Hello from a new British Expat
Mar 11th 2016, 7:23 pm
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Hello from a new British Expat
Hello,
Just emigrated to Charlotte, NC from London.
Did a year out here as a student a few years ago, so not all completely new to me, but feels very different to be here permanently!
Big life decision, but you only live once!
Just emigrated to Charlotte, NC from London.
Did a year out here as a student a few years ago, so not all completely new to me, but feels very different to be here permanently!
Big life decision, but you only live once!
Mar 11th 2016, 7:44 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Welcome to BE, Rob!
Mar 11th 2016, 7:46 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Welcome
When you get the inclination to explore, check out Charleston in South Carolina. Beautiful in places and some amazing history there. There's a very historic plantation there (Magnolia) I'd highly recommend paying a visit to
Here indefinitely or plan on returning home?
When you get the inclination to explore, check out Charleston in South Carolina. Beautiful in places and some amazing history there. There's a very historic plantation there (Magnolia) I'd highly recommend paying a visit to
Here indefinitely or plan on returning home?
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Mar 11th 2016, 10:18 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
We have quite a few members living in the Charlotte area. They usually hang out in the US forums...why don't you join us over there? Just follow the link below...
USA - British Expats
Mar 13th 2016, 1:18 am
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Hi Rob, welcome to BE and to NC. 
What brings you to Charlotte?
What brings you to Charlotte?
Mar 13th 2016, 6:31 am
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
BE is a great resource and full of helpful folks..... tell us more about yourself!
Mar 13th 2016, 1:27 pm
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Mar 13th 2016, 8:01 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Thanks all.
My wife is originally from Charlotte, she'd survived 4 years in London with me, but was keen to move back, and both we agree there will be a better quality of life for us and our children here.
My wife is originally from Charlotte, she'd survived 4 years in London with me, but was keen to move back, and both we agree there will be a better quality of life for us and our children here.
Mar 14th 2016, 8:55 am
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Amen to that, We have the same attitude.
Mar 14th 2016, 2:20 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
My wife and I have a similar story. SWMBO stuck it out for eight years; she's much happier to be back on this side of the pond now too.
Mar 15th 2016, 8:04 am
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
You have to like that username. I'm pretty sure my better half will be too
T minus 2 days to my interview!
T minus 2 days to my interview!
Mar 16th 2016, 12:50 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Hi! I'm moving to Charlotte with my American wife and children in Winter 2016/17, for largely the same reasons as you.
Roughly whereabouts in the city did you decide to settle? We're looking at Fort Mill, Huntersville and Gastonia. Amazing what you can get for your money compared to SE England.
I'm planning on working as a Business Analyst in finance/banking -- trying to garner details on that at the moment...
Roughly whereabouts in the city did you decide to settle? We're looking at Fort Mill, Huntersville and Gastonia. Amazing what you can get for your money compared to SE England.
I'm planning on working as a Business Analyst in finance/banking -- trying to garner details on that at the moment...
Mar 19th 2016, 11:18 pm
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Re: Hello from a new British Expat
Hi! I'm moving to Charlotte with my American wife and children in Winter 2016/17, for largely the same reasons as you.
Roughly whereabouts in the city did you decide to settle? We're looking at Fort Mill, Huntersville and Gastonia. Amazing what you can get for your money compared to SE England.
I'm planning on working as a Business Analyst in finance/banking -- trying to garner details on that at the moment...
Roughly whereabouts in the city did you decide to settle? We're looking at Fort Mill, Huntersville and Gastonia. Amazing what you can get for your money compared to SE England.
I'm planning on working as a Business Analyst in finance/banking -- trying to garner details on that at the moment...
Waiting til I get a job and we work out where will be best.
My wife grew up in Huntersville, she liked it there.
Good luck with everything.
