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Evidence-based writing on remote careers, relocation strategy, and sustainable online work systems.

5/29/2026 - 8 min read

A Probability-Weighted Relocation Strategy for Remote Workers (Croatia + Uruguay vs Switzerland + Uruguay)

A data-driven framework for picking a primary base + Plan B residency under 2026 geopolitical uncertainty. Why Croatia + Uruguay tends to beat Switzerland + Uruguay for most remote-worker profiles on expected value.

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5/22/2026 - 8 min read

Why I'm Considering Moving to Croatia from Switzerland (After 2 Years of Searching)

After two years of researching where to relocate from Switzerland, Croatia hits an unusual combination: EU stability, real coastline, low cost of living, manageable taxes, and a country that still feels culturally cohesive. Here's the full case.

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5/15/2026 - 6 min read

How to Pay 17–22% Tax as a Remote Worker in Slovenia (Normirani s.p.)

How Slovenia's Normirani s.p. flat-rate sole proprietorship lets remote workers and freelancers pay a 17–22% total tax burden at €50–120k/year — one of Europe's best deals for solo remote operators.

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5/8/2026 - 8 min read

The Best Swiss City for Remote Workers Isn't Zurich (It's Sion, Valais)

Why Sion in Canton Valais beats Zurich for remote workers and online entrepreneurs: ~30% lower rent, sunnier weather, 14.5% corporate tax, and full Swiss institutions. A deep dive after a recent visit.

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3/28/2026 - 4 min read

Remote Work and Family Planning: A 10-Year Location Playbook

A strategic framework for remote earners to plan relocation, stability, and financial resilience across major life and family stages.

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3/26/2026 - 4 min read

Tax vs Cost of Living: How Remote Professionals Should Choose a Base

A practical model to compare tax burden, cost of living, and compliance complexity when choosing a long-term base as a remote earner.

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3/24/2026 - 4 min read

Remote Relocation Math: Why Lower-Cost Cities Do Not Always Save You More

A deep framework for remote professionals to model relocation outcomes beyond rent comparisons, including mobility costs, lifestyle inflation, and hidden fixed expenses.

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3/8/2026 - 3 min read

Tax Optimization for Software Engineers in Europe (2026): Keep More of What You Earn

A practical 2026 guide for software engineers in Europe on tax optimization: employee vs contractor structures, location strategy, and net savings decisions.

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2/26/2026 - 3 min read

How to Land $100k+ Remote Developer Jobs from Europe (2026)

A practical 2026 framework to land $100k+ remote engineering roles from Europe: targeting, referrals, interview preparation, and offer evaluation.

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2/14/2026 - 3 min read

Software Engineer Survival Guide (2026): AI Market Shifts and Practical Moves

A practical 2026 survival guide for software engineers: AI-native workflows, role positioning, and remote-first strategies to stay competitive.

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