Bob

Maths is good. Teaching, unless at uni level, not so good.

Theoretical stuff, used in AI/physics/graphics/lighting in software/gaming is a good chance. Same for banking and other stuff like that.

But if you're not into software, then you're not really going to have the heart to do it and reach the standards that'll help you get into a position to move here.

Anyway, gap year or sandwich year at uni are great ways to get a taste. Do a student exchange, Bunac camp thing, stuff like that.

See if you like it before trying to take the plunge because it's not all that it appears, so would be a shame to try and shoehorn the future just to get here and find it isn't what you expected.

Good luck.

scrubbedexpat099

If you are ok counting sheep, try farmersonly.com.

ChristopherNY

Thank you very much MH for your advice, I feel like maybe taking my Masters in the US or, as you suggest, undertaking a Ph.D in the States are my most likely options. If I'm being honest, I still think teaching might suit me best in comparison to all the other fields suggested and teaching at Uni level appeals to me massively, although as to whether I could obtain a Ph.D I wouldn't like to say right now! Once more, thank you for your kind words

Bob, thank you for your comment! I must admit software is not a particular interest of mine, although I am remaining as open minded as is possible. I feel like I have a greater chance of teaching at Uni level than working in any of those fields specifically. The idea of taking a gap year to take part in a student exchange program of some sort definitely sounds like a sensible option, I'm very aware that living and working in the US is a completely different experience than taking a holiday there, for example. I think my relatively young age allows me to consider all of the suggestions that have been offered in this thread, so I'm very grateful to everyone for their advice . I am strongly considering the US Masters route as this will give me both a taste of life in the States and also allow me to search for a potential employer willing to sponsor me, not to mention meeting the love of my life haha!

Thank you once more,
Christopher

ian-mstm

If you're good at math and if you have some decent computer skills, have you considered computer forensics?

Ian

judesM

All I know as a resident of 'upstate NY', there is a drastic shortage of high school Maths teachers here. Not any other subjects. Just maths. The reasons Im given by my teacher friends is that you can get better paying jobs with a math degree than teaching..

judesM

plus you have to have a Masters degree to teach in NY.

And follow your dreams! They don't have to be planned out if you're young enough, just go for it.

ChristopherNY

In reply to Ian, I must say I haven't considered that field as I do not have a strong liking for Science, although I certainly have good computer skills to go with my Maths ability so that is not a problem. I shall definitely research into that area so thank you for your suggestion

judesM, if that is indeed the case then that is extremely helpful to know, but do you know if a State (public etc) school would be likely to sponsor me for a H-1B? If that is even possible at all? As much as I am open to different professions that would allow me to move to the US, if teaching is a possibility then I would prefer to take that route as of now! Thank you very much for your comment and kind words, I am already starting to see my dream as a very real possibility if I continue to endeavour and work hard

Christopher

Sally Redux

I agree with this. Why limit himself to the one 'dream' of teaching in the US? We don't even know what he's basing this dream on. It could be a good knowledge of the country, it could be a hazy fantasy.

Pulaski

Agreed, but as I tried to point out yesterday on another thread, before Rene deleted my post, this IMO is one of those things that is not only off-topic but rude to boot. I agree 100% with posts like TrixieB's, but impertinent questions about why somebody wants to live in the US are none of our d@mn business!

EDIT: I am pleased to report that Rene has since deleted the question I disputed in my post. Thanks Rene!

Sally Redux

You are certainly entitled to your opinion.

Jerseygirl

Rete hasn't been a mod for over a year.

Apart from the Immigration forums where we try to keep threads on topic...when you post on forums...for all the world to see...you cannot pick and choose what the replies will be.

Trixie_b

My thoughts are that the more experience of the world someone has makes them a much more well rounded individual.

We're (BE) having a large influx of people who "dream of America" at the moment, and while I'm not one to stop them, it can be difficult to achieve. Pointing out that other places are happy to accept young people and to dish out work visas, and may satisfy their craving of adventure without the hassles of the American immigration complexity.

As an employer, I'd much rather employ someone who has traveled, just because when you've experienced other places and cultures, you have different experiences to draw from.

Bob

Jobs isn't the problem. It's getting a visa and no school will do it.

ChristopherNY

This is exactly the problem I'll have if I decide to go down the teaching route, so I don't think it's likely to be the profession I'll enter, but on a positive note at least I am aware of this now with plenty of time ahead of me to choose my path sensibly

Christopher

ian-mstm

If you don't want to ask such questions, that's entirely your choice - but others, me included, feel perfectly at ease asking such questions. If a poster chooses not to answer - that's his choice. Such is the nature of an open forum. AFAIK there is no BE litmus test for questions.

Ian