tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post7137300213080735354..comments2023-11-03T07:07:01.448-04:00Comments on GWBlogspot.com: Looking Abroad For WorkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-19116242741622142272009-03-30T23:23:00.000-04:002009-03-30T23:23:00.000-04:00A Cynical Traveller: it seems like you have a lot ...A Cynical Traveller: it seems like you have a lot of interesting experiences. Do you want to guest blog for GWBlogspot.com about your time abroad?Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575775607317537747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-72052249960172599832009-03-30T23:05:00.000-04:002009-03-30T23:05:00.000-04:00Anonymous: my brother actually has a pretty bad as...Anonymous: my brother actually has a pretty bad ass job. He bridges the gap between the government and business in a historic section of Damascus, revitalizing one of the oldest cities in the world. What do you do in your job?Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575775607317537747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-62666685905597655202009-03-30T09:56:00.000-04:002009-03-30T09:56:00.000-04:00As having lived abroad since I was born, it is rea...As having lived abroad since I was born, it is really no big issue to stay abroad. In fact sometimes, I think my life is better off having lived outside of the United States, mainly because there is the greater sense of freedom-the ability to travel 1 hour by air and be in another country. Add to that, I have all of the creature comforts of being in the US, and they even cost less than if I went through a US retailer. <BR/><BR/>My parents have both worked abroad for many years and they absolutely love it, even if they have to pay US taxes (which are less than EU payroll taxes). I know that when I graduate, I'm going to continue to live and work abroad, not because I have to, but because I want to. And, companies tend to compensate better if you are willing to locate. <BR/><BR/>But, to dispell some of the myths...if you are paid in US dollars and the company is based out of the US, then you must pay US taxes, but if the company is non-US and pays you in South African Rand, then you are subject to the taxation laws of the country that the company is based in. Also, I enjoy participating in activities are are uniquely tied to the country that I am in, so that I do not become an ignorant person, as certain segments of the population are. <BR/><BR/>Granted that for most times, I need to take a 14 hour flight to get home, but I have learned to adapt and most of the time, I can get a lot of work done and catch up on some sleep.A Cynical Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065364244681098088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-15796402930638369822009-03-30T01:55:00.000-04:002009-03-30T01:55:00.000-04:00IRS Nerd/Patriotic: It depends on how you're getti...IRS Nerd/Patriotic: It depends on how you're getting paid and for whom you're working for. There are loopholes for most laws.Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575775607317537747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-77852103858342570132009-03-30T01:33:00.000-04:002009-03-30T01:33:00.000-04:00IRS Nerd : exactly, so why leave ?IRS Nerd : exactly, so why leave ?Patrioticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-83082317001599834502009-03-30T01:29:00.000-04:002009-03-30T01:29:00.000-04:00American citizens have to pay taxes no matter what...American citizens have to pay taxes no matter what country they are living in.IRS nerdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-9863965937467224762009-03-30T01:27:00.000-04:002009-03-30T01:27:00.000-04:00well the is 'freedom' and then there is American f...well the is 'freedom' and then there is American freedom, I prefer the latter. True, satellites have made it possible, but that doesn't beat going to a game. I don't think there is anyone that wouldn't agree that there is a distinct American way of life. However, what that means is adapted by each American. It's apple pie, fireworks on the fourth of July, working your way up from nothing, "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It's not definable by one person, but by the American people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-82666416914955519372009-03-30T00:57:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:57:00.000-04:00Anonymous: Plenty of other countries have freedom...Anonymous: Plenty of other countries have freedom . Also, with inventions like satellite tv and the internet, you can keep watching American football in many countries. By the way, what exactly did you mean by the "American way of life"?Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575775607317537747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-63691948578650784092009-03-30T00:34:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:34:00.000-04:00Yes, freedom. Obviously steps need to be taken if ...Yes, freedom. Obviously steps need to be taken if there are zero job offers, but the American way of life is more important. I mean where am i going to be able to watch American football if I move abroad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-77987479719042236272009-03-30T00:20:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:20:00.000-04:00Neha: I love British things. The Spice Girls, Harr...Neha: I love British things. The Spice Girls, Harry Potter, Prince Harry.Sean Rourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580032845626240498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-79853176934335474332009-03-30T00:19:00.001-04:002009-03-30T00:19:00.001-04:00Anonymous: Is there something in particular that o...Anonymous: Is there something in particular that outweighs working abroad? What if you weren't getting job offers in America?Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575775607317537747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-70948918419384785522009-03-30T00:19:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:19:00.000-04:00Sean: Why just England? Is it because of the engli...Sean: Why just England? Is it because of the english factor? Would you consider working in other English-speaking countries (ex: Australia)?Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575775607317537747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-11635523221767723122009-03-30T00:15:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:15:00.000-04:00While I never thought to look abroad,I don't think...While I never thought to look abroad,I don't think it's worth leaving everything America offers, there is more than just money to considerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367957245647248361.post-61975675822979432982009-03-30T00:12:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:12:00.000-04:00I never thought to look abroad for work after I gr...I never thought to look abroad for work after I graduate...if I could find a good job in England, I would do it.Sean Rourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580032845626240498noreply@blogger.com