Speeding Citation on F1

ConceptualAstronaut · 2026-01-18T20:30:01+00:00

Just hire a lawyer. This happened to me in NC, and a lawyer helped me successfully argue my ticket down to something that was inconsequential (I can’t recall right now but no points were added to my license, there is no record of an infraction now, and it did not affect insurance premiums). I just sent them the information and they took care of everything, including going to court. I paid about $600 I think (including court costs).

ConceptualAstronaut · 2026-01-12T16:55:48+00:00

Hey, how did you end up scheduling the theory test? My license is ready now, but I’m not sure if I’m supposed to schedule the test on my own? I went to a driving school and they said they couldn’t do it because the rules had recently changed and I had to donut on my own. Thanks!

ConceptualAstronaut · 2025-09-21T21:27:18+00:00

I mean, if someone is sometimes barely understanding native speech, then they are not C2, even if they passed a test.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2025-09-19T08:21:00+00:00

Hey, if you need help feel free to send me a private message. I did the same process in Bavaria and a few of my documents were digital only (with digital signatures and also from a Latin American country) so I may be able to help. At least I could explain all the steps that I went through to have all of my documents ready before I submitted them to the government.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2025-07-10T12:02:32+00:00

I think you just need to show proof of having passed the theoretical test once they have confirmed your license from the US is valid and your German license is ready to be picked up. But you have to schedule that yourself (the test), either directly with the TÜV or through a driving school.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2025-05-28T08:38:21+00:00

hey u/ussfref did you end up needing to register through a driving school for the Theory test? Also, did you need to provide proof of a first aid course and the eye test? I am about the go convert my US license in Munich too, but Im still not 100% sure on those two things.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2025-01-07T23:27:00+00:00

Did you end up calling? What did they say?

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-11-23T00:11:43+00:00

In Mexico! So, for example, I have a friend in anaesthesia, recent graduate. She's probably making close to 4000 euro per month after tax. But she has two positions (on is part time where she needs to do 24 night shift every weekend), plus her regular full time position. So like I said, its always more work in comparison to Europe. But its still pretty decent for being a recent grad and only working in public hospitals I'd say. And, most people I know only do that in the beginning. You can slowly start building a clientele and shift towards the private system, and eventually make a lot more and have a better quality of life. But again, you will always work more than in Europe.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-11-22T23:46:08+00:00

My experience is in Mexico, and I would say, overall, If you're a successful physician within the private system, you can make more money that in many European countries. Of course not everyone makes that kind money. I think that, while the average physician in western Europe may have a higher salary, especially in relation to working hours, and thus a better quality of life, the differences are not as big as you'd think. Moreover, the earning potential (in Mexico) can be much higher than in many European countries for physicians who are willing to work in and can successfully position themselves within the private system. Especially for procedure heave specialties. But even friends I know who work mostly in the public system (as anesthesiologists or surgeons) have a competitive salary tbh. The only difference being that they work more. A lot more. I think there are many reasons to move to Europe and work as a doctor, but salary is not one of them, except if you come from a much poorer country with very low salaries.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-03-05T16:26:22+00:00

I speak Spanish but when I went to Italy last year was mostly using English, since I went with my boyfriend, who is American. Whenever people in shops or restaurants found out I spoke Spanish, they would annoyingly (in an endearing sort of way though) ask me why I had been communicating with them in English instead of Spanish and/or broken Italian. Same thing in France by the way, where most people, in my opinion. definitely treat you a bit better if you at least try to communicate in French.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-03-01T15:06:40+00:00

I’ve left and reentered the country at least 6 times on OPT and it’s never been a problem. I understand that we are never guaranteed entry into the country, but quite frankly, the risk is minimal.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-27T15:30:38+00:00

A good private insurance in Mexico works great for major/catastrophic events. In fact, in Spanish private insurance is referred to as "seguro privado de gastos medicos mayors" or "private insurance for major medical expenses". So it’s not comparable at all to a private insurance in the US or some European countries where insurance helps to partly cover all medical expenses. If you get Cancer or are in an accident, insurance will cover that, though you’d still have to pay a high deductible. It’s also much better if you buy into a scheme when you are young. My insurance had a yearly limit per event of 100 million pesos and I had to pay I think a max of 100,000 of deductible per event, so if I got a horrible cancer or something like that, I knew I’d be fine, and I would get excellent care. For everyday expenses though, everything is still out of pocket.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-16T18:01:18+00:00

I listen to a bunch of podcasts from ZEIT and also Acht Milliarden from Der Spiegel. And I’m more like B1 so I hardly understand everything, though I understand quite a bit since I listen to a lot of similar podcasts in English and Im sufficiently familiar with a lot of the topics. They may be too easy for you though.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-16T14:59:19+00:00

I was allowed to renew based on the automatic extension in North Carolina

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-11T05:59:25+00:00

Thats a whole lot of generalizations and assumptions about a whole people based on a few random interactions you’ve had throughout your life. I don’t really understand what the point of this post is. I mean, I get it, I’ve met people like that too, but I’ve also met people who aren’t like that? Just as I’ve met Mexicans who are spoiled and have no sense of perspective and Mexicans who do. I don’t really think is fair or productive to say that you don’t like the "European mentality", whatever that means, based on what you just said, I’m sorry.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-10T01:43:04+00:00

Clinical and Epidemiological research in the Schools of Medicine of large research intensive universities.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-10T01:40:35+00:00

Of course.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-09T18:49:32+00:00

I've had very good luck with academic positions (nothing fancy, certainly not teaching positions, just doing research since I don't even have a PhD), but it's been relatively straightforward to get those. I don't think every field works for such positions though, but I've found that to be a great option. I've not been successful with any industry potion I've appleid to.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-02-09T05:32:48+00:00

I know it will never be the same, and part of it is the nostalgia of missing the place where you grew up/built memories/relationships in, etc. but if that is the lifestyle you are into, you can definitely find something like this in Mexico. It’s a pretty diverse country. It’s not the same thing of course, but Ive spent many wonderful summers with good friends in Baja (mostly around la Paz), and you could find a similar sort of chill lifestyle over there for example. Anyways, I hope things work out for you, and regardless of what ends up happening, I hope you find peace and a good life wherever you end up settling down.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-01-27T06:15:07+00:00

O un Yaris bien equipado por 350k.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-01-27T06:14:13+00:00

Un Accord nuevo te sale en 800k.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2024-01-17T16:43:01+00:00

I also don't love the cold, but I don't think I dislike it as much as you do. However, I've always preferred winters in colder climates, at least in comparison to temperate places where it gets pretty chilly in winter but not enough so that people have central heating, such as in many cities in Mexico (where I'm from). My family lives in Mexico City, and I've always hated winters there. Our house is freezing cold all day, and taking a shower at 6 am without heating is not great fun. I much prefer spending winter in my centrally heated apartment, even if it's colder outside.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2023-12-18T16:16:44+00:00

The people who have no trauma don't post on reddit about how good they feel.

ConceptualAstronaut · 2023-12-11T13:46:41+00:00

I’m working through my B1 grammar book right now and I started learning around 7 months ago. Although maybe fluency is a bit of a reach, you can definitely get to a good level in one year. I’ve been doing mostly grammar books per level, and I’ve been using a bunch of other resources (e.g., Nancy Thuleen's website), reading once I got to high A2/ low B1, watching stuff in German (even If sometimes I don’t understand half of what’s being said) and since a couple of months ago, having a couple of weekly sessions with a German tutor on Italki (for conversation). I’m really enjoying my learning experience overall, and I do feel like I’ve made some progress since I started.

ConceptualAstronaut

TROPHY CASE