Has anyone made the move on their own?
Nov 17th 2006, 4:31 pm
#61
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by seabiscuit
Hi everyone.
I'm 21, and if all goes to plan, I'll be moving to Florida in February. I'm really excited about it, because I see it as an adventure, and I've spent most of the last 3 years in the same area, so I know I'm happy there.
But I've got all the regular worries, mainly not fitting in, not making friends, being alone...I'm a pretty independant person, but it's really daunting just to think that I'll be almost 5000 miles away from my family, especially my mum, who I'm really close to.
I have a lot of friends in the US, however over the last 3 years, they've all grown wings and flown, and only one is left in the area, who happens to be my ex (luckily we're still on good terms!)
I've been reading through the boards and seeing other people's experiences with moving away, but most people seem to have moved with their family, or to be with someone. I feel like I'm doing this completely on my own!
How did you make friends? Good or bad experiences?
I'm 21, and if all goes to plan, I'll be moving to Florida in February. I'm really excited about it, because I see it as an adventure, and I've spent most of the last 3 years in the same area, so I know I'm happy there.
But I've got all the regular worries, mainly not fitting in, not making friends, being alone...I'm a pretty independant person, but it's really daunting just to think that I'll be almost 5000 miles away from my family, especially my mum, who I'm really close to.
I have a lot of friends in the US, however over the last 3 years, they've all grown wings and flown, and only one is left in the area, who happens to be my ex (luckily we're still on good terms!)
I've been reading through the boards and seeing other people's experiences with moving away, but most people seem to have moved with their family, or to be with someone. I feel like I'm doing this completely on my own!
How did you make friends? Good or bad experiences?
The thing about BE is, guess what? When you are new here not everybody gets the sense of humour. Especially if you are a 21 year old girl.
Sometimes when you are alone and afraid and heading for the other side of the world, it takes more courage to come here for the sake of it that it does because your job sent you and you have nothing to worry about other than filtering your pool.
So, for all the nobhead Brit ex-pat rich kids that took the Michael, I think you should mail this girl and give her some advice and encouragement. You may have turned her off America. People come here for help and advice. Some of you treat it like a gentleman's club for the elite. It is getting old and is useless if you cant be constructive.
All of you have good advice and experience to share. We were all newbies (I still am) once. So think twice and stop being dicks.
Thank you and goodnight
(PS - I am gettin gflamed for this aint I ha ha)
Be nice folks
Nov 17th 2006, 5:04 pm
#62
Joined: Mar 2003
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
Some were nice here and some were not!!!
The thing about BE is, guess what? When you are new here not everybody gets the sense of humour. Especially if you are a 21 year old girl.
Sometimes when you are alone and afraid and heading for the other side of the world, it takes more courage to come here for the sake of it that it does because your job sent you and you have nothing to worry about other than filtering your pool.
The thing about BE is, guess what? When you are new here not everybody gets the sense of humour. Especially if you are a 21 year old girl.
Sometimes when you are alone and afraid and heading for the other side of the world, it takes more courage to come here for the sake of it that it does because your job sent you and you have nothing to worry about other than filtering your pool.
we have the story ..I want to move to florida on a weekly basis .. it get tiresome.. The OP posted all her serious question in the Immigration section and got good advice .. I gave it too her ...
People come her for advice..encouragement is not part of the agenda ...
How can you when you know they have little chance ...
And if your not not happy here ..there is no requirement you stay ..
I don't think I know any rich kids here though......
Calling us dicks ...bodes not well for you ..be lucky.....
Nov 17th 2006, 5:19 pm
#63
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Location: Michigan
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Ray
Your lack of knowledge betrays your ignorance ...she has no Job or visa...
we have the story ..I want to move to florida on a weekly basis .. it get tiresome.. The OP posted all her serious question in the Immigration section and got good advice .. I gave it too her ...
People come her for advice..encouragement is not part of the agenda ...
How can you when you know they have little chance ...
And if your not not happy here ..there is no requirement you stay ..
I don't think I know any rich kids here though......
Calling us dicks ...bodes not well for you ..be lucky.....
we have the story ..I want to move to florida on a weekly basis .. it get tiresome.. The OP posted all her serious question in the Immigration section and got good advice .. I gave it too her ...
People come her for advice..encouragement is not part of the agenda ...
How can you when you know they have little chance ...
And if your not not happy here ..there is no requirement you stay ..
I don't think I know any rich kids here though......
Calling us dicks ...bodes not well for you ..be lucky.....
BTW - I love it here and I am married to a US girl. Don't mean they can make a decent curry or I shouldn't be a little homesick at times!!!! he he
Nov 17th 2006, 11:26 pm
#64
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
Ray. Grow up mate. I was making a point, You are one of the smartest on here. Mail me if you got something to say. I will happily reply to any intelligent e-mails.
BTW - I love it here and I am married to a US girl. Don't mean they can make a decent curry or I shouldn't be a little homesick at times!!!! he he
BTW - I love it here and I am married to a US girl. Don't mean they can make a decent curry or I shouldn't be a little homesick at times!!!! he he
Nov 18th 2006, 3:01 am
#65
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by seabiscuit
Hi everyone.
I'm 21, and if all goes to plan, I'll be moving to Florida in February. I'm really excited about it, because I see it as an adventure, and I've spent most of the last 3 years in the same area, so I know I'm happy there.
But I've got all the regular worries, mainly not fitting in, not making friends, being alone...I'm a pretty independant person, but it's really daunting just to think that I'll be almost 5000 miles away from my family, especially my mum, who I'm really close to.
I have a lot of friends in the US, however over the last 3 years, they've all grown wings and flown, and only one is left in the area, who happens to be my ex (luckily we're still on good terms!)
I've been reading through the boards and seeing other people's experiences with moving away, but most people seem to have moved with their family, or to be with someone. I feel like I'm doing this completely on my own!
How did you make friends? Good or bad experiences?
I'm 21, and if all goes to plan, I'll be moving to Florida in February. I'm really excited about it, because I see it as an adventure, and I've spent most of the last 3 years in the same area, so I know I'm happy there.
But I've got all the regular worries, mainly not fitting in, not making friends, being alone...I'm a pretty independant person, but it's really daunting just to think that I'll be almost 5000 miles away from my family, especially my mum, who I'm really close to.
I have a lot of friends in the US, however over the last 3 years, they've all grown wings and flown, and only one is left in the area, who happens to be my ex (luckily we're still on good terms!)
I've been reading through the boards and seeing other people's experiences with moving away, but most people seem to have moved with their family, or to be with someone. I feel like I'm doing this completely on my own!
How did you make friends? Good or bad experiences?
Nov 18th 2006, 3:11 am
#66
@matthewb76
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Missouri
Posts: 21,886
Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
I think you should mail this girl and give her some advice and encouragement.
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
You may have turned her off America.
some of my experiences in the USA have been downright shit.
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
People come here for help and advice.
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
Some of you treat it like a gentleman's club for the elite. It is getting old and is useless if you cant be constructive.
Last edited by Manc; Nov 18th 2006 at 3:15 am.
Nov 18th 2006, 3:19 am
#67
Powder Maggot
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Nuevo Mexico
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Heh, she asked for 'opinions' and she got them. Life in the US will be tough for her if she can't handle that.
Nov 18th 2006, 3:47 am
#68
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by lionheart
I have, came alone to the States when I was 22
Nov 18th 2006, 4:35 am
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
Some were nice here and some were not!!!
The thing about BE is, guess what? When you are new here not everybody gets the sense of humour. Especially if you are a 21 year old girl.
Sometimes when you are alone and afraid and heading for the other side of the world, it takes more courage to come here for the sake of it that it does because your job sent you and you have nothing to worry about other than filtering your pool.
So, for all the nobhead Brit ex-pat rich kids that took the Michael, I think you should mail this girl and give her some advice and encouragement. You may have turned her off America. People come here for help and advice. Some of you treat it like a gentleman's club for the elite. It is getting old and is useless if you cant be constructive.
All of you have good advice and experience to share. We were all newbies (I still am) once. So think twice and stop being dicks.
Thank you and goodnight
(PS - I am gettin gflamed for this aint I ha ha)
Be nice folks
The thing about BE is, guess what? When you are new here not everybody gets the sense of humour. Especially if you are a 21 year old girl.
Sometimes when you are alone and afraid and heading for the other side of the world, it takes more courage to come here for the sake of it that it does because your job sent you and you have nothing to worry about other than filtering your pool.
So, for all the nobhead Brit ex-pat rich kids that took the Michael, I think you should mail this girl and give her some advice and encouragement. You may have turned her off America. People come here for help and advice. Some of you treat it like a gentleman's club for the elite. It is getting old and is useless if you cant be constructive.
All of you have good advice and experience to share. We were all newbies (I still am) once. So think twice and stop being dicks.
Thank you and goodnight
(PS - I am gettin gflamed for this aint I ha ha)
Be nice folks
Who are the ex-pat rich kids and what evidence do you have that justifies you saying that? As for calling people dick heads...what do you think you look like with all the 'ha ha ha ing' you put in your posts?
Nov 18th 2006, 8:19 am
#70
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Who are the ex-pat rich kids and what evidence do you have that justifies you saying that? As for calling people dick heads...what do you think you look like with all the 'ha ha ha ing' you put in your posts?
Wish I was, if I were, All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum
............If I were a wealthy man.
Nov 18th 2006, 8:29 am
#71
Blondie22
Joined: Nov 2005
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
[QUOTE=gardnma]Well, I'm not rich.
I am. Positively rolling in the stuff! In fact I'm typing this on my lap top aboard my private jet wisking me off for dinner in Paris. After which I shall be joining Mr & Mrs Cruise for brunch tommorow at the castle, so there!
I am. Positively rolling in the stuff! In fact I'm typing this on my lap top aboard my private jet wisking me off for dinner in Paris. After which I shall be joining Mr & Mrs Cruise for brunch tommorow at the castle, so there!
Nov 18th 2006, 8:42 am
#72
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
[QUOTE=blaze]
....just wait, come the revolution.........
Originally Posted by gardnma
Well, I'm not rich.
I am. Positively rolling in the stuff! In fact I'm typing this on my lap top aboard my private jet wisking me off for dinner in Paris. After which I shall be joining Mr & Mrs Cruise for brunch tommorow at the castle, so there!
I am. Positively rolling in the stuff! In fact I'm typing this on my lap top aboard my private jet wisking me off for dinner in Paris. After which I shall be joining Mr & Mrs Cruise for brunch tommorow at the castle, so there!
Last edited by gardnma; Nov 18th 2006 at 8:47 am.
Nov 18th 2006, 8:48 am
#73
who turned out the light?
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
Originally Posted by Dogbyte
Ok so who called the cop over this domestic dispute. Time gentlemen please or I'll have to get an ABSO's sent over.
you'll find we have loads of usually good debates and well jostled humour, but it does take time to get to 'appreciate' it. And we all usually respect everyone afterward (mostly )
Nov 18th 2006, 8:56 am
#74
Blondie22
Joined: Nov 2005
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
[QUOTE=gardnma]
....just wait, come the revolution.........
Now be a good guy and put your avatar back the way it was, Thank you!
Originally Posted by blaze
....just wait, come the revolution.........
Now be a good guy and put your avatar back the way it was, Thank you!
Nov 18th 2006, 8:59 am
#75
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: Has anyone made the move on their own?
[QUOTE=blaze]
Now be a good guy and put your avatar back the way it was, Thank you!
May be he just likes small thing's
Originally Posted by gardnma
Now be a good guy and put your avatar back the way it was, Thank you!
