Offer of a job in Virginia
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Where in Virgnia? If it is Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) it is very expensive. My daughter lived there for a couple of years when she graduated college and ended up moving back to Ohio because it is more affordable here.
As for moving a 16 years old - that is a difficult decision. I first moved to the US in the mid 80s when my children were 6 and 9. We were on a 3 year visa which wasn't renewed and we moved back to England. We then moved back to the US when my eldest child was 15 and youngest 12. My eldest child had a really difficult year and I felt really badly about it, but now she has settled here (both have) and they both have married Americans and wouldn't consider going back. (Unlike their mum (me) who thinks about going back all the time) One thing - I think you should keep your house in the UK. I know I wish I had.
As for moving a 16 years old - that is a difficult decision. I first moved to the US in the mid 80s when my children were 6 and 9. We were on a 3 year visa which wasn't renewed and we moved back to England. We then moved back to the US when my eldest child was 15 and youngest 12. My eldest child had a really difficult year and I felt really badly about it, but now she has settled here (both have) and they both have married Americans and wouldn't consider going back. (Unlike their mum (me) who thinks about going back all the time) One thing - I think you should keep your house in the UK. I know I wish I had.
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Yeah, not really a good age to move to the US for a kid, especially if it's only for two years
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Had an e-mail today stating they are aware of my difficulties regarding a local job offer but they want to send the offer pack anyway for me to have a look at prior applying [i have to apply to North American branch of my company for the job even though its mine anyway]. I think they are hoping when i see what's on offer i will be swayed, they have said once i have a good look at offer and benefits then we can have a chat and try sort any problems before i make a decision either way. So it looks like its a relocation they want to stick with.
I also want to mention i am one of three guys picked so it might be worth us all getting together as families to discuss it in detail.
Thanks for replies all much appreciated
I also want to mention i am one of three guys picked so it might be worth us all getting together as families to discuss it in detail.
Thanks for replies all much appreciated
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Personally, I think you'll regret it if you don't try it.....there will be a real danger you will spend the rest of your life wondering 'what if'.
We have just moved on an L1 - the company is small and not necessarily that stable but after months of deliberation we went for it and are treating it as an opportunity to live for the weekends.
We have just moved on an L1 - the company is small and not necessarily that stable but after months of deliberation we went for it and are treating it as an opportunity to live for the weekends.
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Personally, I think you'll regret it if you don't try it.....there will be a real danger you will spend the rest of your life wondering 'what if'.
We have just moved on an L1 - the company is small and not necessarily that stable but after months of deliberation we went for it and are treating it as an opportunity to live for the weekends.
We have just moved on an L1 - the company is small and not necessarily that stable but after months of deliberation we went for it and are treating it as an opportunity to live for the weekends.
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Had an e-mail today stating they are aware of my difficulties regarding a local job offer but they want to send the offer pack anyway for me to have a look at prior applying [i have to apply to North American branch of my company for the job even though its mine anyway]. I think they are hoping when i see what's on offer i will be swayed, they have said once i have a good look at offer and benefits then we can have a chat and try sort any problems before i make a decision either way. So it looks like its a relocation they want to stick with.
I also want to mention i am one of three guys picked so it might be worth us all getting together as families to discuss it in detail.
Thanks for replies all much appreciated
I also want to mention i am one of three guys picked so it might be worth us all getting together as families to discuss it in detail.
Thanks for replies all much appreciated
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Had an e-mail today stating they are aware of my difficulties regarding a local job offer but they want to send the offer pack anyway for me to have a look at prior applying [i have to apply to North American branch of my company for the job even though its mine anyway]. I think they are hoping when i see what's on offer i will be swayed, they have said once i have a good look at offer and benefits then we can have a chat and try sort any problems before i make a decision either way. So it looks like its a relocation they want to stick with.
- Can you get a Green Card in the first preference category?
- Is the company happy to sponsor for GC immediately?
- Are your wife and family happy with the idea of a permanent relocation?
As others have said, if you have a 16 year old you probably cannot afford to play games with temporary visas. Also, unless your job falls into certain categories, getting a green card may take years even if the company does sponsor you.
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Can you answer YES to all of these three questions:
- Can you get a Green Card in the first preference category?
- Is the company happy to sponsor for GC immediately?
- Are your wife and family happy with the idea of a permanent relocation?
As others have said, if you have a 16 year old you probably cannot afford to play games with temporary visas. Also, unless your job falls into certain categories, getting a green card may take years even if the company does sponsor you.
- Can you get a Green Card in the first preference category?
- Is the company happy to sponsor for GC immediately?
- Are your wife and family happy with the idea of a permanent relocation?
As others have said, if you have a 16 year old you probably cannot afford to play games with temporary visas. Also, unless your job falls into certain categories, getting a green card may take years even if the company does sponsor you.
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Can you answer YES to all of these three questions:
- Can you get a Green Card in the first preference category?
- Is the company happy to sponsor for GC immediately?
- Are your wife and family happy with the idea of a permanent relocation?
As others have said, if you have a 16 year old you probably cannot afford to play games with temporary visas. Also, unless your job falls into certain categories, getting a green card may take years even if the company does sponsor you.
- Can you get a Green Card in the first preference category?
- Is the company happy to sponsor for GC immediately?
- Are your wife and family happy with the idea of a permanent relocation?
As others have said, if you have a 16 year old you probably cannot afford to play games with temporary visas. Also, unless your job falls into certain categories, getting a green card may take years even if the company does sponsor you.
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Wow !!! Even IBM has problems swinging that kind of PR for its scientists destined into Yorktown Heights research centers. Must have been a C level appointment. What it ?
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Thanks all...not sure what the deal is exactly but i will have questions once i find out i will regret not going for it especially if the other guys love it. My big worry is the family as i said before 2 years was the original offer and they would go for that as it wasn't such a gamble especially with my uk job held until our return
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Re: Offer of a job in Virginia
Hi, Well, all i can give you is from our own experience, 4 yrs ago we came back to the UK after 3 and half years living in TX and boy do we regret it now. We went on a company secondment for originally 2 yrs then it got extended for another year and then hubbie got offered a promotion but the job had to be taken back in the UK, which we took. We are now trying everything to get back to USA but nothing as of yet, my hubbie works for an aerospace international company and we long to be back in the states now, we loved the lifestyle, cost of living was better and the houses bigger (much more house for your money) and more family friendly and lots of outdoors activities of course the sunshine helped, and we made a lot of good friends who where like family to us. We went out there with our 1 year old child and even though our son later was born in USA doesn't guarantee us a life there till he is 21 at best. So if i was you i would go for it these offers like this don't happen all the time and hey if its not for you you can come back home, you could rent out your house in UK just in case. We loved our USA life and miss it now but you might regret it if you don't try. Good luck in whatever you decide.