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JerryBear
11/21/2015 10:38 EST

Hello everyone - my first post here.

I'm a middle aged British guy who like so many of my country-folk, realise I'm suffocating here in Britain.

So why am I so interested in moving to Iceland ?

I am a 2-3 year old convert away from what I discovered is the term 'neo-liberal economy'. I am so impressed with the way Iceland, its political leadership and people had the foresight and the courage to turn your backs on the elitist model which suffocates every ordinary person.

Not often aired in Britain, probably most of the EU countries, is that Iceland is now probably the best economically performing country inside Europe, and importantly, I think doing so upon solid economic foundations you chose to embark.

What do I have to offer Iceland ?

My core skills are in IT and my child project is developing cloud technology aimed to help small & medium sized businesses and non commercial clubs gain access to markets around the globe.

I acknowledge I need help to finish developing this properly.

Also I'm a great 'armchair' enthusiast of bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology. I believe in its de-centralised, non counterfeit foundation as a currency. I would like my development project to additionally embrace bitcoin and also help promote it around the globe. I'm not a bitcoin miner and this is not what motivates me.

I'm not seduced by money, I want to participate productively within a climate of like minded people. I do not wish to be 'the boss' lording it over anyone; I'm more interested in shared ownership & responsibility. Money is important of course but it is other people who bring us happiness and a sense of accomplishment.

What advise would I appreciate ?

I'm still here suffocating in Britain at the moment (in Berkshire). I have a reasonable amount of money behind me and have more tied up in brand new apartments (2) in Istanbul which I shall be looking to sell asap.

Where might be good places for me to look to rent in Iceland to begin with, where I might meet like minded people ? What should my minimum budget be for say the first 6 months normal living ? I have nice furnishings incl office and a nice Jag I'd be interested to move over to a 'new place' in Iceland.

I also have need for a good dentist there as well to complete some dental 'bridge' work, if anyone has any recommendations and if a 'move' can be conducted sooner rather than later. A new 'smile' to go alongside a new, meaningful start.

And would it be important and/or etiquette for me to take Icelandic language lessons once there ?

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lorrainezehr
11/25/2015 08:52 EST

I too am inspired by Iceland. I will be there in Mid-July. I would like to explore all opportunities and would like to specifically research how Iceland prepares their students vocationally as I will be an early retiree researching how alike and different the approaches are to the US.
As this is a bit off your beaten path as described - I would like to get your input for travel, places to stay (cheap) and schools.
Do you think being in Iceland prior to I you might be able to point me in some insight?
Lory

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