TRPardoe

This gets back to what I have frequently stated, ad taedium, on this forum. The US is as foreign a country as Italy is. The mere fact that the locals mostly speak a familiar derivative of Englsh does not make it less of a foreign country. In fact, I think this apparent similarity masks the actuality for the unfortunate potential UK immigrant.

As the previous writer states "It is a very different lifestyle here ".

I don't know what we can do do instill a dose of reality into people who thnk that coming here to live is the same as coming here to go to Disneyland.

My USC wife, by the way, agrees completely with the above sentiment.

jumping doris

I don't think there is any way to instill that dose of reality.

We had always wanted to try life here because the US had always figured in our lives. When I was a child lots of my dad' work collegues came over here on short term contracts and came back with glowing reports. I had a very ancient aunt in New York who I never met but she used to send me amazing US toys. For a long time I worked for the UK government and dealt a lot with the US. My OH has always known that he would have a better career here because his field is much, much bigger here. His uncle lives here and has done very well. It was always there and of course the grass is always greener.

And of course you have all the cliched reasons like Disney and the movies.

We did a lot of research before we came and spoke to the US friends we have. They were very clear about the healthcare etc here and how you can be winning one minute and everyone loves you but slip off that material ladder and no one will want to know .


BUT.....we have still been surprised by how "foreign" it is here! And I feel really stupid saying that.
France, Spain etc are really more similar despite the language barriers.

The thing that really amazes me though is why anyone would want to come here after a holiday at Disney World. We went in the Summer and I love Disney but the area around it is horrible. I was glad to get back to Pittsburgh

Elvira

indeed!!!

RichP

Hi,

I'm flying to the States(East) in late Jan, with the intention to not return to the GB for a long while.

I hope to get an unofficial job, although i do own my own business.

I'm 20. Nothing is holding me back.

I can't wait, might visit OZ after.

gruffbrown

What kind of business do you run Rich?

Bob

POE might hold you back, not having a visa, and no times home, they might not even let you into the country.

Working illegally if you get caught would get you deported and barred from re-entry pretty much.

Owning your own business doesn't really mean much.

Best bet, bypass the US and head straight for Oz and do the student travel thing and shag your way across the country.

gruffbrown

Ohhhh Bob, let me play

RichP

Clothing and sports retail/distribution.
Graphic Designer.
Web Designer.
Call out IT technician.

All small scale stuff, why do you ask?

RichP

Let you play?

I have contacts in the States. I'm fairly up to date on immigration laws.

Deb

Don't forget, don't shag the dingo's in the bush, especially ones called `Shelia`........

gruffbrown

So you're coming over on VWP and expect to work?

RichP

Perhaps.

No biggie if i'm not successful.

gruffbrown

No biggie if you get sent back on the next flight or no biggie if you don't find work?

RichP

I'm not going to get sent back on any flight, that i'm confident of.

If i don't get a job, well fair enough.

gruffbrown

Well good luck Rich and don't forget to take your head out of your arse before you sit on the Aircraft seat.