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urquell

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Which places would you say are better options that are not third world countries.
Ha! That depends on what you consider to be a third world country. It's an outdated term by most standards, but it hasn't really been replaced by anything generally accepted and precise. Most people would say that anything that isn't NA or Europe is 3rd world, but not really so. Most would actually be considered 2nd world or semi developed as opposed to third world, which usually means much of africa and the less developed countries in Asia, plus some central America, Cuba and Haiti. Still, to answer your question, most of Europe, about half of South America, probably only Panama in Central America, large parts of southeast Asia. Pretty much anywhere you want to go. We're chauvinistic about out culture, and we like living where we live (mostly) but as a place to monger Montreal is only the best of the worst (North America), Virutally anywhere else is better to monger. That doesn't mean that I'd want to live in all of them. However, if the OP was tying his residential decisions strictly on the basis of mongering he could do far better in a huge variety of other places.
 

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Ha! That depends on what you consider to be a third world country. It's an outdated term by most standards, but it hasn't really been replaced by anything generally accepted and precise. Most people would say that anything that isn't NA or Europe is 3rd world, but not really so. Most would actually be considered 2nd world or semi developed as opposed to third world, which usually means much of africa and the less developed countries in Asia, plus some central America, Cuba and Haiti. Still, to answer your question, most of Europe, about half of South America, probably only Panama in Central America, large parts of southeast Asia. Pretty much anywhere you want to go. We're chauvinistic about out culture, and we like living where we live (mostly) but as a place to monger Montreal is only the best of the worst (North America), Virutally anywhere else is better to monger. That doesn't mean that I'd want to live in all of them. However, if the OP was tying his residential decisions strictly on the basis of mongering he could do far better in a huge variety of other places.
St Maarten is pretty good. Columbia is off charts. Friends told me London is surprisingly good but I haven’t experienced.

Ask what time it is, get a dissertation on watchmaking. I jest!! ;)
 
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Not really. For me personally I’ve been considering a place near Toronto instead. Only because the scene in Montreal is just not worth it anymore IMHO. The appeal of Montreal for me was the affordable prices, nightlife, cleanliness, overall safe, and a quick drive from NYC. With the deterioration of the city, the homeless, lack of a vibrant nightlife, and escort prices close to being what I could get in Toronto it’s almost a no brainer for me.
Interesting perspective IamNY. I think you and I have used same agencies in NYC and NJ region. (And we certainly hit the same underground clubs. That makes me chuckle when those outside NYC think the only services that are offered are those visible on TER and Tryst. There’s a whole world here they don’t know about).

You think Montreal has dropped off that much that Toronto is a better city for weekend trip? Wow. That speaks volumes.

Toronto is a longer drive but the flight time is about same as Montreal. And you get baseball in the spring!
 
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Ha! That depends on what you consider to be a third world country. It's an outdated term by most standards, but it hasn't really been replaced by anything generally accepted and precise. Most people would say that anything that isn't NA or Europe is 3rd world, but not really so. Most would actually be considered 2nd world or semi developed as opposed to third world, which usually means much of africa and the less developed countries in Asia, plus some central America, Cuba and Haiti. Still, to answer your question, most of Europe, about half of South America, probably only Panama in Central America, large parts of southeast Asia. Pretty much anywhere you want to go. We're chauvinistic about out culture, and we like living where we live (mostly) but as a place to monger Montreal is only the best of the worst (North America), Virutally anywhere else is better to monger. That doesn't mean that I'd want to live in all of them. However, if the OP was tying his residential decisions strictly on the basis of mongering he could do far better in a huge variety of other places.
Thanks for the info.. When I say not third world country I mean a place you can actually move to and find a decent paying job. For example Dominican Republic is a great place for mongering but there are not much jobs there besides tourism. Brazil is also great but it is dangerous there. Too me Portugal would be decent but even then an engineer salary is below what one can get paid here in Canada. I always thought about moving to some other country but for new experiences but have not found a suitable place.
 
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Thanks for the info.. When I say not third world country I mean a place you can actually move to and find a decent paying job. For example Dominican Republic is a great place for mongering but there are not much jobs there besides tourism. Brazil is also great but it is dangerous there. Too me Portugal would be decent but even then an engineer salary is below what one can get paid here in Canada. I always thought about moving to some other country but for new experiences but have not found a suitable place.
Panama would be a good choice. Lots of infrastructure projects and they are always looking for technical expertise. English pretty widely spoken and US dollars the default currency. Very good levels of medical and dental care (albeit a bit pricey) and direct flights to Canada for when you want to visit. Great flight gateway to everywhere else in the area too. Also, if you derive any of your income from outside of Panama you're not taxed on it. If you're looking to retire somewhere then they may have the best retiree system in the world for expats. Retirees get discounts on absolutely everything and have express lines everywhere, even in the supermarket. Rum at $8-10 a bottle for something decent, which you can buy in the supermarket. lol. I have permanent residency there and it was very easy to obtain and not costly either. I lived there for a couple of years and will probably move back when I retire.
 
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You think Montreal has dropped off that much that Toronto is a better city for weekend trip? Wow. That speaks volumes.

Toronto is a longer drive but the flight time is about same as Montreal. And you get baseball in the spring!

I’m certainly considering it. Especially when entertaining the purchase of a second home near a border. There is so much more going on in that area of NY compared to the Lake Champlain area. And as far as talent goes, I’m definitely looking forward to the research I have planned this winter to help me make a decision! I think the big advantage that you and I have is the exchange rate and the availability of local talent in the NYC area. There are plenty of $2-300 an hour places locally making it worth staying. Montreal to me was always about the escorts, but the appeal of the city had a lot to do with it as well. Up until recently, post COVID, the city IMHO has gotten a lot worse and I don’t know if I’m willing to wait it out until it gets better.
 
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Panama would be a good choice. Lots of infrastructure projects and they are always looking for technical expertise. English pretty widely spoken and US dollars the default currency. Very good levels of medical and dental care (albeit a bit pricey) and direct flights to Canada for when you want to visit. Great flight gateway to everywhere else in the area too. Also, if you derive any of your income from outside of Panama you're not taxed on it. If you're looking to retire somewhere then they may have the best retiree system in the world for expats. Retirees get discounts on absolutely everything and have express lines everywhere, even in the supermarket. Rum at $8-10 a bottle for something decent, which you can buy in the supermarket. lol. I have permanent residency there and it was very easy to obtain and not costly either. I lived there for a couple of years and will probably move back when I retire.
Good choice. Panama has amazing weather and is the only place you can see both the Pacific and Atlantic ocean at the same time.
 

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I'm what we call a banana: yellow on the outside and white inside. But can fluently speak Cantonese.

Don't have much Montrealers treating me well.
At work most of the nice people I bonded with aren't locals.

The only Montrealers treating me well so far are the SPs lol
And that's enough for me to be happy :p
Is it a language thing? As an American who speaks little French, I found the Quebecois to be really nice and friendly. I suspect if you live there permanently without speaking French they might be a little distant though
 

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Is it a language thing? As an American who speaks little French, I found the Quebecois to be really nice and friendly. I suspect if you live there permanently without speaking French they might be a little distant though
Not a language thing at all. I am actually French born and happen to be polyglot. My understanding is that people are nice and friendly on the surface, a shallow friendliness.

Maybe it's an age thing. The more advance in age and maybe the less need to "extend" their friend circle.

Maybe if I'm hanging out with local students I might be able to make some friends lol
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I'm only used to Toronto (and SW ON) and Montreal and it's not even remotely close that Montreal is heads and above better for indy companions. I don't have any experience with agencies but since the costs across the board are higher, I can't imagine the agencies are cheaper or better in Toronto either.
 

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Not a language thing at all. I am actually French born and happen to be polyglot. My understanding is that people are nice and friendly on the surface, a shallow friendliness.

Maybe it's an age thing. The more advance in age and maybe the less need to "extend" their friend circle.

Maybe if I'm hanging out with local students I might be able to make some friends lol
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Ahh gotcha. Personally I find that to be the case everywhere. Hard to make friends as an adult but maybe that's just me.
 

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You can legally stay in Canada for 6 months. So, before moving permanently try to stay in Montreal through the winter say from November until April. It is more than probable that you would revise your desire to move.
 

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Ahh gotcha. Personally I find that to be the case everywhere. Hard to make friends as an adult but maybe that's just me.
From my personal experience, especially in Hong Kong, it's not the case. I'm not saying it's all pink and roses but it's easier in Hong Kong for example.