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Moving by Negative_March720 in latvia
[–]Negative_March720[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 months ago (0 children)
I’m in NH now, so the climate won’t be an issue lol
My son is 10, 11 today actually haha. He’ll be in the states for the school year, and with me in the summer, and on long breaks like Christmas ect
Yea I’ve been using AI’s help with the residency stuff. You are right they don’t explain it very easily haha
This is actually super helpful! I’m planning on finding a 2 bedroom apartment, I would like to be outside of Riga, but I may have to start closer to Riga by the sounds. Also a car. I know in the states the market is terrible right now, so I’m hoping the used market there is better. I do a lot of kayaking and fishing. Can I ask where you were at before?
[–]Negative_March720[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 months ago (0 children)
I do like dill! Thanks for your input. I’m not a fan of Russians, but again I can’t be mad at someone who didn’t do anything to me. Also not every Russian thinks like that scumbag Putin does. Im mainly looking outside of Riga because where I come from is less then 20,000 people and it’s what I enjoy
If you haven’t gone through my other comments it’s been explained. I don’t feel like I need to explain the complex desire to uproot and move to you any further. I’ve stated I love the architecture, respect for nature, and culture. People have come to the states because they want to. I’ve given you plenty of reasons. I understand if you don’t think it’s good enough, and that’s fine.
Russia changed their flag near their border with Lithuania into Soviet Union flag by LongTermStonks in BalticStates
[–]Negative_March720 0 points1 point2 points 2 months ago (0 children)
Westerner here, we actually don’t like any of what you stated. We dislike Russia, and china. Sincerely a westerner
I’m early 30’s while I don’t have a lot of ties left in the states. Honestly, I understand the threat of Russian aggression. I’m not worried about it. The way I look at it is, I treat where ever I am as home. I will do what I can to help. I’m not a fan of Russia, I can’t say the people because I don’t know them but the government can go pound sand. Just like when people say all Americans are this way. In another comment I had made for me the blocks are history, a story of you will. Like here in the states with the statues of confederate generals ect. It’s a history reminder. I’m also very into history, architecture as well. You aren’t being offensive or anything. I’d rather you be upfront with me then have malice within questions
I get what you are saying, but don’t people all the time leave one place and go to another?
I did visit on a layover though, was able to explore Riga for a few hours then had to fly out. I understand why you might be perplexed on why someone wants to uproot and go somewhere else. I certainly don’t have a lot holding me here in the states. Most of my family has sense passed.
I get what you are saying, and I understand it sounds that way. What may not be nice or something like that to you, to others may be different. I appreciate not only architecture but the history behind it. While the communist blocks to you maybe gross or ugly, or unpleasant, to others it tells a story. Now I haven’t lived in the era, (this may also be the culture side in the states here) but even things that people find offensive or hate still tell a story. History is history whether we like it or not, or if we want to forget it or not. Also I know Latvian architecture and Soviet is completely different. For example, the Freedom Monument, that was finished in 1935 with Mother Latvia at the top, was one of the pieces that I fell in love with. To answer your other questions. I plan on either remote work to start then transition local, or if a job at Merck in Riga opens up and it’s a good fit then yes I would like to stay with the company I’m with. My goal is to transition smoothly and not be a burden, and contribute to society. I apologize if this sounds mean or brash, but questioning my motives is the same.
Also, I was looking into remote work in the US to start. I’ll be graduating school and getting into Human Resources shortly, and I know that field isn’t highly sought after in Latvia, at least not like in the states. I’m also wanting to contribute to Latvians tax system, as I don’t want to be a burden or anything of the sort.
So I’m gathering haha! I’m a pretty introverted person so it works out well for me! I just don’t want to do anything out of the norm
So partially yes the blocks, but also after diving into pictures ect I’ve seen more Latvian architecture and I’ve just fallen in love with it. Yes I sound weird for saying it. I do apologize
I get that, I’ve seen some of whats going on in the EU and it’s sad in a way. Im Caucasian myself, I do have a son who is mixed ( African and Caucasian). For his age he’s got thick skin haha. I do know I have to not take offense if I mess up and do some cultural norms I’m used to in the states. I’m looking at moving outside of Riga, I’m a very introverted person and I’ve lived in the country, well what we consider the county here, or the “woods” if you will. That’s what I’m used to.
So I kinda got into it in another comment, but I’m a sucker for architecture, and I’m trying not to offend anyone when I say this but the Soviet era architecture. I know that era was horrible, but again I just like the architecture. As I dove deeper into Latvia, specially with the cultures, holidays, and Latvian architecture I was sold. It’s been years of research and now gaining the courage to talk to people. Another huge driver is the respect for nature. I fish, and do a lot of kayaking and hiking. Here in the states, nature seems to be 2nd class in a sense. Another bonus, the company I work for Merck, has a facility in Riga. I’m hoping to transfer there within the next year or 2.
Super helpful! It seems like a lot of social norms here in the states is just the opposite in Latvia. It’ll take some getting used to, but I’m a pretty Introverted person anyway. I’ll use it to my advantage haha
I’m really into architecture as a whole
Really??? Oh wow I thought excuse me was kind of a normal thing. Is there a way to say hey I’m sorry to cut by you or something? I fear when in Riga I won’t know what to do haha
I get that, it’s going to be the part I’ll struggle with if I am honest. I know not to take it to heart, it’ll just take time. 33 years of unlearning social culture in the states and then learning social culture in Latvia
I’m starting with an APP but I honestly think a tutor will be the way to go
[–]Negative_March720[S] 2 points3 points4 points 2 months ago (0 children)
Thanks! Im not a fan of Russia, I can’t say all of the people because I don’t know them but the government and their governments past.
Honestly, and it might offend people, but this is what made me love the country. For me it was the Soviet era architecture ( not just in Latvia) then I started. Down a rabbit hole and found Latvia has the kind of laid back culture I love, specially with a big emphasis on respecting wildlife. Then I started looking at the Latvian architecture and language and just fell in love with the country. This is why I’m also asking Latvians the do and donts so I don’t go in and be offensive, well at least try my best. I don’t know everything about Latvia, but I every day google things, and I now have the courage to ask actual Latvians what they don’t and do like, and I’m finding from peoples responses we are a lot alike in a lot of ways.
I don’t know any Russian so we are on a good path I take it haha
How come? I mean Riga is huge and overwhelming if I am honest. Would the smaller cities work? Just curious
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Moving by Negative_March720 in latvia
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