Working in Colorado
Mar 26th 2009, 1:06 am
#31
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Re: Info on Colorado
Hi,
My husband and I are considering moving to Colorado. We have never been to Colorado but are planning to visit in and around May this year. We have done a bit of research but are unsure where to visit while we are there. We don't have any degree's or anything we have basic qualifacations. We live in Northern Ireland and I am currently working in pharmacy sector and my husband has his own business cleaning windows, garden maintainence, etc.
Any information about work, housing (we would be hoping to rent for the first while), areas to live in would be great.
Many thanks Ashleigh
My husband and I are considering moving to Colorado. We have never been to Colorado but are planning to visit in and around May this year. We have done a bit of research but are unsure where to visit while we are there. We don't have any degree's or anything we have basic qualifacations. We live in Northern Ireland and I am currently working in pharmacy sector and my husband has his own business cleaning windows, garden maintainence, etc.
Any information about work, housing (we would be hoping to rent for the first while), areas to live in would be great.
Many thanks Ashleigh
Other than that, you have: filthy rich places (e.g., Aspen), usually populated by a significant quantity of assholes. And then you can choose from being in the middle of nowhere on the plains (anywhere east of Denver), or being in the middle of nowhere in the mountains. Also, if you want to be near Utah and all its wonders, without actually living there, Grand Junction might be worth looking at. There are many beautiful and wonderful towns scattered through the mountains, such as Crested Butte, Durango, Telluride, but they can be on the slightly cheap side of very expensive. Some of them, even the locals leave during winter (e.g., Silverton).
If you are thinking Colorado solely for mountains, then you may also wish to consider Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California.
So.... what are you really looking for?
Mar 26th 2009, 1:33 am
#32
WTF?
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Re: Working in Colorado
I'm always poised at the ready just in case somebody asks something that I actually know the answer to. My hands literally hover over my keyboard quivering in anticipation.
Mar 26th 2009, 2:48 am
#33
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Re: Info on Colorado
If you want big city, then the Denver - Fort Collins - Boulder - Colorado Springs corridor is your only choice. Colorado Springs probably has more religious nutters, if that bothers you. Many people complain about the sprawl in Denver, and the skiers complain that it takes too long to get out along I-70. But I have no first-hand experience of that.
Other than that, you have: filthy rich places (e.g., Aspen), usually populated by a significant quantity of assholes. And then you can choose from being in the middle of nowhere on the plains (anywhere east of Denver), or being in the middle of nowhere in the mountains. Also, if you want to be near Utah and all its wonders, without actually living there, Grand Junction might be worth looking at. There are many beautiful and wonderful towns scattered through the mountains, such as Crested Butte, Durango, Telluride, but they can be on the slightly cheap side of very expensive. Some of them, even the locals leave during winter (e.g., Silverton).
If you are thinking Colorado solely for mountains, then you may also wish to consider Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California.
So.... what are you really looking for?
Other than that, you have: filthy rich places (e.g., Aspen), usually populated by a significant quantity of assholes. And then you can choose from being in the middle of nowhere on the plains (anywhere east of Denver), or being in the middle of nowhere in the mountains. Also, if you want to be near Utah and all its wonders, without actually living there, Grand Junction might be worth looking at. There are many beautiful and wonderful towns scattered through the mountains, such as Crested Butte, Durango, Telluride, but they can be on the slightly cheap side of very expensive. Some of them, even the locals leave during winter (e.g., Silverton).
If you are thinking Colorado solely for mountains, then you may also wish to consider Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California.
So.... what are you really looking for?
Mar 26th 2009, 6:43 pm
#36
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Re: Info on Colorado
Lanscaping etc you normally have to speak Spanish. Not so sure about window cleaning. Not sure why, just have not come across many.
Mar 26th 2009, 7:26 pm
#37
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Re: Info on Colorado
The climate and growing conditions here in Colorado are very different than N Ireland. If your hubby is mowing lawns he should be able to find plenty of that to do. If he is into more involved landscaping, he should try and get info on conditions here. I think it is called high desert and a lot of lawns have irrigation systems to water them. Sorry, I don't know anything about pharmacy courses here. Good luck.
Apr 1st 2009, 12:30 am
#38
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Re: Info on Colorado
Scratch this - i just reread the OP and realised that you are looking for a position as a pharmacy tech. My response related to registerd pharmacists re-registration.
To work here you would generally need to obtain your tech qualification at a community college and some intern hours. Its not as in-depth as a UK Pharmacy tech course.
Some places may accept you on the basis of your UK qualifications anyway. My wife was accepted for a position as a hospital pharmacy tech without US tech qualification on the basis of her pharmacists qualification in the UK for example. She was a Pharmacist in the NHS before moving here. She has now requalified as a pharmacist in the US - but that's another story
There was an article in the PJ about 2 years ago about Pharmacy in the US - might be worth checking that out.
Tech pay is about $12-15, (possibly up to $18 with experience here) per hour
The work is generally more mundane than tech work in the UK, but can be enjoyable nevertheless.
Feel free to send me a PM is you need any additional information.
To work here you would generally need to obtain your tech qualification at a community college and some intern hours. Its not as in-depth as a UK Pharmacy tech course.
Some places may accept you on the basis of your UK qualifications anyway. My wife was accepted for a position as a hospital pharmacy tech without US tech qualification on the basis of her pharmacists qualification in the UK for example. She was a Pharmacist in the NHS before moving here. She has now requalified as a pharmacist in the US - but that's another story
There was an article in the PJ about 2 years ago about Pharmacy in the US - might be worth checking that out.
Tech pay is about $12-15, (possibly up to $18 with experience here) per hour
The work is generally more mundane than tech work in the UK, but can be enjoyable nevertheless.
Feel free to send me a PM is you need any additional information.
Last edited by cpe111; Apr 1st 2009 at 12:42 am. Reason: Different response needed
Apr 1st 2009, 12:35 am
#39
Joined: Apr 2002
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Re: Working in Colorado
Amazing, the ole internet.
I forgot how helpful Miss L can be when she wants to.
Apr 1st 2009, 4:48 am
#40
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Re: Info on Colorado
this might help with being bilingual...
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“Cheese”
The teacher told Pepito to use the word "cheese" in a sentence. Pepito replied "Maria likes me, but cheese fat."
“Mushroom”
When all my family get in the car, there's not mushroom.
“Shoulder”
My fren wanted 2 become a citizen but she didn't know how to read so I shoulder.
“ Texas “
My fren always Texas me when I'm not home wondering where I'm at!
“Herpes”
Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got mine piece and she got herpes.
“July”
Ju told me ju were going to tha store, but you di no go... July to me! Julyer!
Julyer!! Julyer!!
Apr 1st 2009, 12:45 pm
#41
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Apr 19th 2009, 2:42 pm
#44
Just Joined
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Re: Working in Colorado
Well, I live in Superior. Which is just right outside of Denver. I love it here. My husband moved here nearly 3 years ago from England and fell in love instantly. It is a very lovely place, not a lot of crime and very liberal. Like one post said above me you can try Colorado Springs, but it has all that focus on the family non sense and its way too religious for me! I would stay in the Boulder County area although it can be quite expensive. As for working, I don't have any idea on that. Someone should point out www.craigslist.com as a good reference point for searching for jobs, and homes....
