If a program existed, how many of you would be willing to take an immigrant into your home for how ever long it takes for them to get established in their new country?
I've seriously considered this before. One of the main issues would be transportation - since public transportation is lacking in my city and I work nightshift so wouldn't always be available to drive someone around. The other issue is that I'd have to do a bit of remodeling to turn my guest room into a place where someone would be able to live long-term instead of being just a weekend crash-pad. Financially, I'm just shy of being able to support two people on my paycheck...maybe in a few years once the house is paid off I'll consider doing something like this more concretely
If I could support myself without renters I would participate in such a program. Support humanistic efforts.
I would if it didn't cost me vacation time or money. In other words, it would not be feasible because I imagine it would involve a lot of running around learning things -- including how to drive here, get a license, insurance, find doctors, dentists, grocery shop, etc.
No way. Unless they were Buddhists. Or a nonreligious Hispanic-but depends on the person. Besides, I'm living in Thailand right now.
Come on down! I applied for a family once but only have one bathroom....seemed ridiculous they wouldn't welcome anything other than a displacement camp......
I think I am too selfish and set in my ways to do this. I would, however, make a financial contribution.
With conditions.
It would be nothing new for me really, I have taken in so many kids that were kicked out of home. They all did the right thing, sorted themselves out and got their lives under control, far better than their own parents ever did.
That said, I am not in favour of immigration, this country is the driest on the planet, don't believe what the tourism industry tells you. I won't go to a lot of it. With climate change, I feel Australia should be preparing to take in people from the Pacific Nations and I would be willing to help them re-establish.
There kind of is, foreign dating sites!
Or being a millionaire who marries a model. LOL
Yes, if I could choose the immigrant. she would have to by single and beautiful.
Uuummm, I think that is called sex trafficing?
@AnneWimsey
Only if I pay for her ? Within a program I am covered. Rather call me a dirty old man thats looking for a free housemaid !