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Trump is winning all these states and look at the percentages. How?

Edit: many news agency are calling PA for Trump. So we are truly fucked.

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[–] SuiXi3D@fedia.io 36 points 4 hours ago (6 children)

This is a legitimate question for those that know an honest answer.

I have no degree, neither does my wife. How the FUCK do we get out of this country to somewhere better?!

[–] cleanandsunny@literature.cafe 27 points 4 hours ago (1 children)
  • Ireland and Italy offer citizenship by descent, but it is a long process
  • The Netherlands and the US have a treaty called DAFT that allows you to start a business in NL
  • France offers a self employment visa
  • Check skill shortage lists for countries of interest - almost all European countries need skilled trades, truck drivers, etc. that wouldn’t require a degree
  • Study abroad; it’s possible you could apply and receive funding for a degree since many countries have free education + work study arrangements for your living expenses
  • Teach English abroad
  • Look at international NGOs, you could possibly get hired as an admin/etc. without a degree but that might be a stretch
[–] SuiXi3D@fedia.io 2 points 1 hour ago

I certainly want to go back to school. I'd like to learn how to design circuit boards and the like, rather than just fix 'em like I currently do for work. I know it's a lot of work, but I'm passionate about it.

[–] Prandom_returns@lemm.ee 13 points 4 hours ago

All democratic countries just got shitter. Moving is fruitless.

[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

If you're serious about this. You don't need a degree. You would need some sort of financial buffer for the transition.

You can teach english or maybe even find a mid-level job (by local standards) leveraging your english skills in globalized areas like outsourcing (experience with sales or some sort of client facing would help).

I would not go through with this unless you're actually committed (perhaps even beyond Trump; looking for something novel in life). You'll need to learn the local language if you are serious about this.

[–] SuiXi3D@fedia.io 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Finances will be sorted before long. I have a hell of an inheritance incoming. I've been learning French because I wanted to visit France one day, though I've got family moving to Canada for work (He helped found a company based in Toronto) and it would be nice to live nearby to family.

I do have a grandfathered lifetime CompTIA A+ cert and plenty of experience soldering, though no IPC certs yet.

[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

Good stuff! Canada is a great place to live. Montreal is my favourite city in North America (unfortunately have only been to one city in Mexico).

Do it. I've been traveling around my whole. It's a strange, but rewarding experience.

Good luck to you man!

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 6 points 4 hours ago

Asking the same question.