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sile Mar 12th 2012 7:01 pm

American would love advice re:moving to England
 
Never mind....

Pomster Mar 12th 2012 10:39 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
to want to move to UK you would need a little more patience than that.

3 hours> no responses> post removed.....you are expecting too much too quickly!

sile Mar 12th 2012 10:45 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
Yes, I was just composing another. I had thought that perhaps I posted in the wrong place because I am an American.

sile Mar 12th 2012 10:51 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
I am thinking of packing up myself and my dog and moving to England. I am a single woman in her 50's, self employed and looking for a place that will feel like home. I have never been there but I feel that it well may be that place. I have read, studied, Googled, youtubed, and I am not just coming up with the idea...I have thought about it for years, and now is as good a time as any.

I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions or experience to share with me about this kind of relocation.

People have suggested, and understandably so, that I vacation there first, but I wonder if I shouldn't just go for it.

Any thoughts?

britwhore Mar 12th 2012 10:53 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
I wouldn't say it's the wrong place but what exactly would you like to know? Do you have a visa? citizenship? a job placement? do you know anyone over there? family?

britwhore Mar 12th 2012 10:55 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
I think we were posting at the same time!!!

I would ABSOLUTELY suggest you go there on vacation and I think 99.9% of the people on this board would agree.

sile Mar 12th 2012 10:58 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
I am self employed so I don't need a job, no family, know no one there, am applying for Irish citizenship by descent which will give me the ability to live in the EU without a problem if I understand correctly, don't know about a visa. I have read about the different types and I am not sure. I think that if I come as a visitor then I can't apply for residency, but if I get my Irish citizenship before the six months is up I think I could stay, but I am not sure. That is something I would need some advice on.
I also would just like some feedback regarding the whole idea.

Sally Redux Mar 12th 2012 11:05 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 

Originally Posted by sile (Post 9949512)
I am self employed so I don't need a job, no family, know no one there, am applying for Irish citizenship by descent which will give me the ability to live in the EU without a problem if I understand correctly, don't know about a visa. I have read about the different types and I am not sure. I think that if I come as a visitor then I can't apply for residency, but if I get my Irish citizenship before the six months is up I think I could stay, but I am not sure. That is something I would need some advice on.
I also would just like some feedback regarding the whole idea.

What is it you think the UK will deliver? Which part would you go to?

Obviously your options will depend on whether you can get the citizenship.

It would seem sensible to visit first.

Bob Mar 12th 2012 11:15 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
Whilst this is a good place to ask...you'd probably be better off asking in http://www.uk-yankee.com/ which is geared towards USC's.

Though if you read threads in this forum and in the US forum, you'll an idea of what people come against being an expat, because although the language is the same and you think you might have a idea about life over there, you don't and you really can't take what you perceive from a holiday or from tele to equate to actually doing it.

Which isn't to say you shouldn't give it a shot :)

Good luck and welcome to BE.

sile Mar 12th 2012 11:22 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
What I think the UK could deliver? Better weather ( don't laugh..I live in a place that has blizzards, below freezing temps, then tornadoes, then high, unbearable heat and humidity, then about a month of Fall), a safer environment, more culture, more civility, more natural beauty, pretty villages, history, a seemingly much kinder attitude towards dogs.it just appeals to me in every way.i don't know where I would go, that is something else I thought I could get some suggestions about. I know it would seem more sensible to visit first, but that is costly and I would have to leave my dog in a kennel. I am hoping someone here says it wouldn't be goofy to just move without visiting first.

sile Mar 12th 2012 11:28 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 9949540)
Whilst this is a good place to ask...you'd probably be better off asking in http://www.uk-yankee.com/ which is geared towards USC's.

Though if you read threads in this forum and in the US forum, you'll an idea of what people come against being an expat, because although the language is the same and you think you might have a idea about life over there, you don't and you really can't take what you perceive from a holiday or from tele to equate to actually doing it.

Which isn't to say you shouldn't give it a shot :)

Good luck and welcome to BE.

Thanks very much! I have checked out that website..I will do it again. What I find interesting is that here, people who are from there actually confirm many if the things I have imagined being so great about England. They actually miss / appreciate the beauty, the nice , decent people,t he way of life. I realize that one never knows what it is like until you live somewhere.
I have to say, I am struck by just how lovely everyone posting here seems to be.

Sally Redux Mar 12th 2012 11:29 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 

Originally Posted by sile (Post 9949546)
What I think the UK could deliver? Better weather ( don't laugh..I live in a place that has blizzards, below freezing temps, then tornadoes, then high, unbearable heat and humidity, then about a month of Fall), a safer environment, more culture, more civility, more natural beauty, pretty villages, history, a seemingly much kinder attitude towards dogs.it just appeals to me in every way.i don't know where I would go, that is something else I thought I could get some suggestions about. I know it would seem more sensible to visit first, but that is costly and I would have to leave my dog in a kennel. I am hoping someone here says it wouldn't be goofy to just move without visiting first.

Of course we love it and agree with all that :) but as bob says, moving countries is a big step and shouldn't be rushed into - especially if money is a bit tight. What about something like a house swap to keep the costs low and give you more of an idea of everyday life.

Ethelred_the_Unready Mar 12th 2012 11:51 pm

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 
Go for it! Take me with you!!!

sile Mar 13th 2012 3:48 am

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 9949557)
Of course we love it and agree with all that :) but as bob says, moving countries is a big step and shouldn't be rushed into - especially if money is a bit tight. What about something like a house swap to keep the costs low and give you more of an idea of everyday life.

A house swap is not feasible right now, but thanks for the suggestion.

I think the thing that concerns me most is the culture shock possibility. I wonder if everyone goes thru that. I also wonder if the word "shock" is a bit much. I have never been to another country so I have no idea. Also, learning to drive on the other side of the road could be a bit daunting.

I wouldn't be missing anyone here, my immediate family has sadly all passed away in the last few years. I make friends easily. But again, I have never tried making friends in another country.

What I can tell you is there is so much that appeals to me about England that I truly think I would be happy there. But it is huuuugge leap. I guess I am looking for words of encouragement here.

Sally Redux Mar 13th 2012 4:27 am

Re: American would love advice re:moving to England
 

Originally Posted by sile (Post 9949837)
A house swap is not feasible right now, but thanks for the suggestion.

I think the thing that concerns me most is the culture shock possibility. I wonder if everyone goes thru that. I also wonder if the word "shock" is a bit much. I have never been to another country so I have no idea. Also, learning to drive on the other side of the road could be a bit daunting.

I wouldn't be missing anyone here, my immediate family has sadly all passed away in the last few years. I make friends easily. But again, I have never tried making friends in another country.

What I can tell you is there is so much that appeals to me about England that I truly think I would be happy there. But it is huuuugge leap. I guess I am looking for words of encouragement here.

I couldn't in all conscience advise someone to just move to a country on the basis of what they imagine it will be like.

I think you need to find a way to visit and then you will be able to plan your move so much better.

You can probably get some good advice at the UK-Yankee site Bob quoted.

I do wish you lots of luck with your plans though!


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