Off to the states... am i mad?
#1
Off to the states... am i mad?
Hello.
Recently left the Army and have been fortunate enough to get a job in Pittsburgh. It's a big company and they have people to help me with visas, permits and all the other guff, both in the UK office and over there so that's sorted.
I'm single and the wage is better than anything i'd ever get over here (especially at the moment).
So, am i nuts to go?
Recently left the Army and have been fortunate enough to get a job in Pittsburgh. It's a big company and they have people to help me with visas, permits and all the other guff, both in the UK office and over there so that's sorted.
I'm single and the wage is better than anything i'd ever get over here (especially at the moment).
So, am i nuts to go?
#2
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
Hello.
Recently left the Army and have been fortunate enough to get a job in Pittsburgh. It's a big company and they have people to help me with visas, permits and all the other guff, both in the UK office and over there so that's sorted.
I'm single and the wage is better than anything i'd ever get over here (especially at the moment).
So, am i nuts to go?
Recently left the Army and have been fortunate enough to get a job in Pittsburgh. It's a big company and they have people to help me with visas, permits and all the other guff, both in the UK office and over there so that's sorted.
I'm single and the wage is better than anything i'd ever get over here (especially at the moment).
So, am i nuts to go?
Get yourself over here and join the party... Pittsburgh can be a bit dodgy but you should be able to find a nice area to live and be comfy...
#3
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
I'd say go for it!! There are too many "what if's" in this lifetime and what's the worst that could happen..... you might find you don't like it. What kind of visa would you be coming over on??
#4
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Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
First, Welcome!
You'll find all sorts here on BE.
Second - are you mad for asking?!
Do it - if you do, and you don't like it, at least you know.
Don't do it and you'll always wonder... what if...?
You will have a ton of questions - many will be the standard ones, so check out the wiki http://britishexpats.com/wiki/
When you get in to more specific questions, here's where you ask them!
A good starting point is to find out which visa they will bring you over on...
Expect things to be a roller coaster - it's a different ride for everybody, but still a ride!
Cheers
Harry
You'll find all sorts here on BE.
Second - are you mad for asking?!
Do it - if you do, and you don't like it, at least you know.
Don't do it and you'll always wonder... what if...?
You will have a ton of questions - many will be the standard ones, so check out the wiki http://britishexpats.com/wiki/
When you get in to more specific questions, here's where you ask them!
A good starting point is to find out which visa they will bring you over on...
Expect things to be a roller coaster - it's a different ride for everybody, but still a ride!
Cheers
Harry
#5
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
If you have to ask perhaps you shouldn't as you really don't appear to be very enthusastic about living in the US.
#6
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
According to the Economist (in 2011), Pittsburg's the best American city to live in!
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11053...#ixzz1oLwxRKsq
Move over, Honolulu; Pittsburgh's No. 1 in U.S.
London-based Economist Intelligence Unit lists the 'Burgh as the 'most livable city'
London-based Economist Intelligence Unit lists the 'Burgh as the 'most livable city'
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11053...#ixzz1oLwxRKsq
Last edited by WEBlue; Mar 6th 2012 at 3:07 pm.
#7
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
The 'Burgh is a GREAT CITY. Lots to do, lots of interesting people, and you get great outdoor activity due to the 4 seasons.
If someone is doing all the work for you to go live there, why are you hesitant?
In other words, Pittsburgh is a great fine city (to the other poster, don't ALL cities and towns have 'dodgy' parts?) and affordable. Maybe the one who isn't sure is YOU? So explore you first! The city is great.
If someone is doing all the work for you to go live there, why are you hesitant?
In other words, Pittsburgh is a great fine city (to the other poster, don't ALL cities and towns have 'dodgy' parts?) and affordable. Maybe the one who isn't sure is YOU? So explore you first! The city is great.
#8
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
...and you get the best football team thrown in - AND Primanti Brothers. What more could you want????
#9
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
Hello.
@ HarryTheSpider
After a few hours at the US Embassy in London last Friday with a representative of the company i am to be issued a Green Card.
@Rete
As to enthusiasm i am very enthusiastic. I'm also cautious, hence asking this question on here, insight from people with experience always struck me as an intelligent move.
Thankyou for the encouragement.
@ HarryTheSpider
After a few hours at the US Embassy in London last Friday with a representative of the company i am to be issued a Green Card.
@Rete
As to enthusiasm i am very enthusiastic. I'm also cautious, hence asking this question on here, insight from people with experience always struck me as an intelligent move.
Thankyou for the encouragement.
#10
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
Hello.
@ HarryTheSpider
After a few hours at the US Embassy in London last Friday with a representative of the company i am to be issued a Green Card.
@Rete
As to enthusiasm i am very enthusiastic. I'm also cautious, hence asking this question on here, insight from people with experience always struck me as an intelligent move.
Thankyou for the encouragement.
@ HarryTheSpider
After a few hours at the US Embassy in London last Friday with a representative of the company i am to be issued a Green Card.
@Rete
As to enthusiasm i am very enthusiastic. I'm also cautious, hence asking this question on here, insight from people with experience always struck me as an intelligent move.
Thankyou for the encouragement.
Last edited by Michael; Mar 6th 2012 at 5:55 pm.
#11
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Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
Sorry this is nothing to do with what you're asking but I have to know, is there a reason your user name doesn't have a 't' after 'bar'?
#12
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
Location is a bit meh, but could be worse....but whatever, go for it.
If the company is sorting you out a Greencard, you've got nothing really to lose.
The wiki is a good starting point, especially on relocation packages, to build up some stability if nothing else.
And with the greencard, you can always bugger off else where if you don't like the company or location.
If the company is sorting you out a Greencard, you've got nothing really to lose.
The wiki is a good starting point, especially on relocation packages, to build up some stability if nothing else.
And with the greencard, you can always bugger off else where if you don't like the company or location.
#13
Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
I wondered that too. I was also thinking that if the OP did not like the states on arrival, then he could just re-design it.
#14
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Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
I hope you all know where your towels are at...
To the OP, you can always hitch to the US for less than $30 Altarian a day... Just make sure you don't get a pain in your diodes all down the left side...
#15
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Re: Off to the states... am i mad?
Froody.