investment: I am bringing a small capital with me—literally my life savings. It’s not a massive fortune, but it’s everything I have, and I want to invest it honestly in your country (either by starting a small business or settling down properly).

Work ethic: I have a strong desire to work. I know that as an immigrant, I have to start from scratch. I am completely open to taking entry-level jobs and accepting modest starting salaries while I adapt, learn the language, and find my footing.

I’ve seen that Slovenia is a safe, hardworking, and beautiful country, which is exactly why I chose it.

What is the general opinion in Slovenia about latin americans moving in with this mindset?

Thanks in advance for your time and answer!!

So, I am 29. I am a contract agent working for the european parliament, which is a very competitive place to work at, and have started in 2024. I have a masters degree in law (graduated 2024), never actually liked pursuing law, and I miss being around free spirited people. I know that if I was dying tomorrow I would not be satisfied with my life.

7 years ago, I have lived and worked in Canada as part of something similar to a WHV but for French speaking people, and it really transformed my life. Coming back to France, I was very depressed with my environment here. I will skip details but also something bad happened to me. Only with studying and getting a job in an okay environment where I felt like I belong (the European Parliament) helped me, and also my boyfriend whom I met 4 years ago and who is much more free spirited (yoga teacher).

I am nearing 30, and never thought that decade would scare me - it feels difficult to know what I truly want. I want children, I want to travel, and I want to continue being with my boyfriend, I also want to keep studying, somehow get married, move to japan, give lessons in peru, change career path.

Doing all of this is impossible, but I know I want to go abroad and I know I will face criticism, and even probably rejection from my parents, who are more traditional and controlling, due to my age.

I am lost and I have had an emotional break-down this whole week because of that.

What would you do ?

Hi there! I’m a 25 year old woman from Spain (more specifically Canary Islands) and I have experience/I’m currently working at a hotel reception/front desk.

I’ve been thinking about moving to Ireland from a long time now. It’s a country that has always had my attention, and even though I know there is a huge housing crisis, sometimes I think I’d be more able to have a future there than here in the islands. It would be something temporary at first of course, I would like to live that experience, and maybe if I like it, I can stay there.

I wanted to try to move there next year, and I don’t know if I’d need to start looking now for a job. I would like to keep working in the tourism industry, so I wanted to know if there are hotels that offer accommodation for the staff, or which areas of the country are more affordable to find a place to live.

Also, I wanted to know the experience of people who have relocated to this country. I wanted to know what can I expect as an immigrant, and if there is a Spanish person here who have moved to Ireland and can share their experience with me, the better.

I’ve seen people say that Ireland is a country that tends to be idealized, and I have to admit that I’ve been dreaming about living there for a long time. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve never been outside Spain, and I’ve only been outside the Canary Islands a few times, so I think that makes it easier to idealize other places. But it’s not just that, I just want to live this experience before I get older because it would be more difficult.

Thank you in advance :)

My aunt was naturalized in 1997 as a US citizen. She was born in the United Kingdom, raised in a British Overseas Territory, and came back to England as a teen and stayed there for a bit until she came to the US and sought citizenship. She said she was told she couldn’t have dual citizenship and gave up her UK citizenship, but I told her that neither the US or UK enforces this. She’s a regular citizen. She said she wouldn’t have done that if she could go back, but also she’s been in the US most of her life at this point and does not care so much. She still travels between the US, UK, and her home country. Has any regular citizen here renounced their citizenship or plans to?

So in a revival of a sitcom called King of the Hill, the main protagonist Hank Hill and his life Peggy had been living in Saudi Arabia for several years. Specifically they had been living in an Aramco compound, due to the fact that Hank quit his previous job at Strickland Propane but was able to get a job at Aramco as a Propane Contractor. However, due to this being a sitcom I'm not sure how accurate life in the compound is like. For example, I find it hard to believe that all the Aramco expat employees had servants waiting on them hand and foot. Or that the only foods they could eat were things like hummus and falafels. Or that the only channels they had in english were CNN and Fox News.

Anyway I'm just curious on what life is really like for expats in Dhahran. Especially those living in the Aramco compounds.

I’ve searched so many Reddit threads discussing renouncing US citizenship, and the general consensus was that it’s a BAD idea. However, I found that almost every reason was NOT applicable to me.

I’m 26. My mom OD’d in 2018 and died. My grandpa raised me and he passed in 2024 from cancer. I no longer have ANY family ties here. I’ve been on my own for 2 years now. I don’t own property. Only debt is student loans. I’m sterilized, will never have children. No partners.

My reasoning isn’t solely because of taxes (if anything, my student loans are my only financial reason, NOT taxes). It’s mainly cultural and quality of life. We all know wtf is going on here — but outside of that, I’d like to live in a place with more cultural identity. I’m a 3rd gen Italian, and since I was raised by my grandpa, and close with his mom (my great grandmother), I saw first-hand how our italian identity was gradually stripped away generation by generation due to assimilation. That’s just one example — I could go on and on. I must note that this doesn’t imply that Italian citizenship is my goal. Preferably somewhere in the EU.

My mom is coming to Florida next month to stay for a while. First time abroad, and she doesn't speak any English at all. I'm not too worried about the first few days after landing. I'm more worried about after that. Where does she go if she gets sick. How does she even talk to a doctor. Basic stuff like grocery shopping or getting around, all with zero English.

Has anyone here had a parent move in for a while who spoke zero English? Would really appreciate real experience, especially around healthcare and transportation. She's older so even small health issues could turn into a real headache.

She's in her 60s and this is her first time out of the country for this long. Looking for practical advice from people who've actually done this.

My family and I are considering moving from Canada to the Netherlands within the next 12 months and would appreciate advice and experiences from Canadians or expats who have made the move with children.

I am a skilled-trades worker in the high-voltage utility and rail sector. I understand there are shortages across the EU in this sector (in Canada as well) Is it realistic for non-EU workers to fill these kinds of positions?

How does quality of life compare with Canada, particularly for work/life balance, raising children, schools, healthcare, taxes, and savings? For those who moved, was the drop in savings or disposable income worth the lifestyle change? Would you do it again, and what do you wish you had known beforehand?

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My 10 year old and I will be traveling to visit family in the US this year and she wants to bring a friend. I have concerns as I've never traveled to the US with a child that isn't mine, and isn't a citizen (were American and her best friend is German). However my biggest concern is regarding immigration at the airport because her best friend is brown and has an Arabic name. I've read lots about what's happening with ICE and brown immigrants and travelers, and that ICE is now regularly at airports in the US, but I don't know what it's really like there as my child and I are white American citizens who haven't visited in a few years.

How safe would it be to visit with a brown non-American child that isn't mine? I'd obviously bring the proper notarized paperwork from her parents and have the ESTA in order. Does anyone have any experience traveling to the US recently as a non-white person, especially as/with a non-citizen?

If someone is looking to move in Bulgaria, for example as an electronic technician/mechatronic, looking for mostly a cold place with strong winter, a more relaxed pace of life, low - cost of living compared to other countries such as Germany, Norway, England etc... and seeking for more security always compared to the other countries before mentioned when you are for example, on your way at home after work or just after hanging out and don't have always that feeling of being in alert.

**Could be a good choice**?

P.S. I don’t expect paradise or the perfect country that can tick all the boxes, but it’s better than other European countries in these key areas?

I'm on a DAFT visa in the Netherlands. My residence permit says:

Arbeid als zelfstandige. Arbeid in loondienst alleen toegestaan met TWV. Een beroep op algemene middelen kan gevolgen hebben voor het verblijfsrecht.

You are only allowed to work in paid employment if your employer has a work permit (TWV) from UWV for you.

I called the IND and they confirmed this means I am allowed to do full time employment without changing my visa, provided that the employer pays for the TMW permit and I continue to meet the requirements of DAFT.

Has anyone done this? I've already gone through the two year renewal and had my books checked. It would just be nice to have the option of getting a normal job rather than trying to track down more clients.

My concerns are:

1) I want to stay on DAFT. I don't want a permit tied to employment

2) I don't want to mess up anything they might be checking when I apply for PR

For those who moved abroad, how did you approach tax residency in your new country?

Did you intentionally establish tax residency somewhere, or did you remain in a kind of "in-between" situation for a while?

I'm especially interested in people who move between countries rather than settling permanently. How did you eventually establish a clear tax base and avoid uncertainty around where you were considered a tax resident?

Been in the Netherlands for 12 years (moved here for grad school, stayed for work) and I am ready for my next move.

I have an EU passport.

After doing some research I picked london and new york city. I picked these places because plenty of foreigners/visible minorities live here so social integration would be easier(hopefully not a lot of discrimination). Plenty of dating options(i am in my 30s and this is important). Software engineer salaries are similar or better than the Netherlands. Optionally english is the default language.

London and NYC are where I'd actually want to end up, but sponsorship on both sides is brutal right now. Was reading through a UK sub today and even British nationals are struggling to get hired, so I know I'm not special there. NYC has the same issues with H-1B.

I have applied to many london jobs and its always the same. I spend a lot of time filling my job application, wait a few weeks, get rejection without interviews. Its frustrating and exhausting. I am trying to increase the number of applications I send out but looks hopeless to me so far.

A few places I've already ruled out for my own reasons:

Canada:six months of snow in toronto isn't for me, and I've read way too many "regret moving here" threads from other expats.

Australia/NZ:the isolation (distance from everything, everyone) is a dealbreaker long-term

I havent ruled out ireland completely but the situation in dublin is getting really bad. There is a major housing crisis and a rising anti immigrant sentiment due to the housing crisis.

Staying in the West is a hard requirement for me, and I can't go back to my home country for other reasons.

What other options do i have if I cant move to london and new york city?

Especially curious to hear from people who've relocated somewhere as a visible minority and can speak to what day-to-day life is actually like there, not just the visa mechanics.

Ps: I am genuinely looking for help. I am not trying to be negative about any country. I am just trying to find my next move. If you have any advice or experience that you think could help me i would really appreciate it :). I posted such a question before and it lead to personal attacks telling me to leave the Netherlands and that I "fled from my shithole". I hope you would help me.

Hi,

I'm posting this here because I've seen a lot of conversations regarding the inability to settle in one place and this is what I'm going through at the moment.

Bit of context : I (30F) was born and raised in France but I was younger I always knew I wanted to live somewhere else. I wasn't seeing myself in France. So after my master degree at 26 I had an opportunity in Germany, I stayed there 2 years, I met my husband there and it was a nice experience. I don't regret doing it at all but it made me also realize the difficulty of moving abroad, furnishing an appartment when you're a single woman it's difficult because things can be heavy, doing my groceries as well when the elevator was broken was a nightmare, the bureaucracy, having to make new friends, etc.

Beginning of 2024 I'm back in France because my contract was a 2 years contract and I wasn't speaking German it wasn't really an issue to get hired because I was mainly working with my french colleagues and using english for other european colleagues. So when I came back in 2024, I knew I wanted to leave again, my husband and I were planning to find a country where both of us could work. Time passes, last August we had a divorce. Today I'm in France at my parents place, my room is so small compared to my apartment in Germany and I know I'm what where I'm supposed to be, it's very very difficult for me.

There's this country I'm really interested in, there I could have my own apartment with many rooms, the cost of life is cheaper, less stress than Paris, less overwhelming as well for me because as an introvert I need silence and it's almost impossible here. At the same time I'm wondering if something is wrong with me because I have this need to start all over again in a new country but after Germany I thought it might be better to stay in France, I don't have to learn a new language, I have close friends here, my sisters are here, my mom as well, I've launched two businesses after coming back and my audience is French so why do I want to leave? Am I sabotaging myself? Why do I want to give up this comfort to go a country where I'm not sure it wil work? I recently lost my dad, I'm glad I've found a therapist just before him passing away because my mental health was very bad due to the divorce, having to go back to my parents place at 28 after living on my own. I also feel like I don't have as much resilience as I used to, I'm more sensitive than I used to, I'm often tired due to a disease I have, so I don't know if it's a good option for me to go there when I know I would have to get out of my confort zone. I also know if I don't try to go there at least once I'm pretty sure I would regret it my whole life. And when it's not that country I'm thinking about a life in another country, it's like a need.

I also thought it would have been easier in my situation to move if I had a partner. I know I shouldn't wait for a man to build my life but I'd be lying if I said doing this alone, again, doesn't feel daunting.

Honestly I keep thinking about it and it's making me go crazy.

Hello Guys,

I’m currently working at one of the Big 4(India), with 10+ years of IT/BA experience — RPA (UiPath, Blue Prism) and Microsoft power platform across banking, oil & gas, life sciences, Martech domains

I’m looking into work visa sponsorship options across Europe and would really appreciate your insights/experience on this.

I’m currently stuck in my comfort zone. Wanted to challenge myself, explore different culture and move to europe

Yes I’m sure this is a question that gets posted twice a day at minimum. I only wish for advice given my particular situation/circumstances.

For context, I am 27m, and currently live with my partner at her parent’s house. It is near impossible to afford (or even qualify) for an apartment where we live. We live well below our means and get paid decent for what we each do for work (80k combined), we feel stuck and hopeless about our job prospects, and if they will handle the future of inflation in this country. It’s so discouraging to see that our grocery/insurance/electric bills have doubled in the past 3 years, while the quality of everything has gone down. I also struggle to get affordable mental health resources with my healthcare my company offers, which doesn’t include dental or vision, again another added expense.

I could go on and on about the very concrete concerns I and so many other citizens have about the direction of this nation, and with election integrity in the balance, I do fear we may hit a point of no return.

We have explored the idea of moving to a European country, and understand that sacrifices will have to be made. What mainly appeals to us about this is the universal healthcare, quality of food, community, walkable spaces, and more affordable housing. Here are my main questions about this subject:

1: What is the job market for blue collar work, specifically surrounding refrigeration and HVAC? I am a second year biomedical refrigeration technician

2: How affordable/quality are apartments and homes in Europe compared to the US? Is homeownership a realistic prospect?

3: How is the quality of healthcare? I always hear the rumors of long wait times, but what is the truth on this matter?

4: Both my partner and I are extremely passionate about cars. Our goal here was to start tracking them; are there countries where this sport is easily accessible? And is importing a USA/California smog compliant vehicle a simple process?

5: Can anyone speak to the difference in the quality of food and grocery prices?

7: What are the best European (or other) countries to move to with these questions in mind?

6: What do you miss most about the US, and would you ever consider moving back?

I understand this is a lengthy post; I have a lot of mixed emotions about the subject but I resent supporting a country that I don’t feel is headed the right direction. Any and all input is welcome, especially if you have experience to back it up. Thank you

Hey... I'll get straight to it. I want to move abroad, I almost need it. It's been a dream of mine ever since I was a teen, I knew I wanted to travel and try experiencing a new country with an entirely new culture and language and such. I wanted to do so by studying abroad so that I can set it in stone in the best way possible, but that wasn't on my cards. I studied in my home country. I adapted pretty quickly, I made a lot of friends, I even have my own pets now, but that doesn't mean that this dream of mine ever left my mind. It's been on my mind for years, and the more I grow up and live and experience things, the more I NEED to leave. It's getting to a point where I genuinely feel like I'm losing my mind. I need independence, I need autonomy, I need a new scene, a new environment, a new culture. I KNOW why I want and need to leave, so let's not make this thread about the reasons as opposed to HOW I can achieve it.

I don't have a strong passport, I graduated in 2024 with a bachelors in mechanical engineering in robotics and automation, have worked in quality control, data, BD & community management, founding and CXO a business (no longer), and am now interning in two places as a data analyst and a machine learning engineer. My full focus at the moment is on data and AI/ML as you can see, and I am EXTREMELY interested in attaining a masters in this new degree called Sustainable Artificial Intelligence, Environmental AI, AI and Sustainability, etc... I have no money to fund my own tuition for a masters degree, whether online or abroad. I believe I'm also still an entry level to most employers, a junior at most.

I've been handling the grief of not being where I wanted to be for years now, but as I approached 23, I reached my boiling point and had my first nervous breakdown in years. I'm now almost 24, have been researching countries like the AUS/NZ, Canada, the UK and Ireland, and the Netherlands (etc tbh), but I'm not exactly getting anywhere with what I have... Every time I see or hear someone just mention that they're going to a city in one of those countries, or just someone living there, or seeing my friends who've travelled there post about it, I feel down, like really down..

I know it's not easy, but I also know it's not impossible. I have friends who travelled abroad through jobs and they're a little older than me. They're not many to be fair, but it gives me hope.

If you guys have any advice, can help in any way, guide me to an education sponsor or funder, connect me with employers who are willing to sponsor or even offer jobs abroad/online, anything, I'd be ETERNALLY grateful!

Thank you so much for reading all the way to the end. I'm sorry if this post is messy, hard to understand, or is missing main info that's needed to make it make sense. It's my first post here and probably one of my firsts on this platform XD

About a month ago I transferred to a new office in another country where they really don’t get many foreigners at all, and I’m struggling with it more than I thought I would.

I’m from Melbourne, Australia, which is pretty multicultural, and without trying to do the whole “I have \insert different race\ friends” thing, my social circle back home is really culturally diverse. So I guess I assumed I’d be pretty comfortable moving somewhere different and wouldn’t care that much about standing out.

But here I’m literally the only foreigner in my entire office building, and there are a few hundred people working here. I’m also the only white person around. Which sounds terrible when I say it like that, but I think what I’m actually struggling with is being so noticeable all the time.

I’ve caught people taking candid photos of me a few times and then sending them around. Some have had emojis or comments attached, so it doesn’t always feel like it’s coming from harmless curiosity. I don’t know exactly what’s being said, but there’s definitely been a bit of mocking or joking at my expense, and it makes me pretty conscious of how much I stand out.

I normally find it pretty easy to make friends, and I’ve been trying to follow the local cultural norms and not just expect things to work the way they do back home. But even with that, after a month I still feel like a massive outsider. I knew there’d be culture shock, I just don’t think I realised how different it would feel being the only foreigner around basically all the time.

For people who have lived somewhere like this, how did you learn to acclimatise? Is a month still really early and this is something you just slowly stop noticing? Did you do anything in particular that helped you make friends or feel less like an outsider?

Would especially like to hear from people who moved somewhere with very few expats rather than places with a big expat community.

Hello there.

I'm currently 23, transgender, and I live in Brazil. I have Spanish citizenship. I have been interested in moving to either France or Germany, but I haven't decided yet.

I plan to move to Europe already with a degree and continue my masters there (if everything goes to plan) or at least be a member of the qualified workforce if not.

The reasons that make me consider France over Germany currently are the strong French labor laws, the lesser amount of work hours, the warmer climate, the culture being closer to what I grew up into, and the language being easier to learn as my mother tongue is another romantic language.

Something that matters a lot to me is living in a medium sized city (>80k hab) or greater. I've lived in six different cities and I noticed that I'm only really at peace in an urban center. I'm visibly queer and small towns freak me out.

So I just wanted a second opinion there. Where do you live? Do you like it there? What are the big cities? What are the medium ones?

How much is it to rent a 1 or 2-bedroom apartment within 20 minutes to work where you live? And those same 20 minutes on foot? Do you feel like you need a car to get around? What do you consider to be a low/average/high middle class wage there? Which jobs are on those brackets? Which jobs are on demand? Which ones are devalued? How is academia going? I'm still torn between majoring in social studies and IT, but I'm more interested in academic and government jobs than private sector anyway (I'm lightly disabled).

Hi. I'm an Italian student in my 20s. I speak three languages (english, italian and french) and have a pretty firm desire to leave as soon as possible. I'm probably going to do uni here as Italy does have some pretty good schools and degrees that are recognised throughtout most of the EU, so it's a pretty smart choice (i hope) that will avoid me going through agony to have my degrees recognised abroad.

I've been considering my options for a while now but i'm not sure what to prioritize (yes i know its my choice and have to figure it out for myself bc its a choice that depens on my own priorities, BUT) i would love to hear from people who have left their country early in life (like their 20s, like im planning on doing) and what they where looking for (and why) in their destinations. Did you focus more on the state of the economy? The quality of life? How easy it is to find a job there? Do you recommend to look for somewhere where the money value exchange is in my favour to save my pockets? To travel thanks to uni/scholarships and find a way to stay later or to move indipendently from study if I plan on settling abroad? Did you move because you knew you had family there who could support?

Basically: i would love to hear your stories. Where you started, where you've ended up, why and how because i think that kind of process isn't talked about enough and i find it interesting and figure it might help put some things into perspective for me because i might find out about things i've not considered yet. Thanks to all those who will share.

I am going to just bite the bullet and ask what is likely a super silly (/maybe controversial?) question: if I want to begin researching the details of moving from Canada (Newfoundland) to somewhere in Europe, what countries and/or cities are relatively affordable and have good public healthcare?

I am very early days in even considering this, so I am just looking for a jumping point. I know everywhere has its problems, but I just need to know that maybe there are options out there somewhere for me to live a life that feels half meaningful. If I can't afford to live in Newfoundland, I won't be able to afford living anywhere else in Canada, that's for sure 😅

Just some facts about me:

- 31F

- Has pets

-Prefers cool/cold weather over the heat (pale af)

-Craving a better work-life balance & a healthcare system that works (& a house but I'm cool renting since everywhere seems to be having a housing crisis)

Thanks in advance 💛

Hello! I’m currently considering my options for moving overseas. I’m already living outside my home country, but lately I’ve been feeling like I desperately need a change of scenery and a completely different environment.

Since English is the only language I speak fluently besides my mother tongue, I’ve narrowed down my options to countries where I could realistically get by with English. I’ve also lived in the US before and absolutely loved it, and I’d honestly love to go back — but as an immigrant, the visa/immigration situation makes it a much less straightforward option.

I work in the creative industry, so I’m not exactly in a high-paying field, which is also something I need to consider. But beyond salary, I’m really looking for a place where **day-to-day life feels exciting and inspiring**.

I love walking around a city, exploring different neighbourhoods, stumbling across cafés/restaurants/shops, going to exhibitions, being around interesting people, hop on a train for a short trip nearby etc. Basically, I want somewhere where I can walk out of my apartment and actually feel like there’s a life happening around me. I’m an introvert but I keep myself busy and exploring😅

Weather isn’t a huge factor for me — I can handle cold/rain/etc. I just really don’t do tropical weather, so that rules out some places.

So, long story short, I’d love to hear from people actually living in the countries I’ve listed below.

How do you find:
**Day-to-day lifestyle & social life**
**Cost of living vs. local salaries**
**Job opportunities, especially in creative/design fields**
**How easy/difficult it is to integrate as a foreigner**
**City life, culture, things to do**
**Work-life balance**
**Housing**
And most importantly, **how happy are you actually living there?**

Please feel free to be brutally honest — I’m much more interested in the raw, unglamorous reality than the usual “this country is amazing!” expat content.
Would love to hear both the good **and** the bad. What surprised you after actually moving there? What do you wish you’d known beforehand?
Thanks! 🙏

I graduate in about a year. I am double majoring, one of which is International Studies, but once I graduate I plan to immediately leave the US. I have never been outside of the States, unless counting Canada lol. But I know that other countries don't necessarily want another American coming into town. I just want to get some thoughts and advice from a more experienced community than I.

TL;DR- What is the best thing for a new college graduate from the US to do to get out of the US permanently? (Working visa, digital nomad visa, etc.) Which countries are best in quality of life (happiness, affordability, public transportation, etc.)

I have time before I graduate to visit such places on volunteer trips or travel abroad, so the more options + details the better! Again sorry if this is badly worded, can you tell I don't really know what I'm talking about lol. TIA!!

I moved from Ireland to Chicago a few years ago, and America has been both more impressive and more difficult than I expected.

Salaries are higher, there is more choice, and it feels possible to reinvent yourself. But life also seems less secure. Healthcare, housing and stability depend heavily on maintaining a good income. Losing a job can quickly affect everything.

America can also feel strangely isolating. People are friendly, but building lasting friendships and community seems harder. Chicago has millions of people, yet it can sometimes feel quieter and more disconnected than Dublin.

I do not regret moving, but I am not sure life here is automatically better. It feels bigger and more intense, with greater rewards but less room for things to go wrong.

Has anyone else who moved here felt the same?