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Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 24th 2006, 7:00 am
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By DarrenP

Re: to stay in the US or not to stay....

Well, I suppose I meant it somewhat lightheartedly really. Brits do a lot of moaning, particularly about the weather, so friends back home (whilst they want me back) think I'd be daft to leave...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 23rd 2006, 7:42 pm
Replies: 141
Views: 4,935
Posted By DarrenP

Re: How/Why did everyone move here?

Worked for a co. in London that had a California office. They needed help for 6 months so I jumped. Did the 6 months on an L1 visa, then California asked me to stay. I'd just split with a long term...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 23rd 2006, 7:25 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By DarrenP

Re: to stay in the US or not to stay....

Hey sunnyla, I was in London for 10 years before coming here. I can't answer all of your questions I'm afraid. But I do have experience of the corporate culture in Silicon valley, and I can say with...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 23rd 2006, 5:30 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By DarrenP

Re: where to live in London

Tootings OK too, but better further north closer to Balham. i.e Tooting Bec as opposed to Tooting broadway.

Hah yeah, the grass is always greener right? :)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 23rd 2006, 6:40 am
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Diddling with my new pc video thingy!

Not much of a Devonshire accent! You're meant to say 'laaaaaast' not 'larst' :)
Forum: USA
Aug 22nd 2006, 6:59 am
Replies: 136
Views: 9,630
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Hows your accent?

Here's an online interview I did last year as a promo for my last company. My awkward American twanged cockney accent makes me cringe (and not to mention causes me much grief from friends and family...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 22nd 2006, 6:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By DarrenP

Re: where to live in London

I lived in London for half my life before the US, so I know it pretty well.
Where you want to be somewhat depends on what you want out of the city. You mention a want to be somewhere fairly central,...
Forum: USA
Aug 22nd 2006, 2:39 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,326
Posted By DarrenP

Re: "ello there... Devonshire Dumplin here!

Hi, I'm from the Torquay area too. Well, Teignmouth to be more precise, but Torquay was definitely my stomping grounds growing up. When I say stomping I of course mean drinking 10 pints of Stella and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2006, 1:38 am
Replies: 120
Views: 12,781
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Returning from New Zealand

I fully understand how the system works. I've lived in the US for seven years, and I'll still take the NHS option please. Healthcare in the UK, whilst not without its problems and waiting lists,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 20th 2006, 9:03 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 12,781
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Returning from New Zealand

Long working hours? Try living in the US where the norm is 2 weeks vacation a year. Try paying for healthcare instead of moaning that it falls short when it's free. Blair? Christ try Bush on for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 10th 2006, 2:38 am
Replies: 98
Views: 7,170
Posted By DarrenP

Re: what are you looking forward to most about moving back home?

Well, a lot of the content in your posts certainly seemed like you wanted to get into a deep debate. I suppose the line "When was the last time I walked along a street in England and exclaimed, "Look...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2006, 5:32 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 7,170
Posted By DarrenP

Re: what are you looking forward to most about moving back home?

Johnysweb: with the greatest respect in the world, I'm failing to understand why you're pouring out reams of prose in defence of place B, in a thread created for the purpose of discussing what people...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2006, 5:20 am
Replies: 98
Views: 7,170
Posted By DarrenP

Re: what are you looking forward to most about moving back home?

I've started at the startup yeah, I'm just really not sure that it's what I want. Missing the UK and family a lot I guess.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2006, 4:43 am
Replies: 98
Views: 7,170
Posted By DarrenP

Re: what are you looking forward to most about moving back home?

Not for now at least :( It all fell through due to a headcount cockup their end.
I had to start a new job here 'cos of expiring visas, so I'll see how long that lasts!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2006, 4:01 am
Replies: 98
Views: 7,170
Posted By DarrenP

Re: what are you looking forward to most about moving back home?

I'm *really* looking forward to spending weekends visiting various family up and down the country. Here, I don't know anyone beyond the city limits.

The 4 weeks holiday a year issue is a huge,...
Forum: USA
Aug 1st 2006, 10:31 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 2,692
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Work Hours

Ahaha yeah, that's about right.

Anyway, cool to see so many games and 3D peeps in here. I had no idea.
Forum: USA
Aug 1st 2006, 8:39 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 2,692
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Work Hours

Is that true for all of the fx houses/animation studios in Cali though angelman? I'm sure some aren't unionised, and some are total sweatshops.

Anyway, I couldn't agree with you more on the...
Forum: USA
Aug 1st 2006, 6:00 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 2,692
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Work Hours

Well, I've been in the industry a long time so of course I fully understand that the hours are to some extent, the nature of the beast. However, I still insist that its worse in the bay area.
...
Forum: USA
Aug 1st 2006, 6:14 am
Replies: 50
Views: 2,692
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Work Hours

Well, it actually totally depends on your role within the team really. Senior artists and software engineers can make well it into 6 figures, but the average going rate is probably more like 75k. Of...
Forum: USA
Aug 1st 2006, 12:54 am
Replies: 50
Views: 2,692
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Work Hours

I swear the industry in which I work (videogames) has to be about the worst going as far as expected hours are concerned. *Officially* it's 9-6, but for whatever weird reason, people seem to think...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 24th 2006, 7:05 am
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By DarrenP

Re: How much time is allowed to leave the US?!

Hey Boiler, thanks for the info. So I didn't mention a time period, but I guess I mean like 2 or 3 weeks. I'm not talking months here. So I'd need a new visa just to stay in the country for another...
Forum: USA
Jun 24th 2006, 4:51 am
Replies: 76
Views: 3,494
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Where in the US would you like to visit?

Well, I guess from a tourist perspective it does seem beautiful. But like most modern cities, it's one of extreme contrast. Try wandering around market street or most places south of market street...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 24th 2006, 4:17 am
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By DarrenP

How much time is allowed to leave the US?!

Bear with me, this is slightly complex!

I have an 0-1 visa for employment with company A. I have given notice to company A, since I am soon to join company B. My petition for the new O-1 visa...
Forum: USA
Jun 16th 2006, 9:52 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 7,051
Posted By DarrenP

Re: rootless!

Well, I don't like to dig up an oldish thread but I wanted to update folks on my situation 'cos I desperately need some sound advice on so many things! Things have gotten extremely complicated for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 11th 2006, 5:31 am
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By DarrenP

Re: Casa D' Ice BAR and GRILL

Not to mention English classes.
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