Assume that this is not a wannabee, but someone who, for example, already has a solid job offer from an EU country, and some cash for the relocation.

  • @[email protected]
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    it’s much easier than you think it’s going to be and is practically all upside.

    I’ve been an expat for a decade and a half.

    the other commenters seem to be offering incorrect theories, and I’ll fact-check those

    If you have a company offering you a job, they’ll be sponsoring your work visa.

    If you want to open a bank account in europe, you’ll be able to with your work visa.

    you will not be “on the hook” for US taxes if you are permanently relocating, living outside of the US for more than 330 days per year means that you still have to file US tax paperwork, but you don’t have to pay $125,000 USD of earned income per year.

    as for American chocolate? its maybe the worst chocolate in the world. Americans have terrible chocolate.

    American chocolate is to real chocolate what American cheese is to real cheese. an ersatz barnyard embarrassment.

    there are no American goods you’ll want that you can’t get or find a substitute for abroad, Im half convinced that comment is satire for using American chocolate as an example.

    If you have any specific questions, go ahead and ask.

    Good luck! whatever the deal is, moving out of that country is the right thing to do right now.

    • @Woht24
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      The food thing is BS. There’s a lot of stuff you won’t be able to buy, even just turn to proximity to other countries.

      Good luck finding proper Mexican or Jamaican food, even southern BBQ in most parts of the world.

      Not a reason to not do it, but I think you’re looking through rose coloured glasses there and I’m not even a yank.

    • @lordnikon
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      If I have a remote job in the US but also have dual citizenship with the country I’m moving to do I still have to pay taxes on that income or does my employer have to do anything for my move.