I'm a Black Expat AMA

[Wiseborn]

I talk a lot of about privacy and security but maybe you don’t want to be all that secure in some situations. If you got a recent Macbook or high end laptop in general you could and should do everything you can to secure the laptop. That being said you don’t usually get your laptop stolen nearly as much as you get your phones stolen or lost.

So consider turning off Two factor authentication on your laptops for banking or going to email options for authentication so that you can get into your bank accounts.

Obviously using authetication apps where you can is best and Aegis is better than Google authenticator but some banks don’t use this make sure that your bank allows authentication apps or yubikeys or email verification before you leave it will be a bytch trying to get in touch with your bank use only your phone.

 

[trap101-ETHout-Allegri-In]

How much is the active stuation Cucuta spilling over into the major metropolitan areas?

 

[Wiseborn]

How much is the active stuation Cucuta spilling over into the major metropolitan areas?

It’s not. Props to you for doing research.

You read the “battles”. and maybe one or two guys get killed.

You read about them capturing a guerrilla leader and you’d think they’d make them talk and smash the whole gang in an area.

I asked people and they say that the cops don’t want to stop drugs and not interested in fighting the guerrillas.
If you read the papers they’ll make a bust and get a shipment of coke and weed they’ll catch the guy on the boat or the truck but you don’t hear nothing about follow up operations.

 

[Wiseborn]

How much is the active stuation Cucuta spilling over into the major metropolitan areas?

basically the guerrillas have taken over the town of Catumbo. They didn’t kill all the people they kill a few “social leaders”. Meaning they’ll be unofficial mayors or some guys working with an NGO to maybe try to grow something other than coke or weed.

Those are the people that get killed there’s still people in Catumbo just living there.

Basically when they fight other guerrillas or the army they might have bullets flying everywhere so people have to stay in their houses so they don’t catch a stray but that’s it.

 

[Lord Beasley]

Breh, are you really out there selling dikk???

 

[trap101-ETHout-Allegri-In]

It’s not. Props to you for doing research.

You read the “battles”. and maybe one or two guys get killed.

You read about them capturing a guerrilla leader and you’d think they’d make them talk and smash the whole gang in an area.

I asked people and they say that the cops don’t want to stop drugs and not interested in fighting the guerrillas.
If you read the papers they’ll make a bust and get a shipment of coke and weed they’ll catch the guy on the boat or the truck but you don’t hear nothing about follow up operations.

I stay on top of world issues....almost waaay too much. That's one of the reasons the whole "passport bro" movement irks me cause there is a lot to learn and internalize about life beyond the hoes. But I benefitted from growing up in Latin America as a kid from Canada so my worldview is hella wide. THe challenge is bringing our folk along who have a more parochial view and are resistant to growth, but want to "travel".....

 

[Belize King]

I’m about to start the visa process for a move to Japan. I’ll chronicle it on this thread. I’m going the lawyer route to get my Wife a business manager visa.

Basically you apply for a three month temporary visa. When you come to Japan, you have three months to get your office, start your bank account, get you “stamp”, and fund your account. You need 5 million yen in your account which is roughly $35,000 USD. Once you meet those requirements, you get a year visa.

I work in Okinawa which is not Japan Japan. There are 50K Americans on this island so you can move around and do business without the language.

It’s time for me to be with my family. I can’t find a job in the states with equivalent pay so I’m moving my family out here. I think it’s for the best.

 

[Wiseborn]

I stay on top of world issues....almost waaay too much. That's one of the reasons the whole "passport bro" movement irks me cause there is a lot to learn and internalize about life beyond the hoes. But I benefitted from growing up in Latin America as a kid from Canada so my worldview is hella wide. THe challenge is bringing our folk along who have a more parochial view and are resistant to growth, but want to "travel".....

Yeah It seems way more violent than it is. They say in Mexico the cartels have standing orders to leave americans alone after they killed Kiki Camerena the DEA straight up threatened the Cartels ( which means that they could take them down if they really wanted to)
It’s the same in Colombia generally americans ain’t fukked with.

But I heard they kidnapped a Colombian american meaning he has a green card or citizenship.

I keep up with shyt because I live there. and like you I’m not really worried about what these hoes are saying. I’ll take my time dating lord knows there’s tons of girls I could date down there.

 

[trap101-ETHout-Allegri-In]

I’m about to start the visa process for a move to Japan. I’ll chronicle it on this thread. I’m going the lawyer route to get my Wife a business manager visa.

Basically you apply for a three month temporary visa. When you come to Japan, you have three months to get your office, start your bank account, get you “stamp”, and fund your account. You need 5 million yen in your account which is roughly $35,000 USD. Once you meet those requirements, you get a year visa.

I work in Okinawa which is not Japan Japan. There are 50K Americans on this island so you can move around and do business without the language.

It’s time for me to be with my family. I can’t find a job in the states with equivalent pay so I’m moving my family out here. I think it’s for the best.

Good weather, probably region with that is most "similar" to North American life, and most importantly the level of safety compared to the US. Don't have to always have a subconcious "head on swivel" mentality. Probably will be some living adjustments, but kids will get to learn a new language on top of english and spanish, they will be well prepared to be citizens of the world.

 

[Wiseborn]

I’m about to start the visa process for a move to Japan. I’ll chronicle it on this thread. I’m going the lawyer route to get my Wife a business manager visa.

Basically you apply for a three month temporary visa. When you come to Japan, you have three months to get your office, start your bank account, get you “stamp”, and fund your account. You need 5 million yen in your account which is roughly $35,000 USD. Once you meet those requirements, you get a year visa.

I work in Okinawa which is not Japan Japan. There are 50K Americans on this island so you can move around and do business without the language.

It’s time for me to be with my family. I can’t find a job in the states with equivalent pay so I’m moving my family out here. I think it’s for the best.

It’s pretty much the same visa process in Colombia. I’m low key concerned but I’d want my visa as soon as I town down but CP time.


Same thing with me I can save a fortune living in Colombia I spend around 2 stacks a month here and I’m not paying rent.

Frankly it just don’t make sense to stay in the states. Now They’re talking about fukking with VA benefits, I have to be ready for the rug pull.

Absolutely document the process of getting a visa in Japan, Again I was told they were really zenophobic but it seems like you can get a visa easily.

 

[Wiseborn]

Breh, are you really out there selling dikk???

What???

 

[Motife43]

I’m about to start the visa process for a move to Japan. I’ll chronicle it on this thread. I’m going the lawyer route to get my Wife a business manager visa.

Basically you apply for a three month temporary visa. When you come to Japan, you have three months to get your office, start your bank account, get you “stamp”, and fund your account. You need 5 million yen in your account which is roughly $35,000 USD. Once you meet those requirements, you get a year visa.

I work in Okinawa which is not Japan Japan. There are 50K Americans on this island so you can move around and do business without the language.

It’s time for me to be with my family. I can’t find a job in the states with equivalent pay so I’m moving my family out here. I think it’s for the best.

Salutes breh, I wish you and your fam a smooth transition, success and prosperity.

I did an expat assignment with my wife in India for about 8 months in late 2023-early 2024. We were prepared to thug it out for 2 years, but her company ended the assignment early. We got to visit 10 countries in Asia and really grow our bond. I can't imagine how it would've been with kids

 

[Wiseborn]

Good weather, probably region with that is most "similar" to North American life, and most importantly the level of safety compared to the US. Don't have to always have a subconcious "head on swivel" mentality. Probably will be some living adjustments, but kids will get to learn a new language on top of english and spanish, they will be well prepared to be citizens of the world.

I live in one of the most “dangerous cities”. and It’s like living in Chicago You live on the Magnificent mile you’re good.

There’s plenty of security where I am a bunch of security guards with shotguns a Police base not far from me and an Army base. I seen coke one time when this nicaguaran american had a girl that she had some coke in her phone case.

That’s it that one time, I don’t see tons of coke or weed like that.

 

[Lord Beasley]

What???

You talkin bout expats. Well are you?

 

[Belize King]

Good weather, probably region with that is most "similar" to North American life, and most importantly the level of safety compared to the US. Don't have to always have a subconcious "head on swivel" mentality. Probably will be some living adjustments, but kids will get to learn a new language on top of english and spanish, they will be well prepared to be citizens of the world.

Yes Sir. Schools are here are international and relatively cheap. For both it should be under $1800. Rent will be cheaper than my mortgage. I haven’t looked into the electricity, water or internet. Food seems to be cheaper unless I shop on post.

Overall, I think we will save money outside of paying directly out of pocket for school. The up front costs will be crazy but we are good with it.

The Wifey and I want to learn Japanese. I heard it’s difficult but would be nice to attempt regardless. We may want to be out here forever or at least until the kids graduate high school.

I’m looking forward to it.