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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 4th 2021, 2:40 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,518
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Moving back to UK - Pet Relocation HELL

Simple solution to this problem. I did it myself.

Fly to Dublin (not UK) with your dog or cat. Take a ferry to the UK and you are home free with your pet.

Did it myself and it was the best...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 23rd 2020, 5:37 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 812
Posted By britinusa777777755

Question Flying a cat to Dublin and then taking the ferry to Holyhead, Wales.

Hi,

I'd like to fly my very old cat to the UK however it's going to be an ordeal for her in the Cargo hold. I've looked into an alternative option.

Fill in the Veterinary certificate to the EU...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 23rd 2020, 5:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By britinusa777777755

Post Returning resident to the UK, TOR application / HRMC any $$ limit?

Hi,

Hoping anyone has any advice about this TOR application and if they have gone through it?

I'm filling out the TOR application which is for me to bring all my personal possessions back to...
Forum: USA
Jan 19th 2018, 11:20 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 24,734
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Moving to New York - things you wish you knew?

You’ll pay the extra tax, anywhere in the official NYC city limits you’ll pay this extra income tax.

NJ is a different state across the Hudson River from NYC.
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2018, 12:58 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 10,672
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Move to New York or Sydney?

If all the OP cares about is nightlife and dating. NYC is a good option. For a few years in his early thirties. Trust me I did this.

Problem is, where does the OP go afterwards ? He may have given...
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2018, 11:56 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,672
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Move to New York or Sydney?

It’s a no brainer if you work in construction. Australia is a mostly empty but growing country which has so much potential. It’s vast coastline is largely undeveloped.

The country has less than 25...
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2018, 11:27 am
Replies: 35
Views: 10,672
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Move to New York or Sydney?

It all depends on the industry, whether Sydney would be better than New York for you. For most professional careers the United States wins out.

Construction jobs in Australia are miles better than...
Forum: USA
Dec 4th 2017, 10:11 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

Sounds like you have accepted that your employer has the upper hand and you are ok with that in order to stay in the USA.

I would do the same as you, if my alternative was going back to a third...
Forum: USA
Dec 4th 2017, 10:07 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

That is rough, sorry to hear that. What I find is that the power balance is overwhelmingly in the employers favor when a visa/sponsorship is involved. Not everyone is prepared for the drop in power...
Forum: USA
Dec 3rd 2017, 5:47 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

Yes I will be employable in the U.K. or the US. You may be right on all these points.

There was an article recently in the BBC, it mentions “sunk costs” and it basically spoke to me.
...
Forum: USA
Dec 3rd 2017, 11:30 am
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

In NYC there is all the diversity you want and more :P

London could match it but that’s about it.
Forum: USA
Dec 3rd 2017, 3:02 am
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

I guess you are referring to affirmative action and so on. The intention is pure I guess, actively trying to help others that need the help due to discrimination..... Obviously a minor side effect is...
Forum: USA
Dec 2nd 2017, 8:35 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

It matters a hell of a lot whether you are a USC or a visa holder.

Visa holders don’t have the freedom to switch jobs easily, buy property without fear of being kicked out, their kids cannot go to...
Forum: USA
Dec 1st 2017, 11:05 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

I guess I did get a crap deal then. Not as bad as others I know though


An Indian guy I know waited 20 years for a green card (different wait times for India obv)

A girl I know has to work 12...
Forum: USA
Dec 1st 2017, 10:40 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

Thanks

Second job actually started off amazing and stayed mostly for a girl at the time, complicated I guess.
Forum: USA
Dec 1st 2017, 10:38 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

True no doubt life could always be a thousand times worse. I ride the NYC subway with homeless people everyday, their lives are infinitely worse of course.

It’s not often I look back on my...
Forum: USA
Dec 1st 2017, 10:21 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

Waiting for green card m, placing bets on things being much better after that. Looking forward to earning ‘market rate’ and traveling to the U.K. often.

You’ll find me in the Back Home forum in 2...
Forum: USA
Nov 29th 2017, 11:31 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,560
Posted By britinusa777777755

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

Just want to warn anybody that is thinking of getting a visa to come to the USA. It isn't all it's cracked up to be....

You'll end up working for the same company, that company will rip you off....
Forum: USA
Nov 6th 2017, 2:07 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,113
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Recently moved, struggling with change

Seems like you've gotten yourself into a 'rut', you must do the following to be happy. The problem with alcohol is that it stops you from doing other things, it is not just the time drinking but also...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 28th 2017, 11:23 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,421
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: What did you sacrifice in your endeavor to obtain a green card?

1.
The promise of a green card, great prospects in tech and the ability to live and work for Apple, Microsoft or anybody else anywhere in the country. Things started out well, got worse over time.
...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 28th 2017, 8:33 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,421
Posted By britinusa777777755

What did you sacrifice in your endeavor to obtain a green card?

What did you sacrifice in your endeavor to obtain a green card? Was it worth it in the end?

I paid a hefty price so far and I have one year left to wait:
3 years of career stagnation
5 years of...
Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2017, 9:04 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,999
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: So expensive to rent a car

Costs a lot more in NYC. Additional fees and taxes, on-top of 9% sales tax and extremely high demand every weekend because nobody can afford their own car :thumbsup:
Forum: USA
Sep 17th 2017, 5:40 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,999
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: So expensive to rent a car

Take the path train to New Jersey and rent from there, 40 dollars per day
Forum: USA
Sep 14th 2017, 3:15 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,185
Posted By britinusa777777755

Re: Manhattan advice

You could visit all the restaurants in Tarrytown and you'd be stuck with visiting the same ones. The allure of NYC is a new place every night, new places opening up every week. :nod:

Also don't...
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