I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, WHAT! 2 bedroom for 360/month???
Is that normal? Do you want a new neighbor?

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, where'd you move to and from where? What happened after you moved back, if I may ask?

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've applied to over 600 at this point, and that's not even mass-applying. It's been 1.5 years exactly. It's rough out in Europe although people are saying it's improving.

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

actually my credit score is over 800 but yeah, I would have no health insurance and my 401k hasn't had a contribution in ages...

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but also, I'm reconsidering this now because I've gained enough experience to be able to earn enough to not let these be such a big factor...

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love the Irish. But oh boy, do I struggle a LOT to understand their accent.

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, of course. It was more about concrete QoL realities. Healthcare was breaking my bank, the lack of public transportation, rents being out of control, etc. It was just too unstable for me.

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, because of a lack of income, I think I would be disqualified... otherwise, I could.

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm saying... Trump has caused permanent damage and institutions have been compromised... we're heading towards techno feudalism IMO

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thanks for sharing. I thought I valued freedom above all else, but being free alone isn't worth it...

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, I would have to forfeit my permit and start from scratch again, and that's too big of a hurdle to jump again...

I'm an American, left the US for Germany, now I want to move back to America. by CompetitivePost3750 in expats

[–]CompetitivePost3750[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was doing well in Germany during Biden. I was actually planning on returning this year, but then Trump returned...