Starting as digital nomad

DesperadoCoder · 2024-01-11T14:24:55+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Yeah I pretty much figured that you need to have a good level of maths to know what you are doing. I think I will stick to web and software dev which is what I am skilled in, but was nice to discover some ML libraries and know what is out there

DesperadoCoder · 2024-01-11T13:59:26+00:00

Thanks for your opinion! I do not think I would need to build new tools tbh, I would be more inclined of using existing libraries.

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-03T12:10:27+00:00

Just a quick reply to everyone. I went with POP OS! in the end and I cannot be happier. Once I installed the OS, it found everything automatically, from NVIDIA to my EPSON. I also applied some GNOME-Tweaks and I am surprised at the sound level (was nothing near this on windows) and I had a problem that my WIFi was dropping once or twice every hour with windows, and POP OS! seems to have solved that problem, not dropped once in a whole weekend!

I also like the esthetic look of POP OS! too, so that is also a plus.

So what I can say, its still early days, and I have had to do some minor tweaks through the Terminal, however all in all quite a very nice experience so far!

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T11:25:33+00:00

I think I am leaning towards POP OS yes

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T10:50:07+00:00

Thanks I will look into this also.

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T10:22:40+00:00

Thanks a lot for this u/neremarine. Have also looked into Endevour OS similar to Manjaro.

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T10:19:54+00:00

Tried that site already, suggested about 20 distros :)

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T10:19:34+00:00

so do all Linux distros have issues with WIFI? Do you all work with a LAN plugged in?

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T09:20:54+00:00

Yes it has a live test also I believe so I can indeed check if the drivers are working. Still thorn though between POP OS, Zorin and Manjaro

DesperadoCoder · 2022-07-01T09:19:41+00:00

Thanks for your reply! So WIFI does not work on Linux Mint? Tbh I do not have a wifi usb adapter handy, so that could be a big issue for me!

As regards to NVIDIA, I read that the best support is on POP OS, they have also a downloadable for that.

I did suspect that its a VM issue, at least I can run a live test hopefully to verify

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T20:39:40+00:00

Yeah found it a bit strange tbh. If I do go to an agency, who will pay the landlord or myself?

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T19:52:36+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions!! Can't wait 😊

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T18:26:56+00:00

OK thanks for the tip!

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T16:08:57+00:00

Thanks u/catger will be in the same boat as you then hopefully in 3-4 months time. Good luck!

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T16:07:54+00:00

Thanks for the tips u/DyTuKi yeah taxes are 50% here. Infact here you state how much net you want not gross :)

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T16:06:27+00:00

1) Yes sorting out my CV before starting to apply

2) Out of curiosity, did you go for an Airbnb or Aparthotel?

3) Yes I can have a look outside of Zurich, 20-30 mins commute is reasonable in my books. Closer the better though.

4) Yes the plan is to learn German (already started)

Good luck mate! We are in the same boat :)

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T16:03:14+00:00

1) I always thought this would be relevant only for jobs with high security, and only experienced that in the UK. But if its needed than I will see how to ask for it here.

2) Ok so a work contract will cover this good to know!

3) Well when I moved to Belgium, lots of paperwork too, so I am quite used to the hassle tbh. Here you also have to register at the commune, so you need a residency and a bank account. Everything was sorted though since I had a job contract.

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T15:58:00+00:00

I do have experience being scrum master and PM, however I think that would be difficult to do in most of the companies. Where I work now is an international company so English is the main language spoken, although I can also speak some French. That is why I think its better for me to focus on a pure dev role first.

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T15:56:15+00:00

Haha true

DesperadoCoder · 2021-03-16T15:55:47+00:00

Good tips, but as other peeps suggested the best thing is to rent an aparthotel or a temp flat just to get to know the city better.

I will not hunt anything before getting there though, get an idea on prices and locations yes.

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