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Nigs May 2nd 2008 10:17 pm

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 
Matt, just PM'd ya about Plano.

Bob May 3rd 2008 12:36 am

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 6296971)
Don't forget to add in all of your relocation costs - they should pay for those too. Ours are estimated at around £10k all in all, so make sure they pay for them or give you a lump sum to cover them.
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Just make sure they stump the tax on top or you'd be munted at tax time....

Bob May 3rd 2008 12:37 am

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by expatmatt (Post 6297244)
$600 for utilities (gas, electric, water, internet, phone, TV)

more...probably be looking at that for the AC in the summer for a decent sized gaff....

Big D May 3rd 2008 2:20 am

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by Dan725 (Post 6297774)
It can't be an E2. L1? But not if you don't already work for them....H1b?

Confusing Visa situation....

yes it can - treaty trader visa - foreign company sinks much moolah into the state and can bring over as many people on E2 as they want

WCST May 3rd 2008 7:52 am

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 
Just wanted to add a little more about the E2 from my perspective, as this is how I am currently employed in the US.
My employer is a UK company that has E2 status due to investment in the US. I have an E2 visa as an employee of that company as I am a UK citizen and fall into the specialist skills category that the company needs to continue/grow operation in the US. I then work as a consultant to whichever client my employer sends me to.
My E2 visa is good for 5 years. I believe it can be transferred to another E2 company, but am not certain on this.
Matt's situation is pretty common in the telecoms field. A lot of the work is contract work and with the H1B problems the E2 is the only decent chance of getting employment (provided you meet the criteria)

expatmatt May 3rd 2008 7:46 pm

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by lisag8070 (Post 6297962)
Hi ExpatMatt


Forgive me for asking but what kind of job is it for?, in other words what is the Job description as it seems strange that they are only giving you a 12 months contract?, especially as they are asking you to relocate to a different country..

Hi Lisa,

I'm a mobile phone network engineer. In the US they are just starting to roll out a new network that we completed some time ago. They are looking to the UK to help them out with our skills. Its a rolling 12 month contract, so I expect to be out there for a few years.

Regards,
Matt

lisag8070 May 3rd 2008 11:50 pm

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by expatmatt (Post 6303507)
Hi Lisa,

I'm a mobile phone network engineer. In the US they are just starting to roll out a new network that we completed some time ago. They are looking to the UK to help them out with our skills. Its a rolling 12 month contract, so I expect to be out there for a few years.

Regards,
Matt


Spooky..My OH is in the same business..:)

Are you a Switch or Field based Engineer...?

WCST May 4th 2008 12:10 am

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 
Matt,
Couldn't get your PM as I haven't made the 3 posts required to use the PM facility. Hopefully this posting will let me read your message!

expatmatt May 4th 2008 4:13 pm

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by lisag8070 (Post 6303910)
Spooky..My OH is in the same business..:)

Are you a Switch or Field based Engineer...?

Hi Lisa,

I can do both. Im an optimser, planner and BTS engineer :) Your OH doesnt know of any job opportunites by any chance?

Matt

Big D May 4th 2008 8:02 pm

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by expatmatt (Post 6306303)
Hi Lisa,

I can do both. Im an optimser, planner and BTS engineer :) Your OH doesnt know of any job opportunites by any chance?

Matt

I thought you had two offers on the table? Thats just greedy!

expatmatt May 4th 2008 8:07 pm

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by Big D (Post 6307199)
I thought you had two offers on the table? Thats just greedy!

:) lol. If i get referred then whoever refers me gets a referal fee and I get a job. Everyone's a winner

lisag8070 May 5th 2008 1:31 am

Re: Moving to Dallas - a little urgent
 

Originally Posted by expatmatt (Post 6306303)
Hi Lisa,

I can do both. Im an optimser, planner and BTS engineer :) Your OH doesnt know of any job opportunites by any chance?

Matt

Sorry Matt....unfortunately things are a little lean on this side of the coast..:(

you've got a couple of great offers there...take one and enjoy and have fun in Texas...:thumbup:


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