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Forum: USA
Apr 26th 2015, 6:49 am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,288
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Job referencing

The companies I worked for in and around Silicon Valley would only give information on job title and beginning and end dates. Companies usually check before making an offer.
Forum: USA
Apr 26th 2015, 6:30 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,773
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Any US programs like homes under the hammer or similar house restoration/renovati

HGTV and This Old House for sure. I think there's a cable channel called DIY Network.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2015, 5:28 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

Thank you "formula". I would never have guessed.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2015, 1:25 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

What's a BRP card please?
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 24th 2015, 4:57 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Blenders

I have a Vitamix from QVC. Cost a lot but makes a great smoothie! Cleans up easily too.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 24th 2015, 12:16 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

Celticspirit, I didn't have mine either but they found me in their records! I think it cost 20 GBP.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2015, 10:52 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

Thank you Celticspirit. I do have a driver's licence, bank account, UK credit card, library card and even a membership card from the local allotment/gardening group.

Regarding the person who's...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2015, 3:43 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

Thank you Holy and Pistolpete2. I had the distinct impression that the surgery staff were making my registration more difficult than it should have been. I doubt if they had read the NHS website...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 16th 2015, 5:55 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

Just an update on my attempt to register with a GP. My local NHS doctor's surgery staff have told me I need to find out my NHS number before I can be registered. I only have a National Insurance...
Forum: USA
Apr 15th 2015, 9:04 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,780
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: advice sought on purchasing condo or rentals in FLA.

In 2011 I bought in Charlotte County, Fl. I have a house which I rent to a good friend in Port Charlotte (small local beach in Charlotte Harbor) and a "seasonal" rental in Rotonda West a couple of...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 11th 2015, 6:15 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,966
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Chances of a graduate veterinarian moving to Florida from UK.

If the degree is accredited I suppose it is recognized by the appropriate veterinarian licencing board(s) in America.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 11th 2015, 6:06 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,966
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Chances of a graduate veterinarian moving to Florida from UK.

Ian, That's how I felt when I did live in Boston.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 10th 2015, 8:50 am
Replies: 133
Views: 8,496
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Proper Englishish..

I've never heard these "words" in the US but they seem common place in Britain these days:
nothink or nufink
anythink or anyfink
somethink or somefink
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 10th 2015, 7:44 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,966
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Chances of a graduate veterinarian moving to Florida from UK.

Yes, the world is not flat, although I do feel closer to the UK when I'm in Florida than I do at home in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 10th 2015, 7:13 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,966
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Chances of a graduate veterinarian moving to Florida from UK.

Ian, I was surprised that comparing the cost and flight times from Sacramento and Tampa to London Heathrow there wasn't that much difference between the two!
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2015, 8:12 am
Replies: 25
Views: 8,049
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: Young Family immigrating to San Diego, Where to Live?

Check out the commute times and find out if there are planned highway maintenance projects. A 40 minute commute can easily change into 90+ minutes with accidents, on holidays, friday afternoons etc...
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2015, 7:29 am
Replies: 70
Views: 9,032
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: What are the job prospects, living costs and life like in the USA

I don't think anyone mentioned that in US companies the typical starting vacation allowance is just 10 days per year for the first five years. So even if you are swimming in disposable income...
Forum: USA
Apr 1st 2015, 9:24 am
Replies: 70
Views: 9,032
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: What are the job prospects, living costs and life like in the USA

Here are some thoughts, in no particular order:
I agree with the other respondents. It can be tough and rough in the US but I'm in my 31st year here.

Even if you have good health insurance, your...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 1st 2015, 6:37 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

Re: how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

Thank you all for your quick responses. The doctors' surgery has asked me to contact my former GP and get my new NHS number (rather than the National Insurance number). Wish me luck with that!...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2015, 7:38 am
Replies: 49
Views: 7,859
Posted By rosemaryw

how to register with the NHS after 30 years away

I am returning to UK after 30 yrs in US to care for my mother. Is there a wait time before you can register with a GP through the NHS. I do have a NHS number from the 1980s. Any help appreciated. ...
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