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Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
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Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#22I'm actually in that situation. I'm originally from Europe but I have permanent resident status in the US and have studied/worked there for most of my adult life. I don't understand why people on HN are crazy about moving to the US (or the bay area). It looks glamorous from the outside but it's not as great as people make it out to be. If it wasn't necessary to stay in the US to keep my resident status I'd be gone in…
Hey denny, I can tell you South Korea is great. I am studying here at a Uni. In particular, I would recommend seoul (ofc), its a great place to be in. Although, traditionally the Koreans are known for their hardware, the market for software developers is increasing here at a very promising rate. Night life is awesome. Food is great, too. Although culturally I had some problems, but as you mentioned you've been to Japan and enjoyed their culture, you won't have any problem in adjusting here. And as you might expect Koreans (chicks) are very fond of foreigners haha (if it matters to you at all?).
Hit me up if you ever plan to visit here.
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#23I've always lived in California, so that's what I know. Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Fort Bragg, Ferndale are all nice (though the last two might prove too wet). I've never been to the continent of Europe, but I've always imagined the Pyrenees and Northern Italy would be nice.
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#24Earlier quoted context omitted.
What's so surprising about that? Amazon.ca barely has 0.1% of what's available on Amazon.com, and most items are 50% to 100% more expensive there. Shipping is rarely free. I don't think you realize how convenient being able to shop on Amazon.com is. If anything, that would be in my top 3 reasons to move.
This is surprising for me because access to a specific online business is not typically on a list of requirements to relocate, for me anyway. Is there an online business, equivalent to Amazon, that is killing it in Canada?
There's no equivalent here.
I still use Amazon.com, but it costs around $50 of shipping for each item.
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#25> If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
On the coast, near a large port city. Hopefully in a college town, or at least a town that's in the middle of gentrifying. I really like mountains in the near distance too. English speaking populace would be best, as that's the only one I know. Good local food, decent libraries and infrastructure. Would be best if sex work were legal or at least decriminalized.
Sydney Australia?
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#26I'm actually in that situation. I'm originally from Europe but I have permanent resident status in the US and have studied/worked there for most of my adult life. I don't understand why people on HN are crazy about moving to the US (or the bay area). It looks glamorous from the outside but it's not as great as people make it out to be. If it wasn't necessary to stay in the US to keep my resident status I'd be gone in…
Hey denny, I can tell you South Korea is great. I am studying here at a Uni. In particular, I would recommend seoul (ofc), its a great place to be in. Although, traditionally the Koreans are known for their hardware, the market for software developers is increasing here at a very promising rate. Night life is awesome. Food is great, too. Although culturally I had some problems, but as you mentioned you've been to Jap…
What is the visa situation like in Korea for non-students?
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#27Having kids, Australia where I live now is probably one of the best places.
However UK and EU countries in general offer cheaper cost of living whilst being able to earn as much (sometimes more) as a software dev.
Not so keen on USA but would move for an awesome gig or if I have a startup idea that requires ycombinator or similar. Would have to be SF/SV if USA.
I'd also consider Singapore and Japan.
If no kids I'd consider a remote job then go live somewhere where I'd want to travel to, so really anywhere in the world is in question assuming it is safe enough :-)
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
Hey denny, I can tell you South Korea is great. I am studying here at a Uni. In particular, I would recommend seoul (ofc), its a great place to be in. Although, traditionally the Koreans are known for their hardware, the market for software developers is increasing here at a very promising rate. Night life is awesome. Food is great, too. Although culturally I had some problems, but as you mentioned you've been to Jap…
What is the visa situation like in Korea for non-students?
Well, if you're US passport holder you can stay upto 90 days without visa (business/travel). For the rest of the cases, you need to get one. If you get a proper job, employers will sponsor your visa.
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#29I'm surprised more people don't hit the Bahamas/Caymans or lower tax locations in nice tropical locations. At least for pre-kids years.
I've lived in Australia, England and Norway. Each has it's benefits and I could be happy in any of these. I've chosen to put roots down in Sydney. I was born here so perhaps that was the calling. My Norwegian partner and I also felt it was the best location to raise kids. It would have been Norway for almost every rational reason when we listed options but the winter is just too long. If I was young and single again I'd chose London. It's a great pre-kids city but I want my family to grow-up more free-range than they would be there.
Re: Ask HN: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
>Canadian here. ... >Too bad immigration is so difficult. What about TN1 ?
They won't let "Software Developers" get one. I would need to somehow demonstrate that I'm a "Computer Analyst". Doesn't seem to easy from what I read, on top of the fact that it's unreliable and arbitrary. Also [1]: > Canadian citizen must demonstrate an intention to return to his/her home country upon the expiration of the TN visa. [1] http://www.canadiansinusa.com/Working-in-the-US/tn-visa.html
Software Engineers are covered by TN visas though, under the 'Engineers' category. That might be easier for you instead of 'Computer Analyst'. You need a degree and a job offer (where the title is Software Engineer). I think most large software companies in the US will happily hire TN visa people. Also large companies usually have immigration lawyers on tab which makes the visa process much more reliable.