lots of questions
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lots of questions
Hi all,
I'm new here, and have already browsed the forums to look for some answers, but I still have some questions left...
If this has been discussed before (probably has), It would be great if somebody can refer me to the links of the threads.
I am moving on a L-1 visa to Texas on the 15th of October, and am trying to be prepared as much as possible.
First thing is to look for an apartment: I have done lots of research on Rent.com, appartment.com Realtor/Homefair.com to decide where I start looking (can anybody recommend good (safe) areas in Eastern Dallas??). Apartmentratings.com has been a great help already..
My first question is, can I negotiate my monthly rent when viewing apartments? It seems that the people I have spoken to pay much lower rates than advertised on the internet! What is the best way to negotiate? Will they try to rip me off, being a foreigner? What is a reasonable rent.. I don't want to spend more than 900 $ a month.. and can I just walk into their offices or do I have to make appointments?
I am trying to decide what to bring, and have read threads about VCRs, TV's, Stereo's etc.. (thanks!) but what about PC's? is it just a switch and a new plug? or do I need anything else?
and finally (for now ) I heard that in some states you need to do a drivers test in order to get a US driverslicence. (for how long) can I use my European licence? I also have an international driverslicence, but this looks no more than a simple translation to me..
Thanks for all your help!!
I'm new here, and have already browsed the forums to look for some answers, but I still have some questions left...
If this has been discussed before (probably has), It would be great if somebody can refer me to the links of the threads.
I am moving on a L-1 visa to Texas on the 15th of October, and am trying to be prepared as much as possible.
First thing is to look for an apartment: I have done lots of research on Rent.com, appartment.com Realtor/Homefair.com to decide where I start looking (can anybody recommend good (safe) areas in Eastern Dallas??). Apartmentratings.com has been a great help already..
My first question is, can I negotiate my monthly rent when viewing apartments? It seems that the people I have spoken to pay much lower rates than advertised on the internet! What is the best way to negotiate? Will they try to rip me off, being a foreigner? What is a reasonable rent.. I don't want to spend more than 900 $ a month.. and can I just walk into their offices or do I have to make appointments?
I am trying to decide what to bring, and have read threads about VCRs, TV's, Stereo's etc.. (thanks!) but what about PC's? is it just a switch and a new plug? or do I need anything else?
and finally (for now ) I heard that in some states you need to do a drivers test in order to get a US driverslicence. (for how long) can I use my European licence? I also have an international driverslicence, but this looks no more than a simple translation to me..
Thanks for all your help!!
#2
Re: lots of questions
Originally posted by m4rk0
...... I heard that in some states you need to do a drivers test in order to get a US driverslicence. (for how long) can I use my European licence? I also have an international driverslicence, but this looks no more than a simple translation to me. .....
...... I heard that in some states you need to do a drivers test in order to get a US driverslicence. (for how long) can I use my European licence? I also have an international driverslicence, but this looks no more than a simple translation to me. .....
The licencing requirements vary by state, and as you say you are from "Europe" I am assuming that you are not from the UK (???), in which case if you have a "left hand drive" licence you may not need to take a road test. It is us Brits, with right hand drive licences, that, from what I have read, in most states, with the notable exception of New Jersey, are made to jump through the hoop of taking a road test. Big whoop!
Some states will also make all new licencees (including interstate movers within the US) do some form of "written" (multichoice) test, and in some cases do a compulsory education class.
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Thanks!
Thanks for your help Pulaski!
and yes...you caught me out.. I'm afraid I'm cheating..
I'm not really British, but am currently living and working in Dublin since over 6 years.. I was hoping that this would make me a close neighbour.
But I have a dutch driverslicence...which is more convenient in this case I suppose...
I hope I won't be banned now..
but thanks,
Marko
and yes...you caught me out.. I'm afraid I'm cheating..
I'm not really British, but am currently living and working in Dublin since over 6 years.. I was hoping that this would make me a close neighbour.
But I have a dutch driverslicence...which is more convenient in this case I suppose...
I hope I won't be banned now..
but thanks,
Marko