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Time to emigrate. But where?
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Originally posted by Tarquin Farquhar View PostThat may be my best choice so far. Not being rich, I have to get a job there in order to live there, but it's a possibility.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Sweden?
lovely ladies, very nice countryside, socialist ideals country, you do pay tax but IMO you get what you pay for
what more could you want?The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostGermany and Austria are nice as well.Step outside posh boyComment
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Originally posted by chef View PostSweden?
lovely ladies, very nice countryside, socialist ideals country, you do pay tax but IMO you get what you pay for
what more could you want?Step outside posh boyComment
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Originally posted by zeitghostGamma Eridani is quite nice this time of year.
Oh.
Sorry.
You hu-mans haven't got that far yet.
Ho hum.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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Originally posted by Tarquin Farquhar View PostI'm looking for a country that is civilised and peaceful, prosperous with a low tax rate due to lack of waste and corruption, with a good health service, stable currency, healthy economy, attractive scenery, affordable housing, friendly and educated people.
And will let me in.
Czech Republic:
15% flat rate tax.
Stable currency outperforming Stirling
Favoured location for many multinational companies (english speaking)
High Standard of education.
Clean, cheap good food beer.
Excelent public Transport
Excelent Medical treatment (free)
Good quality housing. http://new-prague.mn.house.info/17697-house-rent-sale"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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I suppose a personal factor about somewhere like Sweden with high tax but high State provision is this:
I am getting on.
I have neglected to have good retirement provision, or at least neglected to keep it in my own possession.
So much as I admire good pension plans, I'm not sure I can afford it: were I to live in a country for 10 years before retirement, presumably I'd pay large taxes for the rest of my working life, but only collect 1/4 of a pension. Which is only fair. But for me personally, I should probably look at lower taxes and lower provision, leaving more to save for my own retirement. Possiblt then looking at a low-cost country. Or is that not logical, or the subject of a whole other discussion?Step outside posh boyComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostCzech Republic:
15% flat rate tax.
Stable currency outperforming Stirling
Favoured location for many multinational companies (english speaking)
High Standard of education.
Clean, cheap good food beer.
Excelent public Transport
Excelent Medical treatment (free)
Good quality housing. http://new-prague.mn.house.info/17697-house-rent-saleStep outside posh boyComment
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Originally posted by Tarquin Farquhar View PostCZ might be interesting. But I don't think that New Prague, Minnesota would help
£500k or thereabouts.
If you get a job in Vienna, you can live across the border in Bratislava where a similar house to the one above would be much cheaper..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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