After the end of the 2024 presidential election, TikTok has seen a surge of viral videos from users exploring ways to move abroad. Creators like Monae, Jen, and Madison are amassing hundreds of thousands of likes by sharing guides on job opportunities and affordable destinations outside the U.S. Monae’s election-night video on international job openings has over 400,000 likes, while Jen’s “speedy exit” tips from mid-October hit 430,000 likes. Madison shared a post-election video on affordable countries to relocate to, quickly gaining over 33,000 likes. Comments range from practical relocation advice to reactions reflecting uncertainty about America’s future, showing a mix of curiosity, humor, and perhaps a hint of urgency as people consider life beyond U.S. borders.
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00:00TikTokers are going viral for sharing ways to move out of the U.S., a trend that seems
00:05to have grown after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.
00:10It seems that some Americans are looking for new opportunities and maybe even new homes,
00:15and they're sharing exactly where to go and how to do it.
00:18TikToker Monet posted this video on election night, where she lists international job openings
00:23with the caption,
00:24There are six countries that are easy to land a job in if you're an American looking
00:33to move abroad.
00:34Ireland's accessible work visa system is perfect if you're a skilled worker.
00:38You do have to have a job before you can apply for that visa.
00:41Another creator, Jen, took to TikTok to share her top two choices for a, quote,
00:46speedy exit from the U.S. back in mid-October.
00:49Her video has since amassed over 430,000 likes.
00:53And last, but certainly not least, TikTok user Madison shared this video on the cheapest
00:58countries to move to for those interested in leaving the U.S.
01:02Posted the morning after the election, Madison's video has already garnered over 33,000 likes.
01:08Top 10 cheapest countries to move to if you're finding yourself not loving the result of
01:11the election.
01:12Second is the stunning country of Vietnam, really known for having low rent, food, and
01:17healthcare costs.
01:18The only callout here is that long-term visas are challenging, but a lot of people say that
01:22it's kind of easy to manage, even just with a tourist visa.
01:24I'll let you do the research on that one.
01:26And the number one recommended option for cheapest place to move is Mexico.
01:29Much more affordable cost of living in smaller towns and coastal towns, there's that temporary
01:33residence visa that allows foreigners to stay up to four years.
01:36The comments on all these videos range from logistical questions about the international
01:40moving process, to venting about feelings of impending doom, and even locals from these
01:45countries opening their arms to Americans.
01:48So what do you think?
01:49Are these TikTokers travel enthusiasts or is there a deeper message here?
01:53Whether it's curiosity or a real desire to leave, it's clear that this trend is resonating
01:57with a lot of people right now.