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I have about 7k in precious metals, and 2k in fire arms (and ammo) I do not have main character syndrome so I recognize my life as a trans woman is in extreme danger. How do I GTFO of the US? I'm having the most intense panic attack I've ever had and just want advice to escape extreme facism

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[โ€“] LanyrdSkynrd@hexbear.net 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the problem is being able to find work there without in-demand skills to get an employer to sponsor a work visa.

I know someone who moved to Mexico and lived off their social security money. They lived pretty well, but they had trouble dealing with social security remotely and their benefits were cut off. Even in the wealthyish expat community they were in they couldn't find enough off the books work to live.

[โ€“] Dessa@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

My dad tried this. He had to travel back either twice or once a year to keep social security up as basically a paperwork trip, which ate up some of that social security cash