Are we really calling two weeks of low productivity a "tank"? I mean you moved to a different country, that's like a whole vacation in itself. First two weeks should be for eating pad thai and figuring out how to cross the street without dying, not for stressing about your output. If you're on a 3 month trip and worried about week one productivity, maybe just admit you needed a break and stop overthinking it.

You guys ever have one of those moments where you realize you've been overcomplicating something for years? Because I used to be all about those global SIMs and eSIMs thinking local ones were a hassle, but this thread honestly changed my mind.

Six hours late and 20 dollars short, I learned that lesson too, ouch.

Been there with my own side jobs. Always get it in writing even if it feels awkward. A text or email counts too for proof later. @drews55 is right about checking bank records - that saved me once when a buddy tried to say I never paid him back for a truck repair.

Wait, does Wave actually handle quarterly estimates the same way QuickBooks does? I thought Wave's self-employed version was more for invoicing and basic tracking, not for calculating estimated tax payments. Might be worth double checking that before you fully commit.