JewishLeftistMay 10, 2024

American wanting to move abroad, what's the best bet for an registered nurse?

https://lemmy.world/post/15259697

American wanting to move abroad, what's the best bet for an registered nurse? - Lemmy.World

Hi there, I’m a registered nurse in Phoenix, Arizona and I’m seriously considering moving abroad because this country is driving me insane for a lot of reasons. I was considering moving to Israel since I’m Jewish and I’ve heard they have a better healthcare system there and pay nurses well but this war has made me not really consider that anymore, so I’m open to suggestions. Thanks

Show threadjeffwMay 10, 2024
Personally, as a fellow Jewish leftist I’d advise against moving to Israel. If you think politics are toxic here (maybe I’m reading into what you mean by things driving you insane), Israel is much worse. I’m not sure which countries have the easiest visa process but you probably have some flexibility as an RN. You could look into a travel nurse job that lets you move across Europe and try a few different places out.
Show threadJewishLeftistMay 10, 2024

By driving me insane, I was in fact referring to the rightward drift of the US. And I don’t just mean Trump, but the entire GOP and the fact the only opposition to them is the limp centrist Democratic Party. So yeah, Israel is probably much worse post 10/7.

Europe would be cool, Germany especially though I’ve heard its less safe now.

Show threadcabbageMay 10, 2024
Israeli politics have been fucked for a long time. Netanyahu has always been a dangerous extremist, and the fact that people repeatedly voted for him speaks volumes for the political culture.
Show threadJewishLeftistMay 10, 2024
To be fair there’s huge protests against Bibi but your point is well taken
Show threadNoneOfUrBusiness
There are protests against Bibi because of his disregard for the hostages' lives and attempt to destroy Israeli democracy. His party isn't losing support AFAIK, and the right wing is actually growing.
May 11, 2024 at 2:48amWeb
Show threadJewishLeftistMay 11, 2024
Oh?
Show threadNoneOfUrBusinessMay 11, 2024
Yeah. The protests aren't because Bibi's actions are too right-wing; they're because even as a far-right leader he's doing a shit job. Him being a genocidal far right leader isn't, as a rule, an issue with the general Israeli public.
Show threadJewishLeftistMay 11, 2024
I knew the protests were more about his attempt to become Israel’s Putin but I assumed some of the opposition was to the war but guess not…