Reply to: Moving Abroad.

[AtW]

I'm going to Russia:

1. Skolkovo innovation centre (a.k.a Russia's Silicon Valley)
2. I speak Russian
3. 13% tax
4. No humongous national debt in Russia

Don't be an idiot - you need to factor in extra tax via corruption, and also income tax rate you quote is all nice but there is very high NI rate on businesses.

Russia's has got huge debt hidden by loans made to Govt owned companies, it is basically off the books but it is still guaranteed by the Govt.

[OwlHoot]

Really?

Peterson Air Force Base - 821st Air Base Group

Grenland is a huge place - That Air Force base is in west Greenland, half way up the island. I was thinking of somewhere near the south, like perhaps Nuuk (unfortunate name in the circs ), which looks a short hop from Baffin Island.

[BigTime]

workopolis.com is the canadian version of jobserve. seems there's plenty of work around as commodities aren't in the doldrums. be ready to move home when that time comes again.

[MrMark]

If you get assistance with visas Canada is one of the most affable counties to move to the emigration hoops are less than expected, it has one of the better qualities of life and if you can cope (as I'm sure you can being Scottish) with throwing on a few extra layers in the winter then there shouldn't be a problem.

I must admit that Canada sounds appealing. Anyone ever gone there to work without taking a snooping holiday first?

[lilelvis2000]

Yeah still kicking myself for not taking the job offer I had in San Fran waaay back when. A small startup which was eventually taken over by Oracle. And I had myself ready to move to Oz, but then backed out. Now I'm too old to go there.

Suppose its back to Canada for me. Been definitely thinking of going back for a year now. Wife is very keen.

[configman]

Ah, you nearly had me believing you, right up to the last line

I'd go to Dunedin in New Zealand if they would have me.

We really did get a sofa delivered same day, as were most things delivered same day.

[norrahe]

I'm going to Russia:

1. Skolkovo innovation centre (a.k.a Russia's Silicon Valley)
2. I speak Russian
3. 13% tax
4. No humongous national debt in Russia

And you can get quick sofa deliveries too!

[OwlHoot]

Greenland might be a good bet. They're crying out for immigrants.

I imagine one could afford a large estate which, if there's anything in this climate change theory, could become more productive before long, and it's only a fairly short hop to the US.

Also, seriously, if World War 3 does break out in a few years and nukes start being lobbed around, Greenland would probably be one of the safer areas.

[swamp]

I'm going to Russia:

1. Skolkovo innovation centre (a.k.a Russia's Silicon Valley)
2. I speak Russian
3. 13% tax
4. No humongous national debt in Russia

[norrahe]

ClientCo would like me to move to Canada and I did jump through the immigration hoops so it's now a possibility. No doubt the quality of life would be better than here but I haven't made up my mind yet whether to make the move.

I've worked in most European countries as well as the US and Canada in the past, Canada would be first choice with perhaps Germany if I moved to Europe.

If you get assistance with visas Canada is one of the most affable counties to move to the emigration hoops are less than expected, it has one of the better qualities of life and if you can cope (as I'm sure you can being Scottish) with throwing on a few extra layers in the winter then there shouldn't be a problem.

[minestrone]

Was it the girlies baby that was lifted?!

Apostrophes help.

[scooterscot]

The girly knows someone who was traveling through China years ago and got pick pocketed, the police rounded up the usual suspects and when she picked the culprit out a policeman pulled his revolver out and shot him in the head. True story.

Was it the girlies baby that was lifted?!

[scooterscot]

Am amazed that's even a consideration. With a decent accountant, a few insurances here and there and a bit of common sense it's a piece of piss. If you use the hassle of running a UK ltd as a key factor in your choice of country to live in that sounds like madness to me and you're unlikely to be happy anywhere.

It is madness, but that's what happens when you income streams from 3 different countries at the same time. Those one contracts/ors at a time don't know you're born!

[ctdctd]

A new city called Shenzhen just across the border from HK. As for lifestyle being better:

Very low crime and friendly, helpful, and honest people
Big community spirit
With exception of western fashion and wine everything is fairly cheap
Lots of public open space and recreational facilities
Good work ethic - both employer and employee
No cold callers, or marketeers stopping you in the street - in fact no pressurised selling at all
You can offer a tip but nearly everyone except taxi drivers will give it back
Good all year round climate
Service is superb, the streets, public areas, shops are cleaned all day - possibly why so little unemployment
No lying sensationalist newspapers

You can get a sofa delivered same day

Ah, you nearly had me believing you, right up to the last line

I'd go to Dunedin in New Zealand if they would have me.

[minestrone]

I crossed the border to Shenzhen from HK about 10 years ago, was pick pocketed 5 minutes later!

The girly knows someone who was traveling through China years ago and got pick pocketed, the police rounded up the usual suspects and when she picked the culprit out a policeman pulled his revolver out and shot him in the head. True story.