u/OkAnything8151

Hi everyone,

I’ve made the decision to leave the US for good. I can’t take the stress, the politics, or the lack of basic humanity here anymore. Everything requires a fucking bachelors degree and I can't find a job despite finally getting my GED (I have severe mental health issues and had to drop out of High School). I’m done. I’m looking for practical advice on relocating to a developed country with a better quality of life.

I’m a bit confused by all the negativity and gatekeeping I see on this sub. Not everyone has a STEM degree or married a foreigner, but we still deserve a chance at a better life. I’m a friendly, open-minded person with some experience in retail and food service. I’m confident that Japan needs people to run their restaurants or stores.

I have some questions

• Can I get by speaking only English, at least for the first few years. I don’t have the time or money for intensive language courses right now. I also don't think I could handle memorizing so many words. I was never a good student.
• Is there a clear path to permanent residency that doesn’t take a decade or require me to be a brain surgeon. There must be some kind of humanitarian or “show up with a willingness to learn and contribute” visa for people like me.
• Free healthcare that’s actually easy to use. I have ongoing health things that need monitoring, and I shouldn’t have to bankrupt myself for it. I should be able to go to a doctor whenever I want to.
• Good public transit. My anxiety prevents me from driving.
• I heard you can get an apartment very cheaply but they can be small. I'm worried as I will also be bringing over my cat and two emotional support dogs which are pretty big.

I’m not asking for a handout, just a fair shot. Surely there’s a process for me who just wants to live peacefully and figure things out while they are young. Everyone makes it sound impossible, but it can’t be that hard if you’re determined. I'm willing to show up with my can-do spirit, that should be enough.

Thanks for any real advice. Please do not comment if you have nothing nice to say.

Hi everyone,

I’ve made the decision to leave the US for good. I can’t take the stress, the politics, or the lack of basic humanity here anymore. Everything requires a fucking bachelors degree and I can't find a job despite finally getting my GED (I have severe mental health issues and had to drop out of High School). I’m done. I’m looking for practical advice on relocating to a developed country with a better quality of life.

I’m a bit confused by all the negativity and gatekeeping I see on this sub. Not everyone has a STEM degree or married a foreigner, but we still deserve a chance at a better life. I’m a friendly, open-minded person with some experience in retail and food service. I’m confident that Japan needs people to run their restaurants or stores.

I have some questions

• Can I get by speaking only English, at least for the first few years. I don’t have the time or money for intensive language courses right now. I also don't think I could handle memorizing so many words. I was never a good student.
• Is there a clear path to permanent residency that doesn’t take a decade or require me to be a brain surgeon. There must be some kind of humanitarian or “show up with a willingness to learn and contribute” visa for people like me.
• Free healthcare that’s actually easy to use. I have ongoing health things that need monitoring, and I shouldn’t have to bankrupt myself for it. I should be able to go to a doctor whenever I want to.
• Good public transit. My anxiety prevents me from driving.
• I heard you can get an apartment very cheaply but they can be small. I'm worried as I will also be bringing over my cat and two emotional support dogs which are pretty big.

I’m not asking for a handout, just a fair shot. Surely there’s a process for me who just wants to live peacefully and figure things out while they are young. Everyone makes it sound impossible, but it can’t be that hard if you’re determined. I'm willing to show up with my can-do spirit, that should be enough.

Thanks for any real advice. Please do not comment if you have nothing nice to say.