Where is a good place to move to? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by DichotoDeezNutz@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I currently live in California, but it's literally impossible to afford to buy a house.

Where are some good places to move to? I was thinking about Washington State, but I'm not sure I could handle the snow.

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[-] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 5 points 7 months ago

I've looked into relocating there, but citizenship seems difficult?

I also think I read somewhere that there are stricter labor laws so I wouldn't be able to freelance as heavily (~30 hours a week) alongside having full-time employment?

[-] rab@lemmy.ca 7 points 7 months ago

Why would you want to work 70 hours a week in Europe? Nobody really does that there

[-] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 0 points 7 months ago

I'm trying to retire early, so I usually work my 40hr day job and then do another 20 or so contracting / consulting.

[-] rab@lemmy.ca 8 points 7 months ago

You don't have to have that mindset there

[-] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Hmm, that's a good point!

[-] ReallyActuallyFrankenstein@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 7 months ago

Honest dumb question - what is the (general) retirement situation in Europe then?

[-] darreninthenet@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

The Working Time Directive means you can't work more than 48 hours per week and it also prevents employers from making you work more than 48 hours per week (there are some exceptions eg workers on ships and trainee doctors) but in most EU countries you can opt out of it.

[-] ABCDE@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

You don't have to get citizenship.

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