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Well, I'm pretty skeptical, as you might expect from me. But that's because I've talked to people from Western countries who have already been through this. And those who are happy... if there are any from the West, we shouldn't forget that we're in a f^cked-up country here where nothing works properly, so I expect a huge cataclysm during which a lot of people will die. It'll just be easier that way.
I don't want to experience this again
Well, it's better to keep quiet about this than to keep upsetting you. 😂
I hope to see more people commenting here from countries that have already been through this, to share relevant experiences that may be helpful. For reassurance, knowledge, or preparation maybe... 🤔
Why not assume this change will go smoothly? For a change, as some say.
:P
Because it won't. 😅 100% sure. We have very bad days ahead of us, and blessed are the believers. I don't even know on what basis they are so happy that this will happen. You only need to look at the advertising campaign of the politicians who are promoting it. Thousands of nonsense have been spoken on their part, without saying a single meaningful word about a meaningful and predictable consequence. Even this is a clear sign that something is wrong. Today I heard another piece of nonsense from a political leader: "we are joining the richest countries." My God, the poorest are joining the richest! So what? Will this make us rich? No, it will make us even poorer.
Sorry for the pessimism. But I will not fall for the trap of another lie.
Well, I don't know.
There will be obstacles on the road ahead but as I said, all changes are challenging and the most of the people hate them :) I think that in the long run this change is for better life.
The future will tell.
I haven't heard a country to exit EUR and return to their older currency, have you? :D :P
It's simply because they can't do it anymore, not because they don't want to.🙃
I hope you have a solid financial foundation with which to face the crisis, because those who welcome it are precisely the people who will only profit from this change, while others will not be able to overcome it.
I can't even say right now: I hope I'm wrong. Because things are so tangible and obvious that it's impossible to continue looking through rose-colored glasses.
Well, nothing is "solid" in this volatile world :)))
I know there will be bumps and other hard obstacles on that road but my main positive thought about that change is one thing less in the hands of the local corruption to play with.
Just trying to be more optimistic, let's assume :D
Have a nice one! :)
I find it hard to believe that there are people happy with the euro. We've been lied to from the first day on and now decades later they say it's true. Life has only become more expensive and the prices are getting higher and higher.
We've been told that if we were for the same item everywhere in the EU the same price. That never happened, same for the so-called open borders. I'd rather see the BeNeLux back. The only thing that will happen is that cash will be removed asap and we all have the e-wallet where, within a few years, the government decides what you are allowed to buy for.
a good weekend.
The EUR is the second most powerful currency in the world at the moment.
So it is quite an achievement, ifs compared in age with the USD ;) Right? Just a few decades for EUR...
For a big, prospering Western country, the EUR could be dragging some aspects down. By the way, I've spoken to many regular UK folks, in conversations all of them say they regret Brexit.
Let's not forget Bulgaria is the poorest EU country with the highest index of corruption and mafia ruling several aspects of life. So, the less financial "independence" the local authorities get, the better for the common people who barely survive and buy quality food only during the holidays.
I don't want to imagine a scenario where the EUR is not adopted and then the currency board is revoked. Then in an year Bulgaria would be worse than Nigeria in economic terms, mark my words...
Cash will not be removed, any time soon, as Germans love it. Germany votes still count ;)
I also think everyone (ideally) realized that removing cash will leave us helpless in situations of emergency (similar to the blackouts in Spain & Portugal this year)
Have a great Sunday :)
You have some points and if it comes to corruption you forget Greece, Romania and plenty of other countries.
Keep in mind that the poorest recieve and these amounts has to be paid by????
Ask yourself what this will do with the value, not that this matters since we all are bankrupt which is the idea.. Wars, bankruptcy, spreading fear for the next plandemic and more nonsense is always good for a reset and push through total control.
I doubt the average citizen in England regrets. The price they pay per head is incredible high. Noticed how many live on the streets and how poverty increased during the "golden years" of the EU?
Read the EU agenda? How you are no longer are allowed to be you, have to give up on your nationality, culture, history? For sure it sounds paradise to you. I hope it will be since we are years ahead and I can tell you it's by far not as great as they make you believe. The youth doesn't see any future and rather dies.
I find this shocking in a country that claims to be free and great for everyone (except its own people). ☹️
All people hate change and would avoid it if possible.
It is not though.
Europe is doing so badly lately that all those people, economic emigrants, coming from Africa, the Middle East, etc. are now in panic and all returning to their own countries? :P :D
My point is, it isn't great... everywhere, we are screwed on a planetary level.
The reasons are down to our human nature. Greed, desire to possess more and more, much more than the necessary; power, money. Lack of Love...
Just a few decades ago I was forbidden not only to travel abroad but to work in a different city within my country. Only a handful close to the ruling party were given some freedom to go whatever they like. I wasn't allowed to dress as I like, I wasn't allowed to have a beard or a long hair. People went to prison for telling a joke about the "supreme leader".
Too bad young people forget such things and are more destructive than appreciative.
Everything comes with a price. Security is expensive.
Come live in Bulgaria for one year, not spending money won abroad, but find a local job outside the capital city, and spend the salary to pay rent, transport, utilities, proper food, health insurance, etc. and then let's talk who's good and who isn't :DDD
Actually you're right about one thing - for many here there isn't any freedom as if they quit job they will be homeless in a few months...
It isn't just EU agenda - check out each and every new movie coming out of Hollywood...
Actually I lived in a Western country and I travel a lot so I believe I still have some idea. Trust me, less corruption in Greece than here ;)
This is getting too political, I am going to halt it here. Everyone's entitled to an opinion.
I lived in Bulgaria...
Oh! So lovely :) So you have your own personal observation and memories :)
I'd love to hear some ;)
Any plans to come back here again?
Yes I have and I liked Bulgaria, in average East Europe, waiting with many for a package of sugar included With us the rush was back then way higher and it still is, same for the noise.
I think about it but it depends on my children plus someone has to take care of the wolves. I most like wait till they died or a few did since it's not easy for others to take care of them.
I remember the coupon years quite well, unfortunately :)
I was a student in the university in Sofia then, not enough money to travel back to my parents, so having to wake up at 4-5 AM each morning so I have a chance to get some bread or cheese, or anything to eat, if at all. The years with 3-digits inflation and "free" currency :)))
I get that :) I have a relative living near by so they cover our travels but then I have to coordinate every travel with them as we also take care of a few semi-wild animals :)
I've been thinking of some automation (food- and water-wise), but those still need some supervision, always...
Have a great day :)
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This is not a consequence of the adoption of the euro in the long term. In all countries of the world there is inflation and prices are increasing, incomprehensible to me. But that there will be a boom in prices upon initial adoption in our country, this is 100% certain. And because we have no regulatory institutions or effective criminal authorities, the state never does its job, it will be very scary, much scarier than in other countries. I think they should ban by law dysfunctional countries like Bulgaria, corrupt and plundered by everyone, who somehow aspired to power, from entering into any alliances. But apparently Europe has some benefit from us, and a big one at that. Otherwise, it is unclear why they would accept us. Either way, the political games of the bigwigs are often illogical and incomprehensible to the average person, because there are hidden agreements, deals, services, and money flows that we will never find out about.
This is impossible because all European countries have very different standards of living. And as illogical as it may seem, in poorer countries prices are higher, as in Bulgaria for some things. Now they will become even higher, but whatever.
I also don't think many people are happy with the euro, but those who haven't adopted it yet don't know that 😅
A good next weekend to you too!
The prices did go up with us as the euro was introduced.
First the exchanged rate we received 30% kess
Next we paid for many years way too much "fee" to join the club with money waaters.
We hardly receuve unlike the poor countries.
We have inflation as well + the burden of more and more jobless people
The rule was rhere/set but also during those first years countries who couldn't meet the high standards were "in".
Spain and Greece for example. Because those countries lack a pension system like we have, we can work till 72 so they can retire before they turn 60 🤯
Ha ha, that's funny, and very unfair, of course. But imagine how two weeks after they announced that we would adopt the euro, prices in the country had already skyrocketed. I was supposed to go shopping today, but I couldn't because I wasn't feeling well and I haven't seen the new prices yet. They say they've gone up by 40%.
There's still half a year until this actually happens, but what will happen until then, I just don't want to think about. Because in a country like this, things are really scary and the prospects are terrifying. And I don't even know yet what's more terrifying - a third world war, or what awaits us now in the economic and financial sphere in the near and distant future.
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