This is part 1 of a 5-part series detailing what I wish I had known as an American programmer moving to Berlin. This page explores the motivation to move to a different country, some ways to guide your decision making, and what you might want to establish before moving to make your future life easier. Motivation Why you should do it You’re probably not going to do something just because someone online tells you to do it, but I might as well give you some motivation on why moving is a good i...| Outer Haven
This is part 3 of a 5-part series detailing what I wish I had known as an American programmer moving to Berlin. This page details some awfulness with respect to finances and taxes while being abroad. Salary I think for a lot of American programmers, especially ones coming out of FAANGs, this is a huge consideration. The salaries in Europe just aren’t the same as they are in the US, or especially in the Bay Area.| Outer Haven
Intro I’ve passed my seven year mark living in Berlin, Germany, and I thought it would be worthwhile to reflect on it and write down some of the things I wished I had known before moving from the US. Building a new life in a different country is a tremendous amount of work but can also be extremely rewarding. My goal isn’t to persuade you to move or not to move here, only to give you some more information to help you make a decision for yourself or better prepare for a move if you’ve al...| Outer Haven