FACT: SA has better weather than most other 1st world countries.
Okay then, let's rephrase: The average weather of SA is much better than most 1st world countries. Just the simple logical and physical fact that most 1st world countries (bar Australia and maybz NZ) are at higher latitudes than SA, means that these countries get less sun than SA. Less sun = poorer weather.
FACT: Most 1st world countries tax you sh**less.
For the same income in SA you will pay less tax than for the same income in most 1st world countries, taking into account the tax scales per income level they apply. This takes into account the string of social taxes you have to pay on top of that, which could be either seperately construed or as part of your base tax figure.
FACT: Living costs and consumer costs are still cheaper in SA than most other 1st world countries.
I didn't say anything about benefits. I was talking about the costs itself. I can also say that most things in SA cost less but are of cheaper quality. Doesn't change the fact that
they are still cheaper, which was my original point.
FACT: You WILL get lonely at some point or other, after emmigrating.
Well then you are lucky. Not everyone wishing to emmigrate are able to choose a destination where South African friends are waiting for them there.
FACT: Statistically your chances of being a victim of crime in SA, can be lowered depending on where you live and how you protect yourself.
I don't see how this relate. Sure if you pay tax you expect to be protected. That does not mean that if you don't, there is nothing you can do as alternative. Simply move to a safer region or suburb. I do not know why, after I have explained this
over and over, people still don't seem to get this. I promise you, there WILL be Jones's at your new safer location in SA, where you can impress them with your new Beemer. So what's the problem then? Just move.
No it isn't. There are many suburbs in SA where murder and rape levels are nil (refer to figures quoted in other threads), and where the remaining petty crime levels (theft, etc.) are comparible to many other cities in 1st world countries. I promise you, while your lawnmower may be nicked in Stellenbosch from your lawn, you will be stabbed with a knife in a part of London.
FACT: Emmigration is very difficult and very expensive, even more so with a family.
Did he keep the same type of work? What type of work was that?
Maybe it works like this in NZ, come to Europe and see if you can manage that. Ha ha! You will have simply too much work.
FACT: Health Care is NOT for free in most 1st world countries. You either pay for it in your taxes (which are hell high, as mentioned) or monthly payments.
I don't see how you can call this "recovery", it's not as if your monthly healthcare payments (granted, n/a to NZ) will get less or disappear. Regarding stress levels - maybe NZ and AU are not that bad... try Europe, you'll want to kill yourself even after 2 or 3 years. It is just so depressing. And I'm not talking out of personal experience.
FACT: No-one cares about your fading culture in your new overseas country.
True. But at least in SA you can find millions of other people who share your culture. Culture has strength in numbers.
So, how many would you have in NZ? 50? 100?
Taxes which are lower than 1st world country taxes.
With private health care costs STILL lower than the taxes you pay in 1st world countries. R700 per person for hospital plan in SA is Mickey Mouse money man. You want to know how much you pay for public healthcare in many 1st world countries (except NZ)? Sit down first before I tell you.
FACT: South Africans are generally regarded as know-littles and of relative low importance, in 1st world countries.
Yes! Which is where South Africans are unfortunately increasingly f***** things up for themselves in many overseas countries, notably UK/London, from what I'm hearing.
And again, European countries don't care where you come from or even bothing wasting a
second thinking if you come from this-and-that country, you must be a hard worker.... YOU JUST GET THE WORK AND YOU MUST FINISH IT. Yesterday already. Please, thank you.
FACT: You will ABANDON your families in SA. And friends.
I don't see how. Most 1st world countries require you to be a citizen of that country first (which takes many years), before they can possibly enter the country easier because they have family (you) there. As for friends, this does not count. And I promise you, "Hi boss, I have another friends from SA that are also coming here in 3 months, do you have a job for him too" will have no additional beneficial effect. Especially in places like Europe. They simply DON'T CARE.
FACT: Visiting SA for holidays in future will become even more expensive, as flight prices skyrocket.
I was referring to the cost of
flight tickets.
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