HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Apr 14th 2005, 9:19 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by silvermine
all the streets are not paved with gold here...
Apr 14th 2005, 9:20 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
I didn't say there was an NHS equivilent in the USA, I was saying that the NHS is useless anyway. I pay into a Health Insurance scheme anyway. $200 per month.....£120 ? Similar to what we pay anyhow ?
The differences would mainly be cultural and experience based, you will love some things in the US and hate some too, as you do in the UK. Even the hot weather gets old after years of heat and humidity. There are so many variables that you are arguing an arguement that cannot be won or lost.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
That's a possible minimum you could expect to pay for a couple without kids. Then if you visit the doctor, you pay (to step through the door. It's called a co-pay) and then pay again later for the consultation. You pay for pay for any medicines prescribed (sky's the limit at this point).
Have you heard about people going bankrupt in the UK due to the inability to pay for medical bills? In the US, over 50% of bankruptcies are caused by inability to pay for medical bills. This was big news earlier this year.
NC Penguin
Have you heard about people going bankrupt in the UK due to the inability to pay for medical bills? In the US, over 50% of bankruptcies are caused by inability to pay for medical bills. This was big news earlier this year.
NC Penguin
You should all be standing on your own two feet. We shouldn't expect hand-outs from the government.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:22 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
Ok so what makes an American different to an Englishman ??
You should all be standing on your own two feet. We shouldn't expect hand-outs from the government.
You should all be standing on your own two feet. We shouldn't expect hand-outs from the government.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:23 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by tomelina
Sorry man I hate to burst your bubble but I think when all is said and done, a sales co-ordinator for an O ring company in the US will not be living a luxurious and lavish lifestyle, compared to thier UK counterpart.
The differences would mainly be cultural and experience based, you will love some things in the US and hate some too, as you do in the UK. Even the hot weather gets old after years of heat and humidity. There are so many variables that you are arguing an arguement that cannot be won or lost.
The differences would mainly be cultural and experience based, you will love some things in the US and hate some too, as you do in the UK. Even the hot weather gets old after years of heat and humidity. There are so many variables that you are arguing an arguement that cannot be won or lost.
I WILL make it to the USA, you will see.
Night all.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:24 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
I WILL make it to the USA,
Apr 14th 2005, 9:25 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
I agree.
I WILL make it to the USA, you will see.
Night all.
I WILL make it to the USA, you will see.
Night all.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:27 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by Manc
So now if your identity is stolen and someone else runs up credit in your name you can't be declared bankrupt and would therefore be liable.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:28 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by Manc
Waxwabbit works in a casino in FL...........
I think he said he is earning $2.20 per hour.
I think he said he is earning $2.20 per hour.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:32 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by silvermine
that's pretty harsh :scared:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...4&postcount=29
Apr 14th 2005, 9:41 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
I agree.
I WILL make it to the USA, you will see.
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I WILL make it to the USA, you will see.
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By 'Sparkster' and 'Guinevere' - which is probably one of the longest ever threads on this website (incidentally I saw some 'chainmail' in a mediaeval store in New Hope, PA last weekend and immediately thought of her LOL!) .
Why do you keep registering under a different name?
TROLL....
Apr 14th 2005, 9:44 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
But the main reason is you get much more for your $ than you do for your £.
You can't deny things are cheap in the USA. Try coming to London or even Nottingham for a week and see how quickly your money dissapears. Rip Off Britain springs to mind.
I have a few reasons to move to Florida. Cheaper, Better weather, better education for my Son, to be nearer to family and to make my fortune.
You can't deny things are cheap in the USA. Try coming to London or even Nottingham for a week and see how quickly your money dissapears. Rip Off Britain springs to mind.
I have a few reasons to move to Florida. Cheaper, Better weather, better education for my Son, to be nearer to family and to make my fortune.
Plus education is shite unless your in a decent area or paying premium...university is really expensive...and medical insurance is crippling, and you will be crippled without it if you get in an accident or get sick.
Apr 14th 2005, 9:52 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by earwig999
I didn't say there was an NHS equivilent in the USA, I was saying that the NHS is useless anyway. I pay into a Health Insurance scheme anyway. $200 per month.....£120 ? Similar to what we pay anyhow ?
Apr 14th 2005, 9:55 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
Originally Posted by Manc
from the horses mouth.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...4&postcount=29
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...4&postcount=29
Apr 14th 2005, 9:59 pm
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Re: HELP!!!!!!!! advice wanted to help us move
I've lived in the states for 2 years now, and am currently back in the UK for a quick trip
comparing London cost of living to Podunk, FL cost of living is silly
also I think comparing the quality of liveing is also silly
there are many things here which are complete crap
yes, some housing is cheaper depending where you live, but you can't really compare a brick built house costing 300k GBP in london with a 400k USD house in boston (average house price there) made of wood and plastic
all things considered, I would move back to the UK, but unfortunately for me thats not on the cards due to my partner
comparing London cost of living to Podunk, FL cost of living is silly
also I think comparing the quality of liveing is also silly
there are many things here which are complete crap
yes, some housing is cheaper depending where you live, but you can't really compare a brick built house costing 300k GBP in london with a 400k USD house in boston (average house price there) made of wood and plastic
all things considered, I would move back to the UK, but unfortunately for me thats not on the cards due to my partner