 Poster: A snowHead
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@Dave of the Marmottes, I am sure Chamonix is not unique in having co-working spaces?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@mclovin, I'd maybe look at e.g. Aosta? It has a direct lift into Pila plus a bundle of places say 20-40 mins away - plus Italian food & wine 
I get the town thing but tbh tho we're in Chamonix which is a working town, it's a mountain economy working town ... lots of coders tho.
Innsbruck sounds interesting ... I've only been there a few times on business so you don't get to see much seems nice. |
Cham is sounding more and more interesting to me... especially now that you've mentioned coders since I am in IT myself. I assume a reliable internet connection can be had there! Mind if I PM you?
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@mclovin,
Ski areas can basically split into two categories - those were the weekend is the quietest period of the week on the slopes & those were it is the busiest.
As you are looking to be mainly skiing weekends, would you be happy with crowds, or would you prefer the slopes to be quiet? |
I'm fine either way to be honest. I'd be happy to put up with some crowds if it means access to large resorts and piste networks!
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@mclovin, looking for any kind of residency status? There’s a few hoops to jump through, but there are lots of favourable tax reasons why Andorra might work for you. The skiing is decent too if you are mainly chilled red/blue piste skiers.
There are an awful lot of coders here.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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| hammerite wrote: |
@mclovin, looking for any kind of residency status? There’s a few hoops to jump through, but there are lots of favourable tax reasons why Andorra might work for you. The skiing is decent too if you are mainly chilled red/blue piste skiers.
There are an awful lot of coders here. |
Interesting situation I guess - I am a US citizen with PR in the Netherlands, so I am keeping my residence here. Best would be to be able to rent something without having to register as a resident there, and just keep everything in NL in terms of formalities. I plan on flying back for a day or two sometimes anyways for work. Andorra is an option if seasonal/monthly rentals are affordable!
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@mclovin,
Grenoble? Chambery? Albertville?
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| Kenzie wrote: |
@mclovin,
Ski areas can basically split into two categories - those were the weekend is the quietest period of the week on the slopes & those were it is the busiest.
As you are looking to be mainly skiing weekends, would you be happy with crowds, or would you prefer the slopes to be quiet? |
This 1 million %
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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@mclovin, I really truly do not think you want to be dicking around with your (tax) residency just for maybe a wee tax saving!!
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| @mclovin, I really truly do not think you want to be dicking around with your (tax) residency just for maybe a wee tax saving!! |
Exactly- its not worth the hassle and extra work for me. Plus things are pretty good in the NL as it is.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@abc, well, if he had asked about what he wanted in the first place ...
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| under a new name wrote: |
| @mclovin, I really truly do not think you want to be dicking around with your (tax) residency just for maybe a wee tax saving!! |
I didn’t presume to know how much a saving it would be for McLovin. It certainly seems to be a viable, worthwhile option for many who live here.
Not me though. I have a traditional Employment contract where I have to be there Mon-Fri with a pretty average salary.
Unfortunately, monthly or seasonal rentals are pretty difficult to come across at the moment.
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You know it makes sense.
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The Espace Diamant season pass, bought in advance, used to be equivalent to about two weeks at normal 6 day prices.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hopefully not diverting this thread .... any tips on finding accomodation for a season? We're contemplating Superskicard for next winter, hoping to base ourselves in Zell am See. Struggling to find long term lets.
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FAQ
As Fügen is about 60km from Innsbruck, I think you're mixing it up with somewhere else...Unless it's a new town twinning arrangement or something 
