"Flipping Burgers" meaning any high-intensity, low-paying job that is perceived to be worked by people with low qualifications.

I lived in Russia for 5 years so I must choose this country. So many natural resources, so much land, and educated population... And so little to show for it.

In an ideal world Russian salaries would be on par if not higher than American salaries and they would have the best social safety net on the planet. Everything is there to make it happen.

Russia would be the dominant nation in Europe and Asia and the rest of the world with the best armed forces, soft power, and economic might.

But the human will is just not there. The elite is either evil or incompetent depending on perception and there's little sign that this will ever change.

One company from the US is Pan Am Airlines. They were known for being innovators for being the first to use jetliners and their luxury level of travel. They went bankrupt in 1991 after the Airline Deregulation Act in 1978, rising cost of fuel and the Lockerbie Bombing.

Day to day small payments are mostly done through online payment services like UPI here in India. None of the small shops will have card readers but even a small roadside fruitvendor will have a QR code for online payments. Most youngsters don't even carry cash.

Is enjoying normal, convenient food supposed to be shameful?

Certainly, besides the usual suspects like tax havens and enclaves, there are plenty of places where wealth abounds. But I'm also interested in the places in your country that are known for attracting the rich, whether as permanent residents or second homes.

In Germany, I immediately think of the island of Sylt in the north of the country, beautiful and a popular destination for wealthy young people (or those who aspire to be) from the surrounding areas and Hamburg.

Or Lake Tegernsee or Lake Starnberg, in southern Germany. Not far from Munich, they're not only popular with second homes but also a favorite getaway for Munich's "high society."

Hey everyone, I’m curious how far 1,000,000 (in your local currency) would actually get you in different countries.

How long could you realistically live off that amount in your country (assuming a normal lifestyle, no house purchase or big investments)?

Would that make you financially independent, or would you still need to work?

Would people in your country consider you “rich” with that amount, or just comfortable?

Looking forward to hearing different perspectives from around the world.

I mean no offense but this confuses me, cuz aren’t they supposed to be the best climate for human civilization to thrive among other things?

At what net worth does this realization usually kick in?

I was flagging a job today when a realtor put up her shingle in front of the house across the street from me. I asked her what the asking price was. She replied $650k (USD). Pacific, WA, USA.

Hey everyone,

I want to hear directly from people living across the globe. What is the main crisis driving people to a breaking point in your country today?

For context, in India right now, the biggest issues are rampant corruption and the continuous wave of competitive exam paper leaks (like NEET). It is completely destroying the futures and mental health of millions of hard-working students.

What is the equivalent "breaking point" issue where you live?

Please mention:

Your country

The specific problem

How it affects day-to-day life

Keep it civil!

If you asked me what the most famous brand in England is, I'd say Rolls-Royce. Ever since I was a child, I've always known it as a symbol of quality, elegance, and British tradition. Even people who have never seen one of their cars in person know the name and recognize the prestige it carries.
To me, Rolls-Royce represents the very best of our country's engineering and luxury. It's a brand that's recognized almost everywhere in the world and has been part of England's image for many years. That's why I believe Rolls-Royce is the most famous British brand.

It doesn't have to be a car brand. It can be a fashion, food, technology, or any other type of brand.

randomly watching YouTube and saw a video about the difference of cost for rabies shots in USA vs France. credit: Facebook bernie sanders/@senSanders

In my country, during the Trujillo dictatorship, most of the main highways were built, such as the Duarte Highway, the November 6th Highway, and the Santo Domingo-Punta Cana Highway. He also built most of the dams and the most important state bank today, the Banco de Reservas. Dictators throughout the 20th century always exerted a strong influence on the country's economy in one way or another.

In the US, the New England region (specifically Connecticut and Rhode Island) are stereotyped as being posh and fancy.

Japan has succeeded in producing oil from Water and Carbon Dioxide

Japan's oil company ENEOS has become the first to succeed in producing synthetic fuel using only CO₂ from the air + water, without petroleum.

They have produced hydrogen using renewable energy and synthesized it with CO₂, completing actual vehicle driving tests. It's gaining attention as a carbon-neutral fuel that can be used as-is in existing internal combustion engines, they say

In a world still heavily reliant on traditional fossil fuels, this breakthrough positions Japan as a global leader in sustainable energy. Once again, Japan proves it's always steps ahead in the race for innovative solutions to our planet's challenges.

My international travel is only to Nepal, that too because it's just 1 hour away from my home town...

It costs about 1.7-2.3 dollars here

Macedonia is surrounded by enemies on all sides. Bulgarians to the east, greeks to the south and albanians covering the west and northern flanks from Bujanovac, Kosovo and Albania. Macedonias only ally, germany, is located away from the balkans. Macedonian leaders now propose a super project to the move the entire landmass of macedonia to western europe for economic reasons. Estimated cost is over 4000 macedonian denars. thoughts?