Work assignment in Delaware - chance to fast track ere
Work assignment in Delaware - chance to fast track ere
I`m moving to Newark Delaware this month on work for a couple of years. I`m from India and ERE wise it makes huge sense to save up on the dollars while I am in the US. Simply put I`m bloody excited cos currency conversion will result in 3 -4 times my Indian salary savings rate!
I`m travelling with my spouse and my employer has not provided me any home finding services. My spouse is coming with a L2 visa and will not be working for at least 3 months till she gets a work authorization.
Wondering if i can get any pointers/tips from fellow ERE's from Delaware on what should i be prepared for?
I`m travelling with my spouse and my employer has not provided me any home finding services. My spouse is coming with a L2 visa and will not be working for at least 3 months till she gets a work authorization.
Wondering if i can get any pointers/tips from fellow ERE's from Delaware on what should i be prepared for?
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Hey, best of luck. US salaries are great if you're planning to head back to India. Immigration can be a real pain, but keep at it.
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Yes definitely going back. I'm heavily invested home country.
So now i'm in newark de. Getting around is almost impossible without a car. My late hours is not helping as the dart service stops by 5 to where i live and i have been asked not to walk to work as nobody walks here ! Work is about 3 miles away but i have to cross an interstate highway.
Now i am looking to get a driving licence and then lease a car for 2 years.
So now i'm in newark de. Getting around is almost impossible without a car. My late hours is not helping as the dart service stops by 5 to where i live and i have been asked not to walk to work as nobody walks here ! Work is about 3 miles away but i have to cross an interstate highway.
Now i am looking to get a driving licence and then lease a car for 2 years.
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Is a bike at all possible? Might be possible to find a slightly longer route that avoids the highway.
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Oh man, having to get a car for a 3 mile commute? Ouch.
Is it possible to live on the same side of I-95 as the office?
Is it possible to live on the same side of I-95 as the office?
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Google satellite is good for scouting alternative routes. Just go along I-95 looking for over and underpasses.
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Google maps will also create directions for you on foot.
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Hello All... resuming this thread after a long time. I moved from US to Argentina on a 2 yr assignment. During the 2.5 yr stay in the US I managed to save about half of the FI target. My spouse also found work in Buenos Aires ,so I am set to retire in 2 years. I will also be doing some traveling in this country visiting the Patagonia mountain ranges before I head back to India.
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Hello All... resuming this thread after a long time. I moved from US to Argentina on a 2 yr assignment. During the 2.5 yr stay in the US I managed to save about half of the FI target. My spouse also found work in Buenos Aires ,so I am set to retire in 2 years. I will also be doing some traveling in this country visiting the Patagonia mountain ranges before I head back to India.
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That's awesome! Have fun in Patagonia, I'm jealous.
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+1.
Want to see Patagonia, Cannot. Am Broke.
You are a lucky bastard. Have fun!
Want to see Patagonia, Cannot. Am Broke.
You are a lucky bastard. Have fun!
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Well done! So what are you going to do when you retire?
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Thanks, I do think luck has been on my side. Did Patagonia (Bariloche) earlier this month and it was stunning. In this new country, my savings rate has been 50% until now which will most likely move upwards of 60% in the coming months.
@Eureka - I don't think I will quit once I'm FI .I will be taking more risks in my work life knowing I will be FI soon. Also thinking of moving to some European country to do another 2 year stint .This should be possible as I have experience working in Asian, North American and South American countries. Your country in high on the list
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Happiness_Report
@Eureka - I don't think I will quit once I'm FI .I will be taking more risks in my work life knowing I will be FI soon. Also thinking of moving to some European country to do another 2 year stint .This should be possible as I have experience working in Asian, North American and South American countries. Your country in high on the list
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Happiness_Report
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Hi,
Congrats!! Good to see people achieving this in India also. While planning for FI, I struggle a bit with income generation due to high inflation. If you dont mind, would like to know how you planned for your income generation/ asset allocation?
Congrats!! Good to see people achieving this in India also. While planning for FI, I struggle a bit with income generation due to high inflation. If you dont mind, would like to know how you planned for your income generation/ asset allocation?
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@liberate mind...
I have a fully paid house, a piece of land in India. All my savings are in equity mutual funds and I expect to make 10% yearly returns. I expect inflation to be at 6%.
Not too concerned at the inflation numbers as I do not intend to use investment returns, they will get reinvested and I am letting the power of compounding do its thing.
I have a fully paid house, a piece of land in India. All my savings are in equity mutual funds and I expect to make 10% yearly returns. I expect inflation to be at 6%.
Not too concerned at the inflation numbers as I do not intend to use investment returns, they will get reinvested and I am letting the power of compounding do its thing.
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I did it sooner than I expected! I am now FI!
Took me 8 years and I did it only because I stumbled on Jacob's blog in mid 2010, later bought his book, read it end to end and imbibed some of the philosophies.
A BIG thank you Jacob - soul savior!
And thanks to all the amazing people on these forums who have helped me with their insightful posts and wisdom.
I will continue to work in my day job (by choice) for 3 more years so that my SO gets some work experience here in Buenos Aires.
Took me 8 years and I did it only because I stumbled on Jacob's blog in mid 2010, later bought his book, read it end to end and imbibed some of the philosophies.
A BIG thank you Jacob - soul savior!
And thanks to all the amazing people on these forums who have helped me with their insightful posts and wisdom.
I will continue to work in my day job (by choice) for 3 more years so that my SO gets some work experience here in Buenos Aires.
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Congrats, what a great thread!
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Wow Congrats.
Thanks for explaining. Just wondering, if you are not going to touch the investment returns , what will your income be during retirement?
Thanks for explaining. Just wondering, if you are not going to touch the investment returns , what will your income be during retirement?