Moving from the US to the UK
#76
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by gardnma
(IMHO) As long as there are social programs there will be people who try to exist soley on them. For the working stiffs - there really needs to be more "thanks for the effort - and here's a little back" from the US Govt, other than "see how free you are: you don't need that from us" mentality.
#77
Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by whiterabbit
An English or American white kid would stand out like a sore thumb nor their family qualify for a house for that matter. There is a massive shortage of council housing and asylum seekers will get priority.
People are prioritised by NEED when it comes to social housing, why on earth would you think that all those PC local authority types are sitting there just hoping for a few more asylum seekers to come along so they don't have to help the local Brits?
Do you really believe that in each local authority, individuals have gotten together and said "we don't want whitey to get anything so lets make sure we always help the foreigners first" or do you think it's a government dictum sent down in memo from Downing Street entitled "help any and all immigrants before British people"
Still no crazy policies?
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by Hayley
Well I just think this thread has really helped me feel better.
I seem to be firmly on the side of the British way of life so it must mean I'm really wanting to go back- thanks for everyones input though.
Any help on practical things like getting the move going etc would really help. That's why I started this post. I think we all have our ideas of whether we will be returning or not.
I seem to be firmly on the side of the British way of life so it must mean I'm really wanting to go back- thanks for everyones input though.
Any help on practical things like getting the move going etc would really help. That's why I started this post. I think we all have our ideas of whether we will be returning or not.
Make sure you have a place set up first as it may take longer than you think to get credit approvals etc in the UK. In an ideal world you should fly back first for a few weeks to get something going. Open up a UK bank account asap if you dont have one already. We find it easier to have accoutns and credit cards in both countries.
Start looking and applying for jobs (if needed) before you return. I know a few people who got jobs this way and some even got relocation money (of course depends on your industry).
Be very careful who you use to ship, it may be cheaper to sell some things in the US or even put into storage if you are not sure you will stay over there. Because we forgot how small everything was in the UK we ended up keeping some things in boxes for 2 years!
Take a copy of your US car insurance as a lot of UK companies will honour the no claims discount.
#79
Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I know what you mean. But I also think benefits have become (in some instances) a pretty nice income for single mothers in the UK.
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by Cape Blue
Why do people like to bash single mothers? It was the fathers who buggered off, the mothers are the ones stuck holding the baby (as it were).
I'm not bashing anyone, but where else do the majority of benefits go?
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by whiterabbit
Well here's a few:
Make sure you have a place set up first as it may take longer than you think to get credit approvals etc in the UK. In an ideal world you should fly back first for a few weeks to get something going. Open up a UK bank account asap if you dont have one already. We find it easier to have accoutns and credit cards in both countries.
Start looking and applying for jobs (if needed) before you return. I know a few people who got jobs this way and some even got relocation money (of course depends on your industry).
Be very careful who you use to ship, it may be cheaper to sell some things in the US or even put into storage if you are not sure you will stay over there. Because we forgot how small everything was in the UK we ended up keeping some things in boxes for 2 years!
Take a copy of your US car insurance as a lot of UK companies will honour the no claims discount.
Make sure you have a place set up first as it may take longer than you think to get credit approvals etc in the UK. In an ideal world you should fly back first for a few weeks to get something going. Open up a UK bank account asap if you dont have one already. We find it easier to have accoutns and credit cards in both countries.
Start looking and applying for jobs (if needed) before you return. I know a few people who got jobs this way and some even got relocation money (of course depends on your industry).
Be very careful who you use to ship, it may be cheaper to sell some things in the US or even put into storage if you are not sure you will stay over there. Because we forgot how small everything was in the UK we ended up keeping some things in boxes for 2 years!
Take a copy of your US car insurance as a lot of UK companies will honour the no claims discount.
Earlier on in this post always21 had mentioned the need to get a UK bank account and that he's done this with HSBC. I didn't get details on how to do this, Is it online? I don't have any branches here in Spokane. Does anyone know?
I'm trying to remember they have IKEA in england and not take too much.
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by Cape Blue
People are prioritised by NEED when it comes to social housing
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by Hayley
I'm trying to remember they have IKEA in england and not take too much.
#84
Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
And asylum seekers aren't in need?
"Originally Posted by whiterabbit
An English or American white kid would stand out like a sore thumb nor their family qualify for a house for that matter. There is a massive shortage of council housing and asylum seekers will get priority."
And I am saying that the fact they are asylum seekers is not the reason they may get priority in some circumstances, it is the fact that they are in greater need which will ensure a priority. So in fact the status of "asylum seeker" does not get a social house but the status of "need" does.
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
any news on the Uk bank accounts?
#86
Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Takes two to tango.....
I'm not bashing anyone, but where else do the majority of benefits go?
I'm not bashing anyone, but where else do the majority of benefits go?
Benefits go to people who need them. It could be a single mother whose feckless partner has left her in the lurch (or even died), or perhaps a disabled person who is unable to support themselves, maybe someone who has mental health issues and can't get their sh*t together.
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by Cape Blue
Yes they are in need. The point was that the previous poster was saying that white people wouldn't get housing because asylum seekers would get it first.
"Originally Posted by whiterabbit
An English or American white kid would stand out like a sore thumb nor their family qualify for a house for that matter. There is a massive shortage of council housing and asylum seekers will get priority."
And I am saying that the fact they are asylum seekers is not the reason they may get priority in some circumstances, it is the fact that they are in greater need which will ensure a priority. So in fact the status of "asylum seeker" does not get a social house but the status of "need" does.
"Originally Posted by whiterabbit
An English or American white kid would stand out like a sore thumb nor their family qualify for a house for that matter. There is a massive shortage of council housing and asylum seekers will get priority."
And I am saying that the fact they are asylum seekers is not the reason they may get priority in some circumstances, it is the fact that they are in greater need which will ensure a priority. So in fact the status of "asylum seeker" does not get a social house but the status of "need" does.
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Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by Cape Blue
"Takes two to tango" - what a delightful attitude
Benefits go to people who need them. It could be a single mother whose feckless partner has left her in the lurch (or even died), or perhaps a disabled person who is unable to support themselves, maybe someone who has mental health issues and can't get their sh*t together.
Benefits go to people who need them. It could be a single mother whose feckless partner has left her in the lurch (or even died), or perhaps a disabled person who is unable to support themselves, maybe someone who has mental health issues and can't get their sh*t together.
#89
Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
You're splitting hairs. Asylum seeker/needy is one and the same.
#90
Re: Moving from the US to the UK
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Or perhaps teenage mothers who haven't a clue that pregnancies occur when you have sex.