Gillymonkey

Yes we have to leave. We are on J visas at the moment (non-immigrant) and even if OH were to get a new job with a new visa we wouldn't stay in SD because of the high cost of living. I want to buy a house and we just could not afford to do it here. Looking to move somewhere with a more sensible cost of living. We are pretty open about where so just need to see where he gets offers once we finish up here.

Hotscot

Good luck! And keep us updated.

Gillymonkey

We've got another 2 years or so before this happens.

Hotscot

Just pop in for a chat now and again then
Trailer Park forum is a fun place.

unique_boy

what is your new job if you don't mind me asking?

markonline1

I had hoped to try and get back into aviation, but I only have a little regional airport that just never hires and working for a FOB operator pays not much more than minimum wage. I'm currently running the security department at a large resort nearby, not what I want to do but it helps pay the bills. Also just started working for myself as an iCracked iTech sorting out people's iPhones, iPads, Galaxy's and the like. Working for myself, selling, marketing, all stuff I've never done before and quite enjoying it

unique_boy

can you iCrack me a new iphone 6?

markonline1

Nope. But if you break it, I can fix it

Redwing

Good for you. A son of ours has been doing something similar for some time, and like him, you will find that word of mouth will bring you plenty of work. I wish you well.

Nutmegger

Verizon offers iPhone 6 for free - Sep. 9, 2014

sherbert

Where were you living before you moved to SD? Although we were a bit shocked at the price/quality of housing we've found it to be quite reasonable (moved over in April). Aside from property, what do you find expensive?

Gillymonkey

We lived in Glasgow so the cost of living is significantly higher. Rent alone is over double what we used to have to pay and that is before other costs. I guess if you come from the South East then it would seem reasonable.

One other thing we find expensive is food, this is partly because we like to cook properly and fresh fruit/veg is more costly in a lot of places. If you want to eat rubbish it is cheap, if it is good for you it is not.

Don't get me started on the cost of flights to the UK!

sherbert

Hahah, yeah, the cost of fresh food is insane compared to the manufactured rubbish. I wasn't living in the UK before I moved there and the price of food is a bit cheaper than where I was. Our rent is about the same for a much bigger place (but I was dreaming of something bigger/nicer but had to get realistic because of the prices).

markonline1

That's not bad if you have a 4 or 4S, not so good if you have anything newer. Although you only get the 16gb model which is nowhere near big enough for the new iPhone.

N1cky

Waited up last night to join the ATT online queue to order the 6 for my hubby. He needs it for his job, so it's tax deductible so that makes it a little better, but dropping $300 on a phone is no fun.

I'm not due an upgrade until next September as I got the 5c on release, I'm not convinced on the size anyway, so I'll wait and see.

Daughter wants an iPhone for Christmas, she's not on a contract at the moment, so at least that won't be too expensive.