So I’m not leaving the country (yet) but if I was:
1. Create a list of indicators. These are events which provide evidence of imminent social unrest or war. Examples include: threatening to nuke other countries, being sanctioned by the UN for human rights violations, or IDK, indefinitely detaining children. Must be unique events, not vague like “breakdown of civil discourse” This is your line in the sand. Precommit that if X and Y happen you’re going to leave ASAP.
2. Create a list of alternative locations. Establish criteria, filter the globe for matches.
3. Research expatriation process to those countries. There are tons of expat forums online with advice on how to do this. Note that there are usually several visa options and the easiest ones will be clogged with applications depending on your criteria in step 2.
4. Keep your nose clean and get out before there’s actual cause. People will think you’re nuts, that’s how you know it’s early enough. If you stay past the point when people realize it’s time to leave/move you’re going to have to switch to a defensive strategy.
So I’m not leaving the country (yet) but if I was:
1. Create a list of indicators. These are events which provide evidence of imminent social unrest or war. Examples include: threatening to nuke other countries, being sanctioned by the UN for human rights violations, or IDK, indefinitely detaining children. Must be unique events, not vague like “breakdown of civil discourse” This is your line in the sand. Precommit that if X and Y happen you’re going to leave ASAP.
2. Create a list of alternative locations. Establish criteria, filter the globe for matches.
3. Research expatriation process to those countries. There are tons of expat forums online with advice on how to do this. Note that there are usually several visa options and the easiest ones will be clogged with applications depending on your criteria in step 2.
4. Keep your nose clean and get out before there’s actual cause. People will think you’re nuts, that’s how you know it’s early enough. If you stay past the point when people realize it’s time to leave/move you’re going to have to switch to a defensive strategy.