If you’re planning on moving to a new city, you would likely go to visit first. But there are certain things that you would do as a resident that you wouldn’t necessarily do as a tourist. Things like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, taking the bus or subway, etc. So if you’re looking into moving to a new city, these are things that you would want to try out to make sure you understood how they worked or whether they meet your needs. What other “mundane” or day-to-day tasks would you include in the list of things to check out as part of your research into a new city? submitted by /u/DudeOnACouch2 [link] [comments]

Hi! I’m an american citizen currently getting my Lithuanian citizenship through ancestry eligibility (my grandparents were Lithuanian refugees during WWII) I know I’m going to be allowed to live and work anywhere in europe and I was wondering if my spouse would be allowed to live and work along with me. Currently I’m considering moving to Germany if that’s relevant. I’m not currently married but am dating someone and was wondering somewhat passingly. submitted by /u/muscnerd [link] [comments]

I’m finishing up my PhD and currently applying for jobs in Data Science. Before I started applying, everyone told me to expect a salary around 100k in the US… for the remote US jobs I’ve applied for this is true. BUT, I had no idea that the average salary for someone in tech is like 60% less for French jobs (and probably other European countries). Not only that, but the French take a TON of taxes. 30% of my income would be taxed above 26k! What?!?! All in all, after 10 years of studying, I’d basically end up making the same wages I’m making right now as a PhD student…. which, at least initially, is so disheartening. I realize that a lot of these taxes go to very useful social services like healthcare and that rent is generally a lot cheaper, and perhaps that balances some of it out… But I’m wondering for those of you coming from the U.S. how has this pay-cut affected you? How often are you able to go back home? Mostly, I’m concerned about the money because I’ll need to buy plane tickets and spend time with my family a few times a year…. and maybe have children that will also need plane tickets, but I still want to be able to live comfortably in France. I’m really hoping you guys can tell me that the 40-50k salary I’ll be making in France will be enough to both live comfortably while still being able to maintain my relationships and life back home. :’) submitted by /u/ImportAstroPy [link] [comments]

Hey guys! Not sure that this is the appropriate sub, so if not please direct me the right way. Thank you! Okay so I’m an American dating an Irishman, who is currently living in Spain. He is also going for his residency is Spain. If we were to marry, how would papers work? I believe that I would be going for Irish papers and if he got Spanish residency, would that also apply for me as his husband? Or would I have to stay on visa (work or study)? I’m not terribly sure how this situation works (X nationality marries Y nationality who is living in Z country) and just curious if anyone has any sources/experiences with this. Thanks! submitted by /u/willmcmill4 [link] [comments]

TL:DR does working in a country with a national health system mean you do not have to apply for Medicare Part B when you turn 65 (without a penalty)? I am trying to deal with a situation applying for US Medicare Part B that may affect other people at some point and am wondering if anyone has encountered it and can help. Americans must apply for Medicare Part B when they turn 65 unless they are still working and have health insurance from their job, or will be subject to significant penalties when they do apply. In Australia our insurance is Australian Medicare and not provided through your job directly. You must apply within 8 months of retiring from your job. Everything I have read says that that if you work in a country like Australia with government medical coverage, this meets the requirement and you do not have to enroll in Medicare part B until 8 months after you stop working. For example from MedicareInteractive.org: If you plan to move back to the U.S. or travel back frequently, you might consider delaying or dropping Part B if: You or your spouse currently work outside the U.S. for a company that provides you with health insurance, or you or your spouse work in a country with a national health system. You will qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in Part B without penalty. This SEP begins at any time while you (or your spouse) are still working and for up to eight months after you lose your health coverage or stop working. Does anyone have any information on this exemption from enrollment – particularly an actual US Medicare document? The Embassy in Manilla is not being helpful on this and it amounts to quite a bit of money for insurance that I can’t even use unless I move to the US. submitted by /u/temmoku [link] [comments]