Bitter sweet
By jj on Tuesday, December 11 2007, 16:35 - A foreigner's diary - Permalink
Written by Oosi
So finally we tied the knot in the City Hall of Daytona Beach. When returning to Hungary we received in two weeks our official marriage certificate which they accept and register here in Hungary without any questions.
All in all my relation with Hungary is bitter sweet, I love her but the feeling is not mutual.
If it does not ring a bell, then check previous post of this section.
Every procedure involving authorities presents difficulties and shows the country’s inflexibility and complete unprepared-ness to deal with foreigners. The borders were opened but the country is not prepared to address the consequences coming with it. The rigid administration system is overcomplicated and relies on old socialist fixations; the power of authority still exists.
So freedom is not so free after all, it comes with its limitations.


Comments
lol, this all has nothing to with being a foreigner, same for natives. as a native, i haven't lived at my official address for 15 years. the gas and the phone/internet in my apartment belongs to 2 different people. i haven't filed a tax form in years, i dont pay social security. and yet i just got a job at a corporation.
you can do ok w/o all the fuss with the authorities.