moving2nyc

Hi All,

Anyone got a check list of all the things you should consider for a move from UK to NYC?

Thanks

ian-mstm

Yes... and if you use the handy search on the forum, you'll find several.

Ian

Patrick Hasler

Bullit proof vest.
Tin hat.
Gas mask.
Good life insurance.
Loads of money.
Guts.
Iron digestive system (food is shit).
Thick skin .... you are gonna get insulted now and again.

Other than the above enjoy your move

moving2nyc

hahaha, glad to see there is a healthy sense of humour too

I'll search the forum

moving2nyc

OK, I'm back after a bit of searching and maybe its me but I can find a list of stuff to tick off.

Searched for check list and checklist and not finding much

Come on, give me a clue where I can find a nice list of all the things I need to tick off

Bob

Have a read through the wiki, there's stuff on financials, driving license, what's worth sending etc.

Search out "relocation"

lifehouse51

Besides things to bring, I'd also worry about priority stuff to take care of when I move to the U.S.:
1. Apply for Social Security Number
2. Apply for a NY Driver's License ASAP. You'll get tired of people staring at you like an alien when you show your passport as a form of identification
3. Health Insurance...you DON'T wanna get stuck in a County hospital if something happens. I did a month's worth of rotation at Bellevue Hospital and although the care is OK, it's not the best
4. Cell Phone/Plan - Verizon's supposed to have the best reception, but I hate the CDMA system (No flexibility in switching carrier with the same phone), so I'd prefer GSM Carriers like T-Mobile or AT&T

Patrick Hasler

I hate New Haven CT I-95 and I-91 there is every truck drivers nightmare

lifehouse51

Yea, drove through a couple times before, and there was sporatic traffic all the time. It's the only major road to get to New York City though...unless I take Amtrak or MetroNorth to Penn Station.

The Horticulturalist

cupboard full of beanie weanies, cammo, ammunition, bug spray.

Just realised you're not moving to Mississippi, scratch that then.

Patrick Hasler

The whole area is traffic hell

Southbound from I-91 onto I-95 is always backed up for a mile or so, no matter what time of day or night, I usually stay in the right lane and drive through the city then back on at exit 42 (or is it exit 43 ?). I-95 north and southbound is just a mess all day and night, no body takes notice of the speed limits, trucks tailgate and collide constantly. .... I am a truck driver and they worry me

lifehouse51

You know your I-91 and I-95 well...I've only been there once (Drove from Boston to New Haven, and later to NYC) for job interview

FionaC

Before I moved here I bought a book from Amazon called "Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas". It's by Ellen Shapiro and although it's targeted towards those already living in the US, it was a godsend for me. I still refer to it one in a while 18 months down the line. NY is an amazing place to live, hope you enjoy it.

moving2nyc

Thanks Fiona, will check it out