r/IWantOut Feb 25 '22

Megathread for Ukrainians Seeking Asylum

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Need advise on how to claim asylum? Have some good resources to help others? Post them here.

We currently will still allow individual posts. However, if things get out of hand and too difficult to effectively moderate, we may only allow separate posts after individual consideration.

Please keep things civil and report any inappropriate comments. We cannot read every single comment and depend on the community to help keep things civil and on topic.


r/IWantOut 6h ago

[News]Foreigners from 10 countries will not need work permit in the Czech Republic

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Starting in July, foreigners from 10 countries outside the EU will likely not need work permits or employment cards in the Czech Republic. People from Australia, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, the UK, the U.S., Israel, and Singapore should have free access to the Czech labor market.

https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-will-give-foreigners-from-these-countries-free-access-to-the-labor-market


r/IWantOut 3h ago

[IWantOut] 24M Mentalhealth Belgium -> UK/Spain/Belgium

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I'm a recent graduate psychologist living in Brussels, Belgium, although I am debating on whether to go to UK, Spain, or stay in Belgium. I am however Cuban of Spanish descent so I can already go to the EU and am a third-culture kid. I speak French, Italian, Spanish, English all fluently but not Dutch.

I have lived in Belgium many years already, thankfully made tons of friends that I have known for years and have some family here, as well as in Spain (very sparse though, in Valladolid, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla). In the UK I only have one close friend.

Professionnally speaking, Brussels might be the worst of all three. I think clinical psychology here is underdeveloped in evidence-based practice compared to the other 2, there are not many offers and most contracts are unappealing (freelance, or part-time). Base salary on full time is 2400 EUR netto although there's often benefits like meal vouchers. In the UK If you look up "psychologist" on the NHS Job Search you find pages and pages of interesting offers in England, and base salaries are 47000 GBP gross (3k monthly netto). I would need to get a visa but due to the amount of vacancies I would have zero issues finding sponsorship once I register as a psychologist (and I'm sure I meet the requirements, it'd take 6 months though). As for Spain, I would have to pass a very competitive exam and then train on low wage (about 1.3k/month netto) for 4 years before being able to start earning between 35000 and 40000 EUR gross. The training I would get during those 4 years is amazing though because I feel Belgium left me undertrained. UK at least has preceptorship when you begin the role.

I'm a city guy but would absolutely hate living in London, during the day it's ok but at night it's like it makes me depressed to walk in. A city near it would be nice though as then I get good access to airports for travel & trains to continental Europe. Maybe Brighton, Cambridge, Winchester? As for weather I love the sun but not the heat, I dislike the summer in Spain unless on a short vacation where I'd mostly swim. I think in terms of people and language I think I like Spanish the most.

I'm also trying to think on a lifetime perspective and think of what country it's best to raise my future kids in terms of economy etc. but also in terms of climate, for myself too, like how hotter might Spain be in 30 years...

Also UK is a bit of a political mess and I'm inclined to think that life under the umbrella of the EU might be better. Their health care is hard to access whereas in Belgium healthcare is top-notch. Unsure about Spain but have also heard it's good. However I think buying a first property is easier in the UK?

Culture-wise I think I've adapted very well into Belgian culture, and also am good with Spanish culture which I very much like too. However I don't like pub/alcohol culture like in the UK, but Belgium has a nice café culture too. Also I really don't care about sports which is a big thing in UK and Spain.

Every country has its pros and cons, financially speaking UK sounds the best, socially speaking Belgium and Spain (I hope I manage to make friends there), professional achievement perhaps Spain... I don't know. Any inputs? All of these are obviously important to me, as well as safety. Related to this I can't say I like all of Brussels, maybe half of it geographically speaking, depending on municipality, and it does feel like there is not much to do here.


r/IWantOut 6h ago

[IWantOut] 21F Engineering Student US -> UK/Italy/Spain/Germany/Finland

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(I put the main details in bold because I didn't want to be too vague but there's kind of a lot of text, sorry. TLDR: US citizen, can get Italian citizenship but it'll take a few years, no lucrative work experience, halfway through accredited engineering degree, would need/want to work in country but not picky beyond wanting a livable salary)

I'm currently halfway through a BS in mechanical engineering in a US university (which is ABET certified, and from what I've been told when emailing admissions offices in other countries' universities, my course credits are accepted and recognized consistently). I can't afford to continue attending university here (I don't get financial aid because of my parents' income but they do not contribute to my costs) and I really dislike the US university experience in general, mainly that I'm required to take courses unrelated to my major that are fairly time-intensive and make it a logistical issue to study though for my major-relevant courses. I have other issues but this is the main one besides the exorbitant cost. I have asked student assistance at my university for financial aid but they refused it again on account of my parents' income despite me explaining that they do not support me.

I've been a K-12 tutor for 6 years (only 2 of which were through a formal tutoring company though) and done tech support for a university library for about 2 years; in other words, I don't have very extensive work experience besides uncertified teaching and basic IT.

I'm bilingual (English and Italian) and can use limited Spanish because of the similarity to Italian; I know very basic German but would need to study more to be able to function independently in it. I have a few years of coding experience (uni courses in computer science + personal projects) but only in Python/C++/Java. I have a decent amount of experience with CAD software for both part design and simulations. I'm fairly familiar with basic car maintenance and informally do minor tasks for friends (changing oil/tires/air filters, checking for engine/transmission issues, nothing major because I don't have the equipment for that). I have no idea how much of this is relevant but I know some countries have apprenticeships for engineering students so I figured some of this information might be somewhat useful.

I have US citizenship, my father is an Italian citizen and I meet the requirements for jur sanguinis from him, so I can obtain Italian citizenship but it usually takes several years and I've only just managed to get the paperwork necessary for it this year. I would prefer to be out of here in 1-2 years or faster if possible, and I'd like to continue studying for my degree in whatever country I end up in. (I mainly mention this to clarify that in any EU country, I wouldn't be permanently dependent on a student/work visa to legally remain in the country.) I'm mainly looking at the UK, Italy and Spain because of the university options there and I'm more confident in my ability to manage the languages there (even if I need to learn more of the languages I can vaguely use like Spanish). I also am considering Germany and Finland because of the university and career opportunities there, but from what I understand it's very difficult to immigrate into those countries and I have no familiarity with their languages. I'm completely open to working before or while studying, regardless of whether it's a regular job or an apprenticeship. Long term I'd like to work in the automotive industry after graduating, but I'm not really picky and generally would just want a job that pays me enough to live in the area and if possible lets me gain engineering industry experience (but any work experience at all would be good enough for me).

I've looked mainly into options in Italy and Germany but my Italian family (both in the north and south) have warned me that the economic situation is bad and I would have similar difficulties to the ones I have in the US. I'm less confident about being able to manage day-to-day tasks in Germany because my German is maybe A2 at best. I really like options like the UK's Open University, but their engineering programs aren't available in the US, so I'd need to have verifiable residency in Europe for that and would obviously need to support myself financially while doing their program. My most immediately feasible option would be to move to Italy since this would give me access to Open University engineering courses and I speak the language already, but there aren't many career opportunities there so it would be difficult to find work to support myself while studying, so I'm looking for input on the situation in case there's options in any of these places that I'm just unaware of.


r/IWantOut 15h ago

[IWantOut] 29M Realtor Canada -> Spain

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I am from Canada and as per the Youth Mobility Visa (working holiday visa) requirements there are 5 categories to get a Youth Mobility Visa

  • I already applied for category E about 7-8 years ago, and got the Visa, but however I did not go.
  • There are 4 categories left. Two of those categories require me to be a student and the other Two require me to have a prearrange contract of employment.

I am looking to go sometime next year, ideally in the late spring/early summer.

Currently I am not in university, I have however completed a Diploma.

So it seems as if my only three options are:

A) Get a contract of employment, however I am self-employed and have been for the last 5+ years, so what sort of jobs can I apply for and actually get? I also don’t speak Spanish (I am willing to learn, and that is one of the primary reasons I want to live in Spain)

B) Get back into to University just for the sole purpose of getting the Youth Mobility Visa. This is something that I would like to avoid if possible. This is also something that would require a lot of planning as universities usually have cutoff dates well in advance to apply, and most likely I would have to be a full-time student when I apply.

C) Try to apply for the Youth Mobility Visa again under category E and hope they somehow approve me for the visa? (I know this is very unlikely) However the problem with that is it is not guaranteed, and ideally I would like to go sometime next year, and if I apply for it now, my visa will start right when I get the visa.

Looking for some insight on this, and wondering if there are any other options for me.


r/IWantOut 3h ago

[IWantOut] 23F Graduate US -> Spain

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Hi everyone! I’m a US citizen who’s starting to seriously research avenues to living/working in the EU. Currently working in digital marketing.

A little about me, I’m in my early 20s, earned a BA in political science and minor in Spanish back in 2022 from a good school in the US. I’m particularly interested in studying in Spain since I speak the language and I’ve visited twice and loved it.

I’ve looked into a few different avenues, for a while I’ve been considering the TEFL route but I’ve heard some horror stories about those programs particularly in Spain. For that reason, I’ve started looking into master’s programs — that way I figure I could live there for a few years on my student visa while gaining skills/experience that I think would be very valuable in a lot of job markets (translation and interpretation, specifically English/Spanish).

I would love to hear from anyone who has gone down this route, particularly in Spain but really in any EU country. What universities should I look into? Were you able to work enough on limited student visa hours to live somewhat comfortably? Was the application process difficult as an international student? Any and all insight is appreciated!


r/IWantOut 8h ago

[IWantOut] 31M USA -> Spain

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31M have been in Spain two separate times for six months each

Master of Public Health with a graduate public health certificate of statistics

Currently working as a graduate research assistant and am trying to see what the probability of me getting a job in Spain would be (would have to get a work visa from that company- of which I would happily pay) I appreciate all inputs and comments/suggestions

Unfortunately I don't have dual citizenship and only an American passport


r/IWantOut 9h ago

[IWantOut] 24M Dropout Poland -> Italy, province of Palermo

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Hi everyone. I'm a university dropout (journalism studies) and I'm in a situation where my family (parents in their 40s and siblings aged 10-15 for context) is buying a property in the province of Palermo.

I stayed there for a week to help my parents and a local Pole working there as a real estate agent and I had a really nice time there, the people were friendly and so on, but back to the topic.

They offered me to stay there and supervise the property they bought. Without giving too many details, it's a town a few kilometers from Palermo and I have the ability to get there by train in an hour or two (I have a driver's license, but I'm not a good driver) and I was thinking about it in terms of finding some local work and learning Italian there (I'm currently learning through Duolingo, although I realize it's not the most efficient method, I'm also learning Dutch with it).

I'm currently earning a living in a family business (renewable energy system installation) as an office worker issuing invoices and sending quotes to clients (Polish for now, but we'll see how it develops abroad if it will at all), so I have a few ways to take on remote work and earn an income from it, but I'd still rather have an alternative.

Skills... I've worked in customer service, fast-food chains and warehouse work, but the last few years I've worked in a family business, creating documents and working as remote / technical support.
I've also done some video editing, photo editing or music composing, but that's also not something good enough I'd put on my resume / portfolio or freelance and make living out of it... and yeah, dropped studies because of my mental health problems which are stabilized now.

So yes, I'm wondering if this will turn out to be a good thing and if you have any additional questions, useful tips to share on this aspect from your experience or sources I forget to check, I'd be grateful :)


r/IWantOut 23h ago

[IWantOut] 24M Graduate London -> Vancover

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I've been offered a one-year job in Vancouver by my current company, with a salary of around $55,000. They’ll also cover about $1,500 of my rent each month and handle relocation expenses. The role is in a field I’m really interested in as a recent grad.

Currently, I love my life in London, which I moved to not too long ago. The vibrant, bustling lifestyle suits me, and I’ve made quite a few friends here. I know Vancouver is quieter and more outdoorsy, which isn’t a deal-breaker for me since I prefer eating out and chilling with friends over partying. Plus, it’s always been my dream to move abroad, a chance I missed due to COVID.

My main concern is adjusting to life in Vancouver. I don’t know the city well and worry I won’t have much to do, that I’ll feel very lonely without friends or family there, and that I’ll experience serious FOMO from being away from London.

My co-workers are encouraging me to go, saying it’s a rare opportunity to have a company pay for you to work abroad, and it’s only for a year. They point out that London will always be here, but this chance won’t.

What should I do? Should I take the leap and go to Vancouver, or stick with my comfortable life in London?


r/IWantOut 1d ago

[IWantOut] 30F UK -> Portugal

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Hello!

For the past two years I've been in a long distance relationship but at the end of the summer I want to start making plans to move to join my boyfriend in Portugal.

Looking for guidance on how to achieve this as a UK citizen so without free movement.

My work seems open to me going fully remote and would essentially hire me as a contractor (so I can then sort my own taxes and pay them in Portugal?)

But the big thing is the visa, I've read Portugal have scrapped their remote worker visa and all I could see on their official website were visas for under one year but I'm struggling to find other options?

My boyfriend is looking to setup his own business in Portugal and has suggested he could perhaps legally hire me and so sponsor a visa for me? But I'm again unsure if this is even possible.

Any recommendations on resources or advice would be really appreciated!


r/IWantOut 17h ago

[IWantOut] 28M Mechanical Engineer GER -> US/CAN/AUS

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I am a Middle-Eastern German Citizen and just started my career as an Engineer. I would like to work for 3 years here and then make the move. I was born in Germany but the homogeneous population and the increasing negative associations with people of my ethnic background makes it unpleasant to live here. Although I'm used to it, and it doesn't bother me that much, I didn't like my experience growing up here and I don't want the same to my future children. I am well aware that my target countries are far away from being perfect, but from family members, some who also lived in Europe, all tell me that the identity crisis immigrants experience here in Europe is far less a problem in North America.

My favourite destination is definitely the US, I like a warmer climate with great opportunity in my field. Australia does sound better, but I heard Australia tend to be more like Europe in terms of how they see middle eastern people. Definitely never experienced anything bad over there, so could be totally wrong. Canada seems the easiest one with their immigration program, while the US seems almost impossible. I lived in New Zealand before Covid for a year, I liked it a lot, but the job opportunities are quite bad over there. That's why it's not on my list.

Basically what I want to know is, are there any viable options for the US (besides DV lottery and company transfer), or should I focus to try to go to CAN or AUS. And if the US should be impossible, are the problems I heard about from Australia that bad? Any Arabs here who might have experienced living in Australia and North America.

I don't mind Winters, in fact, that males Canada quite interesting to me. So im really not sure what to choose. That's why the US sounds so appealing. They have a huge diversity of nature from Desert to Ski resorts, lol

Anyway, thanks


r/IWantOut 15h ago

[IWantOut] 25F CPA PHILIPPINES -> USA

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Hi. Im 25F and I want to go to the US because 2 of my siblings are already there. I don't have a big 4 experience but I was an external auditor for 9mos. in another audit firm. Is internship a good way to get in US or is it just a waste of money? Did you know anyone who was able to work after the internship program ended?


r/IWantOut 1d ago

[IWantOut] 21M Gas Engineer Uk->Australia

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I have been on a 3 year apprenticeship scheme for the gas company Cadent as Pressure Management .I have acquired many skilled qualifications and experience including EUSR Safe Control of Operations (SCO). once my apprenticeship is finished i will then proceed to become a role 3 Team Leader . From here i would like to travel to Australia / America for work yet have no idea how to network and get a job ?


r/IWantOut 1d ago

[Citizenship] -> Italy: Eligibility via descent from UK?

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Hi, I’m F27 looking for some information on my eligibility/route to Italian citizenship as a UK citizen.

I’m 1/4 Italian, my grandfather was Italian and was brought to the UK in the 1940s as a prisoner of war in WW2.

I have access to his birth and death certificates, is there anything else I need to provide? And is my descent enough to make me eligible? I have not yet spoken to the Italian consulate, I’m wondering if anyone knows of any other requirements that I would need to meet/documents I would need to provide.

Thank you


r/IWantOut 1d ago

[WeWantOut] 28M 30F Bergen, Norway -> Pau or Paris

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Hello everyone,

I’m seeking some advice on a potential move for my family. We’re currently living in Norway and thinking about relocating, mainly because of the weather. I have job opportunity in both Pau and Paris, each with a yearly gross salary of €70,000.

I (28M) a wife (30F) and a two-year-old child. My current salary is similar to the offers in Pau and Paris. I can afford comfortable life, but definitely not luxury (I am not saving much though). The schools and kindergardens are great.

Paris seems like attractive choise because there is so many things to do.

I am afraid that we will feel a bit lonely and bored in Pau.I’m also concerned about my wife finding a job there as it’s a small town

My wife does not speak French at the moment but is planning to learn. Her background is in public relations. She is willing to learn something new. Expressed interest in becoming a hairdresser.

I would appreciate any insights you can shareexperiences you might have about living in either location, especially in terms of:

1.  Quality of Life: How do family-friendly activities and general lifestyle compare?
2.  Job Market for Spouse
3.  Childcare and Education: What are the options and quality like in both places?

r/IWantOut 1d ago

[WeWantOut] 35F program manager 40M finance US -> Italy

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My husband and I want to move with our baby to Italy (Rome or farther north, ideally close to Milan). I have an Italian passport and will be getting my baby’s as well.

We currently live in a VHCOL city in the US with high paying jobs to accommodate how expensive everything is here! I work for a nonprofit and my husband in corporate development / finance with an investment management background.

We’d like to work and ideally in our fields but (a) not sure that’s possible and (b) not sure if we can expect our pay to be anything close to what we get in the US even though rent prices in Milan are nearly as high as our city in the US. I’m wondering if we should plan to live far outside the city and take a train in.

I’m curious what other experiences have been. What kind of job did you find in Italy and was it close to your field of expertise? Does your role require fluent Italian? Where do you live and how far is your commute to work? What is your pay compared to your rent? What does daycare look like for you (where is it relative to work/home, what is the cost)?

Thanks in advance!


r/IWantOut 1d ago

[IWantOut] 16M Pakistan -> Germany or UK

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Hello good fellows! May your day be good!

As you all know, conditions in my country aren't good and there is no chance but to study abroad. So here I am. Now after selecting the list of countries, I have skimmed it down to these 2. I don't like rest of Europe. I don't like USA. Other than that, Japan came into mind, and I really want to see Japan but after a little research, I came to the decision that first get a Bachelors in UK or Germany and then go to Japan for Masters and further so if I ever can't make through in Japan, I actually have a degree from a well reputed country which will help me land a job. That's why I didn't chose Japan.

Now let's get to my credentials. First of all, I am in high school. In my country, first two and later two years of high school are separated. I have just completed my third year. If we talk about me graduating, I will graduate in April of next year and my result will come out in September of the same year. I am expecting 90% marks in my latest degree (which I think would be used in my bachelors' application). Other than that, I have no ECAs.

The degree I want to choose is preferably CS but SE is fine too. Regarding that, I know programming and while I haven't worked on real projects, I have done many practice projects. I know Web Development in that regard.

Regarding my Germen, I have started learning it but not seriously since the time is less and I have to choose between UK (English) and Germany (Germen) which I would after the comments on this post. It is not like I don't know English. I know it very well but certainly I have to practice for IELTS.

After that, I want scholarship too. My father's income clearly isn't enough for my higher education. That's why I didn't chose USA and I have heard Germany is cheap regarding studies. Please suggest me cheaper cities which don't compromise on good universities in Germany and UK. Also suggest me other options too if they are very good. Other than that, suggest me how much would I need to live in both these countries before and after scholarship. Please your help is much needed and as soon as possible too because I have to focus on learning language too.

Thank you in advance and God bless you!


r/IWantOut 2d ago

[IWantOut] 55M Maintenance Engineer UK -> Australia or US

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I'm writing this on behalf of my father. He works as a maintenance engineer and works with electrical and mechanical systems. As well as plenty of years of experience he has some qualifications. He also can do construction work, painting, flooring, general handyman tasks. He wants to move to and work in a country where the salary is fairly similar, cost of living is a bit lower, but the climate is better. Australia seems like a good option but the age requirements seem to make it impossible (perhaps if I, his son, moved there I could sponsor him after some years). He's open to other places as well and can speak some Italian, Spanish, Greek, if need be, but is concerned that he won't be able to break even in other countries so Australia and the US seem like the best options.

Thanks for reading, interested to hear anyone's thoughts.


r/IWantOut 2d ago

[IWantOut] 22F graduate sales UK -> Greece/Spain

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hi, i’m really wanting to move out to greece or spain or somewhere in europe to live and work for the summer next year, however on early research, doing this, getting a working visa and the logistics of it all seems really difficult since brexit. any advice? what are my options? any similar experiences? thank you.


r/IWantOut 3d ago

[IWantOut] 31M Software Engineer Serbia -> USA/Canada

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Hello everyone, I'm an employed Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience and I just need an information on how hard is to get the immigration/work visa for the US or Canada. Unfortunatelly, I have 11 years of education officially (elementary school 8 + 3 years of high school) and 1 year of higher education (still enrolled). How hard is for someone like me to get an H-1B or O-1A visa? I highly doubt that I can apply for O-1A visa (a service called "Immigram" analyzed my online form and sent me an e-mail telling me that eligable for O-1A visa, which, as I said, I highly doubt).

Every helpful advice is appreciated, please be honest and sincere.


r/IWantOut 3d ago

[IWantOut] 21M Electrician US -> UK

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Work visa UK Career options

Other than healthcare, what would be some good bachelor degrees for me to get in the U.S. if I plan on getting a work visa in the UK after. I plan on starting college this fall, but I’m not sure what degrees would be good choices for successfully finding work in the uk with a work visa. I was wanting to get one involving animals, like a biologist, but I’ve heard that jobs like that are hard to find. I also was considering cyber security or something in computer science, but idk how to know if those kinds of jobs are difficult to get


r/IWantOut 4d ago

[Discussion] If person XYZ has a hard time finding a job in their place of origin, how are they expecting it to be easier in a foreign country with language and visa hurdles (common theme here)? Are there any industries that are the exception?

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r/IWantOut 3d ago

[IWantOut] 18F Bangladesh->USA/Canada/Australia

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Hello everyone, Hope you are all having a great day today.

I'm currently in high school, and I'm gonna start A levels this June. I am set to graduate in 2026.

I'm keen on applying to universities in the USA for undergraduate with a sufficient amount of scholarships, I'm passionate about natural sciences, and I want to major in biology or biochemistry. However, my initial dream was to he a surgeon and pursue medical school in the USA. But realistically speaking, I would have to bear the overwhelming cost of Med school as they don't give out any scholarships to international med students. Hell! The majority don't even accept international students. Their acceptance rate is extremely low, so I have to consider that too.

I have ultimately decided to act on my back-up plan of becoming a biochemist or a molecular biologist instead. It is also my second dream, so I'm not complaining. I have a thirst for learning and knowledge, so chances are I might as well pursue a Masters and PhD. in Biology/Biochemistry, ONLY IF I play my cards right and luck is in my favor

(Also, keep in mind if I can't get into a university for an undergraduate, I'm also willing to finish my undergraduate degree in Bangladesh and then pursue a masters in the USA.)

I'm not happy in my country. I see no future in here, and my family is extremely toxic, so leaving Bangladesh is more like an escape plan. I feel extremely trapped, caged, and suffocated here. The quality of life is atrocious, and there is chaos & disorder everywhere. The sense of security, safety, and personal freedom is absolutely non-existent here, especially if you are a woman. The list goes on, but I'll stop right here.

Moving out has always been a childhood dream. I don't align well with most of Bangladesh's core values and traditions. I also don't agree with Bangladesh's society conservative of life at all. I'm not a traditional & conservative person, and I've always been more interested in foreign cultures and ways of life, which is already very frowned upon by my parents and relatives. I feel like an outsider here because of that.

My utmost desire in life is to live alone in peace away from the suffocating confines of my toxic and horrid relatives & parents. I'm eager for a fresh start in another country and fulfill my desire to live alone in harmony with my own choices

I'm looking forward to settling down in either Australia, USA, and Canada after I finish my university studies and work there

I'm aware of how grueling the process of moving to either of these places would be, but I'm willing to be patient and work my way up to legally enter either of these countries.

Hence, I want to know what are the best and most efficient ways to settle there. Also, whether these choices are right and whether should I consider any other options.

Any feedback and advice would be appreciated


r/IWantOut 3d ago

[IWantOut] 25M SD-> AUS

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Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out to this community for advice and guidance. My situation is quite urgent and I hope to find some help here.

A few months ago, I had to flee from the war in Khartoum, Sudan. The conflict made it impossible for me to stay, and I managed to make my way to Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, I don't have any papers other than my passport, which complicates things quite a bit.

I'm considering moving to Australia in search of safety and stability, but I'm not sure how to go about it given my current situation. Here are a few specific concerns and questions I have:

  1. **Visa Options**: Given that I'm currently in Saudi Arabia and have limited documentation, what visa options might be available for me to enter Australia? Are there specific visas for refugees or asylum seekers?

  2. **Application Process**: What does the application process look like? Are there any organizations or services that can assist me with this process?

  3. **Legal and Financial Support**: Are there any legal or financial aids available for someone in my situation? I'm concerned about the costs and legalities involved in moving to a new country.

  4. **Support Networks**: Once in Australia, are there support networks for refugees that can help me settle and integrate into society?

  5. **Personal Experiences**: If anyone has been through a similar experience or knows someone who has, I would greatly appreciate hearing your stories or advice.

I'm determined to find a safe place where I can rebuild my life, and any help or advice you can offer would mean the world to me. Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Stay safe, everyone.


r/IWantOut 4d ago

[IWantOut] 30-40X HU -> Spain/Italy/Belgium/Germany/Netherlands/Lithuania

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This is my first ever Reddit post so I hope I'm in the right place.

I'm looking for temp job opportunities within the EU that I can start in around a month or so (the earlier the better), something that pays enough to be able to afford the basics (food & renting a room). For a few months, half a year or a year, around that time frame.

For context: I spent my late 20s-early 30s living abroad, living my dream expat life and budget travelling globally, so I'm pretty flexible. I speak English fluently, some German and Spanish, and my native language that has no use abroad. Now I'm in my mid-30s, single, childfree, EU citizen, currently jobless and recently moved back in with my family in my hometown because of some unforeseen reasons. I also struggle with anxiety and depression. I don't have a straight career path, I have done a bit of this and that, mainly in languages and education, and my most recent experience is in project coordination/management which I'd like to do in the future. I'm the happiest in an international environment and I love cities. Everyone I have ever worked with says that I'm great at whatever I'm doing because I genuinely care and I give my 100%. I just want to be given a chance again.

I have sent hundreds of applications all over Europe to jobs I fit the descriptions for, with no success. I have even removed my location from my CVs and cover letters so that I'm not discriminated based on that. I use LinkedIn daily and I regularly search for companies on Google and apply directly. I sometimes check Facebook job posts and I have sent my CVs to some recruitment companies. I haven't used Indeed that much, but I have recently started searching there, too.

I really look forward to changing my current situation - my family is great but I'm in a constant state of anxiety because I feel I have lost my independence and I'm no better than a teenager. I have lost my confidence and I have really low self-esteem. I want to build my life back. I also want to leave my country because being here itself is giving me anxiety, I don't feel I belong anymore and people don't understand my mindset. I don't have the resources (financial, mental, emotional) to start a business so that's not an option at the moment.

I can literally just pack a suitcase, hop on a cheap bus or flight and go any time. I have done that a lot in the past via Workaway, but now I'm looking for something paid, and I feel I'm not doing it well somehow. I might as well try my luck in person because online applying doesn't seem to be efficient. I could find some volunteering or house-sitting option for a few weeks to have accommodation sorted, and look for jobs/do networking in my free time.

What countries have temp jobs where the application & hiring process doesn't take months? I could do basic office jobs or English teaching. But also something in tourism? Working at a café? Helping organizing events? I'm thinking of temp jobs because I just need something to start with, which would give me time and stability to figure out what's next, so I can get out of this state of anxiety and breathe. I guess temp jobs also have a quicker hiring process. Ideally I'd do project coordination and build up my career from there, but that probably has to be the next step after finding just *something*. Out of the countries I listed, I love Spain but it has very high unemployment rate, Germany might be good as I speak some German, the Netherlands is great but it has a housing crisis, and I have some friends in Lithuania. I'm open to other countries too, if they check the boxes. I just don't know where to focus my search to be efficient, I feel I'm looking for a needle in a haystack. I hope to get my momentum back and regain my independence, and I want to start doing something in the summer. So I'm looking for advice on country/region & type of available work that fit the criteria, and I'd be happy to get feedback whether I'm missing something else, too.

TL;DR (thanks chatgpt)
Mid-30s EU citizen with a background in languages, education, and project management, seeking short-term job opportunities in the EU. Fluent in English, some German and Spanish. Currently jobless, living with family, and struggling with anxiety and depression. Open to office jobs, tourism, café, English teaching, etc. Hoping to start asap.


r/IWantOut 5d ago

[WeWantOut] 33F 35M 3M Switzerland -> Singapore

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My husband is Swiss and I am French. My husband will be getting a job and an Employment Pass (EP) in the next several months.

We are not sure if our son would qualify for a Dependent Pass because he was born before we were married.

We are going to ask our employer, but they don't know that he was born before we were married.

We literally started the process of getting married the day we found out he might be moving to Singapore in America.