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Financial brokers are broken
In November 2000, I saw my first financial advisor. Like every other financial advisor I’ve seen, he advised me to do things with my money that were good for his finances. He persuaded me to invest a chunk of my … Continue reading
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Living efficiently in a small space
Being accustomed to a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom house with a garden and garage, my wife & I knew that moving here would take adjustment – especially since I’m a hoarder who refuses to throw away anything with the potential for inducing … Continue reading
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One year on
Today marks exactly one year since we hugged our friends and family goodbye in Johannesburg and climbed aboard a plane destined for New York. I’d love to have used the phrase “one way ticket” somewhere in that sentence for dramatic … Continue reading
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Trains > Planes
While writing this I’m on the Acela Express Train from New York City to Washington, DC for a meeting. It never occurred to me until recently, but overland train travel beats air travel by miles, and I can’t understand why … Continue reading
Standards: So many to choose from!
I’m convinced it’s harder moving to the US than to the usual SA ex-pat’s choice – the UK. Not just because the flight costs twice as much, takes twice as long and give worse jet-lag, but because it’s actually a … Continue reading
Summer in Brooklyn
My moving nightmares stopped over a month ago. I’m not sure if everyone else goes through this after emigrating, but for my first two months I had convoluted dreams where I’d be running late for the airport and nobody could … Continue reading
F-18 breaking sound barrier
I just have to share this. We were at the Jones Beach Air Show today and I had my camera with me at just the right moment:-
Starting over in NYC
I really thought I had prepared well for this move, but it turns out there’s a big difference from coming over as a business visitor and actually trying to emigrate here. For starters, my flawless credit history in South Africa is … Continue reading
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Good news!
A lot has happened since my last post. Firstly, I am now a married man! Being away from Roxzanne for 3 months made me realize that I never wanted to be away from her that long again. I popped the … Continue reading
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Pride
Today is the last day of my three-month excursion, so while packing my bags I’ve decided to reflect on my trip. When I arrived, I had a few preconceived ideas of what America and it’s people would be like. If … Continue reading
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