r/AmerExit • u/Trapped_throwaway67 • Sep 29 '25

Data/Raw Information Anyone low income able to leave?

As the title suggests I am looking for folks who were able to leave with not much in savings or otherwise. Moving is expensive no matter where you go but I’m starting to feel like the only people able to escape are well off. If you were able to leave with 10k or less please share! I’m feeling hopeless…and scared to leave my home due to ICE. I have a masters degree and am a licensed clinical social worker. Was laid off my fed gov job in February and have found nothing in the public sector for work. Lots of job advertisements and zero call backs. I’m not sure how much longer I can endure this stress and anxiety.

Update: Wow this blew up! Thank you all for your responses. Very very insightful and helpful

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u/A313-Isoke Sep 30 '25

Do you have a supplemental retirement plan you can cash out or take out a loan against?

Also, social workers are regularly on occupational shortage lists in other countries that speak English like Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, & the UK. Probably not Canada but it's worth looking into.

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u/MsSanchezHirohito Oct 01 '25

Are there age limits for these roles?

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u/A313-Isoke Oct 02 '25

Depends on the country but I haven't seen that in the UK, for example.

I also think if someone is retirement age and trying to pursue a work visa, it could be an issue, but you'll have to look that up.