Gyro25

Account Executive

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Moving from US remote Sales to EU?

Hey Folks,

Been doing some soul searching and figured as a single dude in my late 20s, I'd like to live in the EU for a year or two working in sales and seeing where things go. Currently have quite a bit saved/invested. I'd like to know if any US passport holders have made the transition to a sales role in Europe? I'm pretty set on making this transition, so I'd like to know.

1) Am I at a disadvantage with my US passport when it comes to jobs there?

2) Am I going to be double taxed(with the US being the only country that taxes overseas citizens)

3) As a top performer, I have the metrics/figures to back things up. I'm currently transitioning to an AE role and ideally, I'd like to start applying for jobs around Q3 and have a few months to be able to get a work visa sorted, etc.

I also speak four languages(1 being French), could this help me get my foot in the door?

Also, I'm aware salaries are likely considerably lower with higher tax, but I'm ok with that.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Notmyrealname

Politicker

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AE

Look into Ireland. Super easy for US to get a working visa. Major Euro languages an huge bonus here (French and German). Lots of US multinationals that won't care as long as you have the right visa. Just be doubly cautious about tax. Lots of hidden taxes here. Anything over €36k will likely be taxed circa 49% in Ireland +whatever US asks for. Pwc do an online tax calculator you can find via Google. But if you get a work visa here it will give you somewhat free movement throughout the EU

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

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Account Executive

Awesome! That's not something I knew about. I'll definitely look into Ireland. Seems like an easier way to travel within the EU vs applying to the other western EU nations.

Is this the calculator you've mentioned?

https://www.pwc.ie/issues/budget-2022/income-tax-calculator.html

Notmyrealname

Politicker

1

AE

Yep that's the one

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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🦊

Damn I'm hoping you get some solid advice here. You usually hear the opposite. Good for you to try something new and fun!

TheNegotiator

Arsonist

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VP of Sales

I just want to see the advice you receive. This is also my dream.

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

0

Account Executive

I'm keeping my timeline for next year. Currently onboarding as a new AE and on-ramp for the next 3 months.

The plan is to crush it, get closing experience, apply for companies in the EU, get sponsored, and marry a large Scandinavian woman when I'm there. (Last part Is only slightly an exaggeration)

pirate

Big Shot

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🦜☠️ Account Executive

Good luck! I'd say be a little careful about "2 year mindset" and be prepared to end up spending 5-7 years abroad. Or might meet someone too

1. Maybe, one option is Ireland. Lots of tech companies and most will help with visa. Though accommodation is hell in Dublin. Like prepare to pay 50-75% of your income on rent or rent a room in a flat. Could look for smaller cities

Ireland: Yes if you're strong on those languages then it will help. But also there's lots of French and Spanish people and the roles might be less paid than for UK/Ireland market... Because there's so much demand for those roles.
Other hot spots for foreigners outside Dublin include: Amsterdam (you might be eligible for 30% ruling), Barcelona (sunny and outgoing, less paid but more affordable living)

Lots of big US companies and they'll love you being from states so just reach out to people

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

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Account Executive

Thanks so much! I'm keeping an open mind. I'm focused on getting more closing experience this year and once I'm more settled, my timeline is to apply for FY 23'. Yeah, Ireland an the NL are the two main spots I'm looking at. I've seen Splunk and a few other companies hiring. But I find a company that does Virtual/hybrid events, I'd be a good fit.

Not sure what the 30% ruling is, but I'm keeping an open mind. Once I can get my foot in the door, I'd be pretty glad to work my ass off, travel, and explore around. I'm pretty decided on this, so I'm doing my research ahead of time, compiling companies, looking at Visa's and hitting up Americans working in the EU right now.

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

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MDR

Damn I'm hoping you get some solid advice here. You usually hear the opposite. Good for you to try something new and fun!

SirCloseAlot23

Politicker

0

Business Development

Good Luck with whatever you decide to do.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

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ISR

I have a "side-hustle" business that I have been working on for the last 8 1/2 months that will launch sometime Q4 (Oct-Nov). Currently only requiring minimal time and resources.

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