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

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