Should I Leave or Should I Go? When You and I Are Too Old to Spend the Last of Our Years in Dire Circumstances, Well…

Dear Reader: Are you thinking about moving overseas? Many of us are writing about it. I’m not going to blow smoke where the sun doesn’t shine; rather I hope to shed light on those considerations people don’t take into account. My focus is on Ecuador, but the general observations are likely universal. Your input is most welcome. First of several parts, with occasional updates to follow.

This morning, here in Cuenca, Ecuador, is very cool. We’re at 8,000 feet, the sun can be brutal. We’re subject to sudden heavy rainstorms during the day. Frankly, it’s gorgeous.

I’m seriously considering moving here.

Americans ARE thinking about leaving. Lots are. Including this writer. I was faced with this nearly three years ago when my income was sandblasted by Medium, as has happened to lots of other folks over here recently. I dropped from middle four figures to about $27 or so a month, jerking the rug out from my feet and flat out ruining my finances.

That income was key to both my survival and thrival. Disappeared overnight. Those who stuck around got stuck recently the same way. That’s why I originate nothing over here.