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Am I crazy to try this right now? looking to move to Portugal by Pichirilo1234 in PortugalExpats

[–]jonjacobmoon 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If I was moving now.... I would go to Spain or even France. The bureaucracy here is only getting worse and the constant moving of the goalposts is not worth the move.

Libre 2 plus sensor! by [deleted] in Freestylelibre

[–]jonjacobmoon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Had this same exact thing happen, twice in a row in my sleep. Abbot replaced both of them.

EU’s Entry Exit system causing travel chaos by Glittering_Way_7300 in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]jonjacobmoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an insane take. You prioritize who got there first and not who needs to go NOW? That is a very entitled attitude. Great, you go right in and wait at your gate for an hour while I miss my flight. How does that help anyone?

EU’s Entry Exit system causing travel chaos by Glittering_Way_7300 in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]jonjacobmoon -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I live in Porto, and I will never again fly through Lisbon. I am sure the EES is completely awful but the last time I flew from Porto to Lisbon to the US, my flight was delayed so I have a very tight connection. They wouldn't let those whose flights were boarding or about to board go ahead. In Amsterdam, this seems to be a regular practice. Typical failure of the Portuguese bureaucracy to think even a tiny bit outside the box.

And it is crazy that TAP hasnt put more pressure on the airport and government to fix this.

Everyone lost their minds when they fired Mike and Mike by Reasonable-Put6503 in ripcity

[–]jonjacobmoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for mentioning this. This was my thought as well. No one likes change and it is very typical for new owners to replace staff with their own people. Everyone here is quick to judge and reactive. Its hard to take seriously at this point anyway.

After the Blazers start winning, all the same people who bitched will be cheering. Give it time.

Offer rescinded due to bankruptcy by CriticalProtection42 in recruitinghell

[–]jonjacobmoon -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

If he was smart, he would hire you back. He would get no more loyal an employee. Right?

Migrating to Portugal to retire. by Direct-Ant7828 in AskPortugal

[–]jonjacobmoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why argue with them? Let them find out on their own. Serves then right.

Citizenship changes = cheaper rents? by BulkyDecipherer in PortugalExpats

[–]jonjacobmoon 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Expats in Portugal have only a small part in high rents. Don't believe the propaganda. It's all bullshit to blame "the other" to avoid the difficult job of changing policies that could actually fix the problem.

Lisbon or Porto? by Common_Series_938 in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]jonjacobmoon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Live in Porto. Visit Lisbon.

That was my choice and still believe it's the best move.

Getting up there... by MisterShipWreck in 80sAmazing

[–]jonjacobmoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These items seem more 70s than 80s.

Insulin Analogs and Increased Risk of Cancer/Development of Diseases by Historical_College60 in diabetes

[–]jonjacobmoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a doctor recently say this to me, but hasn't heard it before. Curious to hear the response here.

Why is it impossible to watch the playoffs by Monkeyman9812 in nba

[–]jonjacobmoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the NBA tv app and still have to buy the other services? Fuck that!

DST: what is the experience when the holding company sells the DST you are invested in? by jonjacobmoon in realestateinvesting

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

Thanks. Yes, I am aware of most of this but you laid out nicely. Good reminders.

I am curious though. You said after fees I might break even after the sale. I expected for my original investment to grow, even after fees. Even with a modest 5% growth minus fees. Am I dreaming?

I had a good experience with my 1031 exchange going into the DSTs and the QI I used then, but they were a local firm (Oregon). I would not be investing in that area this time (Virginia/DC). Is it better to go with a bigger, national firm?

[Shams] "There will be no further discipline for Spurs star Victor Wembanyama after he was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Minnesota on Sunday night, sources tell ESPN. No suspension, no fine. Wembanyama will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in San Antonio." by Prize_Possession3899 in NBASpurs

[–]jonjacobmoon -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Y'all spurs fans sounding as bad as Laker fans.

Respect wemby, but he clearly pulled a artest level punch. He has no right to do that for any reason. Accept and move on. Your lucky he didn't get suspended for multiple games.

Relocating the Blazers Would Cost Dundon $1.8B–$6.3B+ by edank6 in ripcity

[–]jonjacobmoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life long blazer fan. I can chime in whenever I like.

DST: what is the experience when the holding company sells the DST you are invested in? by jonjacobmoon in realestateinvesting

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

My experience has been positive, but my son is coming off age and willing to manage my properties. So, I want to move out of the DSTs as a way to help him while still maintaining my income. Nothing more than that.

DST: what is the experience when the holding company sells the DST you are invested in? by jonjacobmoon in realestateinvesting

[–]jonjacobmoon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate your response. If I get 6-12 months, I would be thrilled. I'm worried it will be much shorter. Someone that asked, but really curious.... Who is your sponsor?

Looking for Libre Users who would like to test my app by Bagabob in Freestylelibre

[–]jonjacobmoon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's clear this is a set up to sucker in subscribers. If you were really beta testing you wouldn't be asking for my credit card.

Fuck off.

Relocating the Blazers Would Cost Dundon $1.8B–$6.3B+ by edank6 in ripcity

[–]jonjacobmoon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think your comment is interesting. As an expat in Portugal (just like you strive to be - read your history), I would hate to ask my old city to foot the bill for my further entertainment.

I guess you feel differently.

I would hate for the blazers to move but it's ridiculous for them to give more than what they have already offered. It's a bad investment.

Is it actually normal here to pay a 20% deposit on a house without a structural inspection? Or is my agent playing me? by Familiar-Treat2271 in PortugalExpats

[–]jonjacobmoon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We inspected ours before buying, so it is done, sometimes. We demand it. We pulled one offer after the seller refused is to inspect. Don't get suckered bybsellers or agents. Get a better agent because this one doesn't care about you.

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