Considering Relocation Gifts

On today's Ask Sadie Radio Hour, we discuss one topic: the constant flirtation with fleeing to Canada. Canada has universal health insurance, far fewer killings, much less bigotry, more social mobility, better schools, less obesity, 50 weeks maternity leave, blah blah blah. But that means nothing, because you know what they don't have? Panicky media telling you who to blame for the sky falling! We'll be back, after this message from Depends Undergarments.

"I tell you what. If this country votes to remain in the E.U. I'll pack up and move to Spain... if I'm still allowed to."

'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'

The fate of the emigrant

"Enough with how great the public schools are. Just tell us – is there a Trader Joe’s nearby?"

Woman dreaming about being on vacation.

Angels await for their baggage around carousels.

'Great news, Dear! I've been traded to a think tank in California for a PhD Specializing in the Baltics!'

"Thanks! Carl put his heart and soul into it, along with, of course, lots of mud and a boatload of his own saliva."

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

"I always check 2 bags, but one's just a sacrifice to the luggage gods."

Man sees sign stating dog for sale, house and land thrown in.

"But if you leave New Orleans, you'll be just another sandwich."

"Cancel the trip. The cook didn't get a visa."

You are here.

Of course I always start off by wooing a prospective candidate with talk of stimulating work,great colleagues and a reasonable work life balance...but the winning argument is always when I promise them enough money to choke a rhino.

"I thought they just hibernated for the winter."

"This is all we have available. It has an accordian front door, a shelf, a phone, and a spectacular view."

'WOW! This ladies' nav app is fantastic!'

While You Were Out: We Moved!

"Apparently the wee pancake by itself had been breakfast."

"This city is becoming unlivable."

'Hmmph. Here's an ad for affordable housing five minutes from downtown. By what means? Learjet?'

Jungle Taxi

We never roam anymore.

Oh boy, lucky you were there: I was cramping up. I need a few minutes rest if you don't mind...

'We like to spend 51 weeks of the year at our Florida holiday home...'

'Old mother hubbard -- your cupboard is now bare.'

Jet flies by. 'And of course it's handy for the airport.'

"Good to see they're trying to keep the high street vibe."

"I found the perfect job! You don't do any work, stay at home, make funny videos, and you get full salary and benefits!!"

The Near Outback: Lenny and Samantha

Emigrating to France.

"I'm afraid you neglected to submit the proper development permit application."

'We can mortgage your future for a very attractive low interest rate.'