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[-] Maeve@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

How would someone with zero savings move to another country? Most have every barriers of highly skilled, unfilled professions. Like who move from extremely underprivileged nations to extremely wealthy nations often end up surrendering passport and other critical documents to their employers and end up severely mentally and physically abused, sexually abused, trafficked. How would an older person even pay for required documents, let alone a living space, food, utilities, especially being monolingual?

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
[-] Maeve@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

“How would an older person even pay for required documents, let alone a living space, food, utilities, especially being monolingual?” can you clarify this question?

Of course! My apologies, I just meant with the physical challenges, bursitis, arthritis, failing eyesight, etc.

Thanks so much for your answers. I appreciate them.

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
[-] Maeve@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks. I'm not partial or full retirement age yet and I don't take any medications beyond aspirin or paracetamol. I'm supposed to, but I don't have funds for that or insurance either, right now. A lot of the meds I'm okay without anyway, afaict. But this is information I'll definitely look into. I'm okay being outside the city as long as I can get there or get what I need. I assume public transportation might be available, outside city or suburbs?

Have you ever been to Laos, Cuba or Vietnam? Can you please tell me a bit about any of those you've visited? Thanks.

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
[-] Maeve@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

You make it sound so amazing! I could read your stories all day due days if I had no other obligations! If you ever visit southeastern US, and I'm not out of it yet, give me a shout - we'll do food and beer.

I didn't notice mistakes, and I agree with your USA assessment. May all your travels continue to bring you joy. Cheers!

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

thanks, it has been amazing so far.

and without financial stressors or many societal stressors really, I'm able to be in the moment a lot more and enjoy what's around me, do what I like to do(what a coincidence, food and beer are kind of high on my list).

that sounds fun; if I get back to area of the States, I will let you know.

have a good one, and if you have questions about any of this stuff on any level, hit me up.

I obviously have a lot of free time to respond, hahaha.

[-] Maeve@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Very welcome! If I travel, I've bookmarked this thread so maybe we'll cross paths in more pleasant places.

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