TruBrit

what... you heading back after all you said about the uk

twiggy1984

I would like to advise against this option. Purely from an experiental point of view.

I, like the fool for love I am decided to apply to graduate schools in the United States in order to be in the same continent as my boyfriend (we've been together for nearly 3 years). I've now finished, applied for OPT and received my EAD which is valid for one year.

If you're thinking about getting married in 3-4 years, the grad school/opt option may not be the best as it is:
a) incredibly costly (even with a v. generous scholarship)
b) a logistical nightmare, if your significant other is applying for some form of graduate education or plans to be move for work/school.

I'm currently in the midst of a breakup due to problems associated with point b.

Apologies if this isn't the sort of advice you're after...

Best of luck! Do tell us if love wins out!

jumping doris

I thought you were here for the long haul! I am going to be the one turning the lights out!!!!

fatbrit

Find me one thread on the marriage forum of this board in the last year where the person did not eventually get good advice on a standard question. Sure, there are wnakers in there with an axe to grind (sometimes even a pro wnaker!), but eventually peer review and pressure pushed through the right advice provided the seeker stayed the course and had their questions answered.

loopylorns

I got married on my 17th birthday!

Im still married 16 years later and yes to the same man!!!!!

twiggy1984

That's a really sweet story!

Silly Sod

Well, just a fleeting thought. Mrs Sod fancies it. You never know whats around the next corner. It's all part of the rich tapestry etc etc lol

Elvira

Mrs Sod seems to be a very clever woman.

You married well.



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TruBrit

dunno about fleeting, seems you've put quite a bit of thought into it.

btw, if it's mrs sod's idea then you have a very sensible woman there

Silly Sod

Well,we seriously considered it earlier this year for a while and then decided against the idea. So at the moment the plan is still formed but kind of on the back burner andjust floating around. Much as I love it here it is nice to know that home is just a few thousand miles away and my friends/family will be there, should we seriously decide to go, waiting with open arms.

However, I am told by everyone that Polish is now the official language in parts of salford and it is hard to find any work that our former soviet cousins will not do for cheaper. So, pros and cons I guess, but will let you all know should we really decide to hop the pond

TruBrit

seems like the whole world is being invaded by immigrants just like you and me

yep good old blighty isn't far away that's the good thing.

fatbrit

Oh dear! Time for a little history studying.

AdobePinon

Dzień dobry, Sod.

AdobePinon

Just a new way of getting the crap beaten out of you in a Salford back alley.

Ray

I said that a 1000 times on a trip to Poland
but never knew how to spell it...Thanks