In uncertain times you need a plan B when moving abroad. The reality of moving abroad with kids is that it puts a lot of responsibility on your shoulders to get things right.
But in the context of a looming recession/depression, the situation in Ukraine and growing tensions between China and Taiwan it can feel difficult to know what the right move looks like.
Which is why, in uncertain times, you need a Plan B (if not a Plan C, D, E and F too).
The desire to move abroad can be incredibly strong. Hopes of creating a better life overseas in sunnier climes with a better standard of living may feel incredibly appealing.
Yet while it’s tempting to bury our heads in the sand and to focus on the positive upsides, being aware of the global context in which you hope to start a new life abroad is an essential part of de-risking your move.
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Good for you and the kids, no sugar! That tiny pebble and the shissh sound, does work. Great video!
You are absolutely on point!
Where are you walking?, it’s so beautiful!
Plan B alternatives cassava flour, yam flour, sugar cane juice, save any seeds from sumpermarket produce.
Bring seeds with you, you can buy them from pound land. Forage for wild food, tropical countries have plenty of wild food.
Well, if the past two years didn't make me a prepper I don't know what would! It felt strange to feel so vulnerable and I resolved not to feel that way again. I now have portable water filtration, tools, a compass, emergency radio, waterproof poncho, and food supplies that will last a couple of weeks. I hope I never need any of it, but it doesn't hurt to hedge. And yes, local social networks are perhaps the most important.
I was literally just thinking today, I wonder when we will get a new video & here you are! ❤
PS: I’ve been solo traveling a lot lately and Grenada is on my list!
Also, sorry to hear about what’s happening in Grenada right now. With that said, I have faith it’ll get better. Just a matter of time… ❤
Another informative piece Zoe. The worldwide nuances are definitely having an impact. However, as you say the key is to have contingency plans in place. We must continue to encourage and support our diaspora family and friends who are wanting to relocate. It maybe that whislt they plan, maybe they should give consideration to extending their actual relocation date, until things stabilise. As they will stabilise!!
The reality quite recently that I encountered is that there is a shortage of 'lettuce' on island…!!!
Hi Zoe, Nice to see you again. Always on point. I think the analogy would be driving in a straight line to your destination. You start slow, and then pick up speed, then you stop for a while. Then you move off the straight line, and move back in again and continue. In other words, you stick to your plan if you have one. Its just that there will be bumps on the way, but then you adapt at the same time. And when you get there, you would say, what was I worried about. As for produce, I know in Grenada they are talking about young people getting into farming.
YES GROWING NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IS VERY IMPORTANT ISLANDERS USUALLY GROW MOST THINGS AND WE ARE A PEOPLE OF SURVIVAL I WILL GODS WILL MAKING MY WAY THERE 2023 SUMMER AND WILL HAVE MOST THINGS SHIPPED STAY BLESSED.
Sis I am thankful that you are sharing this information. So many are fearful of having these types of conversation which are required and needed. Although currently stateside, we need to prepare as well! A few years back my pastor would share similar stories often and unfortunately some people became afraid and left the church. It’s shouldn’t drive people to fear but consider the alternative. We are so comfortable with having basic necessities at our disposal that many don’t know what it’s like to go without. Growing up my mom talked about this all the time; having a Plan B, C, and D. Keep the conversations going, I’m here for it especially as I prep to be a global nomad. I must also think differently on my moves.
Well I’ve experienced shortages of food as a child during the US invasion and remembered my parents always had produce growing generally, so during that time we were able to get from the little kitchen garden enough to sustain the family ( and it wasn’t lots of land just a few pots of earth to grow things in) and some chickens 🐓 in a built space for eggs) and we just made it work- surviving was the aim
Since I’m planning to move back there was a discussion with my family to mentally prepare them for things like potential food shortages- however, we’ve decided to grow many things ( as we’ve been doing here in the UK in our kitchen garden). There was a saying during Maurice Bishop’s time to “eat what you grow and grow what you eat”
And honestly it’s something most Caribbean people do when they travel abroad on holidays to UK or USA to make a barrel of essential things to ship back.
Some have been able to assist friends and other relatives that way.