looking to get out of the uk
Mar 6th 2009, 12:16 am
#181
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 35,082
Re: looking to get out of the uk
(I'm getting sick of the doom/gloom too. It's infectious.. ewwwww!)
Mar 8th 2009, 3:11 am
#182
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 8,497
Re: looking to get out of the uk
Is this me?
Hi all been having a bit of a bad time of it recently, my Mum just passed away and I am seriously considering upping sticks and putting my citizenship to good use. I'd rather be over there, than in the UK being run into the ground by an idiotic one eyed scotsman (Clarkson's words, not mine).
I don't know where to begin, I would like to know I've got work BEFORE leaving but I'm aware that recruiters are not likely to take any application seriously unless I am based in the US already, so how would one cross this precarious bridge? I have 2 children and a long term girlfriend (for those who don't know/remember the saga) obviously I'll have to acquire citizenship for the sprogs and make an honest women of my OH.
I have a background in commercial Insurance but tbh I don't mind turning my hand to anything, in fact returning to outdoor work seems appealing at the moment.
As you can no doubt guess I don't really have a clue about the best way to approach this and I am looking for a gentle nudge in the right direction.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hi all been having a bit of a bad time of it recently, my Mum just passed away and I am seriously considering upping sticks and putting my citizenship to good use. I'd rather be over there, than in the UK being run into the ground by an idiotic one eyed scotsman (Clarkson's words, not mine).
I don't know where to begin, I would like to know I've got work BEFORE leaving but I'm aware that recruiters are not likely to take any application seriously unless I am based in the US already, so how would one cross this precarious bridge? I have 2 children and a long term girlfriend (for those who don't know/remember the saga) obviously I'll have to acquire citizenship for the sprogs and make an honest women of my OH.
I have a background in commercial Insurance but tbh I don't mind turning my hand to anything, in fact returning to outdoor work seems appealing at the moment.
As you can no doubt guess I don't really have a clue about the best way to approach this and I am looking for a gentle nudge in the right direction.
Any help would be appreciated.
For what it's worth - I agree with JerseyGirl. Employment is scarce right now. On the news tonight - 700 people applied for a janitor's job at a school in Ohio. Hardly a sought after job ordinarily, but it comes with a paycheck and benefits presumably, and that's enough to make it desirable for many.
For now anyway - I would stick with the country where there's a bit of a safety net for you should things go south. Maybe give it a year or so?
Mar 8th 2009, 3:27 am
#183
Homebody
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: HOME
Posts: 23,179
Re: looking to get out of the uk
I'm very sorry for your loss.
For what it's worth - I agree with JerseyGirl. Employment is scarce right now. On the news tonight - 700 people applied for a janitor's job at a school in Ohio. Hardly a sought after job ordinarily, but it comes with a paycheck and benefits presumably, and that's enough to make it desirable for many.
For now anyway - I would stick with the country where there's a bit of a safety net for you should things go south. Maybe give it a year or so?
For what it's worth - I agree with JerseyGirl. Employment is scarce right now. On the news tonight - 700 people applied for a janitor's job at a school in Ohio. Hardly a sought after job ordinarily, but it comes with a paycheck and benefits presumably, and that's enough to make it desirable for many.
For now anyway - I would stick with the country where there's a bit of a safety net for you should things go south. Maybe give it a year or so?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...s-problem.html
Mar 8th 2009, 3:30 am
#184
A lion in your lap
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Sparta NJ
Posts: 7,605
Re: looking to get out of the uk
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/ma...losures&st=cse
Mar 8th 2009, 1:01 pm
#185
Sursum corda
Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Richmond Hill, GA USA
Posts: 38,860
Re: looking to get out of the uk
My manager was telling me about Bluffton which is an extension of Hilton Head. It grew like wildfire over the past 10 years going from a sleepy speedtrap hamlet you passed on the way to HH, to a yuppie haven of discreet (borrowed from the HH plan) stores and large numbers of subdivisions. Now that jobs are being lost, 2 year old homes that initally sold for over 500 and 600K are being foreclosed on and offered by the banks for less than 300K.
Mar 8th 2009, 1:49 pm
#186
Queen of my house
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 5,043
Re: looking to get out of the uk
My manager was telling me about Bluffton which is an extension of Hilton Head. It grew like wildfire over the past 10 years going from a sleepy speedtrap hamlet you passed on the way to HH, to a yuppie haven of discreet (borrowed from the HH plan) stores and large numbers of subdivisions. Now that jobs are being lost, 2 year old homes that initally sold for over 500 and 600K are being foreclosed on and offered by the banks for less than 300K.
Mar 8th 2009, 2:09 pm
#187
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 49
Re: looking to get out of the uk
Well, kevin, i am an expat and have lived in Tulsa for three years. Actually there is less tornado activity here as compared to ok city because there are a few hills around. Well, yes the property is cheap and there is a lot of sunshine - i haven't experienced too much wind here and it is probably better than Louiseville kentucky - culture wise they have some theatres etc. There are many churches here this is the bible belt and i want to leave - it's boring and people are narrow minded. I am looking for another job - in california. I have met many british people here in tulsa so there is a british community here more than in cali.
julia
julia
Mar 9th 2009, 2:58 am
#188
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Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Re: looking to get out of the uk
I know this isn't your part of OH, but I read this article in the New York Times magazine this morning
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/ma...losures&st=cse
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/ma...losures&st=cse
Mar 9th 2009, 3:11 am
#189
Forum Regular
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 109
Re: looking to get out of the uk
Is this me?
Hi all been having a bit of a bad time of it recently, my Mum just passed away and I am seriously considering upping sticks and putting my citizenship to good use. I'd rather be over there, than in the UK being run into the ground by an idiotic one eyed scotsman (Clarkson's words, not mine).
I don't know where to begin, I would like to know I've got work BEFORE leaving but I'm aware that recruiters are not likely to take any application seriously unless I am based in the US already, so how would one cross this precarious bridge? I have 2 children and a long term girlfriend (for those who don't know/remember the saga) obviously I'll have to acquire citizenship for the sprogs and make an honest women of my OH.
I have a background in commercial Insurance but tbh I don't mind turning my hand to anything, in fact returning to outdoor work seems appealing at the moment.
As you can no doubt guess I don't really have a clue about the best way to approach this and I am looking for a gentle nudge in the right direction.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hi all been having a bit of a bad time of it recently, my Mum just passed away and I am seriously considering upping sticks and putting my citizenship to good use. I'd rather be over there, than in the UK being run into the ground by an idiotic one eyed scotsman (Clarkson's words, not mine).
I don't know where to begin, I would like to know I've got work BEFORE leaving but I'm aware that recruiters are not likely to take any application seriously unless I am based in the US already, so how would one cross this precarious bridge? I have 2 children and a long term girlfriend (for those who don't know/remember the saga) obviously I'll have to acquire citizenship for the sprogs and make an honest women of my OH.
I have a background in commercial Insurance but tbh I don't mind turning my hand to anything, in fact returning to outdoor work seems appealing at the moment.
As you can no doubt guess I don't really have a clue about the best way to approach this and I am looking for a gentle nudge in the right direction.
Any help would be appreciated.
When I made the decision to move I was upset about it but realised that I didn't want to wake up in ten years time saying to myself "I wish I had lived in the States" - which would I regret more - staying or going?
I guess the way I see it is that what's the worst thing that can happen? -I'm forced because of finances to return to the UK. *shrug* Rather regret something I've done rather than something I didn't - but that's just me.
Good luck in your decision.
