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Forum: USA
Feb 12th 2019, 9:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,175
Posted By ch2016

Re: Moving to Chicago in March

Hi and welcome!

I've been in Chicago since mid-2016. Having seen quite a few other US cities, I've got to say, I'm pretty happy with Chicago! Yep it's cold in winter, but I came expecting that.
I...
Forum: USA
Nov 12th 2018, 6:55 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,148
Posted By ch2016

Re: Moving to San Diego

Based on my experience so far, the US could certainly do with some well-qualified flavourists, so if it's not qualifying for the H1B then it sure should be!
Forum: USA
Sep 25th 2018, 5:10 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 6,662
Posted By ch2016

Re: Mobile phone switch over...

I used AT&T's prepaid plan with my UK phone when I first came over, and have been happy to stay on it for the last couple of years.

Alternatively I just used Tracfone prepaid sim for a visiting...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 31st 2018, 4:03 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,782
Posted By ch2016

Re: Apartment burgled

Call it "intuition"
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 31st 2018, 3:03 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,782
Posted By ch2016

Re: Apartment burgled

I thought you were legally required to carry your green card with you at all times?
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 26th 2018, 9:17 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,582
Posted By ch2016

Re: Homeless in RI

So I'm guessing the two bits of the story are somewhat unrelated but combine to create a bit of a perfect storm: No funds and nowhere to live.
I think he should spend his energy on finding a way...
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2018, 4:00 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Posted By ch2016

Re: Cellphone contracts

Cricket is owned by AT&T and is PAYG. But AT&T also do their own PAYG plans. I almost went with a Cricket plan because they were consistently cheaper than AT&T, but on further investigation I...
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2018, 7:36 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 5,006
Posted By ch2016

Re: Car for new immigrant

Also, another tip based on my experience of having had a regular sedan and now a SUV. Get an SUV. You already seem to be favouring this option anyway, but I thought I would reinforce it.

Every...
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2018, 7:31 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 5,006
Posted By ch2016

Re: Car for new immigrant

Start studying your future state's driving laws a bit in advance so you can get the licence as soon as you like (Idaho here: https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/driver_manual.pdf)
...
Forum: USA
Dec 1st 2017, 11:03 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,586
Posted By ch2016

Re: Rant - H1B/L1 is just corporate slavery, crap life

If Barclays is your aspirational employer (been there, done that) in the UK, then I can only wonder how bad your current employer is!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 1st 2017, 8:13 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,637
Posted By ch2016

Re: Vegas trip

Red Rock Canyon is nearby and nice for a little fresh air if/when you need a break from all the neon lights
Forum: USA
Nov 10th 2017, 2:57 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 6,544
Posted By ch2016

Re: UK to Chicago.. in a couple weeks!

Well it's -5 C today and snowing. So yeah, warm clothes could be needed ;)
Forum: USA
Nov 8th 2017, 6:43 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 6,544
Posted By ch2016

Re: UK to Chicago.. in a couple weeks!

Welcome! I did London to Chicago move a year ago and have loved it so far. Not sure if you're coming from London or if it's elsewhere in the UK, but I've found Chicago to soften the blow of leaving...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 3rd 2017, 2:32 pm
Replies: 8,082
Views: 561,060
Posted By ch2016

Re: Let's talk about cars

A scot turning down a drink is a very powerful piece of television :)
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2017, 9:55 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 23,472
Posted By ch2016

Re: Moving from UK to chicago

Unfortunately, I do not
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2017, 9:02 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 23,472
Posted By ch2016

Re: Moving from UK to chicago

I moved from London to Chicago last year and so far I love it. I was constantly warned about the "brutal" winters, but I didn't find it too bad - the locals say it was a pretty mild one. I like to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 2nd 2017, 7:05 pm
Replies: 137
Views: 8,205
Posted By ch2016

Re: Hello, I moved to America

I was back in Blighty in June and while there are things I do miss, I was reminded how horrid a lot of high streets are. A plethora of bookmakers, Takeaway shops, trash blowing around. So I guess...
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2017, 10:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,626
Posted By ch2016

Re: English Premier league Football - any tips?

Slightly off-topic: NBC SN also gets you F1, but my word do they fill the race with commercials...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 25th 2017, 10:43 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,532
Posted By ch2016

Re: Will cricket really take off in America?

Just on the topic of Rugby League, I think that it would have a good chance in the US. The game is well suited to TV because you can fit all players on screen. The rules are fairly easy to pick. A...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 13th 2017, 5:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By ch2016

Re: Banking - too good to be true?

Bank of America still hits you with the 3% currency conversion fee though right? Kind of them to not go for $5 + 3%!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 13th 2017, 5:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By ch2016

Re: Enjoying the cricket?

Which ESPN channel is it on? Looking at tomorrows TV guide and can't see it listed on the ESPN page.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 13th 2017, 5:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By ch2016

Re: Banking - too good to be true?

Cutting the foreign ATM fee is usually only one of the two places they hit you. The other is the currency conversion fee. From their own help section:

Anytime a transaction is initiated in non-US...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 4th 2017, 1:56 pm
Replies: 8,082
Views: 561,060
Posted By ch2016

Re: Let's talk about cars

I did the Illinois license test. It's really only a 2 part test. Road sign is part of written, and visual is only a "test" by name. You just have to read a line from one of those Snellen charts.
...
Forum: USA
Jun 1st 2017, 4:47 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 17,425
Posted By ch2016

Re: Will my GCSEs be recognised in the US?

I see ads on TV that McDonalds is "America's best first job". So while it may not require much in education qualifications, I'd guess that the target market for hiring is teenagers (implied from the...
Forum: USA
May 26th 2017, 2:18 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,332
Posted By ch2016

Re: Now i'm getting lots of Credit Card choices!

You have 28 credit cards?!?
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