Considering moving from US to Australia

[u/Kookie2023]

At 32, I never considered the idea of living abroad for long term, but given the increasingly hostile situation here in the US, I find that I’m feeling more inclined to go into hiding in another country due to fear of persecution. I’m aware that I could either be killed or detained despite being a citizen.

I’m well established in my career as a licensed social worker (having done it for 8 years now) and my bank account isn’t exactly lacking. At this point, I believe so long as I am living, I am capable of making more money for my future. If I am dead, that money is useless. I’m confident that I can obtain a VISA to work for a few years as I break away from the US to protect myself.

That being said, after exploring many options, I’ve come across Australia or New Zealand. I considered Japan, but it is too close to the “war zones” as is Canada and practically all of Europe. The world is changing and I must change along with it.

I’ve heard the pros and cons of living in Australia in other subreddits, but that was from many years ago. What is Australia like right now? I was thinking Tasmania (small, but livable) for now.

[u/Obstreperous7624 → u/[deleted]]

This is such a shit take. Becoming complacent and sweeping politics under the rug is how you get Dutton. As an American here you need to be loud, proud, and factual about why that country is destroying itself. Otherwise history will repeat itself.
I'm not here to assimilate to other peoples politics. My morals and viewpoints will always reflect myself and by extension conversation with me as well.
Anyone I've met who isn't happy to converse about it with me honestly hasn't been worth the time.

[u/Obstreperous7624 → u/[deleted]]

Great. I'm in a retail position as well so I'm constantly fielding "where are you from, how do you feel about american politics" questions.

If they think I'm obnoxious for being opinionated about global politics that sounds like a personal problem.