wow,the move is harder than i thought
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Re: wow,the move is harder than i thought
IF you have your "40 quarters" accumulated it doesn't make any difference for Social Security or Medicare whether you are a USC or an LPR.
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Hi! I was just reading through this thread and about to post a good luck message to you and I noticed your location! I'm in Millington, TN, but I know the area you live in very well. My stepdaughter lives in Manchester with her mother, so we are out that way pretty frequently. So, I know exactly what you mean about it being a small town etc., and lack of job opportunities.
Aside from Nashville, you may want to take a look in the Murfreesboro area, it's a college town and pretty nice area. I would imagine it would be more promising for job opportunities, I know that she and her partner both commute from Manchester to that area for work.
Aside from all of that, you mentioned attraction management. I'm not quite sure what that entails, but I do know that my husband is a District Manager for a large video game company (one of those that put the games in movie theaters, malls, arcades etc) and they have several locations in the Nashville area, and Bowling Green, Kentucky - as well as out here in Memphis. They are going to be looking for some new staff, store managers, route managers and such. If you want to send me an email with your resume/CV, I will be happy to pass it to him. It's hard work and I don't know if the pay for any of these positions would be what you are used to or looking for, but they have great benefits with very reasonable (and good) health insurance, pension plans etc... Just a thought to keep in mind if you are interested! If not, best of luck with your search and settling in. It takes a while, I was ready to hop on a plane several times in the first year, and still have the odd pang, but 3 years down the road I'm married with a 6 month old little girl, and it finally feels like home here now. You'll get to that spot too I'm sure once things start to fall into place, it just takes time.
Aside from Nashville, you may want to take a look in the Murfreesboro area, it's a college town and pretty nice area. I would imagine it would be more promising for job opportunities, I know that she and her partner both commute from Manchester to that area for work.
Aside from all of that, you mentioned attraction management. I'm not quite sure what that entails, but I do know that my husband is a District Manager for a large video game company (one of those that put the games in movie theaters, malls, arcades etc) and they have several locations in the Nashville area, and Bowling Green, Kentucky - as well as out here in Memphis. They are going to be looking for some new staff, store managers, route managers and such. If you want to send me an email with your resume/CV, I will be happy to pass it to him. It's hard work and I don't know if the pay for any of these positions would be what you are used to or looking for, but they have great benefits with very reasonable (and good) health insurance, pension plans etc... Just a thought to keep in mind if you are interested! If not, best of luck with your search and settling in. It takes a while, I was ready to hop on a plane several times in the first year, and still have the odd pang, but 3 years down the road I'm married with a 6 month old little girl, and it finally feels like home here now. You'll get to that spot too I'm sure once things start to fall into place, it just takes time.
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Re: wow,the move is harder than i thought
If your likely to get work transfers to tax free countries.
If you've a long hankering to go see Cuba.
Etc, there's a few, but for many, it's just easier to get it and forget about it.
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Well, blow me over if it isn't Lesley! Is that the cherub?
How are you? And your health is good I hope?
How are you? And your health is good I hope?
Hi! I was just reading through this thread and about to post a good luck message to you and I noticed your location! I'm in Millington, TN, but I know the area you live in very well. My stepdaughter lives in Manchester with her mother, so we are out that way pretty frequently. So, I know exactly what you mean about it being a small town etc., and lack of job opportunities.
Aside from Nashville, you may want to take a look in the Murfreesboro area, it's a college town and pretty nice area. I would imagine it would be more promising for job opportunities, I know that she and her partner both commute from Manchester to that area for work.
Aside from all of that, you mentioned attraction management. I'm not quite sure what that entails, but I do know that my husband is a District Manager for a large video game company (one of those that put the games in movie theaters, malls, arcades etc) and they have several locations in the Nashville area, and Bowling Green, Kentucky - as well as out here in Memphis. They are going to be looking for some new staff, store managers, route managers and such. If you want to send me an email with your resume/CV, I will be happy to pass it to him. It's hard work and I don't know if the pay for any of these positions would be what you are used to or looking for, but they have great benefits with very reasonable (and good) health insurance, pension plans etc... Just a thought to keep in mind if you are interested! If not, best of luck with your search and settling in. It takes a while, I was ready to hop on a plane several times in the first year, and still have the odd pang, but 3 years down the road I'm married with a 6 month old little girl, and it finally feels like home here now. You'll get to that spot too I'm sure once things start to fall into place, it just takes time.
Aside from Nashville, you may want to take a look in the Murfreesboro area, it's a college town and pretty nice area. I would imagine it would be more promising for job opportunities, I know that she and her partner both commute from Manchester to that area for work.
Aside from all of that, you mentioned attraction management. I'm not quite sure what that entails, but I do know that my husband is a District Manager for a large video game company (one of those that put the games in movie theaters, malls, arcades etc) and they have several locations in the Nashville area, and Bowling Green, Kentucky - as well as out here in Memphis. They are going to be looking for some new staff, store managers, route managers and such. If you want to send me an email with your resume/CV, I will be happy to pass it to him. It's hard work and I don't know if the pay for any of these positions would be what you are used to or looking for, but they have great benefits with very reasonable (and good) health insurance, pension plans etc... Just a thought to keep in mind if you are interested! If not, best of luck with your search and settling in. It takes a while, I was ready to hop on a plane several times in the first year, and still have the odd pang, but 3 years down the road I'm married with a 6 month old little girl, and it finally feels like home here now. You'll get to that spot too I'm sure once things start to fall into place, it just takes time.
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Re: wow,the move is harder than i thought
Sounds like it still works for a LPR (but horrid government document to wade through of course)
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10137.html#additional
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10137.html#additional
#157
Re: wow,the move is harder than i thought
All is well in your world? I hope so! Here's our little angel
Last edited by Lesley1020; May 2nd 2007 at 1:52 am.
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Re: wow,the move is harder than i thought
Is that her big sister with her?
She's adorable -- and HUGE! but she'll probably slow down a bit and not keep this pace until 12 months.
She's adorable -- and HUGE! but she'll probably slow down a bit and not keep this pace until 12 months.
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Oh how precious. Both of them are wonderful!!
I am so glad to hear that you're feeling good, after all the hassles. Happy that all has worked out, and don't keep away so long next time, I'm sure there are loads around that remember and miss you
I am so glad to hear that you're feeling good, after all the hassles. Happy that all has worked out, and don't keep away so long next time, I'm sure there are loads around that remember and miss you
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Just want to respond to a few points. You do not have to be a US citizien to receive SS benefits, nor do you need to reside in the Us to collect. There is a Nolo Guide to SS, Medicare & Government pensions which explains all. However it is time for me to hit the sack as I took a sleeping pill and rather than confuse you with piss poor typing with weird sentences I'll answer the questions fully when my brain is straight.
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So i have been in the US for 6 weeks now, with my greencard in my hand and a ir1 visa in my pocket.... and its hard being here!
I thought it would be pretty easy, get visa, move to US, get job, get apartment be happy. But my job fell through and i cant find any work. I know its only been 6 weeks (and we are living with the wifes gran for now) but my UK experience means sh*t to these people. I mean i have travelled the world managing my previous company's divisions, and was based in london, but people here dont really care and just want you to sell insurance for them!
I have worked (PT&FT) since i was 13 years old, and i have been unemployed for 8 weeks now. i am just not used to this...
people here are nice but i can tell that their sincerety is completely fake...
i have always lived within 5 miles of my entire family and now im 4000 miles from them..
Plus, living expenses are way higher than i thought they were... for example, i bought lettuce yesterday from food lion, it cost $2.00! the same lettuce is £0.30 in the uk (i guess its not a high demand item here)
Plus mobiles are way more expensive than i realised, internet is more pricey than the UK and everyone wants to sell you something!
So, i have had my rant now and just needed to get my frustrations out there... i have massive respect for all of you that came here and have made a go of it, i hope i get to that position soon..... any advice to keep me sane is welcomed! i check BE whenever i can, but im stealing my neighbours internet and its a bit dicey!!!!
and if anyone wants to send me a Wah-mbulance, feel free!
I thought it would be pretty easy, get visa, move to US, get job, get apartment be happy. But my job fell through and i cant find any work. I know its only been 6 weeks (and we are living with the wifes gran for now) but my UK experience means sh*t to these people. I mean i have travelled the world managing my previous company's divisions, and was based in london, but people here dont really care and just want you to sell insurance for them!
I have worked (PT&FT) since i was 13 years old, and i have been unemployed for 8 weeks now. i am just not used to this...
people here are nice but i can tell that their sincerety is completely fake...
i have always lived within 5 miles of my entire family and now im 4000 miles from them..
Plus, living expenses are way higher than i thought they were... for example, i bought lettuce yesterday from food lion, it cost $2.00! the same lettuce is £0.30 in the uk (i guess its not a high demand item here)
Plus mobiles are way more expensive than i realised, internet is more pricey than the UK and everyone wants to sell you something!
So, i have had my rant now and just needed to get my frustrations out there... i have massive respect for all of you that came here and have made a go of it, i hope i get to that position soon..... any advice to keep me sane is welcomed! i check BE whenever i can, but im stealing my neighbours internet and its a bit dicey!!!!
and if anyone wants to send me a Wah-mbulance, feel free!
And.....the wages in the USA are just crap...minimum wage $5.15 an hour.
I'm so glad to be leaving the USA....Superpower? Banana Republic morelike
You only realize how good England is when you leave and come to a dump like the USA.
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ok, after a couple of hours at the ss office this afternoon. YES u can draw two pensions and NO they wont affect each other - Providing that u have reached the 40 credits required! If its less than the 40 required to receive a us pension then u can use what u have accumulated here and add it to ur foreign one to get a FULL pension. However, if u have reached the required credits that u need then u get the full one here and it has no affect if u have one from another country too.
US SS will be paid out to a non resident non USC providing they have lived with spouse for at least five years in USA! And u will be taxed differently.
US SS is taxed differently if u are a non USC but have collected all ur credits! does that help any.
And yes if ur present hubby dies and ur ex has more ss you can claim from his providing u dont remarry before u turn 60 and providing ur either divorced again or widowed.
If u find my pic in the newspaper tomorrow because i have been arrested! I am sure the woman thought i had alteria motives. I didnt and I dont just want to know whats what
US SS will be paid out to a non resident non USC providing they have lived with spouse for at least five years in USA! And u will be taxed differently.
US SS is taxed differently if u are a non USC but have collected all ur credits! does that help any.
And yes if ur present hubby dies and ur ex has more ss you can claim from his providing u dont remarry before u turn 60 and providing ur either divorced again or widowed.
If u find my pic in the newspaper tomorrow because i have been arrested! I am sure the woman thought i had alteria motives. I didnt and I dont just want to know whats what
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I am an Accountant and feel I am more than amply rewarded financially and would have no problems changing jobs tomorrow. I think BigDavy is in the same field and he appears to have no problems getting work either.
You just have to get the skills and the right job and suddenly your world will change.
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There is a little booklet its called Your payments while u are outside the united states. If u cant get it, pm me ur address and i will post it out to u. Its got a lot of stuff in it that relates to what u were saying. Up to and including getting both pensions where u qualify into both systems.
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Do you get that from the SS office? If so, I'll give them a call or swing on by the local one.