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Old Crank

(6,073 posts)
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 06:07 AM Jun 17

Looks like our decolonization is going to be permanent [View all]

Ten years ago my wife got a job in Munich and we picked up sticks in 90 days for the move. I retired half a year early and we have been here ever since. We have spent the last 3 years getting our daughter to be able to stay here and that may be bearing fruit.

The big question from friends and relatives has been, are you coming back to the US to live. Never say never but....
The chances are dropping. We like living here. We like being retired here. And it looks like we are buying a flat. We see the notary to sign purchase contracts next week. In about 90 days, should everything work out, we should have our own place.

It has been a challenge, my German sucks, but we feel better having stepped away from the craziness of Silicon Valley and the tech bro culture.

The fourth country I have lived in and the adventure continues.

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Very wise decision! I wish you and yours all the happiness in the world! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 17 #1
Thanks Old Crank Jun 17 #6
Best wishes to you. If DU doesn't have an ex-pat forum, it might be good idea to start one. chia Jun 17 #2
I didn't find a forum on DU Old Crank Jun 17 #8
Please let me know when you do, there are other ex-pats who post here regularly chia Jun 17 #23
Congratulations on your retirement. We here will do all that we can, so you can come back if and when you want. augyboston Jun 17 #3
Thanks, we may be back for the occasional visit Old Crank Jun 17 #9
Viel Glueck! Just Jerome Jun 17 #4
Gerne Old Crank Jun 17 #10
Sounds wonderful! Goddessartist Jun 17 #5
We are working on the citizenship thing. Old Crank Jun 17 #11
Awesome! Goddessartist Jun 17 #13
If you go, Old Crank Jun 17 #16
We're not planning Goddessartist Jun 17 #18
Germany has its ups and downs DFW Jun 17 #7
All countries have them. Old Crank Jun 17 #12
That is something I don't intend to apply for DFW Jun 17 #14
Well you can keep your US citizenship Old Crank Jun 17 #17
My brother, sister, and two daughters are US citizens (daughters dual). DFW Jun 17 #21
Ja das ist zehr gut. Botany Jun 17 #15
I feel like the lone late arrival standing on the dock, watching the ship sail away to freedom RVN VET71 Jun 17 #19
My daughter, son-in-law and grandkids have lived in Germany the past twelve years. Squaredeal Jun 17 #20
Best of luck to you and your family. (nt) Paladin Jun 17 #22
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