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Forum: USA
Nov 8th 2011, 1:53 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,826
Posted By PANUK

Re: XE Trade Timescales

Just thought I'd update this thread with my experiences.....

I've now done 3 trades through XE. 2 transferred from the UK to the US the same day. The other took until 9.30 the following day.
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Forum: USA
Oct 17th 2011, 7:26 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,826
Posted By PANUK

Re: XE Trade Timescales

Thanks for the info everyone.

So far I've been very impressed with XE. Their customer service has been very responsive, including upping my transfer limit.

If transfers take a couple of days I...
Forum: USA
Oct 17th 2011, 1:22 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,826
Posted By PANUK

XE Trade Timescales

Hi everyone

I've just signed up with XE Trade after seeing the comments on here and am about to do my first trade.

Does anyone have an 'on average' timescale for moving funds from the UK to the...
Forum: USA
Sep 16th 2011, 2:12 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,962
Posted By PANUK

Re: using UK driving license

Just out of interest I checked with the DVLA the validity of UK licenses once resident in the USA and got the following response:

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I can confirm that the latest issued driving licence will...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 14th 2011, 1:39 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

Hi

I've been through half a Maine winter - does that count?!

I got here last January so I got to see a lot of snow :)

Paul
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 14th 2011, 11:40 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

We got married in Bridgeton - its a very, very nice area
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 14th 2011, 11:39 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

Yep - we have a Target - a small one though!!

And yes the discounts are pretty good. I get 15% overall so very useful!

I trained as a clinical photographer working in the NHS so quite the...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 13th 2011, 2:04 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

Have to agree. At the moment I'm starting afresh in retail (Target). Money isn't exactly what I'm used to but I'm actually enjoying the job :)
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 13th 2011, 2:20 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

"It's an idea, but I'd have even less chance of finding something I do up there"

That's both the beauty and curse of Maine. There is so much beautiful countryside, coast and space but not much...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 13th 2011, 12:07 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,383
Posted By PANUK

Re: WTF, but it's Christmas Already!

Desperately trying to forget about Christmas just yet. This will be my first one away from England. But at least with my new family so should be good :)

I'm working at Target at the moment and all...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 13th 2011, 12:03 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

Yep is does - and I hope we can afford it!!

"We now have a massive garden, chickens etc in the 'burbs of Portland.
"

Doesn't sound too bad either :-)

Shame about the Borders though :-(
...
Forum: USA
Sep 12th 2011, 9:38 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,962
Posted By PANUK

Re: using UK driving license

"When asked why I got marked down as I would have hit the bank if I didn't swerve, she said I would have failed if I had crashed "

Wow - I guess she really wasn't happy!!

The insurance doesn't...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 12th 2011, 9:09 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

We're just looking for houses locally. Found one with 6 bedrooms, HUGE barn, stables and 5 acres of land for $185K. Not sure I'd find a comparible house in the UK for around 115 gbp so at the moment...
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 12th 2011, 9:05 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

Hi

Well I moved over in January, got PR in August so now I belong (sort of!!)

I noticed the 'love' but just thought you REALLY liked it here!!!!

How far south in Maine are you?

Paul
Forum: Meet-ups
Sep 12th 2011, 8:50 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,127
Posted By PANUK

Re: Any Brits in Maine?

Hi Montfan72

Well there's at least 2 of us now - I live in the Lisbon Falls/Brunswick area about 30 mins from Portland :-)

Paul
Forum: USA
Sep 12th 2011, 8:43 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,962
Posted By PANUK

Re: using UK driving license

In Maine a UK license is valid for 12 months apparently. However the person that told me that (someone I spoke on the telephone to at the BMV) also said I didn't need to do a road test.

Took (and...
Forum: USA
Aug 9th 2011, 9:30 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 830
Posted By PANUK

Pension Transfers - again. Windsor Pensions

Hi all

I've read the some of the threads with regards moving pensions from the UK to the US and wondered in anyone had experience of a company called Windsor Pensions? I see their advert on this...
Forum: USA
Aug 8th 2011, 12:14 am
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By PANUK

Re: Background check and SSN

Hi

Thanks for the replies - I kinda guessed that would be the answer.

I get the impression the background checking company just reported the check as failed with no extra info to the employer....
Forum: USA
Aug 7th 2011, 11:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By PANUK

Background check and SSN

Hi

I'm having a bit of a problem getting past background checks for jobs....

My EAD arrived 2 weeks ago. I went to SSA the same day to request a SSN which arrived the following Friday (much to...
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