It's time for a change
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- Cantona
I'm fed up with work and want a change, i'd really like to have a go at New York but i'm just wondering if anyone here has ever made the jump from the UK to the US and what was the best way to go about it?
- brooke0
I've never moved to a different country, however I've had several "I need a big change" life moments. Moved to New York, to Savannah, and now Chicago.
Just fucking do it! Nothing to lose. :)
- PonyBoy0
i agree w/brooke... I think I'm about to make another jump here too...
... I smell either California or Chicago also...
... just do it... pack it up... wheeeee!!
why not?
pftt... parents.. friends?
email... or hop an A-380 and go say hi.
You need to be happy. :)
- Yolo0
I've had few opportunites to move out, but i havn't done it.. If i was single / no ties i'd be off.
Its an amazing place, everytime i've been i want to live there. be a lonely place if you don't know anyone i guess tho.
- alacran0
I moved from the US to The Netherlands for my first job/internship. it worked out great but the work visa was a bitch cuz everyone wanted to move to amsterdam so it only lasted for 5 months but I learned a ton of Dutch and got to work at the time at the largest ISP in the Netherlands. Not sure about Europe to the US. Seems very doable expecially if you come out for a few weeks and line up some stuff first then once you got your gameplan then move out with the stuff you will need. Doit. doit.
- Jaline0
I would move if I had someone to go with.
- JerseyRaindog0
I would move if I had someone to go with.
Jaline
(Mar 24 07, 14:04)Aaah, bless.
- 5timuli0
I just moved to the US from Scotland, but I got married and applied for permanent residency. I heard work visas are way more difficult.
Try here:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/f…
- Cantona0
Cheers for the feedback
- skt0
the visa situation isn't easy. i'm in new york having moved from london at the start of the year. only got a six month business visa and still work for a london agency, get paid in £ and pay UK taxes. I was just lucky enough to have a boss that let me move here for a girl.
h1-b visas are your best bet for a more permanent move. you need to get a move on though, they become available in April and go fast. but there is work here in NY and plenty companies willing to sponsor talent.
it's a great city, although as yolo said, can be quite lonely if you don't know anyone. thats not enough of a reason not to do it if you can though.
- Cantona0
Cheer for the advice skt, I got a few family members living in NY and I won't be going alone.
Just a quick question, in your opinion what do you think is the best way of appling for a h1-b?
Having a look on google is a minefield of various sites etc. and some look a little dodgy!
- skt0
i don't really know to be honest, i just know there is plenty of work having spoken to various people in the industry here.
i would advise you to just apply for work directly with the larger agencies. (they will have the resources and money to sponsor you).
also, if you can make it out to see them in person that would help i'm sure.