Tag Archives: Bureaucracy

I Thought Having the Paper Would Help: Meditations on NOT Being Irish

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Glenn Kaufmann

First, my deepest apologies for not writing sooner, and particularly for not writing in the lead up to my naturalization ceremony (originally postponed due to the hurricane, and ten rescheduled and executed in late November). So, yes, I am now … Continue reading →

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Pets Abroad: Moving Overseas With Pets

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Glenn Kaufmann

For many of us, whether we have children or not, our pets are like our children. And, right, wrong, or indifferent, the thought of leaving them behind when moving overseas is unthinkable.  Fortunately, in recent years airlines seem to have … Continue reading →

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Taxed In Two Places

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Glenn Kaufmann

Disclaimer: I am not a tax expert, and make no claim that the information listed below is accurate.  Readers are strongly encouraged to consult with a certified tax accountant, or the revenue collection agency in their country of residence, and … Continue reading →

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Love of City Not Country – Dublin vs. Ireland

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Glenn Kaufmann

Ever since the controversial Five Things I Hate About Dublin, Ireland post, numerous well meaning (I’m sure) people have asked me why we don’t just leave.  The simple answer is, Dublin.  The post, I now realize, was misnamed.  Most of … Continue reading →

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Take Two And Call…..? A Look At Irish Health Care

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

Caveat – What follows is all entirely my assessment, because nobody, even the Irish Government’s website, can give you a lucid, easy to digest description of what is and is not covered, when, by who, and for how much. One … Continue reading →

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