Mark Dain
Should I give up on my dream of moving to America? I've been trying for years on end to find a way to move, and I'm starting to wonder if I'm wasting my time. I don't know how to do it. I fail every interview and every other opportunity I see doesn't work for me. For example, you can enlist in the army to become a citizen but you need a green card to do that first. Can't get a green card until, most likely, I have a visa. Can't get a visa until I, most likely, become very rich or get hired. Every opportunity I try to look at doesn't work. What should I do, Sublevel?
Sojourner
I don't want to be a wet blanket, but the way things are going here, you may be very glad not to get in.
Mark Dain
Can you elaborate on "the way things are going"? I've never been worried about the current administration. It seems nobody ever asks me how I feel, they just assert I'll be making a mistake if I move as they don't like the president. I can't change what my dream is, all I can do is either ignore/suppress it and feel unauthentic and miserable or fight to accomplish it and at the very least be glad I tried.
Sojourner
The current administration seems to simply be continuing many of the policies of previous administrations. The trend seems to be more war and continuing economic policies. Looking at the history of other countries following similar trends leads me to believe you might much happier elsewhere in the coming years.
Mark Dain
More war? That's honestly news to me, I've not seen much happening, other than the DPRK launching missiles. I already said I'd rather take the risk and be glad I actually tried as the alternative is I moan about how miserable and unhappy I am where I live. Because that's all people have for me when I ask them "ok, if I give up, what should I do instead", they just shrug and don't know. Unless you have a concrete solution to my ongoing pain I have being here, then please stop with the drive-by unsolicited advice.
Sojourner
More war is news to you? Oh. This is one of the voices talking about the things mainstream media is not covering. paulcraigroberts.o... There are many more. Please stop with unsolicited advice? You asked what you should do. On social media. You may not like my answer, and that's fair. But you did solicit. But I'm happy to drop the subject. Good luck.
👽 Paul Webb
As much as I dislike virtually everything about the current president, I like that his racist travel bans were blocked by the Supreme Court. Cooler heads prevail so even though leadership is fucked, the checks and balances that ensure things don't implode are still rocking.
🤔 John
So many companies are absolutely sociopathic now, and unfortunately US immigration policy is not going to be simple for the next few years. If you really want to move the the USA, I can only recommend continuing to apply for jobs but without investing too much emotional energy into any one. Otherwise, what aspects of the US attract you? I'm quite happy (although still jobless) in Holland.
Mark Dain
Yeah, I may need a degree and more certifications before I get hired. I'll just keep trying. I've considered other countries but I can't find any that tick the same boxes the US does. e.g. citizens are able to own firearms most likely due to the importance placed on independence & freedom. I also love the wide open spaces, everyone is friendly, the culture (e.g. country music) makes me happy. I love the (male) accents. I feel connected and proud of the country and that's why I visit as often as I can. My sister lives in Australia, I might try to visit for Christmas and see if it's an option to live there. Alternatively, Canada?
Martijn
Sweden has wide open spaces (if you don't count trees), allows you to own firearms relatively easily (get a hunter's licence, maybe take up hunting if you like being out with a gun an waiting for deer/elk?), has funny accents, and as long as the UK hasn't left the EU yet you can just come here
👽 Paul Webb
Once you're in Canada, it should be a helluva lot less painful to try getting into the US.
👽 Paul Webb
WTF kind of interviews do you have to do? I don't understand the process but it seems crazy that your interviews always fail.
Mark Dain
I mean I'll have several good interviews, everyone is happy, then they just stop talking to me. I've never actually be turned down, just silence. Without feedback, it's almost impossible to tell what they aren't happy about or what I can do. Surely they could say something like "sorry we can't provide a visa because you aren't eligible for any". Maybe they just don't like me and can't say "we won't hire you because you're an asshole"?
Martijn
I would definitely recommend reaching out for feedback afterwards. You have nothing to lose. I know DreamHost is looking for people, no idea what the job description is, it was mentioned during the IndieWeb Summit. Might be worth a shot
👽 Paul Webb
That sounds hella annoying. Maybe next time you can ask for feedback? Or keep reaching out to them? That really sucks man, I hope you are successful soon!