In uncertain times, the most powerful thing you can do is create options—and nowhere is this more true than when it comes to where and how you live. If you’ve ever felt that something’s off in the U.S. or that you’re meant for more than the grind-and-survive model of life, you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy.
It might be time to seriously consider an exit plan—not necessarily because you’re packing your bags tomorrow, but because the freedom to choose where you live, thrive, and feel safe is one of the most underrated forms of wealth.
The Case for Having an Exit Plan
Let’s be clear: an exit plan isn’t about running away. It’s about strategic relocation, lifestyle design, and sovereignty. It’s about expanding your possibilities. Here’s why now is the time to seriously think about one:
1. Rising Cost of Living with Declining Quality of Life
Housing is unaffordable. Healthcare is very expensive. Burnout is normalized. Despite high income levels, many people in the U.S. feel like they’re barely keeping up. The U.S. ranks among the highest in healthcare costs yet offers some of the worst outcomes among developed nations. Meanwhile, countries like Thailand, Portugal, and Mexico offer vibrant lifestyles, high-quality medical care, and supportive communities—at a fraction of the cost.
2. Political Polarization and Social Instability
The political climate is becoming increasingly volatile. Whether it's erosion of reproductive rights, racial injustice, rising hate crimes, or uncertainty around elections—many feel uneasy about what the future holds. Having a Plan B isn't alarmist. It’s smart. It's about having agency in times of unpredictability.
3. Remote Work is the New Norm
If the global pandemic taught us anything, it’s that work doesn’t have to be tied to a cubicle. The shift to remote and freelance work has made it easier than ever to earn U.S. dollars while living globally. This means you can maintain your income while reducing your living expenses by up to 70–80% through geoarbitrage. Imagine replacing your $4,000/month rent in NYC with a beachside apartment in Thailand for $400—and upgrading your lifestyle in the process.
4. Mental and Emotional Well-being
Many high-achievers (especially women of color, like myself) are navigating chronic stress, hypervigilance, and burnout in a system that often feels unsafe or unsupportive. Leaving doesn’t mean you’re giving up—it means you’re reclaiming peace. It’s about choosing joy, balance, and alignment over hustle, survival, and sacrifice.
5. Exit ≠ Exile
Having an exit plan doesn’t mean you have to renounce your citizenship or never come back. It simply gives you options. It gives you room to breathe. To reimagine. To reinvent. Think of it as opening a side door to freedom—not slamming the front door shut.
But Isn’t Leaving Hard?
It can feel overwhelming at first—visa rules, health insurance, logistics—but that’s exactly why Cosmoasis exists. We help you navigate the entire journey of becoming a digital nomad, expat, or location-flexible entrepreneur in Southeast Asia—from immigration and relocation to lifestyle and community building.
Our mission is simple: to help you live luxuriously for less while building real wealth, peace, and freedom abroad.
Final Thoughts
I am not saying everyone should leave the U.S. But I am saying: the most powerful people in the world always have a backup plan—and so should you. So ask yourself: If you could live anywhere and still earn a great income, where would you go?
What would life look like if you weren’t constantly trying to “keep up”? What would freedom feel like? It’s time to stop waiting for permission and start designing a life you don’t need a vacation from.
Ready to explore your life by design? Download your free Cosmoasis Life Blueprint and start building your exit plan today.