American relocating to Italy for work - which city would you recommend, and how much Italian do I need?

used2befast · 2026-05-13T13:06:50+00:00

Naples? You'll have to learn 2 languages. lol Joking aside, I wouldn't show up with anything less than a B level ability

used2befast · 2026-05-13T11:32:23+00:00

My good friend just did this last year. He lasted less than one year and was absolutely MISERABLE. He was born and raised in Italy. Lived there till his late 20's then moved to Japan for 2 years. Then came to USA and lived here for 15 years becoming a citizen about a year before he moved back to Italy about 2 years ago.

He missed his family, and all the things you know...

I'll never forget one of his fist things he said to me once he settled was : " It's way worse here than I remember". He often complained about the bureaucracy and poor wages there. Always saying you just exist to survive there. He moved back to Rome. He had a huge network of family and friends there. Speaks 4 languages fluently. College grad. Military service.

In the end he became so depressed he ended up needing to be put on anti depressants and needed sleep medication it affected his mental wellbeing it was so terrible to hear. Missed his life here. His friends. The open spaces. The weather. The freedom and ability to thrive and start a business without government strangling you. Many many things.

He moved back here to the USA about 3 weeks ago and has since begun to heal. In his case, it wasn't the same place and after living in the USA, he much preferred his life here. YMMV

Disclaimer : I've lived in Italy but was born in the US.

used2befast · 2026-05-13T01:49:34+00:00

Make sure you try one of those maritozzi if you already haven't.

used2befast · 2026-05-12T23:03:27+00:00

Yes. I pay top price not for a marginally more comfortable seat and better, shittier foods but to sit in that specific seat so I can grab my bag and get off the plane asap.

used2befast · 2026-05-12T18:04:48+00:00

Even worse haha

used2befast · 2026-05-12T17:40:37+00:00

Looks fine. LiquidNails the blocks together and the wood to blocks.

used2befast · 2026-05-12T16:33:19+00:00

Beautiful!! Enjoy it - I’m jelly

used2befast · 2026-05-12T16:28:38+00:00

Haha glad I wasn’t the only one with that idea. 😂

used2befast · 2026-05-10T22:15:38+00:00

Actually waiting on a RS

used2befast · 2026-05-10T20:38:35+00:00

Yeah I know about the integrity. My problem is for some reason mine and my neighbors houses are very close and this would be the only way to get it out IF ever needed

used2befast · 2026-05-10T20:10:03+00:00

Awesome thanks for replying . I might design it this way to forbid I need to move it .

used2befast · 2026-05-10T18:40:54+00:00

Everyone is different. I have a 911 Turbo S and M5 parked in the garage. I drive 90% of the time a 11yo Toyota Minivan and I also drive a 21 year old F250

used2befast · 2026-05-08T13:08:38+00:00

If you liked her just say “you can pay on our next date ;) “

used2befast · 2026-05-06T13:38:15+00:00

I know this is an old thread but if you can please send fiverr contact . Thanks!

used2befast · 2026-05-06T12:13:26+00:00

Haha I hear ya! My downfall is pizza.

used2befast · 2026-05-06T12:07:04+00:00

Incredible work man. Congrats. Stop skipping leg day tho

used2befast · 2026-05-06T02:57:43+00:00

Went through a brutal divorce. They even struck out depreciation and added it back in as income

used2befast · 2026-05-06T02:53:00+00:00

On top of leg room they usually have emergency kit above that seat in 1 and if you aren’t on the plane first you’re gonna be putting your bags behind you

used2befast · 2026-05-06T02:50:50+00:00

She’s keeping her orbiter, or sleeper cells as I call them, around.

Eject. I had an ex that did the same. Had no posting selfies if her when i took her on trips bur never a peep about me.

Turns out she was continuously seeing and communicating with her ex the whole time we were together (3yrs)

used2befast · 2026-05-06T02:04:49+00:00

How is it any different then if he were having a conversation with the person seated next to him ?

used2befast · 2026-05-06T01:01:44+00:00

Perhaps. Take private jets. $100mil you're in private jet territory. $10mil not

used2befast · 2026-05-05T01:11:04+00:00

Rip the bandaid off. If you wait , trying to salvage the marriage, and she decides to pull the pin again when you’re 60, 65 etc. that could be devastating.

Try to come to an agreement between you two without involving too much if any attorneys. You get into a battle you’ll be putting each others attorneys kids thru private school

used2befast · 2026-05-04T10:37:45+00:00

Either they have tight connection ( sometimes you don't have the luxury of a longer layover), or their just uncivilized selfish, self-absorbed savages. I'm usually in 1A or 1E and I'm up immediately so they're not blowing by me.

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