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Forum: USA
Dec 14th 2022, 11:58 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 6,838
Posted By veryfunny

Re: UK US Difference

Parts of NY, high homicide rate, smell and those rats, yet alone high crime areas. NY, is not typical of the USA, as London, is not typical of England.

Living in other states then its easier to...
Forum: USA
Dec 14th 2022, 11:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,596
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Possibly Moving to Colorado (Job Offer)

Depends on location, Denver or Boulder, shall cost you more but it makes up with better air, water and kids schools,
Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2020, 2:49 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 5,110
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Best places in Bay Area to live for working in Foster City

I was talking about south san francisco, location after Burlingame etc. Palo Alto is nice but the commute to FC during morning hours will be long.
Forum: USA
Dec 31st 2019, 5:20 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,110
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Best places in Bay Area to live for working in Foster City

If you work in FC, it is better for you to commute from SF downwards to FC, traffic gets so bad, because most people work/travel upwards towards SF. Highway 101, gets really bad by 06:30. If you find...
Forum: USA
Dec 31st 2019, 5:08 am
Replies: 89
Views: 11,016
Posted By veryfunny

Re: new car suggestions for first time in the US

I would suggest a Tesla, if you can, much cheaper to run (Full Charge less than $20), no oil/brake pads changes required. Used to be several rebates from the electrical company/local and federal...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 23rd 2018, 12:02 am
Replies: 75
Views: 6,269
Posted By veryfunny

Re: California fires

Real sad to see people dying and losing their homes. The air population where I live is really bad but has been getting better, yesterday we had some rain which actually helped a lot.
Forum: USA
May 27th 2018, 3:21 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,153
Posted By veryfunny

Re: "Professional" job without degree

In the USA it is not about degrees it is about what value you bring to a company. Your job is to make people aware of what you can bring to the table that few people can.
Forum: USA
May 27th 2018, 3:17 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 9,960
Posted By veryfunny

Re: UK- Palo Alto: What I've learnt 1 month in

Yes, I read about this last week and the Pastor, is correct to a certain degree. I tend to find this true for most wealth areas in California (Atherton, Berkeley, Redwood shores) . People say one...
Forum: USA
May 27th 2018, 9:16 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,960
Posted By veryfunny

Re: UK- Palo Alto: What I've learnt 1 month in

Yes but what are the jobs like there? What about things to do that diverse than CA?
Forum: USA
May 27th 2018, 9:14 am
Replies: 47
Views: 9,960
Posted By veryfunny

Re: UK- Palo Alto: What I've learnt 1 month in

Welcome to the SF Bay area, you could not have picked a more expensive place to live but it is one of the safest, just stay clear of East Palo Alto, which is almost the opposite.
Forum: USA
May 27th 2018, 9:03 am
Replies: 62
Views: 9,500
Posted By veryfunny

Re: To become a US citizen or not?

What about being an independent?:lol:
Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2017, 3:58 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,859
Posted By veryfunny

Re: US post interview etiquette

I ponder to understand why this is so funny, especially for another whom is looking for a career and not just a job.
Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2017, 3:56 am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,555
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Excellent credit rating, what will happen to it in the states?

How about sharing which banks you are talking about?
Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2017, 3:53 am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,555
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Excellent credit rating, what will happen to it in the states?

Please double check on USA banks they are very different from the UK ones, one of the best are the credit union ones, less interest and willing to loan much more $$$ for a much longer term at low...
Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2017, 3:51 am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,555
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Excellent credit rating, what will happen to it in the states?

Credit Karma says otherwise, please elucidate. THX.
Forum: USA
Oct 1st 2017, 6:12 am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,555
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Excellent credit rating, what will happen to it in the states?

To get a high FICO score when you live in the states depends on many factors but i would suggest you open a bank account first and then ask your bank for a secure credit card, which works like a...
Forum: USA
Oct 1st 2017, 5:59 am
Replies: 64
Views: 6,917
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Need info moving to usa

One suggestion is for your husband to market his skills, that means showing people in the states his workmanship, not just pictures of it, videos as well, we live in a high media consuming world now....
Forum: USA
Oct 1st 2017, 5:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,859
Posted By veryfunny

Re: US post interview etiquette

Please note, when you live in the states it is best to adjust to it, I have had multiple interviews, the most important thing is to show the value that you can bring to the company. Secondly, the...
Forum: USA
Oct 1st 2017, 5:40 am
Replies: 29
Views: 5,915
Posted By veryfunny

Re: So homesick

Maybe this has already been said but what about using skype or other type of video calls to the UK? watching Youtube videos of the UK, such as travel channels etc. Not perfect but does help.
Forum: USA
Aug 9th 2016, 5:50 am
Replies: 87
Views: 9,460
Posted By veryfunny

Re: US Citizenship: pros and cons?

Well, I am still thinking about doing that or just filing for another PR for ten years. Thanks for your reply.
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2016, 9:31 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 9,460
Posted By veryfunny

Re: US Citizenship: pros and cons?

Thanks but I still do not see the huge difference, apart from the taxes, Jury duty, returning to entering the country avoiding the long queue, anything else?
Forum: USA
May 1st 2016, 10:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By veryfunny

Re: Finance jobs

Thanks for the responses, yes the exams are expensive and the hours I need to study for them too, just finished spent two years studying for an MBA which was not cheap.
Forum: USA
May 1st 2016, 2:32 am
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By veryfunny

Finance jobs

Hi Everyone,

Okay so I finished my MBA and now trying to break into the financial industry (asset Management/stock selling) and wanted to know if anyone can give me some advice or help me land a...
Forum: USA
Sep 6th 2015, 5:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,595
Posted By veryfunny

Re: closing US bank account - good idea?

FICO score gets affected if you close a bank account or cancel a credit card but it is not that huge, as long as you pay your bills you should be okay.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jun 17th 2015, 8:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By veryfunny

Re: It was crazy, but I made it... My Entry Into The US of A

Welcome, I hope you enjoy your time here and all the adjustments.
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