Hey guys, I currently am on the verge of finishing my masters in chemistry in Germany. I am originally from India and don’t want to go back. Although Germany is a seemingly great country to live, unfortunately, for me, it never suited me. I have never been so mentally depressed and unmotivated ever in my life (despite previously having a hard life). I think it’s the loneliness and how you’re just never accepted. I cannot think of living here long term. I have nothing against Germany so I would like to not have comments ‘defending’ my stance of living in Germany. I have made up my mind and I just cannot live such a life. I want to ask which country would be great for me. I have a background in chemistry so would be great to have a country that has opportunities for that. That’s the most important. Preferably an English speaking country. Safe for women. Good work life balance. Acceptance of expats(of course I’m not delusional but at least to an extent).

  • ksarlathotepBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I mean, the sense of not quite belonging / being new to the party is just part of the expat experience, I think, and you said you don’t want to go back to India. So I’d say your best bet is a country that has a long tradition of immigration, a country with loads of very strong expat communities. In Europe I guess your best bet is France? But honestly I think in your case, it’s probably better to set your sights on the US. You’re not gonna find a significantly different attitude to expats and significantly larger expat community in Scandinavia or southern Europe.