Yanks Welcome?
Aug 22nd 2010, 11:50 am
#121
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Re: Yanks Welcome?
Not sure why, all of my American and EU friends that are already there say that the people they have met there are fantastic and it is a great quality of life. Again, it may have something to do with the fact that they are all working in higher education, not to be smug but tends to be a better breed if you know what I mean. 
sorry just couldn't resist I'm not going to have any friends on here am I. I'm going to have to totally rely on my beaming REAL LIFE personality and REAL LIFE socialising skills!
sorry just couldn't resist I'm not going to have any friends on here am I. I'm going to have to totally rely on my beaming REAL LIFE personality and REAL LIFE socialising skills!It is easy to cast stones from behind the comfort of your PC, but it isn't especially smart to do this when you are so obviously naive about the region and its dynamics.
Aug 24th 2010, 11:48 am
#122
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Re: Yanks Welcome?
Im just wondering why if you have all these American and EU friends already here you come to a forum to ask questions- surely you'd trust their knowledge more than that of a bunch of sad old strangers who don't have a life as you see it?
Mar 14th 2011, 7:48 am
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Re: Yanks Welcome?
what a fantastic thread. God bless America
Mar 15th 2011, 8:14 pm
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Re: Yanks Welcome?
OMG you're back already, I thought I had a few days of getting in cheeky posts!
Now, I am not even going to dispute the fat comments because well yes, I probably could stand to lose a few pounds...fat is a bit harsh as I think I am about average weight but nevermind. The place we're moving into has a gym and I am making it a priority to visit it regularly!! Although, I will be indulging in cheesecake tonight from waitrose because I've had a really crummy week and need some comfort food, maybe some Pimms too!
Now, I KNEW you 2 would get your panties twisted about my comment but in all honesty I do think that people that work in education, although sometimes a little self righteous, are a nice group of people that tend to be less confrontational, think before they speak, kind people, generally more amiable. I see it as they are sharing their passion with others and wanting others to be successful in the world, like they're doing they're part. As for myself, I only transitioned from corporate to education a few years ago so I am not quite there yet but I am on my best behaviour when in their company. Unlike you lot, that seem to bring out the worst in me
BTW - gorgeous 17 degrees today, need to get outside and enjoy what's left of it.
Now, I am not even going to dispute the fat comments because well yes, I probably could stand to lose a few pounds...fat is a bit harsh as I think I am about average weight but nevermind. The place we're moving into has a gym and I am making it a priority to visit it regularly!! Although, I will be indulging in cheesecake tonight from waitrose because I've had a really crummy week and need some comfort food, maybe some Pimms too!
Now, I KNEW you 2 would get your panties twisted about my comment but in all honesty I do think that people that work in education, although sometimes a little self righteous, are a nice group of people that tend to be less confrontational, think before they speak, kind people, generally more amiable. I see it as they are sharing their passion with others and wanting others to be successful in the world, like they're doing they're part. As for myself, I only transitioned from corporate to education a few years ago so I am not quite there yet but I am on my best behaviour when in their company. Unlike you lot, that seem to bring out the worst in me
BTW - gorgeous 17 degrees today, need to get outside and enjoy what's left of it.
