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candy wy. Dec 11th 2010 4:31 am

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Originally Posted by Sugarmooma (Post 9034849)
Border control in Texas can be very weird. Even years ago, before 9/11, just going through border control near Corpus we were pulled aside and questioned for almost an hour and that was after having our Green Card checked out so I would say a Passport as well isn't a bad idea;)


wow you must look strange:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
I personaly have never had any problem with boarder patrol in Texas or Arizona just showed them green card and get waved through.. :)

scrubbedexpat097 Dec 11th 2010 4:40 am

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Originally Posted by candy wy. (Post 9034908)
wow you must look strange:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
I personaly have never had any problem with boarder patrol in Texas or Arizona just showed them green card and get waved through.. :)


:eek:

It's not me that looks strange....it's the weird guy that I'm married to;)

clarissageo Dec 11th 2010 4:54 am

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I don't know if you are going to look for work or just travel, but I can tell you for sure that my husbands company are hunting for staff right now.

Its seasonal, through til around March, De-icing planes on 3rd shift - pays about $12.50 an hour, but there is overtime as well.

I know alot of people won't move from their comfort zone when it comes to jobs, but If you want to stay it could help you bridge that no -income gap until you find something you want to do.

So if you want to head over to KY.......

Ginblossom Dec 13th 2010 1:40 am

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Well folks, I just made it to Houston last night ( I didnt drive in the end) where my friend came by the airport and picked me up and am now staying at his house. A sense of relief on one hand ( that I now have a roof over my head) but a sense of dread for the future too, especially income related!

At least for now, Im not in hotels or anything like that.

Moonshadow_Girl Dec 13th 2010 2:05 am

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Originally Posted by Ginblossom (Post 9037940)
Well folks, I just made it to Houston last night ( I didnt drive in the end) where my friend came by the airport and picked me up and am now staying at his house. A sense of relief on one hand ( that I now have a roof over my head) but a sense of dread for the future too, especially income related!

At least for now, Im not in hotels or anything like that.

Good luck in Texas. Keep us apprised of your progress.:)

Noorah101 Dec 13th 2010 4:38 am

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Originally Posted by nettlebed (Post 9034009)
Tombstone? Tourist trap par excellence. If you're down that way visit Kartchner Caverns, and (believing GB to be a high-quality nerd) the Titan Missile Base at Sahuarita, south of Tucson.

If you've ever seen caves before, Kartchner Cavers isn't worth it (in my opinion). Carlsbad Caverns is much better, in NM. Kartchner was dinky. If it's the first cave you've ever seen, then you'll find it interesting.

Rene

Ginblossom Dec 15th 2010 12:46 am

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Originally Posted by Moonshadow_Girl (Post 9037974)
Good luck in Texas. Keep us apprised of your progress.:)

Day three technically. Able to relax slightly now without imminent threat of eviction and actually managed to sleep for a bit the other night for the first time in weeks.

Been pounding the net for jobs, and applying for jobs ( seems like a fulltime job in and of itself!) and just awaiting on my car to arrive, hopefully soon, so I can get around more easily.

Whilst anything is far from comfortable, it is at least better than the alternative which would have been sleeping in my car. Thanks to everyone for the p'messages and support provided. It frankly has been the most awful and terrifying period of my life and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. When I tell people my story, they think Im making it up, its so almost unbelievable!

avanutria Dec 15th 2010 3:03 am

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Are you staying in Houston, or moving on to Austin? My brother lives in Houston and I could ask him if he knows of any jobs going. He'll want to know what kind of stuff you're looking for.

Ginblossom Dec 20th 2010 10:43 am

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IN a sign of perhaps things may be getting better, I received official confirmation that my Masters degree has been awarded, with Merit status.
( so technically better than just passing!)

I am very happy about that because it took me two years to do whilst working fulltime in a demanding job and also doing the whole emigrating thing as well.

So now I have a Masters of Science as well as a Bachelors. Can only help the job search me thinks....

Nutmegger Dec 20th 2010 10:53 am

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Great news, Ginblossom. I hope this means that things are starting to turn around for you, just in time to start a new year. All the best.

ian-mstm Dec 20th 2010 11:20 am

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Originally Posted by Ginblossom (Post 9052157)
So now I have a Masters of Science as well as a Bachelors.

Wonderful news! Mazel tov!

Ian

EU_Girl Dec 20th 2010 7:39 pm

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Congratulation! Do not forget to celebrate it with some drink, beer perhaps? :beer:


Originally Posted by Ginblossom (Post 9052157)
IN a sign of perhaps things may be getting better, I received official confirmation that my Masters degree has been awarded, with Merit status.
( so technically better than just passing!)

I am very happy about that because it took me two years to do whilst working fulltime in a demanding job and also doing the whole emigrating thing as well.

So now I have a Masters of Science as well as a Bachelors. Can only help the job search me thinks....


lansbury Dec 21st 2010 6:13 am

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Originally Posted by Ginblossom (Post 9052157)
So now I have a Masters of Science as well as a Bachelors. Can only help the job search me thinks....

Congratulations, great to see hard work pay off.

E3only Dec 21st 2010 8:58 am

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I am so genuinely happy for you. Signs of new beginnings! Lots of wishes!

Michka Dec 21st 2010 10:54 am

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Houston is a great town, lots of different industry, and I know there are plenty of folks on the forum who live in the area. Hopefully good advice and support will abound.

I'm an Austin girl, myself, and can tell you that it is a FAB town, depending on the person. Don't know you at all, so can't comment on what you might like in particular.

What kind of work are you looking for (other than paying, and starting immediately ;) ).

Congrats on the Masters!


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