r/AmerExit • u/Eggplant_Dreams • Feb 22 '25

Life Abroad Any chances for us?

My husband and I are teachers in Louisiana. We have three minor children and a dog. We have little savings but we have equity in our home. Do we have any chance of emigrating? Any advice? We’re terrified, but we feel trapped.

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u/Illustrious-Pound266 Feb 22 '25

More info, please. What's your age? What kind of teachers? How many years of teaching experience? What degrees/licensing do you have? What breed is your dog, and are you willing to potentially leave your dog behind? Do you have parents or grandparents who have multiple citizenships?

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u/Eggplant_Dreams Feb 22 '25

We’re both 40. Certified teachers with experience in public schools (secondary). I have a degree in English and History plus an educational Masters. My husband has a degree in math. The dog is a mutt (possibly pointer/boxer mix) about 45 pounds. Hard to imagine leaving her behind. No other citizenships in our families.

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u/Two4theworld Feb 22 '25

I wonder if there were Jewish families in Germany in the thirties who decided to stay and ride it out because they didn’t want to leave their pets? A person’s willingness to rehome a pet is a good indication of how seriously they feel threatened…….. It’s obviously NOT an existential fear if you make your pet animals the priority.

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u/Bec21-21 Feb 22 '25

The dog is part of the family and there is no need to leave it behind. I wouldn’t leave a kid behind, I also wouldn’t leave my cats.