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Hi everyone, Its my first message on these forums so I apologise for putting this on the wrong message board. I would like any ideas or suggestions if possible from everyone, Im 25 years old and have a Business Studies Diploma with A Levels and GCSE qualifications A-C grades. I am single and have about 10,000 UK Pounds saved and looking for a fresh start and to get out of the UK. I am into my fitness and exercise and work in a gym full time. I just want some options about what to do and would love a fresh start somewhere.
Thanks everyone


Thomas

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Hi Thomas,

The US is notoriously difficult to get into and I think from what you've said, it's highly unlikely you'd qualify for any visa.

But check out this link and see if you would fit the criteria for any of them.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulaski's_Ways:_How_to_Live_and_Work_in_the_USA

If not, then consider another country. Good luck. :)

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Never apologize here... But welcome to the Forum. Do you prefer French Stick, Hog dogs, Paella or Pasta as this may give an indication on what country suits you the best. Then you have to mold your skills to the country in question.

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What do you hope to gain by moving to the US?

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If you're 25 look at working holiday visas (WHV's), Canada offers one year WHV's through bunac (www.bunac.org), New Zealand has an unlimited number of WHV's from 12 to 23 months, you can apply online at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ (a medical is required to extend the 12 month to 23 month visa). Apart from that I believe Australia will also offer a similar visa but you have to change jobs every 3 months (I believe).

Forget about the USA.

Timescale wise:

Canada - 6 to 8 weeks to process (you also require a police check) - total cost roughly 1000 GBP with flights, insurance, Bunac fees etc...

New Zealand - Takes a few days, apply direct, it is much cheaper than through bunac. I believe about 85 pounds.

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thomas,

My suggestion...if you are outgoing and self motivated and don't mind your own company. (If you don't want to do it alone look for a similarly minded friend who could be a travelling companion?)

Take a month holiday from work, if you can. Don't give up a good job to try this.

Fly to fairly cheap hub destination like Atlanta or Chicago on a tourist visa-waiver (gives you up to 90 days for a HOLIDAY) on a return ticket that flies out of the country in a completely different location 4 weeks later, rent a car and spend those 4 weeks driving across the county to your departure airport, stopping in non-tourist places and trying to meet real people. Stay in cheap motels and hostels and go where other 25 years olds hang out and strike up conversation. Most Americans are warm and friendly and a British accent is an immediate ice breaker. Try to take in the good and the bad places and experience as broad a range of places as possible. You won't be able to see it all, every town and place is different and 2 weeks in Orlando does not count.

Worst case scenario you will have had an adventure and it should not set you back that much cash, plus you will have broadened your horizons.

Best case once you get home if you liked what you experienced of 'America' you can consider spending the next 5+ years of your life trying to find a legitimate way to come back more long term. Although be warned it is a difficult, expensive and complicated process. There is NO easy way to sample it. Sadly truth is that simply being British affords us marvelous opportunities to go wherever we like in the EU and live and work in a number of exciting countries... but it puts us pretty much at the bottom of the pile when it comes to the USA.

Good luck!

Sir D

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Have you thought about working on a cruise liner. I have a friend whose son has been doing this for a few years. Travelling the world - what a life, or you could apply to work at a resort - perhaps in Canada? I think?? Canada is like USA, but without the crime. Never been to USA, so not sure, but is my belief

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They don't have crime in Canada:confused:

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It's against the law - didn't you know? :)

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With all due respect, your 'belief' is a sweeping generalisation and incorrect. There are many areas of the US that are much safer and have less crime than areas of Canada.

Perhaps wait until you've actually visited somewhere before jumping to conclusions and believing cliches?!?

P.S. I should add that the only place I've ever been a victim of crime was Toronto, where I was once attacked - despite travelling the world for 3 years including 10 different countries in Africa, most of South America, and cities like New York, Miami, LA, Las Vegas, etc, etc!

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I did point out that I haven't visited USA....... I think that was fairly clear to one & all :) Of course there is bad & good everywhere. I've been travelling the world for 4 years now - hmm, need to settle down err, sometime soon....maybe

I prefer to see the good in places if at all possible. (Smile and the world smiles with you)

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Thanks for the Link and reply I really appreciate it friend

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Thanks for the informative message, Will those countries you mentioned be interested in me? because I dont have a particular skill or degree, Just a Diploma at the Highest level?

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Thanks you gave me some great advice, I didnt think of the EU, I dont speak any other language other than English thats my problem, I really am interested in Holland thinking about it now

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Thanks everyone who replied, I really Really Appreciate it, I replied but I cannot see my messages, But I want to take this opportunity to thank you all,

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That is an amazing idea, I didnt even think of it
Thank you so so much, if you have any ideas where to start please let me know because im kinda lost, what you suggested really rings a bell, thanks friend

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if you are into fitness, I hear Madonna is looking for a replacement toyboy..:D

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If your fit, try your hand at match.com eharmony.com etc and marry a bint because your quals won't mean squat over here unfortunately.

Have a look at Scandinavian countries if you fancy something different, many people speak English in them....

Or consider just doing a bit of travelling if you've got that kind of cash, backpacking around the far east etc could be good.

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You haven't been to the US but you do know Canada right? :sneaky:

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Have you considered taking any personal training qualifications that would give you another qualification if you went to another country on a working visa?

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They banned those pesky guns don't you know.