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Opportunity to work in UK, is it worth it?
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xajimx
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 May 8 2023, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(mystalyzer @ May 8 2023, 03:30 PM) I have migrated over to UK and brought my parents visit most of Europe. Iceland, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Latvia, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland etc Something they would not do on their own, and very happy to get to travel. My sibling is taking care of them but I provide financially Before covid they come visit 3-4 months each year, but these days I travel back instead (no longer that keen to travel due to age) Just curious, how long did it take you to become financially stable and able to afford going back home (Malaysia) often? I am kinda stuck financially because we just moved to Germany a year ago and I easily send back 600-800€ monthly to clear off my debt from initial expenses we have in my Credit Card and my wife's  I wanna save up at least 3000€ annually so we can fly back to visit the family every summer. At least that's the goal so my kids will be able to catch up with their cousins and relatives  |
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xajimx
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May 8 2023, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(mystalyzer @ May 8 2023, 03:59 PM) If have double income (wife working), should have no problem being stable. I have no kids so that is a difference. I lived in germany as well before (even got my Niederlassungserlaubnis). Germany I only got 55% of my gross pay after deductions, but in UK I get closer to 67% But to answer your question, should not be more than 1 year ah ok that's nice. i would imagine you have been there for quite sometime. does it takes long for your wife to adapt and build up her profile/proficiency to be able to work too? do you still go back Malaysia often? haha yea I think with kids you get a lot of tax breaks. any plans for kids?  |
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xajimx
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May 8 2023, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(mystalyzer @ May 8 2023, 05:12 PM) Nah, not going to have kids. Tax breaks not useful because childcare costs. In Germany, the problem is always language barrier. Need like 1 year to learn it full time. In UK, it's because it's too competitive, have to compete with so many foreigners as well Went back last year, going back this year too. This is in addition to my other holidays: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5362211&hl=yea, I'm just thankful that my company doesn't require me to learn up Deutsch but on the other hand it's always nice to learn it for day-to-day conversation. especially for my wife and kids to integrate better. damn, my 6 yo now speaks Deutsch already albeit very basic. i need to catch up eh nice one! happy that you found the rhythm to living the ideal life. may i know how old are you? |
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