Off to the states... am i mad?

Old Mar 7th 2012, 4:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Guindalf
Until today, I'd never actually heard (or technically, read the words of) a talking arsehole (...or several)!
You need to get out more.

Oh darn it, SoS beat me to it
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Originally Posted by Guindalf
Until today, I'd never actually heard (or technically, read the words of) a talking arsehole (...or several)!
I thought you'd finished with this thread - were you getting lonely?
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Originally Posted by Uncle Ebenezer
I thought you'd finished with this thread - were you getting lonely?
No, I have a real LIFE. Mine isn't revolved around attacking people on a forum.

I don't have to have the last word, no matter how childish it may be!

Now I really am done.
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Old Mar 7th 2012, 6:22 pm
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Originally Posted by Guindalf
No, I have a real LIFE. Mine isn't revolved around attacking people on a forum.

I don't have to have the last word, no matter how childish it may be!

Now I really am done.
Is that your last word?
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Originally Posted by Guindalf
Mine isn't revolved around attacking people on a forum.
You seem to have made a good start for an amateur.
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Old Mar 7th 2012, 6:25 pm
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Default Re: Off to the states... am i mad?

Originally Posted by Guindalf
No, I have a real LIFE. Mine isn't revolved around attacking people on a forum.

I don't have to have the last word, no matter how childish it may be!

Now I really am done.
Lighten up, dear boy. A difference of opinion is not an attack. We're well within our rights to request that you don't presume to speak for us and provide a reason why, where necessary.

Give back what you get (banter wise) and you'll see we're generally a pretty reasonable lot.
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Better to just ignore the "banter". It's usually nothing more than a diversionary tactic practised by idiots with nothing more useful or substantial to contribute.
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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
Give back what you get (banter wise) and you'll see we're generally a pretty reasonable lot.
Except for SoS - he's a real knob head (as opposed to fake knob heads...) with very twisty knickers - so twisted in fact that it tore a hole in the space-time continuum or something.

Rush Limbaugh said so, therefore it's true...
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Originally Posted by HarryTheSpider
Except for SoS - he's a real knob head (as opposed to fake knob heads...) with very twisty knickers - so twisted in fact that it tore a hole in the space-time continuum or something.

Rush Limbaugh said so, therefore it's true...
Limbaugh, he was talking through a bimbo
But don't touch that dial, or that hateful smile ...
Kate said, "the flowers of intolerance and hatred,
Are blooming kind of early this year,
Someone's been watering them."

That's from a song that came out in 1996. I never knew what the bloody hell it was about until I moved out here. Things don't change that much really, do they"
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Originally Posted by materialcontroller
Better to just ignore the "banter". It's usually nothing more than a diversionary tactic practised by idiots with nothing more useful or substantial to contribute.
Nice when you can state and prove your point, all in one post, isn't it?
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Default Re: Off to the states... am i mad?

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
Limbaugh, he was talking through a bimbo
But don't touch that dial, or that hateful smile ...
Kate said, "the flowers of intolerance and hatred,
Are blooming kind of early this year,
Someone's been watering them."

That's from a song that came out in 1996. I never knew what the bloody hell it was about until I moved out here. Things don't change that much really, do they"
Is it too much to ask for a link to such things?

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Originally Posted by kimilseung
Is it too much to ask for a link to such things?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1gJSx5-Gc3s
You seem to have done alright on your own there, mate.

I'm not a juke box . At any rate, the last time I made reference to a Robyn Hitchcock song I never heard the bloody end of it.
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Hi,

Sorry to interrupt, I would like to go back to the original question...

My husband was looking for a new job and now it is more than likely that he will actually get 2 offers...

One would be the easy path as it would be in the UK, near to where we live so absolutely no change whatsoever for the other family members (3 children, 8,6 and 3 and I)
The other job woud be for a position in the US, we would have to relocate near Pittsburgh. Relocation, health insurances and visas would obviously be taken care of by this 2nd company.

Now we need advice! We do not want to fall into the "grass is always greener..." trap; we are not afraid of moving but it seems such a great leap with a family, a lot of "what ifs" are popping in our mind, especially the what if the job does not work out for one reason or another?
BUT if we settle for the easy way, what if we regret it?

Oh well I think you get the picture and we need the views of people like you who took the plunge and went for it.
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your experiences, we really appreciate it!
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Originally Posted by ballac
Hi,

Sorry to interrupt, I would like to go back to the original question...

My husband was looking for a new job and now it is more than likely that he will actually get 2 offers...

One would be the easy path as it would be in the UK, near to where we live so absolutely no change whatsoever for the other family members (3 children, 8,6 and 3 and I)
The other job woud be for a position in the US, we would have to relocate near Pittsburgh. Relocation, health insurances and visas would obviously be taken care of by this 2nd company.

Now we need advice! We do not want to fall into the "grass is always greener..." trap; we are not afraid of moving but it seems such a great leap with a family, a lot of "what ifs" are popping in our mind, especially the what if the job does not work out for one reason or another?
BUT if we settle for the easy way, what if we regret it?

Oh well I think you get the picture and we need the views of people like you who took the plunge and went for it.
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your experiences, we really appreciate it!
If you are happy where you are don't do it. From 16 years of experience I was just on my soapbox on this very topic the other day. IMHO most people who succeed in the US are those who wanted to come here or more likely those who are coming from a place that they do not ever want to go back to ...the old chestnut about give me your tired and unwashed etc..

If your coming from the UK it is unlikely you are coming from somewhere that represents a third world country, war zone, or tyranny (well now Bliar has gone). Relative poverty and all that. Being poor, in need, at the mercy of anything or anyone is I would suggest infinitely better in the UK than in the USA. Here broadly speaking they have this quaint thing called the 'frontier mentality.' Loosely translated this means I care about no one but myself. So should you or your family suddenly find yourself in need, healthcare springs to mind, you truly can forget it. Your on your own.

I have successfully navigated the shark invested waters of the US, not run into the many issues I have described. On balance I wish I would have never left the UK. I did it on a whim for fun, adventure, travel etc. I wish now I had just moved somewhere else in the UK.

As far as work is concerned. 10 days holiday if your lucky, and that might sound doable until you realize that 10 is the maximum. Should you be lucky enough to be given a few more days (20 is the best I have seen for senior management) then you will be expected to give your soul and blood to your workplace.

I'm trying to bring a little humour into this but truthfully I would think very very carefully about your options. Of course, they (the US champions) are going to paint everything as rosy. Its not without its benefits but on balance if you have a nice lifestyle now I would strongly encourage you consider all the options and issues.

Especially if you have the offer of a job in the UK. The US is a great place to visit on holiday. Living here is a completely different situation.

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Default Re: Off to the states... am i mad?

Originally Posted by Uncle Ebenezer
Nice when you can state and prove your point, all in one post, isn't it?
Ditto?
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