Hi, I am 24 and want to try living in Europe because I hate the high taxes, the rat race, the melting pot of races and the cost of living in the US. I recently graduated with my masters in Biochem and do not want to go into the rat race of working for a huge pharmaceutical company. Any suggestions!
2006-07-11 10:04:08 · 16 answers · asked by chris 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I love Europe. Berlin is one of my favorite places in the world. So I'm not trying to dissuade you or being anti-Europe at all, but...
Depending on which country you plan to move to, are you fluent in the language? Or even a basic understanding?
You mentioned that you were sick of the US's "melting pot". While the United States has a larger population, there are other races in Europe besides white.
Europe has notoriously high taxes. However, those high taxes provide for many social programs such as universal health care.
Both the Euro and the Pound are worth more than the US dollar. When first moving, depending on area, things may be more expensive than you are used to here. Once you start getting paid with Euros (or Pounds) it will not be as bad though.
Since you want to take a job in the field of your degree, have you looked into what jobs would be available?
Have you ever been to Europe? If not, maybe you should stay there for a bit in order to see if you like it.
Best of luck in whatever you decide. Just make sure you do your research so that you'll know exactly what you want and therefore which choice best fits you.
2006-07-11 10:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taxes in Europe are exhorborant with upwards of between 20-60% based upon the country, I would avoid Zurich Switzerland it is the most expensive city in the world to live in and the taxes are very high. The cost of living is also much higher and that is due to the taxes, the rat race is also present in Europe among most of the wealthiest nations, and Europe like America is also a melting pot of races and a multi-racial society. Biochemistry really only has jobs in major pahrmacueticals if you are looking to make lots of money, if not then I suggest doing some non-profit work at a small firm, or work for a University as a teacher, or researcher, you could also work in a hospital. Europe has massively tightened their immigration laws since September 11th so you must have a definite in before you immigrate, I would suggest a relative, having employment there or another family member who is a citizen. The best place for biotechnology right now is England because they have the most open biotechnology laws. Immigrating there is hard I would hire an immigration lawyer.
2006-07-11 11:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rawboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking for
1. Lower Taxes
2. No "Rat Race"
3. Lack of a "melting pot of races"
4. lower cost of living
Based on your criteria, you are a natural candidate for Iceland. Here is why...
1. (Taxes) The Icelandic tax system is relatively simple, in the last few years the emphasis has been to simplify it further, reduce tax rates. Personal taxes are somewhere around 38%, keep in mind, per capita income rates are one of the highest in the world.
2. (Rat Race) Iceland is he most sparsely populated country in Europe with only 300,000 inhabitants, who live mostly in the capital, Reykjavik, and surrounding areas. If you can't hack the city life you can always live in an igloo on a glacier somewhere.
3. (No Meting Pot) Iceland is one of the least diverse places on the Earth. If you are afraid of mixed races and even people in general (with such a small population) this place is perfect for you. In fact, Iclanders are often the object of genetic study since their gene maps are so similar - and since you are a biochemist you could set up a secret lab and study these people all day.
4. (Cost of Living) Again the standard of living is high, with income per capita among the best in the world. According to CIA unemployement is only 2.1%.
I think it's settled then. Like it or not, you should move to Iceland as soon as possible and get on with your life. Leave the melting pot and and rat race to the those in the US that like it here.
2006-07-11 12:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by travelerNY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Europe is the same rat race as it is here, probably even worse in some cities. Plus the cost of living is higher in Europe and it is also a melting pot in most cities. You need to travel to Europe before you decide that you need to live there.
2006-07-11 10:09:15 · answer #4 · answered by badbasco423 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that you will have so many counties to choose between if you are a US citizen - England perhaps? It is true that the taxes are higher in Europe, but in some countries all education is free of charge and most of them have health insurances from free doctors and medicine to that you just pay a minor part. The social security and well fare programs might be better off in Europe. Good Luck. PS First of all, try to find someone who is willingly to employ you, than it might be much easier to get a labor permission. Try Norway to begin with.
2006-07-11 10:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by Realname: Robert Siikiniemi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most European countries are socialist so they have even higher taxes than we have, and if you don't want to work for a pharmaceutical company why did you get a masters in bio-chem? I suggest you stay right here and work for the CIA developing new poisons for our secret assassination squads
2006-07-11 10:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it, Its a nice change of pace for some people, don't think on it too long though you'll talk yourself out of it, hell if you don't like it come back! Give it 6 Months though....unless you have been already and have gotten out of the "Culture Shock" thing. Costs will even out if your making more money...and getting taxed more..OK THE AIR IS BETTER I DONT KNOW DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO!!!! DONT LET A FEW "PEOPLE" MAKE YOUR MIND UP FOR YOU!
2006-07-11 10:09:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dane N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a highschool student I learn a-lot about other countries I myself consider moving out of the U.S to mexico when i turn 18. To try and help you with your decision keep in mind that a-lot of other countries are not fair to their citizens and be aware of the rules but on the other hand you only live once so i say go ahead and move to europe.Good luck with your decision!!!!!!!!
2006-07-11 10:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hate high taxes, stay away from Europe. It gets as high as 50+% in some nations there.
2006-07-11 10:07:40 · answer #9 · answered by chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL that was good oner I'm not sure where you live now, but Europe has the higest taxes in the world! so you are better off movung to another statemaybe Nevada where or Oregon where they have tax!!!
2006-07-11 10:14:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋