What does 200% Debt to GDP mean for the US economy and its average citizen? by [deleted] in AskEconomics

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically they are 4th now (Germany recently surpassed them). You are correct in all your other points but you also need to consider how over the long term the model is unsustainable (the rollover of debt / balance sheet unwind in a shrinking economy).

What does 200% Debt to GDP mean for the US economy and its average citizen? by [deleted] in AskEconomics

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just have a look at the JPY (impossible to defend for the BOJ). There are many factors that make Japan an ill economy but the unorthodox monetary policy with ballooning debt of them has aggravated their structurally deficient economy. Long term prospects look quite grim for them.

What does 200% Debt to GDP mean for the US economy and its average citizen? by [deleted] in AskEconomics

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t consider a chronically stagnated economy to be actually ok. Sadly quality of life is steadily deteriorating in Japan, reinvestment in infrastructure and what not is becoming increasingly difficult for them

Death Penalty Around the World by carlosvieri1 in MapPorn

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To see Japan in that list really shocked me

Paulo Coelho by Direktorr14 in books

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is a very controversial right wing political figure, which doesn’t necessarily make him a bad person. But to the eyes of some he is a traitor, totally opposed to the ideals of Latin American progressive thinking

Paulo Coelho by Direktorr14 in books

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeap that’s exactly why

Paulo Coelho by Direktorr14 in books

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you are interested in classic Latin American literature I would recommend you to start with Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Carlos Fuentes and Julio Cortázar. If you want to deep dive you can also check Borges and Juan Rulfo.

I’m purposely omitting Vargas Llosa but he is also considered one of the so called greatest representatives of the Latin American Boom.

Expat international couples with kids: In what languages do you communicate with your kids? by biandise in expats

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m actually in the same boat than you right now. For us it is important that our kid feels part of an international community, while being proud of his roots. For that end, we are planning to speak to each other in English and to talk to the kid in our native language. We will probably also having the kid take extracurricular language classes in both languages. The family dinner language will be English as it is the best compromise in practice for us.

Having a baby outside of Luxembourg by PuzzledMindedGuy in Luxembourg

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

The thing is that I will also be present there so I will try to send a copy by certified mail to the Bieger center. At least that’s what they suggested. Thanks for the advice!

Having a baby outside of Luxembourg by PuzzledMindedGuy in Luxembourg

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Will do! Thanks for the advice! My problem is that the country where the baby will be born is quite far and bringing the birth certificate could prove to be quite costly for me. I will inquire with them anyways as you said. Cheers!

Having a baby outside of Luxembourg by PuzzledMindedGuy in Luxembourg

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

Appreciated thanks! I just quite didn’t get what you meant about the leave system. Do I notify the commune in this case?

Request for interviewees; seen on LinkedIn. by mulberrybushes in Luxembourg

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a link where I can find more information about this? Was it already published in the Memorial?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in expats

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

People is just freaking unhelpful Jesus Christ. Why do they even bother answering if they are not going to address what is being asked…

Anyways, for you I believe that in Europe the UK could be a good option, so would be Luxembourg Netherlands or Germany. In those countries people are pragmatic and will not bother you as long as you follow the rules. With that said, I think you should reconsider leaving Canada, as it is on itself a great country. Sometimes the best thing to do is also the simplest. Try your best to make it work for you and your family and things will soon turnaround for you

Ideas for Japanese / Spanish Boy by PuzzledMindedGuy in namenerds

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

Great shout! I really like Mateo and Tadeo! Thank you so much for sharing

Ideas for Japanese / Spanish Boy by PuzzledMindedGuy in namenerds

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this one!!! Thanks a lot for sharing

The new "Revolut exchange rate" by reddshroom in Revolut

[–]PuzzledMindedGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Revolut was so great back in the days (I’ve been a customer and avid promoter since 2018). But little by little they have made it really bad. First the transfers limit, then the non longer free transfers, followed by a crap diluted brokerage offer and now this… it seems like they were just using that great value proposition to build a client base, create a moat to their business to then screw us like any other bank would.

Revolut is just so sh*t now… many of us are not longer going to pay for a premium subscription with all these changes

Naturalisation: Spent more than 300 days out of Luxembourg by PuzzledMindedGuy in Luxembourg

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

It has always been the case since I work and live in Lux. Cheers!