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The Preparation: Back home, Peter starts the process of downsizing a lifetime’s worth of possessions.
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Key Decisions: Sorting what to keep, sell, or ship in a balikbayan box; deciding whether to sell his home or rent it out as a safety net.
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The Logistics: Sorting out cross-border finances, notify pension authorities, setting up international banking, and applying for a long-term visa (such as the SRRV or a tourist visa extension strategy).
Chapter 3: Cutting the Ties
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