•Expats in the US
US Treasury Bills: Find Out What Every Expat in the US Needs to Know
Discover how US Treasury Bills let you earn 4%+ interest tax-free from state and local taxes—a nearly risk-free way to grow your cash as an expat.
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486 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•AI
Will ChatGPT replace Google?
ChatGPT's confident, single-answer format is seductive, but it lacks Google's multi-format indexing, real-time data, and decades of search refinement—here's why search is harder than it looks.
•Expats in the US
Why you may need a state ID as an expat in the US and how to get it?
A state ID can be your lifeline as a US expat—I recommend getting one if your driver's license is more than 3-4 months away, and here's my step-by-step guide.
•Expats in the US
My FAQs with ChatGPT about Health Saving Account (HSA) for expat
I tested ChatGPT's knowledge on HSAs for expats and discovered its limitations—it can't browse the internet and doesn't always know factual accuracy.
•Driving in the US
Expat's guide to securing your US driving license
Navigating 35+ language options and location-specific pass rates helped me crack the DMV system—here's how to skip the common pitfalls expats face.
•Leadership
Tips for handling the career progression conversation (for First-time people managers)
Career progression conversations catch most first-time managers off-guard, but with 6-9 months of planning and clear goal-setting, you can turn them into powerful retention tools.
•Driving in the US
What to look for when buying your first car in the US as an expat
I learned the hard way that buying a car in the US has hidden quirks expats miss—from Apple CarPlay volume locks to using rentals as extended test drives.
•Leadership
Take the Lead: How to Supportively Guide Non-Performers Toward Success
Addressing underperformance early with clear goals and fair treatment gives struggling team members the best chance to succeed—or find a better fit elsewhere.
•Driving in the US
Why is the gas price so different between nearby stations in the US?
Ever noticed 15-20% gas price gaps between nearby stations? Here's why competition doesn't always mean lower prices—and how to find the best deals.
•Leadership
Learn how to interview (for first-time people manager)
I've coached managers who excel at interviewing fresh grads but struggle with experienced candidates—here's how to level up your interviewing skills fast.
•Book review
"How the world really works" - a book review
Smil's deep dive into energy, food, and materials finally made me understand why we can't just flip a switch on climate change—every decision has complex consequences.
•Paid Media
LinkedIn B2Believe event Nov 2022 - A review
I attended LinkedIn's first major B2B event in 6 years and discovered their push to make B2B brands act more like B2C—but the advice heavily favors big budgets over scrappy startups.