Possibly moving - advice on situation please
#121
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Elvira
Okay, okay - but the OP is hardly likely to be able to afford a private college and unlikely to qualify for scholarships, so we'd be talking ? $30k per year and up?
#122
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Kate2112
For a decent Uni here thats on the nose.
Last edited by Jerseygirl; May 11th 2006 at 2:24 am.
#123
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by ScottMc
I live in the suburbs now (also could be called the ghetto - not too nice!!) and so the issues with few ammenities etc are not a worry. We're after a nice quiet life during our working week and can always travel at weekends if we want something more.
I would reckon that in the US 2 cars is a must for you otherwise you will both end up going bonkers.
#124
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Not forgetting of course its 4 hrs to get a undergrad degree.
#125
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Just thought of one more thing for you to consider Scott. When we came here my husband made sure that his company transferred his length of service to the US company. This could prove useful in the future especially if you transfer back to the UK.
#126
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Not forgetting of course its 4 hrs to get a undergrad degree.
#127
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Kate2112
I just know you meant 4 years
#128
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
18 months if you go to the International School of Fashion and Retail in Chicago
#129
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
So that's what your doing Davy.......I hadn't figured you for one of those.
#130
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
There's UK suburbs, and there's US suburbs - don't confuse the two.
I would reckon that in the US 2 cars is a must for you otherwise you will both end up going bonkers.
I would reckon that in the US 2 cars is a must for you otherwise you will both end up going bonkers.
#131
Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Sorry, I keep thinking of all the different points my hubby covered. He left it open ended with the UK company that they would pay for us to return to the UK at any time, while he was still with the company. Your wife probably couldn't get that but try it within a 2 year period. During the first 3 to 6 months you are in the 'honeymoon' period, its like being on holiday, then reality hits.
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Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Elvira
Okay, okay - but the OP is hardly likely to be able to afford a private college and unlikely to qualify for scholarships, so we'd be talking ? $30k per year and up?
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Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
I've already paid for a report for the wife on salary.com and that says she should be hitting around $74k.
If we get around that figure - do-able?
Her managers going over at the end of the month to get more details and start negotiating the package and this will be going with her along with all our other questions.
Agreed on transferring length of service.
Damn those degrees are expensive - online OU might be an option as thats cheaper.
I had figured on two cars being probable - albeit two reasonably cheap second hand ones at that. I was reading through the thread that had some info on car insurance and which companies appeared to have better rates.
If we get around that figure - do-able?
Her managers going over at the end of the month to get more details and start negotiating the package and this will be going with her along with all our other questions.
Agreed on transferring length of service.
Damn those degrees are expensive - online OU might be an option as thats cheaper.
I had figured on two cars being probable - albeit two reasonably cheap second hand ones at that. I was reading through the thread that had some info on car insurance and which companies appeared to have better rates.
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Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Not forgetting of course its 4 years to get a undergrad degree.
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Re: Possibly moving - advice on situation please
Originally Posted by ScottMc
I've already paid for a report for the wife on salary.com and that says she should be hitting around $74k.
If we get around that figure - do-able?
Her managers going over at the end of the month to get more details and start negotiating the package and this will be going with her along with all our other questions.
Agreed on transferring length of service.
Damn those degrees are expensive - online OU might be an option as thats cheaper.
I had figured on two cars being probable - albeit two reasonably cheap second hand ones at that. I was reading through the thread that had some info on car insurance and which companies appeared to have better rates.
If we get around that figure - do-able?
Her managers going over at the end of the month to get more details and start negotiating the package and this will be going with her along with all our other questions.
Agreed on transferring length of service.
Damn those degrees are expensive - online OU might be an option as thats cheaper.
I had figured on two cars being probable - albeit two reasonably cheap second hand ones at that. I was reading through the thread that had some info on car insurance and which companies appeared to have better rates.
Have you read Fatbrit's article on US finance etc? A must read!