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Re: Ask HN: Has remote work made you move to a new location or consider it?

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Post by freedom2099 »

a_chris wrote: post #104
cpursley wrote: post #84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm actually surprised that American remote tech folks aren't pouring into Europe where the quality of life is an order of magnitude better (especially on a US salary). And it's especially more viable now with all the digital nomad visas. https://nomadgirl.co/countries-with-digital-nomad-visas/

I think that the average american (USA) has no idea how good is the life in Europe.. They think we are all communists or they are very affectionated to the USA life style

They truly have no clue! Money ain’t everything… and with all the benefits we get from the government you can live with pretty high standards with half the salary of US worker!

Re: Ask HN: Has remote work made you move to a new location or consider it?

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Post by wmichelin »

I left the Bay Area and purchased a home in the Research Triangle for 1/3 of what I would have pain in SF, and I got way more for the money. Apple and Google are opening offices here, and the area is relatively progressive. There are 3 cities in close proximity with many universities. I feel that this area is very up and coming.

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Post by digianarchist »

danieka wrote: post #110
Winterflow3r wrote: post #50

I did and I regret it deeply. I was working remotely even pre-covid times and I decided to leave London (where housing was becoming a nightmare) to move to Sweden. I have never been this deeply lonely in my entire life. I love the nature, I love the winter, even the darkness, but socially this was a very bad move. Working remotely when you live close to a big city where you are very fluent in the language is not even…

I'm sorry to hear that. I think Sweden can be a difficult culture to integrate into. If you live near Stockholm and would like to meet up I'd be happy to introduce you to my group of friends. My e-mail is in my profile.

Having friends in Denmark and Norway this might be a Scandinavian thing.

Re: Ask HN: Has remote work made you move to a new location or consider it?

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Post by digianarchist »

thelastknowngod wrote: post #16

I left the US ~5 years ago after getting a fully remote position. I'd probably quit if they ever told me I had to come back. I miss family and old friends of course but I can't deny that I live a significantly better life now. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I looked into this at my last job but it’s difficult to get the tax benefits if you can’t establish legal residency elsewhere.

Working on tourist visas isn’t legal in 99% of places and doesn’t satisfy tax authorities in Canada.

Re: Ask HN: Has remote work made you move to a new location or consider it?

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Post by shahidkarimi »

kgdinesh wrote: post #43
shahidkarimi wrote: post #19

I live in a remote area of Pakistan, a very beautiful place 100000% opposite of main Pakistan. I work for a US based company from here. The biggest expense is internet (200 USD per month sett-lite based internet). All others are home grown like fruits, vegetable, flour, egg, meat. I will not move to any other place permanently. However travel Dubai, Turkey and Thailand once in a year to grab beer! I love this rhythm…

You're basically living my dream. Do you ever travel to US for work?

Never been to USA, however will surely travel there someday.

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Post by BerislavLopac »

yoyohn wrote: post #131
Winterflow3r wrote: post #128

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I did a pros/cons analysis and figured out that it would be my best bet since I knew the language at a around a B2/C1 level and there was no other EU country that spoke English (my preferred language). However, I severely underestimated how difficult it would be to establish a social circle without very fluent Swedish and without existing connections. There is certainly an expat community that I've tried to interact…

> there was no other EU country that spoke English (my preferred language) you've missed a whole country named Ireland which is in EU

And another named Malta. Much smaller, for sure, but with way better weather.

Re: Ask HN: Has remote work made you move to a new location or consider it?

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Post by alcappuccino »

pcardoso wrote: post #132
cpursley wrote: post #86

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Home town in Portugal?

Yes. Aveiro/Portugal. Sorry, should have made that clearer.

Hey there, Portuguese fellow here. I'm currently living abroad, but I actually would like to move back to Portugal but still be working as remote. Would you mind telling me which company do you work for (or if you know, other companies that offer remote working)? I'm asking because I think Portuguese companies will be a bit conservative and probably not offer remote working in general. You can contact me directly if you like, just see the e-mail on my profile.
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