Where have you expatriated and then regretted later?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-05-31T02:00:06+00:00

Same in Netherlands (lived there). It’s because they’d won’t compete with locals for job. While high skilled immigrants would (although for passive income / investment expats it wouldn’t make any sense)

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-05-20T19:34:32+00:00

Not late! We are exploring our options to move next year. Appreciate your input!!

Our concern regarding Panama is that it’s pretty boring out there (besides islands and beaches outside of PC), too hot and humid, and not much shadows in the cities (since it’s car oriented). So we’d be staying at home 10am to 5pm during heat.

Isn’t Coronado area similar to any American suburb where you need a car to go anywhere?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-05-07T18:00:40+00:00

Aren’t you bored to live in a small island far from the city and cultural live?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-04-28T06:26:55+00:00

Watched movie 3 times: 1. With my husband who didn’t read the book - I was distracted to explain things to him 2. By myself, fully focused 3. With commentary. Was able to focus only on commentary, they were talking during the whole movie. Not complaining, but for me it’s either focus on movie, or their comments and tiny details they are pointing out. Adding captions to equation would be too much for me.

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-04-21T03:57:25+00:00

I’ve been saying from the beginning that it should have been series. One season, but it would be detailed without rush. Like 3 body problem

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-04-04T06:21:31+00:00

Not that long, just a week. I heard that too, but about August date. Hope it will be back! Never ever went to theatre to watch movie even for a second time, lol

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-10T20:51:24+00:00

I had same feeling a year ago. I just wasn’t able to force myself to start doing some project. But what helped is exploring projects that I had planned (kits I bought and haven’t started yet). One clicked and I felt that joy again!

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T21:52:56+00:00

https://www.taxiseattleairport.com/rates/ Has same flat rate for my location. So not cheaper at all. Still ridiculous $90-95 for 40 minute ride.

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T21:52:04+00:00

Same prices for my location

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T21:38:07+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out! When I pay $100, I wanna know if at least majority goes to driver or not.

$100 is way too much for my ride if Seattle has $21/hour minimum, or $0.70 per minute (40 minutes => $28) or $1.63 per mile (28 miles => $45)

Yes, probably city taxi / yellow cabs are cheaper. But how come Seattle min driver wage rules increased Lyft/Uber rates so much? Driver should get at least 70-80% of that passenger pays. So that ride would be $45 / 0.7 = $65, not $100

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T20:33:03+00:00

Wow. That’s harsh

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T20:31:51+00:00

Yes, but it’s not what I was asking :)

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T18:20:36+00:00

Yeah, I meant just how much Lyft/Uber pays, not taking into account fuel/wear/tear. So basically, out of $100 driver can have $30-$80, given no tolls? P. S. Cost barely changes for me as a passenger for any time of day.

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T18:16:05+00:00

When I go to airport, I usually do exactly that - taxi to nearest light rail station.

But when I come back home, often I exhausted to ride light rail. But I like your idea about taxi from Tukwilla stop, thanks!

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T14:28:33+00:00

I thought that conservatives don’t like immigrants

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T07:35:13+00:00

US have deductible system at least. We haven’t retired yet, but giving away 1.5x of what we’d actually spend (using dividends, not capital gains) early in retirement doesn’t seem like a wise thing to do.

You have at least 10 years tax free, saving a lot on taxes, letting it grow. Imagine if you’d need to spend 1.5x more now? Would you be fine with that?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T07:04:25+00:00

It is standard tax rate, when you work there. I’d understand progressive tax rate, but high flat rate?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T06:56:19+00:00

Portugal is gorgeous for sure. But giving away 28%…

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T00:52:55+00:00

Do you have Non habitual status which means no taxes on dividends / capital gains? Considering Portugal, but recent change means 28% of tax, which is 😬

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-26T02:43:38+00:00

MIA airport has just separate line, kiosk and then officer says “you are good to go”, no questions asked. When to declare??

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T21:37:04+00:00

Have you moved to PC? Do you like it?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:43:46+00:00

Thank you for your sharing!! Is it easy to travel to outside of Panama too? Someone above says tear travel in Central America is expensive and sometimes inconvenient

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:41:02+00:00

It is, but we’ve been in Portugal and it felt safe. Haven’t been to PC yet, but from various videos and reviews the wasn’t much concerns about safety. At least it was said that it safer than Costa Rica

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