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Forum: Back Home

Dec 23rd 2013, 8:15 am

Replies: 10

Back Home 2.5 weeks

Views: 3,663

Posted By lola88

Re: Back Home 2.5 weeks

I really like your line - I can't explain why these things just feel right here in the UK and never did in the US. I feel totally the same way, although I enjoyed parts of the living in the US...

Forum: Back Home

Dec 23rd 2013, 8:10 am

Replies: 22

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Views: 4,097

Posted By lola88

Re: Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Yes definitely about irony - due to the torrential rain today it took me a bus, failed train attempt and lift to get home - over 2.5 hours!! But every part of the journey I found myself joking with...

Forum: Back Home

Dec 20th 2013, 9:24 pm

Replies: 22

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

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Posted By lola88

Re: Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Thank you so much Quoll :) I agree. It is easier to talk to British people despite their exterior "reserved" air. I have only been working at my current gig for around 6 weeks and I've had more...

Forum: Back Home

Dec 20th 2013, 8:51 am

Replies: 22

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

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Posted By lola88

Re: Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Thank you :)

Forum: Back Home

Dec 20th 2013, 8:46 am

Replies: 22

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

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Posted By lola88

Re: Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Totally agree! Don't know how good they have it.

Forum: Back Home

Dec 20th 2013, 8:45 am

Replies: 22

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

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Posted By lola88

Re: Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Thanks :) Yes I definitely advise to get out as much as you can once you get back home because it's very easy to feel isolated if you don't! People are friendly you just have to find them rather than...

Forum: Back Home

Dec 18th 2013, 8:35 am

Replies: 22

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Views: 4,097

Posted By lola88

Update No#2 - 3 Months Back

Hey everyone! It's been just over 3 months since I headed back to England (lived in California for five years). The first week back I posted a very positive post on here - I was high on the big move...

Forum: Back Home

Sep 27th 2013, 4:36 am

Replies: 10

Update

Views: 2,058

Posted By lola88

Re: Update

Thank you so much :) :)

Forum: Back Home

Sep 25th 2013, 8:34 am

Replies: 10

Update

Views: 2,058

Posted By lola88

Re: Update

Thank you for your suggestion and you're absolutely right I'm going to copy and paste my points and if I ever get down in the future and "wish" I was back in the States I will look to these! Good...

Forum: Back Home

Sep 25th 2013, 5:16 am

Replies: 10

Update

Views: 2,058

Posted By lola88

Re: Update

I'm glad you appreciate it! Thank You :) I will definitely be updating once I'm more settled :)

Forum: Back Home

Sep 25th 2013, 4:55 am

Replies: 10

Update

Views: 2,058

Posted By lola88

Update

Don't know if anyone remembers me on here but I posted a few months ago wondering if I should stay or go after having a rough time recently living in the States (Southern California). Well I'm back...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 1:34 pm

Replies: 26

Living in Limbo

Views: 3,487

Posted By lola88

Re: Living in Limbo

This is true, just sharing my experience and trying to help :)

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 9:22 am

Replies: 4

Looking for advice

Views: 912

Posted By lola88

Re: Looking for advice

Hey girl, I got my college degree in the US (I spent a year at UBC so I understand the Canadian education system too) my advice would be to get your degree first then go for the job of your dreams!...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 8:35 am

Replies: 26

Living in Limbo

Views: 3,487

Posted By lola88

Re: Living in Limbo

I am 25 living in the States and probably going to head back to the UK...I know what you are going through. I too am in a panic about settling down with an American having kids and never being able...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 8:24 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

I've enjoyed your input and hearing about your unique experiences!

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 8:06 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thanks!

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 7:55 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thank you for this information this is very helpful and kind of you!!! My family did not get US Citizenship, my parents are sadly divorced now, my dad has given up his green card and my brother and...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 7:47 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

I completely agree with you. Despite what my moaning relatives say about public transport I've always found it a breeze in UK yes there are delays but mostly it's fine. I am also an avid hiker but...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 7:24 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

That's so great that your friendship is rekindled :) Fantastic :) Yes I don't think many American people, even very affluent and educated people I know and meet really understand much about the UK...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 7:02 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

At first it was nice getting extra attention for my accent, but for some reason people think it's OK to do impressions of your accent in front of you, even though I'm sure they'd never do so of a...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 6:05 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

I have a green card but I really don't see much point in applying for citizenship, the tax issue (even if it's just annual forms), the cost of getting one, having to wait up to 6 months when I'm...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 29th 2013, 5:22 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thanks I really appreciate your input :) I know it's not a barrel of laughs back home right now but I'd rather be a borderline poor young professional making my way there than here I think at least....

Forum: The Rovers Return

Jul 27th 2013, 10:55 am

Replies: 19

Last minute shopping

Views: 1,749

Posted By lola88

Re: Last minute shopping

When my family moved back they stocked up on cheap clothes, particularly winter coats from burlington coat factory and also casual clothes from ross.

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 27th 2013, 10:45 am

Replies: 4

Citizenship Question

Views: 870

Posted By lola88

Citizenship Question

It is me again, I'm 90% sure I'm going to head back to the UK when my lease runs out here (end of September of this year) but I am unsure of whether I should get my US citizenship (which would likely...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 27th 2013, 4:29 am

Replies: 41

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Views: 3,627

Posted By lola88

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thank you. I think I also read that if you earn more than $85000 a year (in the UK) you have to pay income tax to the US? Although i'm obviously not earning that now eventually (many years ahead!) I...

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