I can identify with a number of things he said. I have been so grateful that I retired from teaching before Covid and didn't need to navigate giving classes over Zoom! Also, that despite (or maybe because of?) interacting with students all day long, I much prefer smaller gatherings to large groups. Glad he is able to find the right balance in Porto.
Us too, Sarah! I was a PE teacher and I don't know how I would have managed doing it via Zoom. I wanted my students off screens as much as possible when I was teaching. I know I could have dealt with the tech side of things but more screen time is something I wanted to avoid in my class, whether it was a 45 min class or 90 min block. - Josh
Fellow teacher here:) Covid n zoom teaching was something! Been back to in-person teaching again and I long for the zoom again lol. I am burnt out beyond words 😩. The world of teaching has changed. Will retire early abroad bc I will not survive 5 more years physically, mentally or spiritually! Love the video guys 😊
We are retiring and leaving. We plan to spend at least 96% of time abroad. We have spent a year investigating residency in many other countries. There are many issues to consider, and three of the many important ones are the availability of a retirement visa, taxation on passive income, such as social security ona 401Ks, and the rise of the far-right in the target country. Portugal was our #1 target for many reasons. Then I learned that the incredibly favorable tax scheme for retirees was being eliminated, and it has been eliminated. Now that passive income is taxed as normal income, where the rate rises quickly up to 47% ay $70K. That's completely intorlerable for most retirees. (Moreover, the far-right is rising in Portugal. I can't read how strong it is or how fast it is growing, but it's there; it's rooted in the immigrant problem, but spreads to all the other far-right beliefs.) These programs that essentially promote moving to Portugal should ALWAYS begin by reviewing the new tax situation. ALWAYS. Because for many people, that will be a dealbreaker. Listening to the benefits is a waste of time. There is one exception to this, and that is if the video then explains how the cost of living offsets the increased tax burden. And government services that may apply to those Expat retirees, such as national healthcare. The cost of living savings and other savings from government services should analyzed and compared to average American expenses for the same to arrive at a reasonably accurate assessment of whether or not the high taxation is offset, or if it is offset to degree that an Expat may accept given the other benefits of living there. But any program about living in Portugal on a visa today MUST start there, otherwise they are wasting people's time. I think Expats Everywhere is hosted by two very savvy people who have walked the talk and I understaned why they moved to Portugal. But that was under circumstances that were economically VERY DIFFERENT from today. They are grandfathered into the old tax scheme, so it continues to make sense for them. But not so much for those considering immigrating today. In the videos of there's I have seen, they simply to discuss this factor with significant clarity. At best, they mumble about it and move right on to how wonderful the country is. It is wonderful, but, due to taxes, it is now very expensive. They don't say that.
Re: the question about what you don't like in Portugal. . . Josh & Kalie or any other US expats, how do you find the level of smoking/second hand smoke exposure in Portugal? Does this get on your radar or is this a concern for you/your families?
We could talk more about this but maybe in a way we've become accustomed to the levels here in Portugal and there are only specific instances where it's really ridiculous. Here's something we'll say as as well, it's a problem we've noticed in Europe that's not unique to Portugal so there's that. The places it happens that drive us crazy are...1. FC Porto games or any live matches. People will light up in the stands and general people are too polite to say something UNLESS there's a kid around. There's a guy in our block at the Dragão that's a nervous chain smoker during the game, when Cia isn't with us, nobody tells him to stop. If Cia (our 4 year old daughter) is with us, people tap him on the shoulder, point to her, and tell him to stop smoking. So there is that. 2. Outside at restaurants. It doesn't always happen but it happens and it does our head in. 3. Generally just walking on the street. Again, Kalie or I have the experience when walking with Cia vs not where if the person see Valencia, they'll try to shield their cigarette in an effort for the smoke to not be near her. Does it work? Likely no but they are acknowledging the fact that they're smoking near a child and trying to minimize it. 4. If you're neighbor smokes and you and they have windows open and it blows into your apartment. Is it an overall health concern for us? No. We are able to limit our exposure to second hand smoke. Is it on our radar? Sure! We're going to talk about smoking on our episode when we compare Singapore and Portugal because we made some funny observations there. I hope this helps. - Josh
@@ExpatsEverywherePodcast Yes. Many Europeans seemed to have missed the memo about the is extreme health affects of smoking, and of second-hand smoke. It is getting better, but still way behind the times.
@@ZZ-rg6li Um, true. But that does not mean it's the same. There are murders in every country. They does not mean it is unsafe everywhere. The point is that it is extremely high in Portugal in comparison to the U.S., and. as Josh notes, that is true across much of Europe. Some people believe secondhand smoke is important to quality of life, and it should go on there pros and cons list. It's a legitimate factor.
I’m definitely sighing up for Arsenal fan stuff. Also Josh did you go to watch Porto game for Europa League? I know you live in Porto so I thought I ask you. I hope when me n my family comes there we go to a game together. I watch you guys on all 3 channels
Hi Toni! Yes, please sign up and become a part of the community. Yes, we went to the EL match. We have season tickets and those matches are included in our FCP season tickets. We were traveling for the Man United match so we didn't go to that one but if we're in Porto, we're at the stadium. We usually post photos on our IG. - Josh
30+ years teaching middle school..💛 Mark deserves a medal.
We agree!
The giving of baked goods part is so good to hear - I love it.
And I adore the Continente story.
what a cool chat...... congratulations to both of you
Thank you very much. - Josh & Kalie
I can identify with a number of things he said. I have been so grateful that I retired from teaching before Covid and didn't need to navigate giving classes over Zoom! Also, that despite (or maybe because of?) interacting with students all day long, I much prefer smaller gatherings to large groups. Glad he is able to find the right balance in Porto.
Us too, Sarah! I was a PE teacher and I don't know how I would have managed doing it via Zoom. I wanted my students off screens as much as possible when I was teaching. I know I could have dealt with the tech side of things but more screen time is something I wanted to avoid in my class, whether it was a 45 min class or 90 min block. - Josh
Fellow teacher here:) Covid n zoom teaching was something! Been back to in-person teaching again and I long for the zoom again lol. I am burnt out beyond words 😩. The world of teaching has changed. Will retire early abroad bc I will not survive 5 more years physically, mentally or spiritually! Love the video guys 😊
We are retiring and leaving. We plan to spend at least 96% of time abroad. We have spent a year investigating residency in many other countries. There are many issues to consider, and three of the many important ones are the availability of a retirement visa, taxation on passive income, such as social security ona 401Ks, and the rise of the far-right in the target country.
Portugal was our #1 target for many reasons. Then I learned that the incredibly favorable tax scheme for retirees was being eliminated, and it has been eliminated. Now that passive income is taxed as normal income, where the rate rises quickly up to 47% ay $70K. That's completely intorlerable for most retirees.
(Moreover, the far-right is rising in Portugal. I can't read how strong it is or how fast it is growing, but it's there; it's rooted in the immigrant problem, but spreads to all the other far-right beliefs.)
These programs that essentially promote moving to Portugal should ALWAYS begin by reviewing the new tax situation. ALWAYS. Because for many people, that will be a dealbreaker. Listening to the benefits is a waste of time.
There is one exception to this, and that is if the video then explains how the cost of living offsets the increased tax burden. And government services that may apply to those Expat retirees, such as national healthcare. The cost of living savings and other savings from government services should analyzed and compared to average American expenses for the same to arrive at a reasonably accurate assessment of whether or not the high taxation is offset, or if it is offset to degree that an Expat may accept given the other benefits of living there.
But any program about living in Portugal on a visa today MUST start there, otherwise they are wasting people's time.
I think Expats Everywhere is hosted by two very savvy people who have walked the talk and I understaned why they moved to Portugal. But that was under circumstances that were economically VERY DIFFERENT from today. They are grandfathered into the old tax scheme, so it continues to make sense for them. But not so much for those considering immigrating today. In the videos of there's I have seen, they simply to discuss this factor with significant clarity. At best, they mumble about it and move right on to how wonderful the country is. It is wonderful, but, due to taxes, it is now very expensive. They don't say that.
Thank you very Much for your kind words about us in Porto
Our pleasure! - Josh & Kalie
TIP: This past summer Google Translate just introduced Portuguese (Portugal)!!! Different than Brazilian Portuguese!
That's right, David! Very cool to have it now. - Josh & Kalie
Just subscribe thank you for sharing
Awesome! Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
Re: the question about what you don't like in Portugal. . . Josh & Kalie or any other US expats, how do you find the level of smoking/second hand smoke exposure in Portugal? Does this get on your radar or is this a concern for you/your families?
Great question! Would also love to hear about this. : - )
We could talk more about this but maybe in a way we've become accustomed to the levels here in Portugal and there are only specific instances where it's really ridiculous. Here's something we'll say as as well, it's a problem we've noticed in Europe that's not unique to Portugal so there's that. The places it happens that drive us crazy are...1. FC Porto games or any live matches. People will light up in the stands and general people are too polite to say something UNLESS there's a kid around. There's a guy in our block at the Dragão that's a nervous chain smoker during the game, when Cia isn't with us, nobody tells him to stop. If Cia (our 4 year old daughter) is with us, people tap him on the shoulder, point to her, and tell him to stop smoking. So there is that. 2. Outside at restaurants. It doesn't always happen but it happens and it does our head in. 3. Generally just walking on the street. Again, Kalie or I have the experience when walking with Cia vs not where if the person see Valencia, they'll try to shield their cigarette in an effort for the smoke to not be near her. Does it work? Likely no but they are acknowledging the fact that they're smoking near a child and trying to minimize it. 4. If you're neighbor smokes and you and they have windows open and it blows into your apartment.
Is it an overall health concern for us? No. We are able to limit our exposure to second hand smoke. Is it on our radar? Sure!
We're going to talk about smoking on our episode when we compare Singapore and Portugal because we made some funny observations there.
I hope this helps. - Josh
Unless you live on a private island people smoke in every country !
@@ExpatsEverywherePodcast Yes. Many Europeans seemed to have missed the memo about the is extreme health affects of smoking, and of second-hand smoke. It is getting better, but still way behind the times.
@@ZZ-rg6li Um, true. But that does not mean it's the same. There are murders in every country. They does not mean it is unsafe everywhere. The point is that it is extremely high in Portugal in comparison to the U.S., and. as Josh notes, that is true across much of Europe. Some people believe secondhand smoke is important to quality of life, and it should go on there pros and cons list. It's a legitimate factor.
I’m definitely sighing up for Arsenal fan stuff. Also Josh did you go to watch Porto game for Europa League? I know you live in Porto so I thought I ask you. I hope when me n my family comes there we go to a game together. I watch you guys on all 3 channels
Hi Toni!
Yes, please sign up and become a part of the community.
Yes, we went to the EL match. We have season tickets and those matches are included in our FCP season tickets. We were traveling for the Man United match so we didn't go to that one but if we're in Porto, we're at the stadium. We usually post photos on our IG. - Josh