View Poll Results: So, do you like it here or not?
Love it - gonna stay
23
50.00%
'sokay - I'm about 50:50
19
41.30%
Hate it - can't wait to leave
4
8.70%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll
Tell me something ...
#1
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Joined: Mar 2005
Location: VA
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Tell me something ...
I've been over here for nearly 5 years and I have to say that I love it. Yes, there are minor niggles but generally I get on really well with the people (lack of sense of humour not a problem I've come across, and even in England I was regarded as being tres sarcastic, etc.) in fact I've only made one English friend in the whole time. I prefer the way of life, I love the space and generally fit in here much better. I'm fascinated to know whether most of you like or dislike living here, or is it just the typical British 'let's put everything down' attitude? I'm guessing the latter, 'cos let's face it - you could always move back!
PS I'm quite prepared to get in trouble for this question!
PS I'm quite prepared to get in trouble for this question!
#2
Re: Tell me something ...
It's okay...bit kack cos I ain't working and there's not much in this state, could be worse, could be stuck in the deep south and have even more mozzies...but then it could be better too...
I'm easy going and make friends easily enough, so it doesnt' really bother me all that much, though it's nice to have a moan about things and be sarcastic and for people to get what you mean
I'm easy going and make friends easily enough, so it doesnt' really bother me all that much, though it's nice to have a moan about things and be sarcastic and for people to get what you mean
#3
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by Bob
It's okay...bit kack cos I ain't working and there's not much in this state
Last edited by dbark; Apr 1st 2005 at 11:49 pm.
#4
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Location: Arizona
Posts: 3,113
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by Bob
It's okay...bit kack cos I ain't working and there's not much in this state, could be worse, could be stuck in the deep south and have even more mozzies...but then it could be better too...
I'm easy going and make friends easily enough, so it doesnt' really bother me all that much, though it's nice to have a moan about things and be sarcastic and for people to get what you mean
I'm easy going and make friends easily enough, so it doesnt' really bother me all that much, though it's nice to have a moan about things and be sarcastic and for people to get what you mean
#5
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Re: Tell me something ...
Its fine. Get up, eat, work, eat, watch tv, go on pc, row with wife and kids, go to bed. Repeat. About the same as in the UK except with more sunshine and in dollars.
#6
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by Bob
It's okay...bit kack cos I ain't working and there's not much in this state, could be worse, could be stuck in the deep south and have even more mozzies...but then it could be better too...
I'm easy going and make friends easily enough, so it doesnt' really bother me all that much, though it's nice to have a moan about things and be sarcastic and for people to get what you mean
I'm easy going and make friends easily enough, so it doesnt' really bother me all that much, though it's nice to have a moan about things and be sarcastic and for people to get what you mean
Trying being stuck in the deep south with the mozzies AND having no job.
I'm 50/50 with it. I could stay, I could leave. Makes no difference. May have to leave after April if things don't work out soon. Tired of being turned down for interviews because I don't have a GC yet. I was even turned down as I had no credit history. Gee, thanks.
I can't wait too long to get a job. I may have to fly back to England and sort something out there.
#8
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by rincewind
Tired of being turned down for interviews because I don't have a GC yet.
That isn't legal. As long as you have proper work authorization (as in EAD), they can't turn you down because of lack of greencard.
Have they actually told you this, or is it just a feeling?
~SecretGarden
#9
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
Rincewind,
That isn't legal. As long as you have proper work authorization (as in EAD), they can't turn you down because of lack of greencard.
Have they actually told you this, or is it just a feeling?
~SecretGarden
That isn't legal. As long as you have proper work authorization (as in EAD), they can't turn you down because of lack of greencard.
Have they actually told you this, or is it just a feeling?
~SecretGarden
I view many jobs each day and the majority state GC Holders Only.
The Credit Check deal was the best yet. What the hell has a credit check got to do with a job?? I understand a back ground check for a criminal record, but Credit Check??
#10
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by dbark
Bob! I've just thought of a job for you. How about working in the maple syrup industry??
#11
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by Pimpbot
Bob, why don't you work. Are you waiting on an EAD?.
#12
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by rincewind
I'm 50/50 with it. I could stay, I could leave. Makes no difference. May have to leave after April if things don't work out soon. Tired of being turned down for interviews because I don't have a GC yet. I was even turned down as I had no credit history. Gee, thanks.
As for the deepsouth, at least you've got AC
#13
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
That isn't legal. As long as you have proper work authorization (as in EAD), they can't turn you down because of lack of greencard.
Have they actually told you this, or is it just a feeling?
Have they actually told you this, or is it just a feeling?
#14
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by rincewind
The Credit Check deal was the best yet. What the hell has a credit check got to do with a job?? I understand a back ground check for a criminal record, but Credit Check??
#15
Re: Tell me something ...
Originally Posted by rincewind
In the job listings clear as day.
I view many jobs each day and the majority state GC Holders Only.
The Credit Check deal was the best yet. What the hell has a credit check got to do with a job?? I understand a back ground check for a criminal record, but Credit Check??
I view many jobs each day and the majority state GC Holders Only.
The Credit Check deal was the best yet. What the hell has a credit check got to do with a job?? I understand a back ground check for a criminal record, but Credit Check??
As far as the greencard thing---I believe the only time they can actually say that is if you have to have a higher level security clearance for say, a governmental job.
I do know that there is a section on the USCIS site (uscis.gov) that talks about employment and what you can do if you feel you are being discriminated against because of your immigration status.
~SG