comlb
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Post by comlb on May 21, 2023 20:22:32 GMT
1) Paris for two on $135k/year 2) Costa Rica for one on $16,600/year 3) Barcelona for one on $57k/year 4) Lisbon for two on $31k/year archive.vn/lkR4s |
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Post by FD1000 on May 22, 2023 19:56:57 GMT
I don't know, most times I read about these "great" opportunities, I find that
1) Good places, like Paris, are very expensive
2) Poor places are third world countries.
3) These people live in a dog kennel, such as 2 bedroom and 1000 SQ FT.
4) What happened if you get really sick or you need a surgery. I don't trust these places.
5) I don't know the local language, I don't want to learn a new one, I don't want to feel like a foreigner, and I want to be near family and friends.
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Post by Norbert on May 22, 2023 20:46:33 GMT
I don't understand why Paris is considered to be expensive. Yes, real estate is pricey, just like London, New York, Sydney, San Francisco, Munich, Tel Aviv, and other attractive places. But, property taxes are very low, health care is downright cheap, and educational fees are almost non existent. You don't need a car.
I've kept an apartment there for 25 years. Looking at the categories that really count, I think Paris is a bargain.
However, it's true that you have to speak the language and have some kind of situation that lets you get involved socially. Otherwise you'll be on the outside looking in.
In the UK you can strike up a conversation with anyone in a pub. Not in France; they'll think you're crazy. It's a funny place.
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Post by FD1000 on May 22, 2023 22:36:19 GMT
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Post by Norbert on May 23, 2023 5:48:26 GMT
You're right to worry about San Francisco. It's true that major stores like Nordstrom are closing their downtown businesses. It's a self-inflicted wound caused by a tolerant attitude towards things like shoplifting and hard drugs, combined with generous "services" for the homeless. So, no surprise, San Francisco attracts a certain crowd ... In the other hand, cities like Atlanta are cheap for a reason. Look at the violent crime statistics, for starters. americanguardian.com/atlantas-violent-crime-spikes-through-the-roof/ |
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Post by yakers on May 23, 2023 15:49:48 GMT
Was in SF in Jan for an opera event, was shocked, looked hollowed out, it was cool & wet in Jan but still wife & I were at times the only pasengers on the cable car, never had that before. Went to a great restaurant Sat night without a reservation. The part of their economy that is tourist based is hurting.
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Post by richardsok on May 23, 2023 17:58:41 GMT
I don't know, most times I read about these "great" opportunities, I find that 1) Good places, like Paris, are very expensive 2) Poor places are third world countries. 3) These people live in a dog kennel, such as 2 bedroom and 1000 SQ FT. 4) What happened if you get really sick or you need a surgery. I don't trust these places. 5) I don't know the local language, I don't want to learn a new one, I don't want to feel like a foreigner, and I want to be near family and friends. As it happens, the WSJ is right now running a major article on the topic: www.wsj.com/articles/heres-what-retirement-looks-like-for-americans-abroad-e2ee4294?mod=life_work_featured_pos1I might add an overseas address could be the solution to assisted living costs down the road. |
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Post by FD1000 on May 23, 2023 23:17:10 GMT
You're right to worry about San Francisco. It's true that major stores like Nordstrom are closing their downtown businesses. It's a self-inflicted wound caused by a tolerant attitude towards things like shoplifting and hard drugs, combined with generous "services" for the homeless. So, no surprise, San Francisco attracts a certain crowd ... In the other hand, cities like Atlanta are cheap for a reason. Look at the violent crime statistics, for starters. americanguardian.com/atlantas-violent-crime-spikes-through-the-roof/MMM...maybe I can educate you. over 10 years now, I stated many times that I live in a north suburb of ATL where we live over 30 years now. I think the last time I was in downtown ATL or close to it was over 20 years ago, especially in the last couple of years since the defund the police thing started. Our city and the other cities around me all have their own city police. ATL RE prices actually closed the gap in the last couple of years, we have many who came here from CA and NY, my daughter and SIL move from Silicon Valley. Georgia's Technology Corridor is Unveiled ( link). Education is great, crime is low, lots of greenery and hiking, and good weather. If I want to have good time, it's not in CA or NY, it's in Nashville. After all, I'm a Honky Tonk Redneck now. To compare cities, I used www.bestplaces.net/crime/Attachments:
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Post by Norbert on May 25, 2023 3:29:45 GMT
You're right to worry about San Francisco. It's true that major stores like Nordstrom are closing their downtown businesses. It's a self-inflicted wound caused by a tolerant attitude towards things like shoplifting and hard drugs, combined with generous "services" for the homeless. So, no surprise, San Francisco attracts a certain crowd ... In the other hand, cities like Atlanta are cheap for a reason. Look at the violent crime statistics, for starters. americanguardian.com/atlantas-violent-crime-spikes-through-the-roof/MMM...maybe I can educate you. over 10 years now, I stated many times that I live in a north suburb of ATL where we live over 30 years now. I think the last time I was in downtown ATL or close to it was over 20 years ago, especially in the last couple of years since the defund the police thing started. Our city and the other cities around me all have their own city police. ATL RE prices actually closed the gap in the last couple of years, we have many who came here from CA and NY, my daughter and SIL move from Silicon Valley. Georgia's Technology Corridor is Unveiled ( link). Education is great, crime is low, lots of greenery and hiking, and good weather. If I want to have good time, it's not in CA or NY, it's in Nashville. After all, I'm a Honky Tonk Redneck now. To compare cities, I used www.bestplaces.net/crime/Hey there good buddy. Y'all ain't been into town for 20 years? That tells me what I need to know about Atlanta. But if you're happy livin' out in those suburbs, that's what matters. |
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Post by FD1000 on May 25, 2023 12:05:08 GMT
It's not very difficult to find where is the crime. In most cities it's in the south and ATL isn't different. If you look at cities just at the ATL city limit and very close, there is a huge difference. Brookhaven is rated for crime at 24.4="normal" but College Park at 95.5.
We are lucky to have a "private" security, a policeman lives just 2 houses from us. He used to work in ATL SWAT team for over 10 years, but left a year ago to work for our city police. He has many stories from the inside. The city of ATL and most things about it are corrupt, incompetent for decades, and got much worse in the last couple of years.
If you know where to go it's a normal big city. My kids used to visit, live and work there.
Atlanta has a significant influence on the hip-hop scene and has produced some of the most influential artists in the genre.
The film industry in Georgia is the largest among the states of the United States for production of feature films by number of films produced, as of 2016. Atlanta is the center of the film industry in Georgia with Turner, Tyler Perry, and EUE/Screen Gems studios located there.
STEM jobs are plenty. The CDC is here. ATL airport is the busiest in the world but one of the easiest and most efficient. Everyone enter/exit from the same place. There is a fast train that takes you to your gate within minutes. If you want to see one of the worse big airports, visit Charles de Gaulle Airport.
ATL has been the capital of the Southeast for decades. In the 90s I used to tell friends and relatives how great is ATL, but over 20 years I tell them the lie that we have a lot of crime and they shouldn't come. I don't think I have any influence, they keep coming and bring their agenda. The same one there ran away from.
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Post by habsui on May 27, 2023 22:08:55 GMT
It's not very difficult to find where is the crime. In most cities it's in the south and ATL isn't different. If you look at cities just at the ATL city limit and very close, there is a huge difference. Brookhaven is rated for crime at 24.4="normal" but College Park at 95.5. We are lucky to have a "private" security, a policeman lives just 2 houses from us. He used to work in ATL SWAT team for over 10 years, but left a year ago to work for our city police. He has many stories from the inside. The city of ATL and most things about it are corrupt, incompetent for decades, and got much worse in the last couple of years. If you know where to go it's a normal big city. My kids used to visit, live and work there. Atlanta has a significant influence on the hip-hop scene and has produced some of the most influential artists in the genre. The film industry in Georgia is the largest among the states of the United States for production of feature films by number of films produced, as of 2016. Atlanta is the center of the film industry in Georgia with Turner, Tyler Perry, and EUE/Screen Gems studios located there. STEM jobs are plenty. The CDC is here. ATL airport is the busiest in the world but one of the easiest and most efficient. Everyone enter/exit from the same place. There is a fast train that takes you to your gate within minutes. If you want to see one of the worse big airports, visit Charles de Gaulle Airport. ATL has been the capital of the Southeast for decades. In the 90s I used to tell friends and relatives how great is ATL, but over 20 years I tell them the lie that we have a lot of crime and they shouldn't come. I don't think I have any influence, they keep coming and bring their agenda. The same one there ran away from. This sounds great. I hope you'll stay there. |
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