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Are You Ready to Escape? Take the Test!

PASSPORT BROS, RETIREES & OTHER RAT RACE ESCAPEES!
You're not ready to leave until you get a passing score on the...


Tired of the rat race? Has western society outlived its appeal? Are you ready to roll? jet? exit stage left? get out of Dodge? kick rocks and "escape from America?" (a euphemism for fleeing westernized society in general) If so, the question is: Are you REALLY ready? How prepared are you? How successful will you be as an expat?
Take the test and get a score for your readiness, along with ideas, tips and suggestions for a smoother escape!

Have you already escaped? Then take a survey: The Escape-O-Matic" Expat Happiness Exit Survey!!


DIRECTIONS:
Answer all thirty (30) questions, then press submit for your Escape Readiness Score!

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YOUR First Name (optional) :

YOUR Email Address (optional) (enter your email address to receive a copy of your responses & score):

How did you hear about this test? (optional) (enter EXACT name of magazine, email newsletter or other source):

YOU & YOUR REASONS

1. Country from which you're launching your escape:


2. Are you citizen of that country? (choose best option)
 Yes. I am a citizen
 Permanent Resident
 Other non-citizen status

3. Gender:
 Male
 Female

4. Age range:
 Under 20
 20-30
 30-35
 35-40
 40-45
 45-50
 50-55
 55-60
 60-65
 65-75
 75-85
 85-100+

5. Family and Relationship Status:
 Single. Never married.
 Married
 Divorced w/or/wout children
 The whole family is escaping
 Other


6. Education(highest level completed):
 Home schooled
 No formal education
 Elementary school
 High school
 College
 Masters
 PhD
 Other


7. Current Employment Status:
 Student
 Full-time employee
 Part-time employee
 Entrepreneur
 Freelancer
 Nomadpreneur
 Retiree
 Military
 Not employed
 Living off savings or inheritance
 Other


8. Current Industry:
 Business, consultancy or management
 Accountancy, banking or finance
 Charity and voluntary work
 Creative arts or design
 Energy and utilities
 Engineering or manufacturing
 Environment or agriculture
 Healthcare
 Hospitality or events
 Computing or IT
 Law
 Law enforcement and security
 Leisure, sport or tourism
 Marketing, advertising or PR
 Media or digital
 Military
 Property or construction
 Public services or administration
 Recruitment or Human Resources
 Retail
 Sales
 Science or pharmaceuticals
 Social care
 Teacher training or education
 Transport or logistics
 Student
 Unemployed

Know Thyself!

9. Why (or what or whom) do you wish to escape?? (Check all that apply)
 Society
 People
 Politics
 Person/Individual
 Weather
 Cost of living
 Lack of opportunity
 Other


10. I am a(an)....(check one from each pair or group)
 Rule follower, or
 Rule breaker


From Myers Briggs Personality Test
 (I)ntrovert, or
 (E)xtrovert

 i(N)tuitive, or
 (S)ensory-based

 (T)hinker, or
 (F)eeler

 (P)erceiver, or
 (J)udger


TRAVEL ATTITUDE: "When it comes to travel and/or the unexpected,
 "I want what I paid for and as planned!!," or
  "Hey, it's all good...I'm easy going. It's all part of the adventure!"


From the Michael Teachings...
 Old soul, or
 Mature soul, or
 Young soul


11. Have you lived for any length of time OUTSIDE of your native country?
 Yes
 No

YOUR IDEAL DESTINATION

12. Why (or for whom or for what) are you on a quest? (Check all that apply)
 Family
 Society
 People
 Politics
 Weather
 Cost of living
 Opportunity
 Love-romance
 Other


13. Do you have a specific country, continent or region in mind?


14. Have you scouted out your ideal destination?
 No
 Yes
 More than once

15. Is there an official language other than your native language that the majority speak?
 No, same language
 Yes
 Yes, and I speak (am learning) it

16. What appeals to you most about your ideal destination?(Sorry, you can only choose ONE!)
 Society
 Weather
 People (men/women)
 One particular man/woman
 Family values
 Politics
 Religion
 Cost of living
 Opportunity
 Other


17. What would be your TOP TWO "Deal Breakers?" (You may only choose TWO(2)!)
 People (unfriendly, insane...)
 Weather (too hot, too cold, typhoons / hurricanes)
 Lack of opportunity
 Food (no access to familiar food)
 Politics (too left; too right; too corrupt)
 Conveniences
 Standard of Living (too poor; too wealthy;)
 Other

YOUR READINESS & PREPLANNING

18. Do you have a passport (with at least 6 months of validity)?
 Yes
 No

19. Will you need a visa for entry?
 Yes
 No
 Not sure
 Yes, and I've got it!

20. Do you have a means of generating income while in your new location? (Check all that apply)
 Employment
 Business opportunity
 Passive Income
 Nomadpreneur (Location-free) Income
 Retirement/Pension income
 Inheritance
 Living off savings
 Other (No need to share what it is. It's YOUR business!)
 None

21. Do you know personally or have you consulted with anyone who has executed a similar escape?
 Yes
 No

22. Travel Buddy?
 Yes
 No

23. Have you made any contacts in your intended destination?
 Yes
 No

24. Do you have a place to stay while you settle in (hotel, AirBNB, private residence)?
 Yes
 No

25. If applicable, have you learned the basics of the language? You don't need to be fluent, but it helps to know basic phrases like 'Where is the toilet', ' How much is water', 'I need help' etc.)
 Yes
 No
 Not applicable

26. If applicable, have you located or made contact with a community or individuals who share your religion?
 Yes
 No
 Not applicable

27. If applicable, have you located sources of special dietary supplements, medical products, therapies or treatments? or can you get them online?
 Yes
 No
 Not applicable

28. Do you have an Emergency Plan? (Most of the world is safe, but you never know when something can happen. Do you know how to get help? where the local authorities are? the Embassy? Emergency assistance?)
 Yes
 No

29. Do you have a Loss & Replacement Plan or List?
• Passport
• Wallet w/id & cards
• Laptop/device
• List of Software (I have a list of favorite software incl. installed version, download site...)
 Yes
 No

30. Do you have an "Escape plan?" What will you do if this does not work out as planned in this country?
 Return
 Move on to another destination
 Undecided

Comments
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