Which part of Europe are you looking at? Just to warn you Europe is much less free than America - we no longer have true freedom of speech (IE you can be put in prison for saying things that another person finds offensive) and the govt do offer programs but they usually aren't available to immigrants and are very overstretched and as such offer suboptimal services at most levels. People talk about Europe like it's a wonderful utopia and the reality of living there is very different.
There is less violent crime than the US though (although more terrorist attacks) and the whole black v white racism thing isn't really an issue. Also have a better education system in most countries across Europe. I guess it all depends on what you're looking for.
Thank you for INTELIGENT conversation... i've been on this site for 2 weeks and i like everybody i've "met" so far, and i am actually learning alot from you guys! Well i know there are some pretty sketchy parts of Europe, but i know this guy in Germany who keeps me informed on what's happening there, and i must say, i am liking what i'm seeing. As i said, i'm thinking about my children and the environment i want to provide them with,and Germany has an excellent education program, and like Scandinavia Germany provides for it's people.I would also LOVE to live in Italy, as i am Italian! I'm not 100% sure yet, i have to see if my boyfriend can get transfered there and if he's willing to commit. What do you know about Italy?
I haven't been to Italy for a long time. I know that the economy is shot to pieces, sadly, which means an awful lot of very employable people had to leave to find work elsewhere. I think things are slightly better now but the euro really didn't do them any favours. But it is stunningly beautiful. I can't get across to you how beautiful it is, you're best just going on holiday and seeing for yourself. And of course the food goes without saying :)
I would say that if either you or your partner are able to get a good job there then go for it, but just expect that be difficult to achieve because of all the economic issues they're having.
Germany is doing much better economically. I don't know what industry you folks work in but I'm willing to bet that you'll find a job there more easily. I've spent a lot of time there as some of my family are German, and to be honest I'd rather live there of the two places. Germany just works. Stuff does what it's supposed to do. You can always go to Italy for holidays and still soak up the beauty, it's just a few hours away. You will of course have to speak German but your kids will pick it up very quickly, and their school system is quite good at accommodating outsiders and getting them up to speed with the language. They will be expected to pick the language up very quickly but the other kids will speak decent English so they could probably muddle through socially during the transition. Unless you go to a big city a lot of adults wont speak any English as they won't have learned at school, so you would of course need to become fluent, but I'm sure you guessed that anyway.
I know you didn't mention it but don't go to France. I have nothing against the French but they hate America and everyone from there and you will definitely suffer racism. Especially your children in school. Just an FYI :/
Well, thank you again, you are very well informed and i DO want to speak more with you but my head is about to slam into the table as i am about to fall asleep right here, going to sleep now, more tomorrow!
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Which part of Europe are you looking at? Just to warn you Europe is much less free than America - we no longer have true freedom of speech (IE you can be put in prison for saying things that another person finds offensive) and the govt do offer programs but they usually aren't available to immigrants and are very overstretched and as such offer suboptimal services at most levels. People talk about Europe like it's a wonderful utopia and the reality of living there is very different.
There is less violent crime than the US though (although more terrorist attacks) and the whole black v white racism thing isn't really an issue. Also have a better education system in most countries across Europe. I guess it all depends on what you're looking for.
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Thank you for INTELIGENT conversation... i've been on this site for 2 weeks and i like everybody i've "met" so far, and i am actually learning alot from you guys! Well i know there are some pretty sketchy parts of Europe, but i know this guy in Germany who keeps me informed on what's happening there, and i must say, i am liking what i'm seeing. As i said, i'm thinking about my children and the environment i want to provide them with,and Germany has an excellent education program, and like Scandinavia Germany provides for it's people.I would also LOVE to live in Italy, as i am Italian! I'm not 100% sure yet, i have to see if my boyfriend can get transfered there and if he's willing to commit. What do you know about Italy?
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I haven't been to Italy for a long time. I know that the economy is shot to pieces, sadly, which means an awful lot of very employable people had to leave to find work elsewhere. I think things are slightly better now but the euro really didn't do them any favours. But it is stunningly beautiful. I can't get across to you how beautiful it is, you're best just going on holiday and seeing for yourself. And of course the food goes without saying :)
I would say that if either you or your partner are able to get a good job there then go for it, but just expect that be difficult to achieve because of all the economic issues they're having.
Germany is doing much better economically. I don't know what industry you folks work in but I'm willing to bet that you'll find a job there more easily. I've spent a lot of time there as some of my family are German, and to be honest I'd rather live there of the two places. Germany just works. Stuff does what it's supposed to do. You can always go to Italy for holidays and still soak up the beauty, it's just a few hours away. You will of course have to speak German but your kids will pick it up very quickly, and their school system is quite good at accommodating outsiders and getting them up to speed with the language. They will be expected to pick the language up very quickly but the other kids will speak decent English so they could probably muddle through socially during the transition. Unless you go to a big city a lot of adults wont speak any English as they won't have learned at school, so you would of course need to become fluent, but I'm sure you guessed that anyway.
I know you didn't mention it but don't go to France. I have nothing against the French but they hate America and everyone from there and you will definitely suffer racism. Especially your children in school. Just an FYI :/
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Well, thank you again, you are very well informed and i DO want to speak more with you but my head is about to slam into the table as i am about to fall asleep right here, going to sleep now, more tomorrow!
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I've never been referred to as well-informed haha! I've just spent a lot of time in EU. Always happy to answer any questions honestly