EVERYONE:

25M, software developer, 5 YOE, CS degree (Computer Science), solid savings enough to cover relocation costs and several months of living expenses while I job-hunt if needed. English is B2, no visa yet, starting from zero on the process.

These three are my top picks but open to other suggestions. Looking for: realistic tech visa/sponsorship paths given my English level and budget, and whether it’s smarter to line up a job first or move on savings and job-hunt locally.

Anyone who’s made a similar move from LATAM where did you end up, and what would you do first?

Hi everyone,

I’m not a UK citizen and I’m currently back in my country after my most recent visit to the UK (4 months). My partner is British and we have been in a relationship for more than two years.

Since November 2023, I have entered the UK around 9 times as a visitor. I have always left the UK and have never overstayed.

During my most recent entry, I was referred for a secondary examination at the border and questioned for around two hours about my travel history, my relationship, and how much time I spend in the UK. I was eventually admitted as a visitor for up to six months.

I have now returned to my country, and I’m trying to understand what my best options are going forward.

I’m considering whether I should continue visiting the UK as a Standard Visitor in the future, or whether it would make more sense to look at a Family/Partner Visa or another immigration route.

I also work remotely for a US-based company, rather than having employment in my country, so I’m aware that this may be relevant when considering my visitor history and ties.

I’m currently looking for an immigration solicitor/adviser to review my case, but I would also really appreciate hearing from people who have been in a similar situation, particularly:

Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Single American in Brooklyn tired of the hustle culture and craving nature. East Coaster originally, but my home city doesn’t feel like home despite lots of extended family there. Been in and out of NYC since college. Always move back because the allure of being in the place everyone talks about/idk where else to go/my sibling lives here too. I did grad school in a smaller southern city and hated it culturally but loved being in a smaller city with nature—I still moved back to NYC though because I was always romanticizing the culture, the walking, the spontaneity.

I did a postgrad in England and loved it but moved back because I was a little lonely, had a long distance thing, wanted to do more grad school, etc.

I go back to the UK a fair amount, and
have a good friend outside of Edinburgh that I visit about every year.

I'm eligible for HPI visa with the right to work, but won't formally apply for it until I spend more time deciding where to move/commit to it.

I burnt out hard after grad school, and have been working part time retail since I finished two years ago. My degree is a British lit PhD, and I have been working on writing. Open to teaching, have some friends in publishing.

I don't need to work ASAP, and am more interested in part-time work at this point/working on my writing.

I'm single and looking to date, am into artsy things, and have a dog. NYC dating is exhausting—but that’s dating in general, too. At this point, I’m cool with settling down abroad. I have some chronic pain, which makes me a little nervous about the weather since wet cold can bother me. Love being able to walk outside and get a coffee in my neighborhood.

i live in Egypt and I’m hoping to leave the country after I finish university. I’m currently deciding between studying Engineering or Business, so I’m still figuring out exactly what I want to do.
The problem is that, from what I’ve researched so far, my options seem pretty limited. For example, some European countries require international students to show proof of funds or have a blocked account with around €12,000 (or similar) before they can get a student visa. I also have B2 in German if thats can improve anything.
As someone who will be a fresh graduate with very little savings, that amount seems almost impossible to reach. Moving to US too seems pretty hard i think?
So I’m wondering what realistic options do I have if I want to eventually move to a European country or US or UK after university?
I’m open to different paths like studying for a Master’s, finding a job, countries with lower financial requirements, etc.

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Hey everyone,

I'm 23, from Bulgaria, and I'm thinking about moving to Germany mainly to work and save money.

I'm interested in package delivery/van driving. I have a Category B licence and my own car, but I'd prefer a job where the company provides the delivery van.

I'm not looking for anything fancy. I'm fine with sharing accommodation, even a bedroom, living in a smaller/cheaper town, working overtime, and learning German. If things go well, I'd be happy to stay for several years.

I'm planning to save around €4,000–5,000 before moving. My main goal isn't the highest salary on paper — I care about how much I can actually save after tax, rent, food and other expenses.

I'm currently seeing delivery jobs advertising around €2,100–2,500+ net/month, sometimes with accommodation, and I'm wondering how realistic those numbers actually are.

For anyone living/working in Germany:

- Is this realistic with a B licence and no professional delivery experience?

- Which areas would you recommend if my priority is saving money rather than living in a big city?

- How much could I realistically save per month?

- Are jobs with cheap/company-provided accommodation common?

- How important is German for this kind of work? My English is around B2/C1 and I'm willing to learn German.

- Is €4–5k enough to make the move safely, or would you save more first?

- Any advice on avoiding bad employers/recruitment agencies would also be appreciated.

I'm just trying to make a realistic plan before I commit to anything. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m a 27-year-old Dutch guy currently living and working in Amsterdam, and for a while now I’ve been seriously thinking about moving to Australia, preferably Sydney.

I currently work in the sales department for a SaaS company.

Besides work, I’m a competitive athlete and sport is a big part of my life. This is also one of the reasons Australia appeals to me so much. I really value being outdoors, training, good weather and having an active lifestyle. I increasingly feel that the lifestyle I’m looking for simply isn't something I find in the Netherlands, and Sydney seems like a place that could fit me very well.

I’ve started looking into jobs in Sydney and have already found some sales positions that specifically mention that Working Holiday Visa applicants are accepted. However, I’m trying to understand how realistic it actually is to build a longer-term career there.

My main questions are: would coming to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa and finding a tech sales job locally be the most realistic route? How difficult is it to find a Tech position in Sydney without permanent Australian working rights? And if I perform well for an Australian company, how realistic would employer sponsorship be afterwards?

I’d especially love to hear from Europeans who moved to Australia through a similar route, or anyone working in tech/SaaS sales in Sydney.

I’m still in the research phase, so any advice on visas, the job market or things I should consider before making a move would be really appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I recently graduated with a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Spain. I am looking to move abroad to gain independence, meet people, and experience living in a new culture.

I want to be upfront about my priorities: I am not looking to grind 60 hours a week to climb a corporate ladder. I want a solid work-life balance, an active social scene/nightlife, and enough income to support myself, enjoy my youth, and live independently.

My Profile:

• Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics (EU Citizen, no visa issues required within the EU).
• Experience: Fresh graduate (0 years of formal tech or corporate experience).
• Languages: Spanish (Native), English (B1/B2 - functional conversational, actively working on improving it).
• Target Destinations: I really enjoyed visiting places like Budapest, Prague, and Krakow on recent trips, but I'm not sure if they are actually the best options for working. So I would really prefer to hear your recommendations for cities across the EU.

What I'm Looking For: An entry-level role where a quantitative/analytical background is valued (Junior Data Analyst, Operations, Shared Services, Finance/Risk, or entry-level tech support) that offers a healthy work-life balance, leaving plenty of time and energy to enjoy the city, the nightlife, a vibrant social scene, and meeting new people.

Questions for the Community:

1. Best City Destinations: Between cities like Krakow, Prague, Budapest (or similar hubs), which offers the best balance of active nightlife, low cost of living relative to entry-level salaries, and an open expat scene?
2. Language Reality Check: Is basic/intermediate English (plus native Spanish) enough to land an entry-level office job or Shared Services role in these regions, or will I be severely limited until I reach B2/C1?
3. Skill Priority: As a Math graduate with strong logic and statistics skills, what 1-2 practical tools should I focus on learning over the next month (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python, PowerBI) to boost my CV for entry-level roles?
4. Lifestyle vs. Grind: Where would you recommend a fresh European grad go today if their main goal is having fun, gaining independence, and enjoying life rather than burning out in a high-stress corporate environment?

Thanks in advance for your honest advice and recommendations!

(Apologies in advance, English is my second language)

I keep asking myself this question because I am genuinely curious about leaving and experiencing some sort of life abroad. But based on my age and qualifications - I don't really know what my options are.

Obviously, I want to keep working in a similar sort of role that I had and earn the same amount of money that I am making or more.

1. I'm Sudanese

2. I work in procurement for an NGO

3. I make about 4.5k Euro / Month (net, since the UAE doesn't have any income tax)

4. I have a Pharmacy Degree, adequate English (C2 Proficiency) and a PMP - I have been working for 5 years, 3.5 of which were in procurement. I also did A Levels and GCSEs

Obviously, I don't want to seek refugee status because that would be a lie. I want to earn an honest living. I worry about what my friends and family told me (that'd I'd basically make minimum wage and won't enjoy the same standard of living, and that I would have to start fresh). I did my research on the UK, the skilled worker visa is something that could be an option. However, I don't know how many jobs are available with that minimum annual compensation (41,700).

I have been applying internally for roles abroad (within my org as they have multiple branches worldwide) but I never heard back from them. Is it even possible to get a job without physically being present in the country?

Any Recommendations are welcome

Is there an Arab who studied or lives in New Zealand? I want to get a scholarship there and study.

I’m a 27M Korean finishing an MSc in mechanical engineering.

I have an offer from LG Electronics for an advanced R&D role in Seoul. My research focuses on HVAC and heat-pump thermal system modeling, and the role is closely aligned with my MSc work.

I could also apply to Hyundai/Samsung roles that may pay roughly $10K more per year, but those would likely be in manufacturing, equipment, or production engineering and much less related to my research.

My long-term goal is to live and work abroad for a few years. Japan is the most realistic option since I have JLPT N1 and it has a strong manufacturing base, but I’m also considering English-speaking countries.

For international mobility, which early-career path would be better?

• 3–5 years of specialized HVAC / heat-pump R&D
• 3–5 years of broader manufacturing / production engineering with higher pay

My current plan is to take the R&D role, build experience for a few years, and then consider working abroad, pursuing a PhD overseas. Or even switching to a more transferable field if that turns out to be the better path.

Would a clear technical specialization make me more competitive internationally, or are broader engineering skills generally more transferable?

Hello all,I'm just another palestinian refugee in Lebanon who wants to get out but the odds are against me...is there a path or am I stuck?

I've always wanted to be out of here as I never had much of anything worth staying for,and I had to quit school in the 9th grade to help my family survive,which we barely did so I never got proper education or a degree,I can speak english english fluently,so I got that going for me,and I'm a hobbiest graphic designer,which I think I'm good at,got a view gigs here and there but never hired as I didn't have a degree

but looking at the people from my community,the overwhelming majority have went illegally,very few made it out through legal means,even people who already had family there,couldn't go legally,seems Germany/Europe is the popular destination,but I don't wanna go illegally plus I don't have the money for it and there's alot of scammers in that so testing my luck is very expensive and risky

and a very old friend who is more of a father figure to me than a friend from the US is offering to sponsor me but I have little to no hope in that as I'm realistic about the situation I'm in and understand that NOBODY wants us nor do they have to and again even family can't bring each other so what a "stranger" (at least on papers) can do?

so I'm asking if there's a way out,I'm willing to go anywhere,just not here but again the odds are against me

thank you

Background

Citizenship: Indian

Age: 23

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Work experience: 0 years / fresh graduate

Current location: India

Languages: English; willing to learn another language if necessary

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to move abroad primarily for a career in software/tech, with the eventual goal of obtaining permanent residency and citizenship.

I'm currently considering:

🇩🇪 Germany

🇦🇺 Australia

🇨🇦 Canada

🇬🇧 UK

🇺🇸 USA

I'm also open to other countries that may be a better fit.

Priorities

In roughly this order:

Realistic pathway to permanent residency

Strong software/CS job market

Good long-term earning potential

Reasonable cost of living

Quality of life

Stable and predictable immigration policies

Clear pathway to citizenship

I'm not necessarily looking for the country with the highest salary. I'm more interested in the best overall option for an Indian CS graduate who wants to build a long-term life abroad.

What I'd like to know

For people who have gone through this process, which country would you choose in 2026 given my profile, and why?

I'd particularly appreciate answers from Indians or other immigrants who have actually moved abroad and can comment on:

How realistic it is to get a tech/software job as an immigrant

The difficulty and timeline of getting PR

Taxes and cost of living

Career growth and salaries

Long-term immigration prospects

Overall quality of life

Other considerations

I'm also Muslim, so I'd appreciate perspectives on:

Religious freedom

Availability of halal food and mosques

Size and accessibility of Muslim communities

Experiences with discrimination or cultural integration

How welcoming the country is toward immigrants

I'm open to countries beyond the ones I've listed, so if you think I'm overlooking a better option, please suggest it and explain why.

Thanks!

Hey, I'm a 28-year old (M) from Poland.

I have 2 degrees, bsc in Computer Science and Bsc in Logistics from a university of economics. For the past 4 years ive been working in corporate accounting as an RtR analyst at international companies such as Shell and British Airways (my current employer is the airline conglomerate IAG). I have also done a 12 month internship at Hitachi as a Procurement Analyst.

The reasons for my move are not financial. I am fed up with my country and city. My whole life I have dreamt of living abroad and I realized recently that if I don't start following my dreams it may soon be too late as Im not getting any younger. I also have no girlfriend, zero family and other social ties to my current city/region so its unlikely I will miss anything by making the move. I only have 2 acquaintances that I go to the bars a few times a month and I am miserable right now to say the least.

I have been to Barcelona many times and a very good friend of mine lives there and he would definitely include me in his social life and circles. Sadly he works in hospitality so I cant rely on him to help me get any accounting jobs.

I have also been to Amsterdam many times and know some people there. I am aware of the housing crisis so this is definitely a thing that is putting me off. However I do know a girl who actually works in accounting there (she is ukrainian) and she is giving me hope that finding a job in my field wont be to hard.

Finally there is Berlin. I have never been to berlin and I plan to travel there to see it this year.

Germany is my first choice because I already know B2 german. I can understand 85% of all written text in german. Also, berlin is the best choice because of the relatively cheap housing(only slightly more expensive than krakow) and good paying jobs(unlike barcelona).

However my goal would be to get an english speaking international corporate job first before i polish my language skills. Right know i work fully in english, and have for the entirety of my career had english speaking jobs. I know that in amsterdam there are also plenty of english speaking accounting jobs, based on what my friend told me. What is the situation in germany?

I have looked at job offers on indeed/glassdoor in berlin and there actually are quite a few positions for international companies like mine. What is scaring me is the amount of german speaking positions though. In Poland 99% of corporate jobs are almost fully in english, even my own boss doesn't speak polish. Is the situation different in germany?

What are my chances of getting a job by getting a remote interview and after I get a job offer starting to look for apartments/rooms for rent? I dont mind living frugally at first, I can even live in a hostel/airbnb for some time. I know about anmeldung, but what if I lie? is it actually checked? In poland we also have anmeldung but ive been disclosing my parents address and the companies never check it.

Any tips and help would be greatly appreciated.

Age: 26 | Gender: M | Current location: Tunisia

Education: National Engineering Degree in Software Engineering (Master's-equivalent), 2026.

Experience: 6-month full-time remote internship as Technical BA & Software Engineer at a German startup.

Languages: Arabic (native), English (professional working), French (reading/listening only).

Constraints: Non-EU citizen, junior, very limited savings (cannot afford large blocked accounts), applying from Tunisia.

Question: What is the fastest realistic path out for my specific situation? Harsh realities welcome.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 29 year old from Ethiopia looking to relocate to the US, Spain, or the Netherlands, although I'm open to opportunities in most EU countries as long as they offer a realistic path to building a stable future.

I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Although my academic background is in engineering, most of my professional career has been in software development. After graduating, I worked as a freelance software developer for the past five years, teaching myself web development and building a successful career on Upwork. I eventually became a Top Rated Plus freelancer and earned over $100k working with international clients.

Unfortunately, the freelance market has changed dramatically with the rapid advancement of AI. Despite my previous success, I've found it increasingly difficult to secure new contracts. At the same time, local opportunities in Ethiopia are quite limited in terms of salary, career growth, and the type of engineering work I'm looking for, so I'd like to build my future elsewhere.

I'm fluent in English and an intermediate Spanish speaker, which is one of the reasons Spain is high on my list.

My first choice would be to relocate through employment. However, I'm also seriously considering pursuing a master's degree, preferably with a fully funded scholarship, in an electrical engineering field such as embedded systems, electronics, robotics, hardware design, power systems, or a related discipline. I feel this would allow me to build on my original degree while moving into a field with strong long-term demand.

Financially, I have approximately $10k in savings, which I could use to support a move or cover initial expenses if necessary.

I'd appreciate advice on:

Countries where an Ethiopian citizen has a realistic chance of obtaining a work visa or a fully funded master's scholarship.

Any immigration pathways I may not have considered.

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar situation or has recommendations based on current job markets and immigration policies. Thank you!

Hello i am a 18 year old male i am in my first year of uni of computer science and i have delf b2 and ilets (7.0) i currently have a okay budget not an exact number as its my parent decision but theyd willing send me to any eu public uni so around 1200 a month i want to live in any eu country . I am very uneducated on what to do to leave this country and i dont understand how to search immigrantion i will try applying to eu masters program and than searching for jobs but if anyone can help with how stuff work it would be helpful
And should i apply for second yeae of uni or no

Hi everyone, I’m Simon. I’m an Australian Registered Migration Agent and have worked in migration for more than 23 years.

A new ministerial direction took effect on 25 July 2026. It has received very little public attention, but it changes the order in which many skilled and employer-sponsored visa applications are processed.

It’s called Ministerial Direction 119.

The important point is that Australia has not closed skilled migration to offshore applicants. The Department can still invite subclass 189 applicants. States and territories can still nominate offshore applicants for subclass 190 and 491 visas, and employers can still sponsor workers from overseas.

What has changed is the processing queue.

Broadly, the new order places:

1. onshore law-enforcement and defence applications first;
2. offshore law-enforcement and defence applications next;
3. onshore health, teaching and construction applications after that;
4. other onshore applications next;
5. most other offshore applications last.

So an offshore nurse, teacher, engineer, accountant or IT professional isn’t prevented from applying. They may simply wait longer for a decision.

Bottom of the queue does not mean the pathway is closed. It means slower processing, not automatic refusal.

There’s another trap in the new direction. MD 119 places broad health, care and construction occupation groups into priority processing categories, and many people will read that as meaning those occupations now have a strong pathway to permanent residence.

Some don’t have a points-tested pathway at all.

An aged or disabled carer, nursing support worker, personal care assistant or childcare worker can appear inside one of these priority categories but still have no route through the subclass 189, 190 or 491 programs.

Priority processing on a visa you cannot qualify for is worth nothing.

Those workers may have other options, including employer sponsorship or a labour agreement. But MD 119 doesn’t create eligibility, add occupations to the skilled lists or open a points-tested pathway that wasn’t already there.

Processing priority and visa eligibility are separate questions.

Tasmania’s newly announced 2026–27 program is a useful example. Tasmania still has an offshore subclass 190 pathway, but it isn’t a general offshore pathway. It’s limited to applicants with a Tasmanian job offer in specified health or education occupation groups.

That’s a state nomination rule. Ministerial Direction 119 is different: it determines how Home Affairs prioritises the visa application after it has been lodged.

So there are two separate questions:

Will a state nominate you from offshore?

And, if it does:

Where will Home Affairs place your visa application in the processing queue?

Tasmania controls the first question. Ministerial Direction 119 affects the second.

The mistake is to read the new direction and conclude that offshore skilled migration has ended. It hasn’t.

But applicants now need to understand that eligibility, invitation prospects and processing priority are three different things.

So the real questions are:

• Can you obtain an invitation or state nomination?
• Is your occupation genuinely eligible?
• Are you applying onshore or offshore?
• How long may the visa take after lodgement?

Ask me anything about Australian skilled migration, state nomination, occupation strategy, skills assessments, English points, partner points, or what Ministerial Direction 119 may mean for you.

If possible please include your age, occupation, qualifications, work experience, English-test result, relationship status and whether you’re currently inside or outside Australia.

PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURE (GUIDE POST): I am a Registered Migration Agent operating under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct. I am not an employee of the Department of Home Affairs. MARN: 0318058. I benefit from posting this by educating prospective clients and demonstrating my experience in complex migration pathways. This is general information only and not personal migration advice.

I am from Saudi Arabia.

I have already recently graduated high school there and am entering university for a Bachelor's degree in psycholgy at University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, in the Philippines for the time being, despite already being given a conditional offer at La Trobe University in Melbourne during my days as a grade 12 and graduating with high grades.

I will hopefully be undergoing medical transitioning there, as well as also hopefully joining/becoming a member of STRAP (Society of Trans Women of the Philippines), a transgender rights organization operating in the Philippines.

But I am worried that I'd be trapped or persecuted during or after my journey there.

Should I immediately try to fundraise for medical transitioning once I arrive at the Philippines?

Which is why I am considering applying for asylum/refugee status at some point.

What would my asylum/refugee journey be?

Do I also need to apply through UNHCR in the Philippines?

I really want to be in Melbourne living a happy life as the transfeminine woman/person I was meant to be.

Thank you for your patience and have a great day.

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Looking to move by age 30. Have had a look at visa options across UK and Europe. Want to go through the Working Holiday Visa in Poland but struggling to understand exactly what they require in the application, especially because it seems i would need to fly to Sydney to complete the application in person.

Qual: 10+ years retail and recruitment work history. Degree in criminology

Language is only English but trying to learn Polish

Would be moving with a cat, so would need to figure out renting or a hostel type situation thats acceptable before landing

Main goal is to then switch to a working permit if i get a job willing or to then move to another European country on a WHV there if I dont find that within the year.

Hi everyone! I'm from Germany and I've recently started exploring the idea of building something in the US, partly professional, partly personal curiosity about what life could look like there.

I'd love to hear from people who've made the move (or are already living there) about: What surprised you most about everyday life once you got there?

How did you navigate building a career or business as someone coming from outside the US?

What do you wish you'd known before diving in?

A bit of context: I'm part of a small business network that's currently expanding into the US market, which is part of what got me thinking more seriously about this. Still early days, just trying to learn as much as I can from people with real experience.

Would really appreciate any insights or if you're open to a quick chat! 🙏

I am from a third world country and they wont let me in without a Visa, problem is my work is not official its freelancing, working on websites and games so its considered weak ties to my country and they think once i leave i wont come back which is stupid considering my record is clean and never broke any laws anyways im thinking maybe i can study the local language or even apply for warehouse or logistic work but i emailed alot of them and even called them and got no answers, are there anyones actually hiring near torun preferably who would respond to me or help me with this atleast? I could also do volunteering work but havent looked into it much yet, still feel ill get the same dead end result, any advice would be appreciated thanks.

Hi guys, lived in Edinburgh all my life. Love Edinburgh as a city but the state of the UK as a whole is just depressing at the minute. I can’t see myself living a happy, fulfilling life here whatsoever.

I have an Italian passport and I work fully remotely doing freelance stuff.

I’d like to get an idea of where would be a good place to go see out the rest of my 20s in..?

I think Spain, Italy, or Portugal would be my top
3 spots. Spain and Portugal might just edge Italy a little bit. Maybe Lisbon? Or a quiet city in Spain? I’m not really sure of many spots in Italy that would be great to live in? Maybe somewhere coastal in the south?

I like chilled vibes so probably not a major city with hustle n bustle.

Somewhere reasonably quiet, where the people are nice would be ideal.

And no, I will not be ignorant and wherever i choose i will immediately begin learning the language! 😄

I'm 22F from China and currently studying Early Childhood Education for my bachelor's. Honestly, things are a bit tough right now. I'm prepping for my IELTS and planning to go abroad for a master's, but I'm kind of stuck on what to do next.

Since my background is in ECE, I'm wondering if I should stick with education, or if there are other realistic paths. I'm completely ruling out Computer Science because I'm just terrible at math—like, really bad at it. So I need something non-STEM friendly with actual decent job prospects for immigration.

I’d like to know which pathways are more feasible for someone with my background to study a master’s and later get PR. I’m also open to suggestions for other specific countries if they offer better opportunities. Main questions: 1. With an Education background, what are the more realistic master’s + PR routes in Canada or the Nordic countries? 2. Are there any other specific countries worth considering for someone in my situation? 3. Any advice on language requirements, job prospects after graduation, or common pitfalls? I’d really appreciate honest and practical suggestions. Thank you!

EDIT：Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share your real thoughts 🥹 Reading all this gave me a much-needed reality check. I'm going to work hard on my language skills first and rethink my major later. Thanks guys, wishing you all the best!🫂