@halvar100

Finally yesterday night at 9 PM the power came back. I was really happy about it. Because, no power means also for me no water...... Thanks to all the guys which worked hard during the last days to repair the network. Hopefully the same will not ... Read More

I do not want to reply on everything you asked because a lot of things are very dependent on the lifestyle of the person you ask. But I want to share some informations and insights. What I tell you is valid for PA and partly for NJ because I live in ... Read More

I am in the same situation. But I do not believe that any tax needs to be paid. At least my tax accountant did not mention anything about this. I did not get the money. The money was just transferred from the company account to the ... Read More

I still have my account with www.cler.ch (in former times Bankcoop). They asked a lot of questions but finally they accepted having the account with them. I also had my Pensionfunds with them after leaving the Swiss part of my company. It sill ... Read More

You cannot compare dutch guys with germans. I work for a dutch company and I can confirm that dutch guys are very international oriented and are really good speaking english and even german. A problem which I see in Germany is related to movies ... Read More

Indeed, this is difficult. I know. May you find some guys which have or better had the same problem which are willing to have chat with you over Skype once in a while. May there is a group at Facebook. I do not know. You should try to learn the ... Read More

I can imagine. I had to learn French some years ago. I also struggled. But, I had to. Do not worry. If you are in Germany, surrounded with German guys you will learn it quickly if you are motivated. That's how I learnt French. I worked at a ... Read More

Living in Germany is great. I am German. It is relatively inexpensive. But, please learn German. People in Germany are poor with other languages. The normal guy does not speak English. But despite of this, a great place to live. Read More

I thinking about this already some time. I lived in Germany, France and now in the US. I want to live at a location where I can retire rather sooner than later. Maybe with 56. Where the costs of living are low, but still a good infrastructure. And ... Read More

No, without credit score no credit card. Maybe you could have one from your company as soon you have the job? Read More

I am not 100% sure about that because I had the job already. I had to sent them some papers and also about my job. But I do not if it would have worked also without having the job yet. Maybe you can ask them Good luck Thomas Read More

There is one other option. I used them. You apply for a American Express Credit card in the country you live currently. I hope you have still time to do so. After moving to the US and having your Social Security number you can use the moving option ... Read More

The best way to learn french is, to work in France and having a girl or boyfriend in France. This is how I have learnt it quickly. But, for sure. Also having lessons can help. Particularly at the beginning to have a base. But practicing is by far ... Read More