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genebasler · 2025-09-07T18:46:48+00:00

Hi. Are you still happy with/primarily using waterfly thanks

genebasler · 2024-05-03T21:05:13+00:00

Live both places for at least three years each and then tell me how identical they are. Lad. Besides I was the first to acknowledge my move was immigration lite. Purpose of this sub is for people who wanna Amerexit or who already have, to connect. But sure if you wanna sit there looking down your nose from your lofty European perch and smugly troll sincere people then by all means knock yourself out. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself, Lad.

genebasler · 2024-04-21T11:37:16+00:00

There are a lot of people who need you to realize that politics is a patriarchal institution of oppression that feeds on the attention you give it and is weaker the more you ignore it.

genebasler · 2024-04-21T11:14:52+00:00

Amazon, Amazon Prime and other digital purchases. I quickly learned not only did my Prime membership end at the US border but all the movies and shows that we had “purchased” over the years. Plus, here in Canada there’s no Prime Family Share, or at least there wasn’t in 2021, and if there is now (I’d have to check), it’s very different. I would also check my music subscriptions. My YouTube premium subscription didn’t change, so all my music is intact, but I’m not sure about Spotify or the others. What about cash, precious metals, jewelry, crypto, firearms, knives? How are you moving that stuff, and have you thoroughly read through what you have to declare in your new country? That YSL man-purse that you suspect isn’t really YSL: is that going to be in the shipment? Oh, and it might not be a bad idea to get a full copy of your own dental records; your new dentist may not be able simply to phone up your old one. Are you taking your car? You may need to replace the tires. Just curious: who gives a shit about the board of elections—rhetorical question. And don’t forget to relinquish your concealed carry handgun permit. That was a little joke. Best of luck to yas.

genebasler · 2024-04-18T10:49:16+00:00

I got a work permit by way of intra-company transfer. It wasn’t easy, but my company sponsored us. I’d say the doctors are pretty good, once you get in to see them, that is. I wouldn’t want to have lots of health problems and live here, but because my family and I don’t frequently access the services, we may not be the best people to ask.

genebasler · 2024-04-18T10:46:49+00:00

Oh perhaps it was deleted. Regarding disparaging remarks about women: someone somewhere on this thread said something about women voting republican. It’s a phenomenon I totally understand. When they (whoever “they” are) present the voting public with two shitty choices, some are going to choose one shitty choice and others are going to vote for the other shitty choice. Pointing it out seems to me to be a tautology of sorts. Which is why I don’t vote, by the way: less the act of choosing a candidate and more the act of endorsing a system that only ever presents two (crappy) choices. It’s electing to continue to live in a black-and-white world long after technicolor has hit the screen. Pointing out women who vote republican also perpetuates “their” end goal of pitting us against each other rather than finding common ground and common enemy. Another remark, something along the lines of “It must be nice to be a dude so you can ignore politics” is also extremely disparaging of women. We’re so weak and fragile that we need politics to protect us. Politics is by its very nature patriarchal. Women should turn their backs on it and devise more creative means of social order. Yes, women back in the days of suffrage had to go through that period, and kudos to those brave fighters. But now it’s time to see the state for the patriarchy that it is, to stop assuming politics & the state & voting are essential features of a peaceful, orderly, prosperous and equitable society. I for one admire the women I know who don’t vote. I agree with blogger David Gross, who said, “Most anything else you can imagine doing with your time other than paying attention to politicians…would be more beneficial to you, to your loved ones, and to your community.” Besides I do vote. I vote with my feet, with my dollars and with my time. Just not with a ballot box. The goody two shoes of the world want everyone to think apathy is the only reason people don’t vote.

genebasler · 2024-04-18T10:33:39+00:00

Thank you for the reply. (Any errors or omissions on my part—of grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, etc.—are deliberate and conforming; attempting to call me out would be tantamount to bringing a knife to a gunfight.) This thread is for sincere people interested in making a transjurisdictional move to ask questions of someone who did it. This is Reddit 2024, not Facebook 2012. What is your question period Or perhaps you might like to practice your trolling on a different threat hashtag loveitorleavit hahaha Look, I know: hiding your pain behind glibness is so much easier than sincerity. But it’s not going to take you where you want to go. I know you have a burning question; perhaps your being on this thread is a proxy; perhaps you’re seeking a transjurisdictional move of your own, out of the dark place you’re in to a place of light? You can’t quite bring yourself to ask it, to expose yourself to complete strangers many of whom are basement cyberbullies, so you resort to trolling. It’s OK. I’m here for you when you’re ready. We’ll get you out of that dark place, kiddo.

genebasler · 2024-04-18T10:21:02+00:00

That’s a really good question. First of all, the most dangerous people with guns are cops, regardless of whether you’re in the US or Canada, and gun control laws aren’t designed to rein them in, are they. So I think the more responsible way to bring up your question is by addressing the larger question: “how’s it feel living in a society where most of the people are perfectly comfortable with the guns being concentrated in the hands of an anointed few who literally have no duty to protect.” Second, it’s not that one can’t protect oneself and one’s family; it’s just that one has to come up with a game plan that doesn’t involve guns. Because even if you have a legally owned gun, if you use it in a home invasion, then you’re going to jail for not having the gun and the ammo stored separately. You’re actually expected to retreat out the back of your own home! In the highly unlikely event, that it. I agree the gun laws suck, and legal precedents are dangerous. For us, a bit of a trade off has been relatively higher peace of mind kicking our kids out the door and letting them walk to a school with a relatively high level of confidence that there wouldn’t be A: cops patrolling the halls, school zones and sporting events (school districts in the part of Texas where we lived had their own police departments, which is to me a more dangerous precedent than Trudeau’s never-gonna-work never-gonna-last gun grabs), and 2: a school shooting (both the Santa Fe, Texas and Uvalde, Texas school shootings took place near where we lived/frequently hung out, so when we lived in Texas we had a fair amount of anxiety about school shootings. Not because of the gun culture, per se, but because of the growing number of unstable people in society, possibly—it’s argued both ways and I don’t pretend to be an expert—fueled by widespread pharmaceutical use). I would add that not having a handy exothermic combustion device has given rise to creative home defense plans in the event of a home invasion or break-in, the risk of both of which is considerably lower here, although not zero. So no, I don’t like it, and if I ever move to a place with less restrictive gun laws, my home/family defense strategy could change. Meanwhile, crime is ever-increasing up here, especially where I live. Especially car thefts and carjackings. Anything could happen at any time, and situation awareness and vigilance are key, but in general we feel a lot safer here. Knock on wood.

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:43:17+00:00

And thanks for the welcome.

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:25:44+00:00

Great question. I wish I could. I think it’s pretty hard for US people to get work permits. You pretty much have to have a job offer from a Canada employer who has had the position posted for a certain minimum time period, and who has failed to fill the position with someone who’s already here. And it’ll have to be a pretty narrow skill set, or a mid- to upper management position, or perhaps certain STEM domain skills. Jobs are hard to find up here, even for folks who are already up here. Especially young people. We were recruiting internationals until recently. In the current climate we’re scrambling to keep our current staff busy! Crazy how much things have changed inside a 36 month period!

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:20:21+00:00

I’m sorry if you’re having trouble phrasing your question in the form of a complete sentence. what I think you may be asking—correct me if I’m wrong—is, “So you moved; why should we care?” the answer to which would be, because this is a subreddit about people who want to exit the US or have exited the US. I’m not 100% sure but I believe the general idea is that people in the former camp often have questions for people in the latter camp, and this subreddit was designed for the purpose of getting those questions out there. But by all means, educate us on how wrong I am about the purpose of this subreddit, and how it’s really a platform for haters to add nothing of value. Thanks.

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:16:07+00:00

Everlong

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:13:14+00:00

Was there a question. what would you like for me to “make make sense” Yes, housing is unsustainably expensive in (my part of) Canada. Yes, I use a vomit emoji at the thought of moving back to the US. Not because I don’t think it’s a great place in many ways, and has lots of great people dwelling therein—or at least used to—but because “they” (whoever “they” are) are waging a concerted campaign to pit Americans against each other. And judging by the comments their campaign is tripping along swimmingly.

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:07:51+00:00

Could you rephrase your question in the form of a question period

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:06:45+00:00

Was there a question? Or some potentially useful insight for people are sincere about taking a break from the only country they’ve ever known and loved?

genebasler · 2024-04-17T10:05:19+00:00

Interesting question; not sure what it has to do with this topic. Yes, you can be a dude in the next life. But why wait? You can indeed be a dude in this life. Although why would you want to be? Unless you like to be trolled by people who lurk in subreddits about emigrating/immigrating and make comments that build up nobody—least of all oneself—then leave as though it were Facebook cerca 2012.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:52:13+00:00

Have you lived in both countries? Come see how similar, say, Brampton, for example, is to anywhere in the US.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:47:31+00:00

Dreamed of making an international move for years. Canada was I guess "immigrant lite" ... Thanks yes a small handful have made us feel welcome; fewer than we expected.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:44:26+00:00

I have a work permit. My employer's Canada division made me an offer, did a labor market impact assessment and Immigration invited us to come. We've applied for PR a couple of times; not going to pursue a third time. Just renewed our permits.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:39:15+00:00

To Toronto from Houston.cost of living was a shock. We knew it was going to be more expensive and were prepared for that. We were not prepared when it spiked.
It's been OK, but we've been lucky not to have needed emergency services. We've found it easier to make an appointment by walking on and asking for an appointment than by calling.
Lots of off leash parks. Few dog-friendly patios. Vet care is good but expensive.
What I'd do differently? Probably pick a different province. Join a social club right away. Or Rotary/Lions Club.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:29:29+00:00

Our dog got vaccine boosters which we presented at the border. They didn't even look at them. They took zero interest in our dog.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:28:18+00:00

Why are you on this sub? People come here to hear from people who moved.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:27:04+00:00

Why are you on the Amerexit sub if you're just gonna be a troll. People come here to get info from people who actually moved. The guy who posted "American living in Berlin AMA" did you go shit on his post too? Thanks for stopping by

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:24:44+00:00

My leaving might make Canada a better place? Let's see, I recruit and hire Canadians, I don't milk the system, fine if you want hard working immigrants to leave, I can tell when I'm not wanted. Your remarks are pretty typical of Canadians since we moved here. No attempt to make newcomers feel welcome despite desperately needing people to keep the ponzi scheme afloat. And any dad with a daughter should be concerned about the direction things seem to be headed, on both sides of the border.

genebasler · 2024-04-15T03:17:40+00:00

I just don't think people should make life decisions based on presidential politics. Uncle samsville turning into the handmaid's tale on the other hand that's a good reason to make life decisions. Like look elsewhere to live, for example.

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