Newbie
 

Hi Guys,

just registered for the site and I had a quick review of the site.

As with many people I'm very interested in moving over to the US. Right now it looks nigh on impossible, however, many of you have managed to do it, so it must be achievable.

In terms of career and education, currently involved with Marketing/Sales of IT products, approx 10 years experience in business since Uni.

From my research, the only method I can realistically see an an option is for a US employer to employ me.....so advice from any of you out there that have went down this road is much appreciated.

Cheers,

Dave

Re: Newbie
 

Welcome to the site :)

As for ways into the US, there's a good article in the articles section of the ways in, sounds like your interested in H1B...well just hunt for a job like any other job and if someone is interested they'll sponsor you, but baring in mind it ain't cheap, and won't get a visa till Oct if you found a sponsor that gets you before the quota is reached and you can understand why you need niche skills being IT as one of those dime a dozen fields...

Re: Newbie
 

Actually your best chance is to get your current employer to transfer you or for you to marry a yank.
Simply cold-calling perspective US employers will get you nowhere fast.

Enjoy the site, and good luck :)

Re: Newbie
 

Bob - thanks for the prompt reply :) I'll keep you posted....Dave

Re: Newbie
 

Current employer is California based..... they are not playing the game though, as the only guys who can transfer intercompany are execs..... even offered to pay for the fees :mad:

The marry the yank thing - is that how many brits get over there?

Cheers,

Dave

Re: Newbie
 

Welcome :) Yes marry a Yank and then think for a minuet WTF am I doing over here :eek:

Re: Newbie
 

You enjoying life over there then?

Re: Newbie
 

Take cover! :scared:

Re: Newbie
 

Why?

What are you hoping to get that you cannot get in Blighty? :confused:

I hope you're not suffering from grass-is-greener syndrome...

;)

PS: Are you familiar with US employment laws and labor practises? Healthcare, typical holiday (sorry: vacation) entitlements, welfare benefits (or absence thereof :scared: )

Re: Newbie
 

Yeah, for a H1B you want to get a move-on... The window last year closed at the beginning of August. AFAIK the numbers haven't changed, so I'd suspect it'd be around the same time, maybe earlier that they run out.

If you leave it late and don't manage to secure employment until after they run out, you'll have to wait until October 2007 to start... You'd be lucky to find an employer that'd be okay with that!

But yeah, niche is what you want to go for. If your experience is marketing something specific, start with the companies in the US that would directly benefit from your experience in the same sector. Going for some kind of 'generic' position that's kind of ballpark, is probably not going to yield anywhere near as good results.

Re: Newbie
 

pretty much, it's the easiest of the not so easy routes.

definitely have a look through some old threads because unless you luck out, the US isn't always what it cracks out to be...as in shite holiday entitlement, really expensive medical insurance, it ain't cheaper running a car here, credit is also a problem for a couple years/....

Re: Newbie
 

If you are in the IT field, the job market in that sector in the US is flooded with unemployed.
Actually there are plenty of $8-10 hr jobs in California but good luck eating.

Re: Newbie
 

Grass is what you make it.... I am aware of the employment laws and holidays...with regards to welfare (I would get very little in the UK - Govt not likely to pay my mortgage :-)

For me its about taking the good stuff - as well as the bad.... :)

Re: Newbie
 

Let's just say Paroles coming up very soon :p

Re: Newbie
 

$8 to $10 - does it come with unlimited free fries? ;)

Re: Newbie
 

Okaaaaayyyy...

And the good stuff - compared to the UK - is...???? :confused:

:beer:

Re: Newbie
 

:D

Re: Newbie
 

it's FREEDOM fries FFS!!! :rolleyes:

Re: Newbie
 

hmmm - better weather :cool:

Re: Newbie
 

oops - sorry :D - did they change French mustard as well :confused:

Re: Newbie
 

Yes but if fall on hard times in this country you are ****ed, it is social darwinism here. And those hard times could just be someone gets sick that's all, no laziness, drugs, boozing, gambling and all that. Believe me I am living that American nightmare.

Re: Newbie
 

No such thing here.

Nor Hobnobs.

Or lemon curd.

or real baked beans.

And much else... :eek:

(Yes I know there is World Market - but it isn;t the same... And they don't do M&S Ready Meals :rolleyes: )

Re: Newbie
 

More like OTT extremes of weather, far to hot or far to cold :(

Re: Newbie
 

sorry to hear that my friend - the reality is though is that if you are sick in the UK these days, gov't aint gonna pay for shi*. Mortgage or loans - forget about it....you can't pay you will lose your house, so there's not much difference there.

Re: Newbie
 

I like it hot....damn hot :beer: makes the guiness go down better :)

Re: Newbie
 

:scared:

Ask Bob about that one.

or Manc

Or Rush.

Or TruBrit

Or Partystar

Or Amerlisa

Or............... :eek:

Not everyone lives inCalifornia you know!

(NB: I live inCA and it's been pi$$ing nonstop for the past 5 months. Seems that way at any rate :mad: )

Re: Newbie
 

M & S ready meals is what I miss the most about the UK. :

Heinz baked beans (the proper ones) are fairly easy to find in many supermarkets usually with the International foods.

Re: Newbie
 

What do you miss the most then ?

Re: Newbie
 

I suppose it would be the little things that you would miss - the things that you can't get .....

How long you been in the US for then?

Re: Newbie
 

And what do you think will happen to you here if you can't pay your mortgage.

Did you know the chief cause of bancruptcy in the US is medical bills?

Last time I checked Healthcare free at the point of delivery was still available inthe UK.

And housing benefit. And disability whatsit. And Jobseekers allowance. Etc.

OMG you have no idea...

Re: Newbie
 

Take Cuban citizenship and then get yourself across to Florida. The instant your feet touch the beach they cannot deport you ;-)

Re: Newbie
 

ROH :D

I believe there is a thread here somewhere about my obsession... ;)

Re: Newbie
 

If you go the the ER here the first thing they ask for is how are you paying. Prescription medications are extremely expensive. Even with expensive healthcare insurance you usually have a co-pay for each visit.

I think I am correct in saying that in most states if you fall behind with one mortgage payment your property can be foreclosed.

Re: Newbie
 

Elvira - sorry, but disabilty or job seekers ain;t gonna cut for a mortgage, I lose my Job, I lose my house....that simple. On the Healthcare, true, how much does your healthcare costs you per year/whats the average tax in % per person......

Re: Newbie
 

:scared:

If you really think that welfare benefits in the US are better than in Blighty, there is no helping you.

Does fire-at-will mean anything to you?

Re: Newbie
 

Tried to karma you for that one :) very wise words from a wise Lady, maybe I'll start listening to Oprah :D

Re: Newbie
 

You asked what I missed the most.

I missed my life, the day to day everyday things that I had been used to all my life. Pure and simple as that.

To answer your other question I have been here for 10yrs.

Re: Newbie
 

Here is a good article I came across recently,

37 million poor hidden in the land of plenty

N.B. Republicans should not read this article as you will enter instant denial mode. :D

Re: Newbie
 

Oh pi$$ ... - never mind.

You really think I'm gonna fall for the old 'I tried to karma you but I've got to spread' line?

Grandmother. Eggs. Sucking... :rolleyes:

:D

Re: Newbie
 

OK well I managed to send you K.