A Modern Odyssey – Expatriates in Iberia
Experiences with work and play
In 2020, my wife and I realized our dream of living in Europe. On this site, I’ll share stories about the ongoing experiences – prepping for the move, adapting to a different way of life, and the continuing adventure of being citizens of the world.
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Another Bureaucratic Update: The Waiting Worked!
For those of you who’ve been following along, lighting candles, sacrificing toner cartridges, or simply shaking your heads knowingly, I’m happy to report a small but meaningful victory in our ongoing Social Security saga. Kristie’s account is now showing as ACTIVE. No fanfare or trumpet blast, just a quiet status change on a website. Which,…
Bureaucratic Update: We Have (Partial) Lift-off
For those of you who have been following along (and possibly lighting candles for us), a quick update on our Social Security Suspension Saga. After a full 90 minutes of redialing, followed by five minutes of actual ringing (during which I refused to hang up on principle), I finally reached a human being at the…
Suspended in Bureaucracy: Our Social Security Saga from Abroad
When you move abroad, you expect some red tape. Visas, taxes, and bank accounts are the standard dragon quests of expat life. But once you’re settled in, you’d think the basics would stay … well, basic. Kristie and I made that exact assumption when we moved, confident that our previous experience had prepared us. After…
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