Yeah it’s definitely not cheap, although i think I can avoid a lengthy quarantine as long as he gets the required shots a few days before traveling. I’ll still need to use a pet travel service so I’m sure they will be able to help with any requirements.

This is the second time I’ve heard Australia is the better option for nursing. Any reason for this? I went with New Zealand because the climate and culture seemed more my speed, but that won’t matter much if I can’t find a job.

Thanks for clarifying. I’m seeing a lot of variance in housing costs and types so far. I may try a shared living arrangement the first year to have some other humans around and figure out if I can stay long term before bringing my cat.

Thank you! I am planning to get a laptop before I go, I’ll make sure it’s compatible!

I’ve seen a few things about Christchurch, I will have to give it another look. At this point I’m just gathering locations I’m open to so I can take the best job I can find, nothing really ruled out yet. I’m going to need to save a few months at least before I’m able to finance everything.

Thanks for the reply. Wellington seems to be the better of the two options from most replies I’ve gotten so far. And yes, as an American my expectations for public services and politics are very low, so I imagine I will be at least content with what’s out there.

Thanks for the reply! Your response is a little more nuanced than some I’ve gotten on other websites, and it makes me a bit more hopeful.

I’m honestly surprised about the jobs for nurses; one reason I choose NZ was during to my profession being green listed (I think that’s the term) due to need. I don’t plan to move until I have a job 100% lined up and I need some time to settle things here, so I am hopeful I can do both within the year.

Does it classify overtime as “more than 160 hours worked in a 4 week period”, because that’s the original language I saw. Can still work you to death and not pay extra.

Trump should be “I don’t know”

I’m wondering what her specialty is, it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s something the administration wants to ban. Of course, that’s pure supposition since it’s not listed in the article, but an effective way to ban women’s health and affirming care would be to remove those that provide that care.

Myself. No one is looking out for me.

Archive link?

I think France has won more wars than any other nation in history.

It’s somehow even worse if you’re trans and American. Honestly I almost wish blatant oppression would begin so I could seek asylum somewhere.

Thank you, that was a good read.

Yeah, I’ve been itching to play Beat Saber without giving these other assholes money. I miss that game so much.

Enjoy it. As long as you aren’t busting out laughing at a funeral this sounds like a gift.

Good! It seems the only thing American elites respond to is money, and too many Americans are addicted to consumption to stop giving these assholes money.

Folks like you are why I love lemmy. Thanks!

I’m not being dismissive of their view, I understand the need for self-preservation. I think the crux of it is how do I get folks who agree things are going wrong to move from that space into one of more action? Almost everyone I’m talking to at work agrees with me, but no one is interested in organizing or preparing, and that’s what baffles me most.

I don’t know myself - I don’t have some grand plan or idea. Im a regular person (albeit one with a better historical understanding of history due to education). I’m just scared about what’s coming next, and I’m completely isolated at the end of the day. Rather than buy a bunch of guns and ammo, I would prefer to connect with folks to build mutual support, or to prepare to strike/protest/boycott (or whatever seems most effective at the time).