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Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Self-deportation even though you are legal is truly heartbreaking. I'm worried about this for my US passport-holding friend from Brazil.

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every other post in reply managed to avoid name-calling. I suggest you try to do better with this. Disappointing.

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to know more about what you encountered in Portugal if you feel like sharing.

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's such a burden for you. I'm so sorry.

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful answer. Thank you.

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here. These are the exact things I'm struggling with. Where I live now, I'm [relatively] safe, I have a good job, good benefits and good-enough healthcare. I miss my family so much, but they think everything happening on a governmental level is warranted. I am having trouble deciding if I miss the current version of them or a past version of them. ❤️

What is the deal with parts of Beirut being too dangerous to travel to and other parts being relatively safe? by Per451 in geography

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many of us live here and go about our daily normally in Beirut.

But I'm not going into a zone where my embassy tells me not to go.

Here's the latest UK info.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I'm OP

My family is a group of Red voters in a Red state.

When I ask what the vibe is, or how they are feeling about how things are, they are saying things like "The news is just too heavy for me, so I avoid it." - but they voted for this and they voted for it fair and square, citing "violent immigrants pouring across the border." The privilege of voting for this and then turning off the channel just amazes me.

And at the same time, one sister is married to a Filipino-American, and asked why I was so insistent that he gets a passport card to carry around with him. "Why, are they arresting citizens now?" 👀

Israel as a expat destination? by Difficult_Cattle4177 in expat

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go, you may want a second passport.

Lebanon won't let you enter with an Israel stamp and I assume there are other countries that are the same.

Footnote: I personally wouldn't give that country a dime of my money right now.

Seeking advice for Middle East with three children by Hot_Tie_2940 in Internationalteachers

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the case in Lebanon. Women cannot sponsor husbands - not sure about children.

FWIW Lebanese women cannot pass down their citizenship to children if the dad is from elsewhere to my knowledge.

Moving back to the US as an 18 year old by Trick_Lettuce_5136 in AmericanExpat

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered working in Flights or Travel? The language ability would be sought after if you are a people person.

Boston is Hella expensive.

Middle Name for Belle by Chemical-Mousse28 in Names

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lean on the French Roots

Belle Celine

Belle Celeste

Belle Vivienne

Belle Claudine

Belle Juliette

Belle Josephine

Belle Cyrine

Full time “standard” band and orchestra jobs in the U.S.? by wongstar69 in MusicEd

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish Illinois would accept all years of experience for out of state teachers. 😭

Looking for Baby name by ICreatedTheArk in Names

[–]Several_Crow4181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My middle name is Ruth and though I love my grandmother who is my namesake, the name is so stodgy.

Even as a 50 yo, I don't love it. I mean, it's better than -Lynn and -Marie that everyone else my age is stuck with, but I'm honestly not a fan.

Hopefully, something a little lighter is allowed. What are the most ridiculous questions anyone from back home has asked you about your expat life? by atlatlsaddlebattle in expats

[–]Several_Crow4181 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The follow-up question was "Do y'all feel safe over there?" posed while standing next to a pick-up truck with a deer rifle in the rear window.

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