I am looking to find some a financial advisor/service (complication: I'm in Japan) [more inside]
posted by aggienfo on Sep 17, 2009 - 0 answers

I’m meeting with my boss tomorrow to discuss his request for me to oversee specific departmental operations at our India facility for 3 (three) months. What are reasonable contingencies/ incentives to request in this situation? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm a US citizen, but all of my work experience since I graduated a few years ago has been in francophone countries. I've been thinking about returning to the US, and am uncertain about how best to update my English language resume and, more broadly, how to navigate the job market without US work experience. [more inside]
posted by cimton on Sep 10, 2009 - 3 answers

We're starting a US based online T-shirt company that pays sales commisions to designers. In the event that the designer is overseas, do we need to withhold tax? If not, what IRS form do we/they need to fill out?
posted by Dag Maggot on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Has anyone used the Virgin Atlantic Excess Baggage service to send unaccompanied baggage overseas? Seems like a good deal compared with standard freight forwarding but wondering if I'm missing something. [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Aug 7, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm looking for good suggestions for buying US clothes on the Internet from overseas. Clothes are so expensive here in Australia that I think it might be cheaper even with the added shipping costs. I'm looking for male clothes that could be worn to the office - trousers, shirts, shoes.
posted by Dag Maggot on Aug 5, 2009 - 12 answers

I will be in the Bahamas for ten days for work. My wife will be back here in the States taking care of our two small children. I am worried that I won't be able to reach her. Will my cell phone work? Can I call her from the Bahamas, and can she call me? [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game on Jul 21, 2009 - 14 answers

My friend is a California resident who's considering whether to accept a job in the Tokyo office of a U.S. company. We'd like to know what income tax considerations he should take into account. [more inside]
posted by lunachick on Jun 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Prescription medication from other countries to the US - logistics? [more inside]
posted by jnnla on Jun 9, 2009 - 10 answers

What can I do about my car insurance during a long overseas trip? [more inside]
posted by sharkfu on May 31, 2009 - 10 answers

The Flip Mino HD with my own image will not ship outside the US. How can I have it reshipped to Belgium ? [more inside]
posted by Baud on Apr 8, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a secondary physics teacher in the UK and would like to teach in California for a year or more from September 09. What do I need to do? [more inside]
posted by bullox on Jan 21, 2009 - 4 answers

Giftfilter: I'm looking for suggestions for a joint present for a co-worker moving from Australia to the UK. Cash, gift certificate, or something else? [more inside]
posted by andraste on Dec 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Can I set up a U.K. land line to forward incoming calls to a U.S.-based number? [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames on Nov 26, 2008 - 10 answers

HoldmyhandFilter... I'm thinking of selling/shipping a rather expensive antique instrument to someone in Europe (I'm in Canada). [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat on Nov 25, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I best explain to my employer, a prestigious & expensive American Ivy League school, that I won't be taking advantage of the incomparable tuition discount and will instead finish my masters with a small-but-well-regarded British polytechnic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 7 answers

I live in Switzerland, family/friends live in the US. I have only a cell phone, no land line. Other than Skype and calling cards, how can people call me cheaply? Do I need to get a US-based land line and somehow forward to my cell? There has to be a way? ... I hope ...
posted by worthylakepix on Oct 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Two Americans on AT&T heading to Chile for two months, what do we need to know to use our iPhones there? [more inside]
posted by adrock31 on Sep 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Question from Ms. Magnakai: What should I do about absentee ballots and registering to vote from an american in the UK? [more inside]
posted by Magnakai on Sep 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Being a 21st Century kind of guy I find myself now doing long-term work for a few companies overseas (India and the U.K.). I would like to be able to open a bank account in each country and just get the money I need via ATM. I'm thinking that since the dollar sucks it would probably be better financially for me long term. Is this a smart move? How hard is it for citizen of the US open a bank account in a foreign country? Do I have to report that income? And if so will I end up getting taxed twice?
posted by chartreuse on Sep 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Remember me? Well it's a year later, a LOT has changed and I have more questions! Come on inside, out of those wet clothes and we can have a nice chat by the fire. [more inside]
posted by wile e on Jun 26, 2008 - 3 answers

Wondering if anyone on the threads has any experience with civilian medical jobs for the military or could point to a resource on the web where people might discuss this. [more inside]
posted by dougiedd on Jun 8, 2008 - 2 answers

How do I find family overseas? [more inside]
posted by kldickson on Apr 5, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for resources on doing paid farm work (preferably in Scandinavia, but anywhere else in Europe is fine, too). [more inside]
posted by twins named Lugubrious and Salubrious on Apr 4, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I get rid of visual static/noise when using American electronics with my TV in India? Most notably, with my Nintendo Wii? [more inside]
posted by smersh on Apr 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Job hunting from across the ocean: in a foreign country, looking to move back to home country. Which is better? Apply and interview from here, or quit current job and search from there? [more inside]
posted by QueSeraSera on Apr 2, 2008 - 7 answers

How hard is it to get a job overseas? Is there a lot of paperwork involved? Is it hard to adjust? Does it make more sense right out of college? There's more past the jump. [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin on Mar 11, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm moving to Japan to work for a year - what should I do to prepare? [more inside]
posted by Arasithil on Jan 28, 2008 - 17 answers

Help my Japanese friend find a job in the US! [more inside]
posted by willmize on Dec 13, 2007 - 6 answers

Can I leverage being the spouse of an EU citizen to get UK/EU rates for a postgraduate program in the UK? [more inside]
posted by ursus_comiter on Nov 11, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm moving to London next month from California and I'd love to take my iPhone with me. Is this going to work? Will I have to unlock it? Does Apple have any "official" position on this? I'd rather keep it above board in case the damn thing craps out on me while I'm over there.
posted by cubedweller on Nov 5, 2007 - 11 answers

After an exhausting period at work, finally my husband and I may both be on the same page for a vacation in October! Woo hoo! But where should we go for somewhere between 1-2 full weeks for something less than $3,000 total (the less the better)? Many more specifics follow the jump. [more inside]
posted by onlyconnect on Sep 17, 2007 - 15 answers

What's the easiest way to make my US student loan payments from England? [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Sep 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Sending flowers to a war zone. How? [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on Jul 17, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find affordable trendy/modern furniture in the UK? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Jul 5, 2007 - 7 answers

CreativeProblemSolvingAdventureFilter: If you were moving overseas for a period of 2 years via 4 air trips, spaced 1.5-2 months apart, what stuff would you bring when? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jun 14, 2007 - 8 answers

TN status super seven! Seven questions from a Canadian teacher & arts professional- of course, there's -- [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme on Feb 1, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there a site on the web that rates workmanship and prices of overseas tailors? [more inside]
posted by ykjay on Jun 23, 2006 - 2 answers

I want to send a can of Gruv Glide from Los Angeles to Sweden via air post. Would an aerosol can explode during shipping?
posted by starscream on May 5, 2006 - 6 answers

Recommended off-shore vendor for contact lenses? I'm looking for a foreign firm that will deliver to the US without a prescription, preferably overnight. [more inside]
posted by I Love Tacos on Apr 11, 2006 - 17 answers

I am moving to Okinawa, Japan in seven months. I am looking for logistical tips on how to make a temporary international move go smoothly. [more inside]
posted by jeffmshaw on Apr 5, 2006 - 5 answers

Ever rented out your home so you could flee the country? [more inside]
posted by globetrotter30 on Mar 14, 2006 - 12 answers

What should I do and where should I go when I flee the country? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Jan 24, 2006 - 17 answers

Thinking about doing business overseas. Caveats? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Dec 7, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm buying property in California with a down payment from my mother in Switzerland. Is it better to call it a loan or a gift (for tax and legal reasons)?
posted by letitrain on Jul 15, 2005 - 19 answers

Hello, anyone have experience shipping human blood (for research) from North America to Hong Kong? Who is the best courier to use, best packing method used, problems encountered, etc? [more inside]
posted by strangelove on Jul 6, 2005 - 3 answers

My sister will be student teaching in Caerleon, Wales this fall. [more inside]
posted by Marky on Jul 3, 2005 - 10 answers

Empty Nest: My mother is having a very hard time adjusting to my recent overseas move. How can I help her? [more inside]
posted by lumiere on Jun 10, 2005 - 17 answers

I owe around $18,000 to Sallie Mae in student loans. I live in the UK. And, now, Sallie Mae has decided to not accept credit cards... [more inside]
posted by Katemonkey on Mar 30, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm currently a university student in the US, and I'm seriously considering to transferring to a uni overseas. I know all about study abroad programs, but my school isn't very good with them. What would be the cost for an American to go to school in, say, Germany? How hard is it to permanently transfer to a university in Western Europe?
posted by borkingchikapa on Dec 4, 2004 - 8 answers