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Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 11:46 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

Okay, I understand if you want to work for Wall Street/ Shelll or some huge Oil firm / Big Pharma then maybe it's not going to happen.

Otherwise it is just a piece of paper and you do get places...
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 8:48 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

Man, Ive got better things to do than to sit here on Saturday and argue.

Of course you'd need the piece of paper to get the job via the conventional route, again depends who you know if your...
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 8:27 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

Why too simple?

No need to overcomplicate things.

I'll bet good money there are people doing your job today without a physics degree.

I'm sure there are lots of low paid jobs... There are...
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 7:54 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

People without those need pieces of paper.
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 7:53 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

It's all down to personality and connections what you make of yourself.
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 7:28 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

Those not blessed with qualifications for certain professions have little choice unfortunately...

The film looks very interesting, will be sure to check it out.
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 6:43 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

Haha, I realise there are lots of scam adverts but still plenty of decent firms too.
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 6:16 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

In sales based roles, there seem to be lots of ads for these jobs on the job sites too.

One friend works in Insurance, the other in Advertising sales.
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2014, 2:46 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,180
Posted By JimFL

Re: Dual US/UK Citizen moving to US

Hi Sarah -

I'm doing exactly the same thing as you. I have family in Downey CA and Sarasota FL, at the moment I'm going to stay with some family in Florida and see where life takes me.

I'm...
Forum: USA
Dec 19th 2014, 8:41 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

I have a small network at best unfortunately... I'll see what it's like when I get over, i may just shelve the Realtor plan and try and get into another field of sales.

I've heard it's easy to do,...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 9:20 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Send me the application :)
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 8:32 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

I'll enquire once I'm over and earning money. I was studying an IT degree, should really get around to finishing it.

I do really love working in sales though, I think I've got a good career path...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 8:10 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

I mean I've finished what we call College in the UK and passed with good grades. Didn't graduate from University though, had to leave with one year to go and never got around to finishing.
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 7:57 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Thanks Sally!

Well, I've really had a productive day today jobwise.

My buddy Christian has referred me for a sales position at his insurance firm with full health care, three months training...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 6:37 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 10,846
Posted By JimFL

Re: Best way to transfer funds from UK to USA

Unreal.
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 6:16 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

I've been speaking with my friend Christian a lot today, he's pretty much calmed my worries that US employers aren't too meticulous in checking educational certificates which is great news!

Thanks...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 6:12 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 10,846
Posted By JimFL

Re: Best way to transfer funds from UK to USA

Great news! I was going to comment in amazement. I've used tranferwise 10+ times with no issues.

V. Interesting news about Lloyds the dodgy buggers. Mind you I doubt the U.S. banks are any more...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 16th 2014, 5:59 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 6,098
Posted By JimFL

Re: ****ers!

Just reading through a few other posts in the forum and I know I'm a little late to the party but would like to say that this story really sucks! I hope you're all sorted again now and it wasn't too...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 3:06 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 10,846
Posted By JimFL

Re: Best way to transfer funds from UK to USA

I've sent all my money using Transferwise also! Highly recommended.
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 1:03 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Hi Hotscott - thanks for the advice, unfortunately no property to have to deal with, I broke up with an ex two years ago and sold the two bedroom flat we had together and ivr been in rented...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 2:38 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Huh?
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 1:31 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Sorry, again to clarify my savings are all currently in a U.S. based savings account.
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 1:30 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Talking Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Thanks PenguinSix.

I'll have a look at that link, perhaps my buddies can help with back filling taxes when I get over for good.

Military conscription, oh lord! I shan't think is be much use to...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 1:17 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

Thanks, I'll look into that.

I have very limited experience of US Taxes.

Any suggestions on somewhere good to read up about them?
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2014, 1:05 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Posted By JimFL

Re: Moving to Florida from London - A few Questions

So, as I've never resided inside the USA at working age and was born before SSN's were designated at birth I only applied and was given my SSN in May 2014. Im assuming I'm fine in that department too?
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