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Hungry Wanderer Myanmar: A Day's Meal Following Anthony Bourdain's TrailAugust 19, 2019
- Mikka WeeWords
Stepping foot into Myanmar felt like trespassing uncharted territory. A lucid, surreal bubble preserved in time, and me, with a sharp needle sandwiched between my thumb and index finger. While waiting for my ride, I saw Myanmar painted with gray skies thanks to the bipolar weather, and a sprawl of pagodas, temples, box-type buildings, and grandiose British architecture coexisting like it was the way things are meant to be. Men in skirts and women in pants exchanging pleasantries with monks, and nuns-in-training hailing buses that I would only see in the form of piggy banks in vintage stores (and hipster Pinterest photos). My eyes darted left and right in search of something familiar—like a McDonald's or Starbucks or heck, even a 7-Eleven, but there is not one in sight. "Welcome to Yangon," says my driver as he pops into his seat. "Might you please enjoy your stay."
My view from the hotel window is a rundown building-turned-cinema, masking its cracks with muted seafoam green paint. X-Men: Days of Future Past is showing in 3D. Tickets here are still on paper. None of the fancy "choose your seat" technology—yet.
Anthony Bourdain's pilot episode for Parts Unknown explores the winding streets of Yangon—its food, of course, and history. Being closed to the rest of the world for decades, opening itself up to tourism two or so years ago was the beginning of a cultural revolution that started unlocking doors, inviting foreign investors to spend their money. Advertising agencies have only begun to set up shop, and sim cards are still an unfamiliar microchip, costing around $100 each. Bourdain talks about dishes like Mohinga and Shan Noodles, which pique my curiosity. A few minutes into bizarre Myanmar, I head out to the streets, in search of grub that could provide me with at least a bit of clarity in the midst of the cultural chaos. And just as I step outside the hotel, a whiff of sambal and deep-fried samosas leads me to my first stop—the market.
8:45 a.m. : Sein Ta Lone Mangoes at the Street Market
Mangoes are everywhere in Yangon, presenting themselves like gold inside woven rattan baskets. The Sein Ta Lone Mango (also known as the Diamond Solitaire Mango) is the most popular kind in Yangon. Its distinguishing factor is a rhino horn-like tip, and its taste is a cross between a sweet Philippine mango with the addicting tartness of a Thai mango. Its flesh is succulent, each bite causing the juices to dribble down my chin.
Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. : Mohinga and Myanmar Coffee at Sule Shangri-La Hotel
Greeted by an extensive international breakfast buffet did not discount the presence of Mohinga in the selection—a traditional breakfast dish in Myanmar made with fish paste and vermicelli noodles. Lime, chili flakes, coriander, and fried crackers are served on the side to add a variety of texture, balancing out the thickness of the soup. Taste-wise, it was a melting pot of Asian flavors—fishy, sweet, pungent, sour—wrapped up with a garlicky finish thanks to the spring onions.
Coffee is served black, with a Vietnamese touch of condensed milk on the side. Arabica coffee beans are planted and harvested at the mountains of Pyin Oo Lwin, and are brewed into a robust, full-bodied brew with a medium acidity and a deep, chocolatey aftertaste. It's probably one of my best bets for Asian coffee, and I hoarded packs of it in the grocery, sealed in foiled packages and placed in charming cloth pouches, before flying out.
Lunch at 12nn: Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Restaurant
Aung Mingalar was another of Bourdain's pitstops at Yangon. This restaurant was a confusing hodgepodge of cuisine from the Shan state's (East of Myanmar) neighboring countries—China, Laos, and Thailand—whose influences were very much present on the menu. Aung Mingalar has turned into a popular food institution in Yangon, with its claim to fame being that it serves the best, and most authentic Shan noodles in the city. Frequented by locals and foreigners alike, the place definitely has a lot of character, but it left me confused and blinded as to what made Myanmar food unique on its own.
We ordered some pot stickers, which were cooked with a perfectly crisp exterior—an invitation to the tender dumpling enveloping moist and well-seasoned ground meat.
Each bite of the Shan Noodles touched on different noodle dishes from different Southeast Asian countries. A light, almost-watery tomato curry sauce is mixed in with glutinous rice noodles—adding more body to the dish by thickening the stew. With fermented tea leaves and clear soup served on the side, the Shan Noodles are finished off with stewed pork, garlic, spices, and deep-fried noodles, a nod to Thailand's famous Khao Soi, but with the heat volume turned down low.
Another variation on the Shan Noodles was the Flour Noodle with Dumpling Salad, which pretty much had the same contents and edible confetti as the former dish, but with dumplings shaped like ravioli, stuffed with the same meat as the pot stickers.
3:00 p.m. : Snacks from the Street
Exploring the streets of Yangon is an architectural feast. Western structures that have been outdated are turned into residential areas. I won't go so far as to say that Yangon is a poverty-stricken place, but its buildings can use a bit of improvement, especially as they house multitudes of people with rickety walls that I fear could crumble any minute. It was the most bizarre thing, seeing how residents transported grocery items from the ground level to their upper floors dumbwaiter-style (and outdoors at that!). There are no elevators in these residential areas, just a flight of stairs that creak upon every step. I was catapulted into a place in time far, far away from the present.
Savory pancakes fused chickpeas, parsley, spring onions, and peppers together, then are fried and served on silver plates and packed in wax paper-like brown bags, that don't do much to drench the oil. The edges held an audible crisp, and the cake itself was tender but greasy. It was alright, but it didn't hold a candle close to the Mont Lin Ma Yar, which is a popular "couple snack" among the locals.
Because I was alone, I enjoyed these couple snacks as a solo flyer. Two quail eggs are deep-fried in a rice flour based batter, loaded with MSG (I saw), topped with scallions, chickpeas, and then joined together into a sphere. Similar to our local kwek-kwek and tokneneng, I popped these into my mouth like they were fishballs or squidballs. Ah, the bliss of walking into a foreign land, eating these foreign snacks, breathing in all this foreign culture—this is a story that ended up badly.
I was warned by my Myanmar companions to stay away from Myanmar street food lest I suffer from gastrointestinal fireworks that'll leave me hogging the toilet. It isn't known to be the cleanest food around. But I went anyway, and my stubbornness was rewarded as I ended up feasting on a diet of bananas and immodium the next day. I knew this was the culprit.
8:30 p.m. : Dinner at Minn Lann Seafood Restaurant
True enough, the prawns were phenomenal. The Tom Yum curry clung to every crevice of the shrimp and was bursting with coconut, lime, and lemongrass. Damn it. I forget how many bowls of rice I was able to finish—Myanmar rice, by the way, is such a treat. Fragrant and with an al dente-like bite, it's addicting. These Tom Yum Curry Prawns are best enjoyed with what else but a nice, huge frosted mug filled with extra cold Myanmar beer.
Myanmar doesn't have a food culture that'll make it stand out from the prominent cuisines of other Southeast Asian countries. What it does, though, is that it tries to put its best food forward in being a melting pot, mastering the art of bringing together different flavors from nearby countries—and doing it quite well. With countries like China, Thailand, and even India lending a hand in some of the best dishes I've eaten during my stay (those quail eggs included, despite the horrible aftermath). Yangon's food culture isn't as striking, but makes do as an inviting glimpse of their evolving culture. If there's a city I'm excited to see flourish in the next few years, it's definitely Yangon.
Have you been to Yangon? What are the dishes you recommend and where to get them? Tell us about your trip in the comments area below!
3 responses to "Hungry Wanderer Myanmar: A Day's Meal Following Anthony Bourdain's Trail"
I had a close friend back in Grade School who just happened to be from Myanmar (he called it Burma). He was a few years older than me, but still pretty good company. Oh, and he taught me to swear in his native tongue. I wonder where Htoo Wei is now…
Back on topic, I find it interesting that (as the article points out) there doesn't really seem to be anything uniquely Myanmarese (?), at least in the city. Maybe in one of the provinces?
"Myanmar doesn't have a food culture that'll make it stand out from the prominent cuisines of other Southeast Asian countries. What it does is… mastering the art of bringing together different flavors from nearby countries",
You can't possibly make such bold statement of the country's cuisine culture after eating around in Yangon for a few meals. And…just Yangon.
Perhaps you are not familiar with Burmese food (or the culture) so you end up comparing to other cuisines that you are much familiar with. Burmese people didn't take "food ideas" from neighboring countries. There are many immigrants from all over Asia and India who brought their cultures and cuisines decades and centuries ago.
And I'm 100% positive there was no green onions in your mohingar and I'm 110% positive you were not served fermented tea leave with your Shan noodles. Regardless, I'm glad you enjoyed the bland white rice.
Anyway, it's been 4 years since you wrote this so maybe Burmese food is now "unique & improved".
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Your Bullsh*t-Free Guide to Taxes in Germany
Introduction to tax in Germany
Are you moving to Germany to work?
Venturing to a new country is always an exciting experience.
And as you pack your bags and catch your flight, it's likely that tax will be the furthest thing from your mind.
But coming to terms with the local tax system is a big part of settling into a new country.
And like any tax system, there's a lot to know about Germany's.
That's why we've created this handy guide which breaks down everything you need to know about the German tax system!
The basics
The first thing to know about the German tax system is that any income you earn in Germany will be subject to income tax. However, you may be entitled to a refund at the end of the tax year.
Lohnsteuer (wage tax) alone accounts for a 3rd of the German government's revenue and is deducted directly from your wages by your employer.
Your employer, while calculating your Lohnsteuer, will not take into account any income related expenses. In other words, you may be entitled to claim some of your Lohnsteuer back at the end of the tax year, on December 31. You can claim your refund by filing an income tax return.
Want help filing your German tax return?
Income from other sources, including self-employment, fees for services, rent collections, investments etc are covered by the Einkommensteuer (income tax).
In the following chapters, we'll simplify your tax obligations and entitlements while you are working in Germany.
The guide will cover:
- How much tax you'll pay
- Claiming your German tax refund
- Filing a German tax return
- And much more
So let's get started!
Chapter 1: Starting work in Germany
Two tax number documents will be assigned to you when you arrive to work in Germany.
1. Identifikationsnummer (also called Steuer ID or Tax ID)
The Steuer ID is your personal identification number. It is only issued once and is unique to you. This is your personal tax ID number for the rest of your life and is given to you when you register.
This number will be used to identify you by the Finanzamt (tax office).
You must include your Steuer ID on all letters to the Finanzamt (and is used to process everything regarding Einkommensteuer (Income Tax).
It is created randomly and doesn't give away any personal information.
2. Steuernummer:
You mainly need your Steuernummer to do your taxes if you're a freelancer or entrepreneur.
To start your career as a freelancer, a Steuernummer is crucial, and you need to apply for it at your local Finanzamt (tax office). You can't do your taxes or invoice your clients without it.
This document states your circumstances such as marital status, number of kids or religion. It holds your profile as a taxpayer that's linked to your tax number.
If you move to a different city or city district or change from employee to self-employed, this number can change.
You only really need to use this if you start freelancing.
If you're self-employed, your Steuernummer will be used in numerous cases, whenever communicating with the tax authorities (the Finanzamt); paying your VAT for the month, paying your local trade tax, or income tax. You also use it to do a tax return.
If you have income from employment only, you can submit your first tax declaration without a tax number. The tax office will then automatically issue one for you and inform you about this. You should use this tax number in the following years unless your situation changes (moving to another address, change in marital status, having income from other sources, etc).
How do I get one?
You'll get this number once you register (or Anmeldung!) in Germany. This simple process involves registering yourself as living at a specific address in Germany.
Once you register at your local registration office, you will be given an Anmeldungbescheinigung (registration certificate).
Every German citizen or newcomer in Germany is required to register within 14 days after moving to a new house or flat.
The Central Tax Office in Germany will normally send your tax ID automatically to your registered address within a few weeks after you've registered at the registration office.
If you lose your tax ID
If you lose your tax ID, you can ask for it at the tax office and they will help you retrieve it. Be sure to bring your passport to the tax office with you.
To register when you have your new address in Germany simply:
● Bring your ID
● Bring your tenancy or sublet contract. If you're staying somewhere temporarily while looking for something more permanent, have them write and sign a letter stating that you are staying with them. Here is a sample.
● Bring confirmation that you've moved in from your landlord or fill in a form called "Anmeldung bei einer Meldebehörde", you'll get at the entrance of any Bürgeramt (citizen's office).
● Depending on the area you live, there is a different Bürgeramt where you can go and take care of your administrational requirements.
Your Tax ID will also help you when you file a tax return, claim a refund or change jobs.
Your employer will need to know your Tax ID when you start working for them. However, you will be afforded some time, after you start work to provide the required documents.
Chapter 2. What types of income are taxable in Germany?
Wondering what types of income are taxable in Germany?
Interests, dividends and capital gains on stocks are subject to a flat tax of 25% plus a solidarity charge.
Some types of income are tax exempt but are used to determine the tax rate, such as unemployment benefits, maternity leave payments, and certain income taxed in other countries due to double taxation treaties.
Your liability for German individual income tax is also determined by your residency status.
Regardless of whether you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes, you will only be taxed on your German–sourced income. Your worldwide income will be used to determine your tax rate.
So how do I know if I'm resident or non-resident for tax purposes?
Generally, you'll be considered a resident of Germany if you have a 'domicile' there or spend more than 6 consecutive months in Germany (habitual place of abode).
A domicile is a home or dwelling owned by or rented to the taxpayer who has full control over the property. A habitual place of abode is established if you're physically present in Germany on a long-term basis (more than 6 months).
So in other words, you'll be considered non-resident if you spend less than 6 consecutive months in Germany.
Non-residents (limited income tax liability) can be considered and taxed as German residents (unlimited tax liability) if:
• At least 90% of their total worldwide income in a calendar year is subject to German income tax
• OR their income from outside Germany in a calendar year does not exceed €8,130 for 2013, 8,354 for 2014, €8,472 for 2015 and €8,652 for 2016, €8820 for 2017, €9000 for 2018 and €9169 for 2019. These amounts are to be reduced where necessary and appropriate in light of the conditions in the taxpayer's country of residence.
Extended business travellers are likely to be considered non-residents of Germany for tax purposes unless they stay in the country for more than 6 months in a row (brief interruptions like weekend trips home are disregarded).
German-sourced employment income is generally treated as German-sourced where you perform services while physically present in Germany.
Still wondering what you're residency status is in Germany?
If you're still confused by your residency status, you can email us at email@example.com or chat to our friendly team members at www.taxback.com/chat. We'll be happy to help you figure out your German tax status!
Chapter 3: How much tax will I pay in Germany?
The first €9,169 (or €18,338 for married couples with a joint return) you earn each year in Germany is tax-free.
Any amount earned above €9,169 is subject to income tax.
Tax Rates
Income tax in Germany is progressive, starting at 1% and rising incrementally to 42% or for very high incomes, 45%.
The tax rate of 42% applies to taxable income above €55,960 for 2019.
For taxable income above €265,327, a 45% tax is applicable
As well as income tax, everyone has to pay solidarity tax (Solidaritätszuschlag or "Soli"), which is capped at 5.5% of income tax. This was introduced to improve the economic situation and infrastructure in the 5 'new' eastern states of Germany.
This surcharge is imposed as a percentage on all individual income taxes.
No solidarity surcharge is levied on the first €972 (€1,944 for married couples) annual income tax.
For example, you have an annual taxable income of €10,000. Your solidarity surcharge will be €550. As a result, your total tax bill will be: €10,550.
|Up to €9,169
€9,170 - €14,254
€14,255 - €55,960
14% rising progressively to 24%
24% rising progressively to 42%
|Over €55,961
|42 %
|From €265327
|45 %
Note: These rates are before solidarity tax is deducted.
Also, various deductions are allowed that may reduce the amount of tax you pay on your salary.
There are no local or state income taxes levied in Germany.
Your payslip
To find out exactly how much tax you pay on your income, you can look at your payslip. Typical deductions you may see on your payslip include:
Lohnsteuer: Amount of income tax payable on your salary. This will be one of the biggest deductions from your salary.
RV/Rentenversicherung: This is a deduction for pension insurance. It is allocated to retired employee pensions retires and basic income for anyone no longer deemed fit to work through incapacity. This is not for your own individual pension plan. Instead it is paid by the working population to sustain today's retirees.
Participation is mandatory for employees, with each worker assessed for a sum based on annual earnings. In 2018 and 2019 the premium is 9.3% of your gross monthly salary and both you and your employer will contribute this amount.
If you've worked and paid contributions in Germany for more than 60 months, you'll get a German pension after reaching the official German pensionable age.
If you're a resident of a non-European union country and have paid into a German pension fund, once you have been out of Germany for at least 2 years, you can apply for a refund of your German pension payments.
Taxback.com customers get an average pension insurance refund of €3,032 from Germany.
To be eligible to claim a German pension refund, you must be a resident of a non-eu country (excluding Turkey, Israel and the former Yugoslavian states) and must have paid contributions into the German Pension Fund for less than 60 months (5 years).
KV/Krankenversicherung: This is the German health insurance. If you're publicly insured, there is a 50/50 split between employer and employee contributions.
The general contribution rate to the statutory health insurance is 14.6% of the monthly gross income. So you contribute 7.3% of your gross income and your employer pays 7.3% of your gross income.
If you're privately insured, you'll see AG-Zuschuss (or similar) as a line on your payslip representing your employer's 50% contribution towards your private healthcare costs.
This isn't deductible from your gross pay so the employer contribution is added to your gross salary, thus enabling you to pay this in one monthly direct debit to your health insurance company.
If you work in Germany as a fulltime employee, contributions are generally non-negotiable and payment is automatic.
AV-Arbeitslosenversicherung: This is unemployment insurance and is mandatory for all employees in Germany. It's deducted at source from your salary and as a rule, your employer pays half of the contribution, you'll pay the other half.
The contribution is 3.0% of your gross taxable income, so you'll pay 1.5% and your employer will pay 1.5% on your behalf each month.
If you've worked as an employee in Germany for at least 12 months, then this entitles you to claim unemployment benefit at 60% of your previous net salary for 1 year, known as Arbeitslosengeld I.
After 1 year, your payment will change to Arbeitslosengeld II, or ''Hartz IV'', which is a bare minimum amount to provide a basic existence.
Geldwerter Vorteil: This is Benefit in Kind and is considered taxable and the benefit typically has a monetary value attached to it, of which a percentage is taxed.
For example:
● A company car is taxed at 1% of the car's list price
● Stock options given to you by your employer as a perk or bonus are also considered taxable.
Berufsunfallversicherung- Occupational accident insurance. Unfallverischerung, or Berufsunfallversicherung is also part of the German statutory social security system. It ensures employees for injuries or illnesses that occur at the workplace as well as during the commute to and from the workplace.
Your tax class
Your tax class in Germany dictates how you are taxed.
The "Tax Class" (Lohnsteuerklasse or Steuerklassen) helps determine the amount of withholding (income) tax deducted from your salary as well as the value of a number of social benefits for which you may be eligible.
Your tax class will be assigned to you by the authorities based on marital status and other criteria.
There are 6 tax classes in Germany:
Even if a person was treated as single and is in fact married, this can be corrected through a tax return. The main reason for filing joint tax return is that the tax-free allowance for married is twice as high as for single individuals.
Chapter 4: Social security contributions in Germany
If you work fulltime in Germany, then you'll have to pay social security contributions.
The working population of Germany is in effect paying for the current costs of people in need of benefits, for example, pensioners, sick people, the unemployed, etc.
Compulsory social security contributions consist of:
● Pension insurance (Rentenversicherung)
● Unemployment insurance (Arbeitslosenversicherung)
● Health insurance (Krankenversicherung)
● Nursing insurance for disability and old age (Pflegeversicherung)
In Germany, these contributions are typically shared by the employer and employee equally.
Social insurance contributions rates-turn into table
Your employer withholds your share from your wages and you'll see them on your payslip each time you're paid.
Rates for 2019
|Employer Contribution
|Employee Contribution
|Health Insurance
|Nursing Care Insurance
|Pension Insurance
|Unemployment Insurance
Transferring contributions to access benefits
When you're working in Germany, your employer will deduct various insurance contributions (health, unemployment, pension, etc.) and transfer them to the relevant German fund.
Later on, when you return to your home country, you might need to prove that you paid social insurance contributions abroad in order to receive unemployment or other social benefits in your home or any other EU/EEA country.
To do this you can provide your local social security service with the certified U1 form.
Contact Taxback.com if you need help to get the U1 Certificate from Germany.
It's also an excellent way to protect your social contributions and connect them to your country of permanent residence.
Chapter 5: Benefits in Germany
Anyone employed in Germany that earns more than €450 per month is automatically part of the social security system in Germany.
Expats can also participate in the system to a large degree and the social contributions deducted from your salary may make you eligible for certain benefits such as:
● Unemployment Benefit
● Health benefits
● Pension
Working in Germany gives you access to a range of benefits. One type of such benefit is 'Kindergeld'.
Kindergeld is a childcare benefit paid by the German state to parents who are working in Germany and have children. It's also paid when the parents are residing abroad in any EU/EEA country.
Foreigners living in Germany can also apply for Kindergeld as long as they have a valid residency permit. However, residents of EU/EEA countries do not need a residence permit to apply for the benefits.
You may be entitled to claim the childcare benefit if:
● You work/worked in Germany
● You are an EU/EEA citizen
● You have a permanent residence permit.
Even if you worked and lived in Germany but your child/children did not, you may still be able to claim the benefit.
Parents can be entitled to Kindergeld:
a) if their normal place of abode is, or they are normally habitually resident in, Germany
b) if the parents do not have their customary domestic place of abode in Germany and do not usually live there, they can claim these benefits provided that:
1. They are treated as 'unlimited liable' for tax in Germany according to § 1 Abs. 2 EStG
2. They can be treated as 'unlimited liable' for tax in Germany according to § 1 Abs. 3 EStG
People who are unlimited liable for tax purposes in Germany (usually live in Germany) or those who have requested to be treated as unlimited liable for tax (90% of their income comes from Germany OR their income from home country is not higher than the amount specified in Table 1) are entitled for Kindergeld.
Residents of an EU or European Economic Area country, as well as residents of Switzerland are entitled to claim child benefits in Germany.
You can claim:
€204 per month for each of the first two children
€210 per month for the third child
€235 per month for any more children
If you're a parent, adoptive parent or spouse who provides a home for a stepchild or a grandparent who provides a home for grandchildren or you provide a home to foster kids, you also may be entitled to childcare tax benefits.
The allowance is paid by the German government to help defray some of the costs of raising children. It is usually made by a fund transfer into a German bank account.
If your child has an income of more than €7,680 per year, if you stop work or leave Germany, you are not entitled to Kindergeld.
Note: you can claim Kindergeld for only 6 months back in time. The date when the application is received will be taken in consideration. Which means that the later you send it, the later it will be received by the German authorities, the less months you will be able to apply for.
Contact us as soon as you start working in Germany so that we can claim the maximum amount for you.
James is working in Germany too. His wife is back in their home country with their daughter.
James decides that after working in Germany for 3 years it is time for him to go home.
He left Germany in February 2018, but submitted his application for childcare benefits in July 2018.
As he submitted his application in July 2018, he can only get the benefit for period January-June 2018.
James was working only in January in this period so he can only get it for January.
Instead of getting over €1,100 he will only get about €200 Euro.
Unemployment Benefit
Unemployment insurance is mandatory for all employees in Germany and is deducted at source from your salary.
So if you've worked as an employee in Germany for at least 12 months, this entitles you the right to claim unemployment benefit at 60% of your previous net salary for 1 year, known as Arbeitslosengeld I.
After 1 year, the payment changes to Arbeitslosengeld II, or ''Hartz IV'', which is a bare minimum amount to provide a basic existence.
You'll be entitled to unemployment benefit if you:
● Have registered at the labour office and have applied for unemployment benefit
● Have no job or work less than 15 hours p/w
● Are available for work
● Are actively seeking to end your unemployment, e.g. writing applications and going to job interviews when invited by an employer, and
● Have completed the qualifying period to claim unemployment benefits, i.e. you must have been paying contributions for at least 12 months of the 2 years before being unemployed.
Pension insurance in Germany makes sure you get paid pension once you retire. The amount of pension depends on how much you've paid into the German pension insurance scheme over your lifetime. You're also eligible to your spouse/civil partner's pension if they die before you.
Self-employed people and civil servants are exempt from statutory pension insurance. They usually have private pension schemes in Germany.
If you only work even just a few years in Germany, then you also may be eligible to claim your pension benefits after you return to your home country, if you're an Non-EU citizen.
Most Germans also have a private pension plan to make sure they won't have financial worries once old age arrives.
Expats are also eligible to get into private schemes and often continue to pay them, even if they go abroad again.
Germany has one of the best healthcare systems in the world, providing its residents with comprehensive health insurance coverage.
If your gross salary in Germany is less than €59,400 per year, (or €4,950 per month in 2018) then membership in the Government Health Insurance System (GKV) is mandatory.
The medical benefits include in-patient care at your nearest hospital, outpatient care with registered doctors (Kassenarzte) and basic dental care.
With government health insurance, there is no coverage for private doctors or surgeons, a private room in hospital, alternative/homeopathic medical care, dental subsidies beyond the very basics, and vision products for adults or any medical benefits outside of Europe.
Your non-working dependents living at your address in Germany are insured at no additional cost and simply need to be registered with the same Krankenkasse as the paying member.
Chapter 6: Filing a Tax Return
If your only source of income in Germany is your salary, then you don't need to file a tax return because it's taken at source. However, if you want a tax refund or are self-employed, you'll need to file a tax return after the end of the tax year.
In Germany, the tax year runs concurrently with the calendar year.
If you wish to file a tax return, or you are legally obliged to, then you should file with the local tax authorities after the end of the tax year – which is 31 December. The deadline to submit the tax return is typically 31 May and automatically extended to 31 December if the tax return is prepared by a tax professional.
After filing, the tax return is reviewed by the tax authorities and once the review is finalised, an assessment notice is sent out.
As in many other countries, Germany allows a variety of deductions that can lower taxable income.
Deductions are granted for circumstances such as children under 18 (or under 27 if still attending school and without earnings), specified insurance premiums, charitable and political contributions to German entities up to certain limits and unavoidable extraordinary expenses above a certain limit (such as illness).
Deductions from compensation are also made for four social programs: retirement, unemployment, health insurance and long-term nursing care.
Payments for these programs are normally paid equally by employer and the employee. The employer's share of contributions isn't considered as taxable income to the employee and the employee's portion is tax deductible up to a certain limit.
At Taxback.com, we can tell you more about other deductions and the requirements to earn them.
Do I need to file a tax return?
If your salary in Germany is your only source of income, then you don't typically need to file a tax return. However, there are exceptions, e.g. when income tax is deducted simultaneously by multiple employers.
You'll also need to file a tax return to claim tax back.
Want to file a return to benefit from specific tax allowances?
If you have overpaid tax or want to avail of any deductions, then you must file your tax return with the relevant tax office within 4 years of the end of the calendar year.
At Taxback.com, we've been helping people who have worked in Germany claim their income tax refunds since 1996!
You may be due a refund from Germany if:
● Your annual income was under the tax-free allowance
● You worked part-time or had a temporary job in Germany
● You were not correctly classified for tax payments
● You financially supported your parents or other dependants in your home country
● You paid rent in both Germany and your home country
● You paid for flights to and from Germany
● You incurred work-related expenses such as travel costs
● You are married, but were taxed as single
● You had work-related expenses that were not covered by your employer
The average German tax refund is €1,020.
Joint filing
Tax rates for married couples in Germany are lower, so it's worthwhile filing a joint tax return. Your spouse doesn't even have to have travelled to Germany with you.
If you're an EU or EEA resident and your spouse stayed at home when you were working in Germany, you can still apply jointly.
If you didn't file a joint tax return but want to, you should contact Taxback.com. We can file and amendment of your tax return which may be beneficial to both you and your spouse.
German Pension Refunds (Rentenversicherung)
If you're a resident of a non-European Union country and have worked in Germany, you may have paid into a pension fund.
Pension Insurance Contributions (Rentenversicherung) in Germany are usually 9.35% of your salary and if you've been out of Germany for at least 2 years, we can help you get all your pension payments refunded.
Taxback.com customers get an average pension insurance refund of €3,032 from Germany.
To be eligible to claim a German pension refund, you must be outside Germany for at least 2 years, you must be a resident of a non-EU country (excluding Turkey, Israel and the former Yugoslavian states) and you must have paid contributions into the German Pension Fund for less than 60 months (5 years).
We can apply for unclaimed German pension refunds for as far back as 1994 so it can be very lucrative.
People sailing on vessels bearing the German flag are usually taxed as single taxpayers even though they may have family in their home country.
If you're sailing on a German-registered ship we can review your taxes and check if you're due a German tax refund.
Expenses for professional education and renewal of sailing related certificates can also be claimed so it's well worth checking what you're owed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If I work in Germany, do I need to file an income tax return?
A. If you work in Germany as an employee and this is the only income you earn, you don't need to file a tax return.
However, if you want to claim any allowances or a refund of overpaid tax you should file a tax return.
If you're self-employed in Germany then you will need to file an income tax return by the deadline each year by 31 May.
Q. How much tax will I pay in Germany?
A. How much tax you pay depends largely on how much you earn.
The tax rate starts from 15 and goes up to 42%
Q. How do I file my tax return if I need to?
A. Filing a tax return in Germany can be confusing not least because of different tax legislation and language barriers. The easiest and simplest way to file your tax return is by using Taxback.com. We can do the paperwork and deal with the authorities on your behalf.
Q. Am I due a tax refund?
A. You may be due a tax refund if:
● Your annual income was under the tax-free allowance
● You worked part-time or had a temporary job in Germany
● You were not correctly classified for tax payments
● You financially supported your parents or other dependants in your home country
● You paid rent in both Germany and your home country
● You paid for flights to and from Germany
● You incurred work-related expenses such as travel costs
● You paid pension insurance
● You are married, but were taxed as single
● You had work-related expenses that were not covered by your employer
The easiest way to find out if you're due a tax refund is by applying with Taxback.com here.
Q. What is the tax return deadline in Germany?
A. The deadline is to the 31 May of the following year for people that obliged by law to submit one. However, you can request an extension if required. You can also get an extension if you use a tax agent like Taxback.com.
Q. If I'm owed a refund, how long will it take?
It can take up to 6 months for the Finanzamt to process your files and obtain your tax refund in Germany on your account.
Q. What documents do I need to file a tax return?
A, You'll need your:
Lohnsteuerbescheinigung - This is your annual income statement from employment, you can get this from your employer.
Identifikationsnummer - 11 digit unique identification number
Steuernummer - If you have filed your German tax return previous year, you can find it on your Assessment order (Steuerbescheid)) from the Finanzamt
Q. I have income from outside Germany, how do I avoid double-taxation?
A. If you want to file an income tax return, you have to declare your worldwide income. The worldwide income will determine the tax rate which is used to tax the German income. But your income from outside Germany will be not taxed in Germany.
Q. Can I get a refund of pension contributions?
A. You may be eligible to get a refund of your pension contributions. If you're a resident of a non-European Union country and have worked in Germany, you may have paid into a pension fund.
Once you have been out of Germany for at least two years, we can apply to get all your pension payments refunded. Taxback.com customers get an average pension insurance refund of €3,032 from Germany.
To be eligible to claim a German pension refund, you must be a resident of a non-EU country (excluding Turkey, Israel and the former Yugoslavian states) and you must have paid contributions into the German Pension Fund for less than 60 months (5 years).
Q. Can I claim Kindergeld?
A. If you have children and you work in Germany, you may be entitled to claim Kindergeld. Kindergeld is the state benefit given to parents of children in Germany. Foreigners living in Germany can also apply for Kindergeld (child benefits) as long as they have a valid residency permit. Residents of EU/EEA countries do not need a residence permit to apply for the benefits.
The amount depends on the age and number of children.
You may be entitled to claim the benefit if:
● You worked in Germany
● You are an EU/EEA citizen
● You have a permanent residence permit
Even if you worked and lived in Germany but your child/children did not, you may still be able to claim the benefit.
Residents of an EU or European Economic Area country, as well as residents in Switzerland are entitled to claim child benefits in Germany.
You can claim Kindergeld (childcare benefits) for only 6 months back in time. The date when the application is received will be taken in consideration. Which means that the later you sent it, the later it will be received by the German authorities and the less months you will be able to apply for. Contact our tax team (LINK) as soon as you start working in Germany so that we can claim the maximum amount for you.
Q. What is a U1 form?
A. When you work in Germany, your employer will deduct various insurance contributions (health, unemployment, pension, etc.) and transfer them to the relevant fund.
when you return to your home country you might need to prove that you have paid social insurance contributions abroad in order to receive unemployment or other social benefits in your home or any other EU/EEA country.
In order to do this you will need to provide your certified U1 form to your local social security service.
Please note that the periods of social insurance and employment in Germany will be taken into account when calculating your unemployment benefit in your home country. It's also an excellent way to protect your social contributions and connect them to your country of permanent residence.
Q. I am married, should I file a joint tax return?
A. Tax rates in Germany for married or jointly assessed couples are significantly lower than the rates for single taxpayers, so it's worth checking if you're able to make a joint application with your spouse.
Employees in Germany can pay up to 42% income tax on their earnings. In most cases, you can claim back a significant amount of this. The refund amount is likely to be higher if you're married and filing jointly due to a higher tax-free allowance for married people.
What's more, your spouse doesn't even have to have travelled to Germany with you. If you're an EU or EEA resident and your spouse stayed at home when you were working in Germany, you can still apply jointly.
We work with a lot of people who didn't initially inform the German Tax Office that they were married and were subsequently taxed incorrectly.
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When you hear about holiday films, most people wax nostalgic for heartwarming Christmas films. But what about Thanksgiving? While four of the most popular Thanksgiving flicks may tug at the heartstrings, eventually, it's usually dysfunction and family drama that's front and center.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) stars Steve Martin as an uptight businessman trying to get back to Chicago for the holiday, all the while accompanied by the well-meaning but incredibly annoying traveling salesman (John Candy). This contemporary screwball comedy is a timeless showcase for the talents of the two leads.
Pieces of April (2003) features Katie Holmes as the wild child of a conservative family who invites her dying mother (Patricia Clarkson), patient father (Oliver Platt), siblings and grandmother to Thanksgiving dinner in her run-down apartment in New York City's Lower East Side that she shares with her African American boyfriend (Derek Luke). This indie flick is both funny and touching.
Home for the Holidays (1995) finds Holly Hunter recently fired and reluctantly returning home to join her parents (Anne Bancroft and Charles Durning); gay brother (Robert Downey Jr) and his surprise guest (Dylan McDermott); and insufferable sister and brother-in-law (Cynthia Stevenson and Steve Guttenberg) — all the while fretting that her daughter (Claire Danes) plans on losing her virginity while mom's out of town. Directed by Jodie Foster, it's a (sometimes exhausting) broad comedy with some priceless lines.
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) starts and ends with Thanksgiving dinner, two years apart. In between, the lives of Hannah (Mia Farrow) and sisters Lee (Barbara Hershey) and Holly (Dianne Wiest) are thrown into disarray. Boasting an incredible supporting cast including Carrie Fisher, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow and director Woody Allen, it uses Thanksgiving to illustrate how much families can change in a short period of time.


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What is BDSM?
M. Never
Wikipedia says "BDSM is a variety of erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and other interpersonal dynamics. Given the wide range of practices, some of which may be engaged in by people who do not consider themselves as practicing BDSM, inclusion in the BDSM community or subculture is usually dependent on self-identification and shared experience. Interest in BDSM can range from one-time experimentation to a lifestyle." And that's all well and good, but a very clinical definition. I've come to learn over time (in the last year or so) it means so much more than just role playing, bondage, dominance and submission. It means trust and love and devotion. For both parties. Dom and sub. A mutual exchange of care. A unique practice that elevates intimacy to another level many of us will never know. Maybe read about. Maybe fantasize about, but never truly experience. I didn't foresee deep diving into this world, but what an eye opening experience it has been. When I wrote Owned, I read every type of BDSM book I could get my hands on, broke it down, analyzed it, and then constructed a whole new world from what I learned. I created my fantasy alpha male (Two actually if you count Jett) and brought him to life in the most challenging novel I had ever written. He was all man, all Dom, and all consuming. And he scared the living shit out of me. Which, is of course, what intrigued me. What Owned taught me is there is as much power in pain as there is in pleasure, and a bond so strong between Dom and sub, it's nearly indestructible. Who wouldn't want to experience a connection like that? I believe the taboo, allure of the unknown, and forbidden desires of BDSM is what draws so much curiosity to the lifestyle. It made me realize how many different facets of love there could be in one small world. I learn something new and startling every time I research. Watching with morbid fascination as the door cracks open a little wider into the veiled universe of complex 'interpersonal dynamics.' It urges me to pose the question – collared by Kayne or tied up by Jett?
About the Author
M. Never resides in New York City. When she's not researching ways to tie up her characters in compromising positions, you can usually find her at the gym kicking the crap out of a punching bag, or eating at some new trendy restaurant. She has a dependence on sushi and a fetish for boots. Fall is her favorite season. She is surrounded by family and friends she wouldn't trade for the world and is a little in love with her readers. The more the merrier. So make sure to say hi!
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"I'm not overreacting! You can't just pass me around to all your biker buddies and think it's okay! I'm not a fucking wrist watch you can just throw into the pot!"
"Kayla, do you honestly think I would've put you up if I knew I couldn't win? That I would let anyone else touch what belongs to us?" Reese crowds me into a corner.
"Us?" I squeak. Wait, what?
"Yes. Us. Mine and Dev's." He enunciates the words. "You. Are. Ours."
There's that word again. Ours.
"I don't understand."
"Baby, I think you do. I think you've always known where we would end up." Reese cages me in with his arms.
Dev materializes over Reese's shoulder, and I internally hyperventilate. I don't know who to look at first as my gaze compulsively darts between the two of them. Two, beautiful, roughneck men, who both look like they want to have me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
"How . . . how would this even work?" I crazily entertain the idea.
Both their faces split with a fiendish smile. I must have asked the million-dollar question.
Reese leans in closely, stopping my heart. "Let us show you," he murmurs so seductively my knees nearly buckle. I throw a questioning eye at Dev and he nods confidently.
"You both want this?" I ask with a small voice.
"It isn't about what we want anymore. It's all about you now," Dev voices.
Holy. Fuck.
"Say yes, Kayla." Dev's tone is soft and velvety. Irresistible. "Say yes to us."
I press my back against the wall praying for composure, but the longer they trap me, the more the pressure builds, the more my want fights to the surface, and my resolve falls away into oblivion. I find myself nodding because my ability to speak has become paralyzed.
"Good girl," Reese breathes before he throws me over his shoulder like a caveman.
"Hey!" I grab onto his shirt.
He swats me on the butt as he makes his way to the stairs. "Ouch!" I flail.
"That's for bouncing out on me. Never do it again. Got it?" He hits me once more for good measure.
"Fuck you." I flinch.
"In due time, baby."
I lift my head as Reese climbs the stairs with Dev hot on his heels.
Reality suddenly strikes. Is this really happening?
"Relax." Dev traps my chin gently. "We're going to take care of you. And make you feel so good." He pushes some dangling hair away from my face so I can see him. He's incredibly calm despite the carnal look in his eyes.
Once in my small room, Reese drops me on the bed. They each flank one side, making me feel like a trapped animal.
I kneel in the middle of the mattress at a loss at what to do next.
"Strip, baby," Reese instructs as he unzips his leather jacket and pulls the gun from the back of his pants, placing it on my nightstand.
I stay frozen in place.
I know I'm supposed to move, but what's clearly about to happen hasn't sunk in yet.
"Need some assistance?" Dev crawls up behind me and kisses my neck. A switch flips. My eyes immediately roll backward. Yes, please, touch me. Both of you, please touch me.
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When a canoe crashes into the hull of the pearling boat Nimah after a huge storm, the crew is amazed to find a young girl aboard -- but she's lost her memory and can't speak. Is she an Islander? Where is her family? How did she end up there?
Follow Ben and Mimi and the rest of the Nimah's crew as they try to uncover the mystery of Pearl Shell Island the lost girl with no voice.


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We have published this 50k A Week Review to prove that this App is nothing but scam. The 50k A Week software is in question together with its owner, Josh Harris, should be treated with suspicion since he has failed to provide enough proof to support his allegations. Of course we can't purely rely on the things he is saying. We must seek proof first. If it is not there, then we can't hesitate to blacklist it like other scams in this category.
Overview of the 50K A week software !
The usual fabricated stories of how Harris used to be poor and is now swimming in riches is used here as well.This seemingly non-existence character claims that he used to work with a company called GenuisTech, and that is where he learned how to trade the financial market with skill.
That's when he went on to create 50K a week system that would retain an accuracy level of 99% all the time. He decided to use the name 50K a week because the software is famous for making its members 50 K a week, or if you like, $500 every minute.
Don't you think these claims are a little bit far fetched? You see, anyone can claim that they used to work with a big investment firm at Wallstreet. Anyone can say that they have studied the financial markets for the last 10 years or so, and that they now have enough experience to create a trading robot that can only make profits instead of losses.
The story of this man is not convincing enough to prompt people to want to sign up. We must admit that we have been unable to come across any evidence suggesting that these allegations — concerning how this software performs are true. We are 100% sure that this is a scam because no one is using the 50K a week system to make any money, and thus those who will sign up will end up being ripped off.
One thing we want you to know is that the 50K a Week program is a trading robot that is over-promising and using other false elements to steal from unsuspecting traders. Since it is very new, and we have reviewed it in and out, we do not think anyone has fallen in their trap yet. But it's just a matter of time before some random newbie gets caught and losses their money thereafter.
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Continue reading this 50k A Week Review to find out more
We have listened to the promotional review video that is being hosted on the 50K a week website. We must say that the entire presentation is just sounding too good to be true. Remember, this is an element of all scams.
Harris claims that he needs some 60 beta testers to test his product before it can be sold to the public for the price of $6,999. This, according to us, is very ridiculous. This statement already contradicts what Harris had initially said — that his software is famous for making $50k a week. You see, if this system has been proven without a doubt to generate that impossible sum, why would they need 60 more beta testers?
It doesn't make sense, and they are not proving us with the answers we want. The reason why this is happening is that Harris wants to seemingly give everyone a chance to sign up. That is, he wants to take hold of every visitor who lands into this rogue site so that he can rip them off. It will be obviously impossible if he shuts you out, and thus you will always qualify among the 60 beta testers.
More evidence to settle the question of "is 50k A Week scam?"
Some people have received an invitation to this scam 50kaweek.com website through email. Those messages were directed to their spam folder as opposed to their main message inbox. This suggested that the mails were being sent in massive numbers, which is why they were being flagged and directed to spam folders. This is not a special invitation to join anything.
This is a trick they are using to nurture leads so that they can steal from them when they eventually take action. It only takes your name and email address to start receiving these spam emails, one after the other. They intend to brain-wash you with the so-called 50K a week system. Once you're in and reading each one of their emails, they will play what is called reverse psychology to help you see that what they are offering as 50K a week App is genuine. It goes that way until you lose your hard-earned $250.
More Proof to Suggest that 50K A Week System is scam
Can you see the 60 spots left countdown timer on the 50k A Week website? Well, if you reload that website, it will start counting from 60 again. What does this tell you? It says that you should treat this website with suspicion. They want to pressure you as much as they can so that you end up forgetting to check reviews concerning the software in question.
The Fake 50k A Week Testimonials
In the 50K a week website, you will see 3 video testimonials & reviews of people who got extremely wealthy, courtesy of 50K a week.This screenshot below has been floating around the internet since the 50k a week system was launched. We got it from a critic website that also educated traders on this scam.
You can see that someone was sourced from Fiverr to lie on camera. They were paid $5 only to do this. How shameful can this get? He was paid very little to do so much more! Apparently, the same applies to all the other faces you're seeing here.
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Conclusion : The 50k A Week System is Scam !! Avoid !!
The Final Truth
They have teamed up with some unregulated off-shore broker to rip off their customers. Be aware when they ask you for $250 in order to start trading and become rich. You won't become rich with this 50 k a Week software, and that's a fact you should know.
The 50k a Week software cannot be relied upon. You can see how aggressive they are at marketing this scam system. By doing so, they hope to fool a few individuals so they can benefit their selfish motives. So if you love your money, stay away to avoid disappointments. There is nothing to get excited about here.


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Jan. 14, 2019, Green Cove Springs, FL – Green Cove Springs City Council unanimously voted to bring the proposed City Charter amendments to a referendum vote during the Tuesday, Jan. 8, meeting.
These amendments were brought to the City Council by an appointed Charter Review Committee on the Dec. 4 City Council meeting and include: Providing a general statement the City shall abide by all applicable nondiscrimination laws of the State and Federal government, allow the City Manager to authorize budgeted expenditures of up to $25,000.00, allow City Manager to authorize reasonable and necessary emergency expenditures for operating, public health, and safety disasters, require the City Manager to evaluate the City Clerk annually, and not require the City Attorney to reside or have an office within the city. These amendments will be included in the April 9, 2019, election ballot.
Funding was approved for a couple of emergency stormwater and wastewater repairs on West and Houston Street. A crack in the Houston street trunk line, a major city sewer line, was discovered in mid-December. City Council approved $58,487.29 already spent from the Wastewater Fund Capital Improvement Program budget to repair the crack. An additional $32,500 in a supplemental agenda was approved by City Council to line 340 feet of the Houston street trunk line to prevent future cracks happening on the pipe.
City Council also approved $68,655 as part of the supplemental agenda to repair a storm drainage pipe under West Street. The 54-inch diameter line collapsed between Spruce Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in late December, causing Public Works to close the street and sidewalk. This approval of emergency funding allows Public Works to repair the pipe immediately.
City Council also approved the site plan for a new townhome development and the final phase of Magnolia West. Magnolia West Phase Four will add 126 homes to Magnolia West, with the roads under the responsibility of the City.
The site development plan for Pinewood Court Townhomes was also approved by the City Council. The new development, located at Pinewood Court, proposes to include 12 townhome units with 26 parking spaces. The site is currently 1.04 acres of vacant land.
Phase One and the master site plan of the Public Works Compound renovations were also approved by the City Council, with the expectation that plans for future phases of the project will be approved only if it is consistent with the approved master site plan. Phase one includes a new 8,000-square-foot administration building and five new public parking spaces. Auld & White Constructors. LLC, have been selected as the contractor for the project, and bidding for sub-contractors will begin in March.
City Council also approved for the City to purchase a used 300 KW generator to have on standby to maintain water and sewage services in the event of a storm or extended power outage for $48,500 and to purchase 100 LED street lights to replace the light fixtures in street lights along U.S. 17 and SR 16 for $24,805.More: Home Page News


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WASH MEL tools for Uganda - attendance
Hi, What is the best practice indicator for measuring Sickness Rate at primary schools in Uganda? This is to be used after a WASH project to monitor the outcome WASH has on health of pupils in relation to water based illnesses.
• Total attendance per term, split by gender and class? (to be subtracted from enrolments figures)
• Total days of school missed per term regardless of reason, split by gender and class?
• Total days of school missed per term due specifically to sickness, split by gender and class?
Any advise or tools would be appreciated. Thank you. Lorna (questions changed to be more consise)
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Lorna, this is what I have used before, I hope it will be of help to you. Monitroing school sanitation.xlsx
Thank you very much Stephen for replying and sharing this tool. There is no attendance (or sickness rate) measurement in this. Is this indicator measured in any other way/ tool or do you not find attendance (or sickness rate) to be a good way to measure the health impacts of a WASH at school project? Many thanks, Lorna
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Dalai Lama admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been admitted to a hospital in New Delhi. He had been diagnosed with a chest infection and will need to remain under medical supervision for the next two days. Although his condition is stable and there is nothing to worry about. The 14th Dalai Lama had attended a ..


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Data Entry jobs are really great for people who are low qualified and want to work from home. Whether you are a housewife, a retired person or just a person keen to work from home, data entry jobs are the way to go. Data Entry jobs are very diverse and a data entry worker needs to specialize in one given domain. data entry jobs After reading this article you will get to know different types of data entry jobs and remunerations depending upon the type of work. As you know there isn't any educational qualification required for a data entry work. But you need to acquire certain basic skills like typing speed of 25-30 WPM, able to read Basic English and browsing internet.
1. Plain Data Entry Jobs
Plain data entry work involves typing words into MS word file. Here, apart from typing speed you also need good reading and writing skills in English. You have to read from a PDF document and write it into a Word document.
2. Other Basic Typing Jobs
Other basic typing jobs can be working with Excel Spreadsheet. Here you just have to fill cells with data. You really do not require to know about formulas and other technical stuff. The job is very simple and not technical at all.
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3. Word Processor or Typist
Here the work is a bit more technical. You need to create letters, mailing labels, reports etc. You must have good grammar skills as well as vocabularly. You also have to work with technical stuff like creating charts, graphs and tables. Usually you need a training for this kind of data entry work.
4. Cleaning of Data
Also known as data cleansing or data scrubbing where you detect and remove (or correct) erroneous data from a table or a database. It can be a Word File or an Excel spreadsheet.
5. Online Form Filling
Here you will be given online form and huge data separately. You have to enter the value from the database into each field in the online form very carefully. Here you have to pay attention so you don't fill up wrong field with wrong data.
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6. Online Surveys
You have to answer few simple questionnaires and fill up the survey forms. You can fill up a survey form in 5 minutes to 15 minutes depending upon the length of questionnaires. Companies need to know customers feedback so they ask you to fill these forms. Signup with 20 best online surveys sites here.
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As you know Captchas are images containing texts, number or alphanumeric data used to fill in a field given below. You have to solve hundreds of Captchas every single day. It is very simple. You can check top 10 Captcha entry sites here which provide you this opportunity.
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Here you copy data from one file and paste it to another. Basically it will be a word document or excel spreadsheet. You don't have to type much but you have to read a lot hence knowledge of English is important.
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9. Captioning
9. Captioning
Captioning is more advanced because here you write headings and captions for news headline or an image. This job is required by media industry like News channel. Captioning jobs are very rare to find.
10. Re Formatting and Correction
Normally formatting jobs include formatting a word document like aligning paragraphs, indentation, fonts etc. You also have to format a long form which contains various fields like Name, Email ID, Address, Phone No etc. Here typing work is less but you need to know every rule about formatting.
11. Formatting and Editing Job
Here you have to have good knowledge of English because you will not only correct spelling mistakes but also grammar. You also need editing skills in which you have to reformat an entire document. Formatting jobs are more about knowledge of English and grammar over typing skills.
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You will be given an image which is a screenshot containing written paragraphs. You have to read from images and write it down on a Word document. One thing you need to remember is the words are not simple English but difficult medical terminology that you haven't heard before.
13. Audio to Text
You will listen an audio and reproduce it into a text format. Audio to text data entry job is bit advance because you need really great listening skills hence not for everyone. Moreover, your English must be really great so you can understand every single word. For beginners, I recommend image to text data entry work. Here you earn more than regular data entry work.
14. Medical Transcriptionist
The most common transcription job is medical transcriptionist. Here you listen recorded audio files and write it down word by word in a word document. Here you have to be familiar with advanced medical terminology. You also must have great listening and shorthand writing skills.
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15. Medical Coding
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You have to capture data from various internet publications such as e magazines and eBooks. Here you need good English skills.
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18. Updating Database
Here you update existing database and create new ones online. These database contains various fields like Name, Phone no, email ID, address etc for various industries. Misc Online data entry jobs are part time jobs.
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Delhiites can now directly put their problems before Police Commissioner B K Gupta who has decided to open his doors to public everyday beginning Monday (21st Feb.'11).
Gupta will meet complainants and hear their problems for 90 minutes on all weekdays from 12 PM to 1.30 PM and has also instructed other senior officials to follow suit.
"I have to take out some time for the people. We are here for the people. I will be available to hear the grievances from this Monday (21st Feb.'11) on all week days for 90 minutes.... The exercise is to improve functioning of police force in the city," he told.
All Deputy Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioners of Police and other senior officials will also be available for the public for two hours -- 12 PM to 2 PM -- at their offices on weekdays and will listen to their grievances and problems from Monday.
"I have been meeting a few complainants now...But I am not doing it everyday. So, I wanted it to happen everyday. I have decided not to give appointments during this time...If at all I get late on some days I will make sure that I spend 90 minutes with the people," he said.
The city police chief said most of the cases which he has been hearing till now were "genuine" and action was being taken.
"Basically people come to the Police Headquarters and complain to the officials so that their cases get expedited. If I meet them, they will have the satisfaction that they have met the city police chief and presented their case," he said.
Gupta said he has also instructed all Assistant Commissioners of Police to visit one police station in their sub-division every day and work there to improve performance.
"We have asked them to log their position with the District Control Room. They will have to be at one police station everyday from 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM. Their visit schedule have to be displayed prominently at police station," he said.
Gupta said the reason behind him asking all senior officials to meet the people and hear their problems was to make functioning of police force in the capital better.
"Once all DCPs, ACPs and others start receiving complaints directly from the people and begin interacting with them, the number of people coming to me will eventually get reduced," the Commissioner said.
"In due course, I will have less visitors," he said.
Gupta said he will also start interacting with his subordinates in different police district through videoconferencing facility from his office.


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That still puts Christmas at 8% up year to date.
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So many options. So tempting to type a hyphen, hit the space bar, type another word and see your hyphen magically turn into an en dash. No one will notice …
But an en dash just isn't an em dash, is it? It's shorter.
- Em dash: —
- En dash: –
- Hyphen (for size): –
Historically, the en dash and em dash names are derived from the width of a lowercase n and uppercase M, respectively, in commonly used typefaces.
An em dash (—) can be used in pairs to encompass a word, phrase or clause within a sentence. They can also be used to separate one part of a sentence from the main body, and they are particularly useful in long, complex sentences.
An en dash (–) means "through" and usually connects a closed range of values like dates and numbers: Feb. 15–28 or Page 19–345.
And in case you're wondering if an en dash should have spaces around it: It depends on the application, but usually when connecting two numbers, spaces should be left out.
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This newspaper has been following the career of pianist Emily Bear since she was about 5. You're thinking, "Who starts a career at 5?" Emily Bear did. Right here in her hometown of Rockford.
Now 16, Bear is a piano-playing sensation around the world. She not only excels at classical music, she blows away jazz audiences, writes pop and R&B and works with record producer, composer, arranger and musician Quincy Jones. Her original music CD, "Diversity," was produced by Jones and her latest album, "Into the Blue," is dedicated to Jones.
"Quincy Jones is one of my biggest influences and mentors," Bear said in a phone interview. "He's one of the most down to earth persons imaginable."
Bear has written music for Weight Watchers commercials and loves writing film scores.
When I talked last week to Bear, she was in Chicago preparing to leave for a two-month European tour called Night of the Proms, an extravaganza featuring full orchestra, rock band and singers.
Bear had only just returned home from performing at the Hollywood Bowl. Before that she was performing in Israel.
Bear began playing piano in her Rockford home when she was three. Two years later she was performing at Ravinia. Her talent has taken her to Carnegie Hall, the White House, Lincoln Center, the Montreux Jazz Festival, The Blue Note and many other venues.
"I started in classical music, but after a couple months, I discovered jazz, which has more freedom," she said. You can see some of that freedom in action with veteran jazz musicians on her website, emilybear.com.
You can also hear Bear performing Gershwin's immortal Rhapsody in Blue and some of her original material on the site. She has released seven CDs.
Still, her parents tried to provide her with as normal an upbringing as possible.
"Music has been part of my life as long as I remember. But I also went to summer camp. I graduated from Guilford (High School) last year," she said. That was two years early.
In 2015, Bear performed with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra an original composition called "The Bravest Journey," a tribute to veterans.
Bear will soon begin studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she is eyeing a possible double major in film scoring & contemporary production.
Although Rockford is still home, it probably won't be for long. I have a hunch we'll be hearing Bear's film scores on Oscar-winning movies before long. And who knows, maybe Bear will write the theme music for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (Film composer John Williams wrote the 1984 L.A. Olympics theme music.)
Bear will also be at Rockford's Coronado Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018, where she and Rockford's Dave Rydell, chairman of Bergstrom Inc. will be honored by Gov. Bruce Rauner as two of eight recipients of the prestigious Order of Lincoln award.
The Rockford event is the 54th annual Convocation of the Lincoln Academy, honoring eight outstanding Illinoisans with the Order of Lincoln at a formal ceremony, concert and gala reception. Over the last 54 years, 340 Illinoisans have been honored.
In addition to Bear and Rydell, 2018's Lincoln Laureates are Dick Butkus, Stephen Shih Chen, The Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J, Mellody Hobson, Edward L. McMillan and Dr. Louis Philipson.
Bear will perform an original orchestral piece in honor of the Lincoln Academy and the State of Illinois.
Chuck Sweeny: 815-987-1366; firstname.lastname@example.com; @chucksweeny
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a quote from Emily Bear about Quincy Jones.


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I'm not sure if you've been paying attention, but we've been steadily showcasing some of the most attractive athletes competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio this month.
With this latest spin of the globe, we've landed in Great Britain, and it's time to take aim with the hottest member of the GB shooting team, Amber Jo Hill.
In particular, the 18-year-old Hill excels in skeet shooting, and she appears more than ready to represent her country on the world's biggest stage in Rio.
One look at Hill tells you this sexy shooter has plenty of assets to showcase at the 2016 Summer Olympics, but don't let her good looks and pretty smile fool you.
Hill is a shooting prodigy who's already racked up a laundry list of accolades and trophies, and she's only getting better.
Here's a better look at Amber Jo Hill, one of the sexiest, most-talented athletes competing this month in Rio.
Amber Jo Hill is an 18-year-old shooting star from Windsor, Berkshire, England.
She may be one of the youngest members of the Great Britain shooting team...
...but she's also quite possibly their best hope for a medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Hill has already won gold in three major international competitions in her young career.
Amber Jo Hill first started shooting when she was 10...
...and she was promoted to England's senior women's team by the age of 12.
Hill's specialty is skeet shooting, and she made history in 2013 by becoming the youngest winner ever at the ISSF World Cup.
She was crowned the BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2013 and finished that year as the fifth-best shooter in the world.
In addition to being an ace with a shotgun, Amber Jo Hill is also absolutely stunning.
This blonde bombshell is the consummate markswoman and she'll be looking to capture gold in Rio this month.
If you want to watch Amber Jo Hill in action in Rio, make sure you don't miss the women's skeet event.
Citations: I'll Be Pulling Hard For Smoking Olympic Shooter Amber Jo Hill In Rio (20 PICS) (Bro Bible), amberjohill (Instagram), Commonwealth Games 2014: Sharpshooter Amber Hill is ready to make a name for herself (The Telegraph)


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It doesn't matter where you'll be during the August 21st solar eclipse, NASA plans to one-up you and capture a better photo—or at least a unique one. The space agency is actually going to chase the eclipse's totality in two highly modified 1950s-vintage WB-57F jets, in order to capture the 'clearest image of the sun's […] corona to date,' and the first-ever thermal images of Mercury.
The whole plan is detailed in the short video above, although we have to warn you, it might make you feel a little bit of gear envy—"if only I'd bought that Air Force surplus reconnaissance plane…"
Joking aside, the August 21st eclipse is a brilliant research opportunity, and NASA doesn't plan to let it slip by unused. The two WB-57F jets have each been retrofitted with twin telescopes mounted on their noses. Using these telescopes, Amir Caspi of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado plans to capture "the clearest images of the Sun's outer atmosphere — the corona — to date and the first-ever thermal images of Mercury."
One of the WB-57F jets is readied for a test run at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The instruments are mounted under the silver casing on the nose of the plane. Photo: NASA's Johnson Space Center/Norah Moran
According to NASA, the jets will capture high-definition pictures at 30fps during the entire eclipse totality—which will last three times longer as the jets speed along, staying inside the moon's shadow—from the stratosphere, avoiding interference from most of the Earths atmosphere. These photos will then be analyzed to determine why the sun's atmosphere is so hot (millions of degrees), when the visible surface of the sun is significantly cooler (a few thousand degrees).
Before and after these observations, the scientists will also use the jets to try and capture the first-ever thermal images of Mercury—"the first attempt to map the variation of temperature across the surface of the planet."
To find out more about this fascinating scientific (and photographic) mission, check out the video at the top or head over to the NASA website for a more detailed breakdown of what they're looking to capture and why.


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Show #43 – Worst Show Ever
- No McDonalds in May
- Bad supper (again)
- Trip to Costco
- Fisher Price bubble mower doesn't work
- Nice Logo eh?
- Invite to Nova Scotia – we would love to go!
- Ottawa Podcaster meet up – need a babysitter!
- Bruised tongue!
That's it – sorry for wasting your time!
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It's that time of year! The time when families get together, you stuff yourself with good, rich, indulgent treats (2 sticks of butter, bring it on!) and drink to your heart's content. Calories really shouldn't count between November and January.
This year, the holidays have been a little bit hectic for us. Between hosting family in our own home, travel plans, an adorable new dog who oddly hates fake plants (no Christmas tree this year, folks), and lots of work, work, work – I was ready to jump back into baking.
Inspired by my love of buttery oatmeal raisin cookies, my current obsession with craft cocktails, and fueled by my binge watching Season 6 of GBBO (I want Manon, Ruby, and Kim-Joy as friends – more on my GBBO thoughts in another post coming soon…) – I whipped together these Holiday Cranberry Orange Cookies.
A crisp outer biscuit, soft center, packed with Grand Marnier (cognac and triple sec) soaked cranberries, orange zest and almond flavor, these cookies are definitely on our holiday baking list for years to come.
The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude.Julia Child
BTW I love this quote above. Julia Childs really sums up my thoughts about cooking. When people think "oh I can't cook" I always say – "of course you can!! You're just afraid of making something that may not work… and that's ok! That's how you learn what works well together and what doesn't!" Food for thought. (Yes, pun intended – as per my usual 😉 )
Without further ado – the recipe for my Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies!
- 1 1/2 sticks of butter, softened at room temperature
- 3/4 granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 eggs
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup flour
- 3 cups oats
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1.5 oz. Grand Marnier
Cooking Instructions
- Soak cranberries in Grand Marnier overnight.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy and smooth (the mixture shouldn't be clumpy or coarse).
- Add brown sugar and beat. Add almond extract and eggs and beat until fluffy.
- Mix salt, flour, baking powder, and oats. Slowly mix in to butter/egg mixture.
- Add soaked cranberries and orange zest and mix throughly.
- Cover and refrigerate dough for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scoop dough into 1 inch balls and place on a line baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool or enjoy warm!


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Yam rice is definitely 1 of the signature dish of mainland Penang, simply because there are few stalls here that sells really really good yam rice.
The yam rice in Penang is quite different from others part of Malaysia as it's almost always served with salted vegetables pork soup, hence the soup taste sourish and very appetizing! The ingredients used is mostly pork, from the innards such as blood, liver, intestine to something more normal such as pork balls, lean meat and 3 layer meat.Of course, you can always customize the ingredients by telling them what you want, and what you don't want. 7.0/10
Unlike some other shop where each bowl of yam rice will have a huge chunk of yam in it, at here you can only find small pieces of yam in it. Although some might also wonder, why is the rice brownish in color? No, it's not because of the yam, it's because of the dark soy sauce used. The yam rice is however, very fragrant and I can already smell it while waiting for my portion to come.
I also order a bowl of stew pig trotter with some innards, which turn out to be quite average only. The meat is too lean and not tender enough. 6.0/10
The yam rice featured here is from Sentosa Corner coffee shop in Taman Sentosa, Bukit Mertajam. It was regarded as one of the most famous and best yam rice in Penang. However, it seems to me that their quality had degraded. In the past, the soup used to give me a strong kick when I drank it, but now, it seems the ommph is lacking already.
Total Damage: RM12.60 for 2 person
Operating Hours: 11 AM to 2 PM
Location: Taman Sentosa, Bukit Mertajam
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MIAMI (WSVN) - The development of a proposed 10-mile park underneath the tracks of the Metro-Rail, called The Underline, will kick off with a weekend-long art event.
Several agencies of Miami-Dade County, from Parks and Rec to Cultural Affairs to Transportation, have teamed with Friends of The Underline to make the event happen.
The festivities start Friday and continue through Sunday. It will feature interactive art installations that will stretch along the 10-mile pedestrian/biking path under the Metrorail, from Brickell Station to Dadeland South.
The path will transform into an artist's playground, featuring contemporary works by four Miami-based artists: Bhakti Baxter (Metro Flower Power), Naomi Fisher (#PUZZLED), Nicolas Lobo (Brutal Workout) and Augustina Woodgate (CICLO, Radioee.net).
The schedule of events are as follows:
January 13 – 15
Artist Augustina Woodgate will broadcast live from a 16-person pedal-powered online radio station on wheels (see picture above), which will travel through eight Metrorail stations, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. while discussing critical community topics including recreation, architecture, transportation and culture on radioee.net. Her guests feature developers, architects, artists and musicians.
January 13th 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dadeland South to Brickell
January 14th 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Brickell Metrorail Station
January 15th 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Brickell to Dadeland South
January 14th
Free Underline Art Opening Party
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Brickell Metrorail Station
Guests of all ages can enjoy food, art games and artist talks. Pets welcome. RSVP here.
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Underline Cycling Club Bike Ride, departing Brickell Metrorail station to Wynwood visiting City of Miami parks and returning to Brickell station
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: TalkArt artists talks with Agustina's Woodgate, radioee.net
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Naomi Fisher #PUZZLED Art Performance / Activation
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Nicholas Lobo Brutal Workout Performance / Activation
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Activities
• KidArt Children's sidewalk graffiti
• DogArt Dog sketches
• PlayArt En Plein Air painting for children and adults
• UnderEats, food tasting from participating Brickell City Centre restaurants
More information and schedule of events here: www.miamidadepublicart.org/#news.
The Underline will be Miami's first linear park and living art destination, revitalizing the underutilized pedestrian walkway and bike path into a thriving space of natural habitats, inviting fitness zones, and even a blank canvas for local artists to leave their mark with engaging public art.
From January through the end of March, the community will have the opportunity to experience public art that inspires and challenges them to be healthy, mobile and connected.
Development of the Underline has already begun in Brickell. The area has been renamed "Brickell Backyard." An artist rendering below captures the proposed final product.
Construction on the park will begin in the Fall of 2017. According to spokesperson, the proposed completion date for this phase 1 is Fall 2018, and the projected completion date for The Underline is seven years.
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IBSAT is a national level entrance exam conducted annually by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. The exam is conducted to get admission for MBA/PGDM courses at 9 campuses of ICFAI Business School. IBSAT 2019 is scheduled for December 21-22, 2019.
IBSAT syllabus consists of four sections namely:
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Attempt practice tests in simulated conditions i.e. at the planning of your real exam space and without any break. This will help you concentrate better for the IBSAT exam. Try not to solve more than 1-2 mock tests in this period and none on the day just before the IBSAT exam as it can impact your confidence level.
Don't spend much time to analyze your practice test. As there is no point of doing so. Instead, invest this energy in polishing your strengths and selection of questions. Practice the questions by short tricks and enhance your speed. Make the best use of situation by managing time smartly. Be sure, you finish the IBSAT Exam in the stipulated time. Don't go with the confusion in concept as it may affect your IBSAT exam preparation.
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Yes, you read it right. Go with the difficult questions first. It is that common mistake that many applicants do. Candidates complete the simple questions first and then they proceed to the difficult questions. But this goes wrong in the exam preparation strategy. Candidates should dedicate only specific time frame for the most difficult questions and not to spend much time on them.
Take lessons from life. Don't start something that you can't finish. Don't try to be hubris as the accuracy matters not the number of attempted questions. We know how much you crave for those extra marks, but don't go for the questions until and unless you're sure about your answers. If you do attempt such questions, mark them for review and come back after finishing up the section to recheck your answers.
It is a wow feeling when a candidate can solve questions without lifting the pen in an ongoing test. Only shortcut methods can help you in attempting more questions and achieving better scores. Drink plenty of water to improve your mental calculation. Discussing unconventional methods with a focused study group is a great idea. Many times, it involves use of options to get the correct answer.
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Bring your kid to Detroit show, get a free Ford GT snap kit
Need another reason to head to the Detroit Auto Show next month? If you need a little extra motivation, the prospect of this little souvenir might tip the balance.
Ford will be handing out these little snap-kit models of the new Ford GT for free at the show this year. They're built by Revell and consist of 14 pieces that even a kid could put together in just a few minutes. In fact the Blue Oval automaker will only give them out to kids. Or you could just wait until April when a more detailed version with 28 pieces – taking 10-15 minutes to build – will be available for sale for less than fifteen bucks.
Perennial show-goers may recall that Ford handed out similar kits in 2014 and 2015. It gave out Raptor model kits at this year's show and Mustangs the year before. If you have a collection going – with or without your kids – the new supercar ought to round it out beautifully.
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Gordon Ross
Gordon has been active in the mortgage industry for over two decades and a proud member of AMBA and Mortgage Professionals Canada (formerly CAAMP and CIMBL) since day one. In that time, he has seen many changes and expects to see many more. Now more than ever, Gord recognizes both the need and opportunity for mortgage professionals to work together and collectively raise the quality, awareness and overall stability of the mortgage channel.
Holding the position of principal partner in both a national network and a provincial based brokerage has opened many doors and provided a wealth of learning over the years. Understanding how the provincial and national associations work along with the regulators, insurers and financial institutions has been invaluable. Gordon sites these relationships as paramount to building new and strengthening existing partnerships within our organizations.
Gord is passionate about the growth of the mortgage channel and a staunch believer in giving back to the industry. He has volunteered for a variety of AMBA committees through the years and acted as Emcee for the annual conference on occasion. Gord co-founded a charitable initiative called "Axiom Cares" that has helped raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for more than 50 grass roots charities in Alberta.
Gordon is a graduate of Arizona State University and holds professional memberships from AMBA, CMBABC and MPC. He is a fervent family man, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor and dog's best friend. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, volunteering and coaching minor hockey.