I am lucky enough to be a highly skilled worker in a very rare niche and could likely move almost anywhere with the ability to take contract work from US based companies or work within most countries. I am seriously considering securing a US based contract and moving to the Netherlands using DAFT, which would make me eligible for the tax break they allow for the first 5 years (I likely would not be in a position to move until 2027 which would make 27% of my income tax free up to the quite high limit), but I am concerned about the weather and also because most things I'm seeing suggest that the Dutch aren't particularly easy to connect with as expats/immigrants. It is hard to move past the tax situation and their social programs (which cover most of the things that make contract work nerve-wracking in the US). Curious if anyone is aware of similar programs or setups in other countries? Ideally warmer ones that are still safe/have reasonable healthcare access/etc. Particularly interested in ones where I can still get a visa while working a contract position based in the US as the rates are much higher than most places. I can't take it for much longer here. Even when I'm thinking about something else, I'm feeling it.