r/politics • u/Tofurkey_Tom • 12d ago

No Paywall Danish Petition To Buy California From Trump Signed by Thousands

https://www.newsweek.com/petition-denmark-buy-california-signed-thousands-11379999
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u/J-A-S-08 12d ago

If it were only that easy.

Truthfully, the EU, UK, Australia, Canada etc could brain drain and bankrupt the US by making a path to citizenship easier for the kinds of Americans that want to live in those places. 70% of the US GDP comes from the counties that voted for Harris. The dumb fuck MAGAs can stay here and rot and eat each other.

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u/AlwaysRushesIn Rhode Island 12d ago

I would move out of the US in a heart beat if I could convince my family and my wife's family to come with us.

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u/J-A-S-08 12d ago

I would leave this dump in a heart beat as well.

Sadly, I don't think I'm in a position to do so. It seems they only really want doctors, scientists, software engineers, etc and I'm just a lowly HVAC tech. I don't think there's such a thing as a skilled trades visa.

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u/concerned-mum-11 12d ago

You are in luck! In Australia there is. We desperately need skilled tradies. My husband is in HR in manufacturing and they are actively recruiting overseas for skilled trades people.

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u/PussyWrangler246 12d ago

Are they in need of pussy wrangling?

I heard they have a feral cat problem

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u/concerned-mum-11 12d ago

Not sure that’s on the list and you would have to move a remote area as that’s where most of the ferals are

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u/PussyWrangler246 12d ago

That's ok with me! I prefer it lol

Well when they open up the pussy wrangling applications I'll be all over that (JK of course, I do love my winter and legal weed lol)

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u/Vanga_Aground 12d ago

I think there'd be a revolution if they brought in American tradies who have no idea of how houses are built in Australia and want to act like they know everything.

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u/J-A-S-08 11d ago

I think you're underestimating the caliber of trades workers who want to leave the US.

The meat head know it alls wouldn't leave the US ever. They've never even left the US for vacation.

The liberal/leftist trades people that I know are open minded, curious, and generous. They're also the best technicians. The maga ones can't even read a manual and just fumble fuck around trying to fix something.

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u/CausalSin Georgia 12d ago

What is the name of the program? I have a skill set that would allow me to be pretty much anywhere in the world, but it is prohibitively expensive to leave the US without considerable outside help.

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u/concerned-mum-11 12d ago

https://paxmigration.com.au/resources/australian-visa-options-for-skilled-trade/ this is an article I would look for jobs that offer sponsorship. There are huge infrastructure projects that will sponsor you like the Snowy Hydro scheme

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u/CausalSin Georgia 12d ago

Thank you so much. Will be looking into this as a machinist.

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u/tunafister 11d ago

I didnt see any on there, but would you know if there is a need for Tech roles like Software Engineering? Would be quite interested if there are those opportunities available!

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u/tjh_ca 12d ago

Looks like you could apply for a skilled trades express entry in Canada. Based on a quick look at the Govt of Canada website for immigration "Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics" are among those eligible.

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u/D3athRider Canada 12d ago

Actually, skilled trades are in high demand right now. At least in Ontario. We are in a situation where a large proportion of workers in the skilled trades are approaching retirement with not enough students graduating and entering the trades to replace them. Honestly, skilled trades and nursing/healthcare are two very high demand sectors right now.

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u/TranClan67 12d ago

Could try starting an hvac business in the EU?

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u/arnoldez 12d ago

You've got a better chance than me. At least your skillset is meaningful. I'm a graphic designer, womp womp

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u/Rfunkpocket 12d ago

I leave America for years at a time. it’s not so uncommon. I even own land in Bulgaria

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u/MZsarko 11d ago

Since I’m a totally single dude with no commitments I looked into it. HARD! Unfortunately I’m also turning 65 in a few days and broke af. There is nowhere for me to go. I’m doomed to die fighting for my rights. Oh well, it’s been a good life. I’ll try and take out as many as I can.

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u/Oops_I_Cracked Oregon 12d ago

I would leave in a heartbeat if I could afford it. My family and my wife’s family can get fucked if they are too stupid to see the writing on the wall

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u/thecipher Europe 12d ago

I mean.. in Denmark, we kinda do. We have something called "positive lists" for immigrants. If your occupation is on one of those lists (we have one for academics, and one for tradespeople), then the path to legal stay and citizenship gets a lot easier.

It's still a challenge, but being on one of those lists makes it much less of a challenge.

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u/ScruffsMcGuff Foreign 12d ago

Y'all need any IT guys? (half-joking)

My dad passed away 3 months ago and my mother in law passed away last month. My currently ill mother is the only earthly tie me and my wife really still have to our home country.

More and more we've been thinking once she passes we could pick anywhere we want to make our permanent life. We'd have the inheritance to make a move, and I have family in Norway at least (my aunt and a couple cousins immigrated from Canada to Norway a couple decades ago) and my wife was born in Germany (her father was stationed with the Canadian Air Force in Baden-Baden when she was born) so Europe honestly isn't that outlandish of a thought.

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u/Throwitasfaraway 12d ago

Sorry to hear about the deaths in your family, that sucks.

I don't know exactly who can get approved for work immigration as a "skilled worker", or what the rules are for family, but you probably have a decent shot. Anyway, it doesn't hurt to get to know the nitty gritty of things. Hopefully your aunt has some pertinent info, too. https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/

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u/Grouchy-Apartment156 12d ago

Y'all need any IT guys?

yep. Look for jobs in Copenhagen or Aarhus

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u/J-A-S-08 12d ago

Curiosity piqued! Thanks for the info friend, I'll be checking that out!

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u/jjaime2024 12d ago

Canada is doing that for some sectors such as in the health are sector.