I am considering staying in Taiwan because I have a partner here, but I am a little confused as to differences (from a western perspective)between east and west regards financial responsibilities. As far as I am aware, I have to consider the following: The lack of a welfare state, so no pension …

That’s not true! Every hearing or oral argument before a court is a kind of lecture!

I couldn’t think of a worse place on earth to retire to although Im sure parts of India or Africa might be equally shit ! This is a great place to come to when your in your 20s if you want to go out on the piss and work on the local females but THIS IS NO PLACE to retire. :loco: :loco: You might …

That is entirely a matter of perspective. Taiwan ranks #1 on my list of places to retire. I plan to leave in the next few years but will undoubtedly be back. Rural areas of Tainan, Hualien, Taichung, or Taoyuan top the list of places I’d want to buy and old farm house and raise a pack of 小黑.

Can anyone shed any light on pensions 勞退 here? I’ve worked here for the majority of my adult life and my HR department is saying I should be eligible for a pension. I honestly wasn’t aware of this and I would like to ask more about it.

Malaysia a much better place to retire. Much cheaper airfares to nearby countries. Lower COL. Speak English. Multicultural (this is important). Good medical and cheap. Once you stay in a decent condo in Penang you will quickly realize you can’t have that lifestyle anywhere else.

There’s a discussion here: [image] Pensions for permanent residents Working in Taiwan It looks like APRC holders will soon be switched to the “new system” i.e. the Labor Pension Act instead of the Labor Standards Act.

[image] Celeborn: Can anyone shed any light on pensions 勞退 here? I’ve worked here for the majority of my adult life and my HR department is saying I should be eligible for a pension. I honestly wasn’t aware of this and I would like to ask more about it. Have you gone back to your HR to explai…

Wow, such a huge topic. I’m not sure where to start, or even what to ask!! So, a little background first. I’m Caucasian (U.S. citizen), my wife is Taiwanese (dual citizenship). We met in Taiwan back in the late 80’s when I was teaching English; we’ve been in the U.S. since 1990. Now, we are thi…

I know it would be cheaper and closer to family but why do you have to live in a rural area? Depending on your professional skillset you might be able to find online work that would pay decently (but not great).

[quote=“EricSacto”] Regarding the NHI for spouses of Taiwan citizens (and assume I’m unemployed). How much does it cost? Will the insurance cover me while out of the country (say, on trips back to the U.S.)? If so, how long can I be out of the country before the insurance lapses? Regarding work: …

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