BigAl Posted January 28, 2014 Report Posted January 28, 2014 On subject, I say go for it Andrew You're "young" enough to give it a go and if it doesn't work out still head home. Regarding folk's comments about missing family, the world is just so much smaller a place than when thel likes of me were your age. Whats the worst that can happen.....you dinnae like it, you come home. If you don't try it, you could always regret not taking the chance Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted January 29, 2014 Report Posted January 29, 2014 Worth remembering too that Aberdeen is one of the best places to live in the world. Good standard of living, reasonable traffic and public transport, no natural disasters, nae too cold in winter or too hot in summer, rowies. Agreed. Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 29, 2014 Report Posted January 29, 2014 Surely living anywhere is what you make it tho - the weather doesn't bother me in the slightest - I don't spend endless days watching the telly or playing on an xbox and having a bbq in the rain just adds to the fun Friends and family are exactly why I love living in Scotland I love going on holiday but I love coming home again too Each to their own I suppose Absolutely all of this. Quote
One Bobby Clark Posted January 30, 2014 Report Posted January 30, 2014 At your young age, I'd travel and see as much of the world and different cultures as you possibly can, before making any decisions about where to settle. We moved to the US, 5 years ago at the grand old ages of 44 and 43, for a very specific reason ( and it wasn't to avoid conscription or the plod). We live in Alaska, and love it, have lived in a couple of other States and have definite preference for the northern half of the country. Can't abide being south of the Mason Dixon line. With all that being said, we're retired, don't have to work and my wife flies home 3 times a year to visit her family. I might try to make it back if we make a final , but our plan has always been to return to Scotland to live. One thing I'd say about getting into the US (and Canada) is it's a lot harder (and more expensive) to get a visa to live here than you might think. Quote
Dandy_Don Posted January 30, 2014 Report Posted January 30, 2014 At your young age, I'd travel and see as much of the world and different cultures as you possibly can, before making any decisions about where to settle. We moved to the US, 5 years ago at the grand old ages of 44 and 43, for a very specific reason ( and it wasn't to avoid conscription or the plod). We live in Alaska, and love it, have lived in a couple of other States and have definite preference for the northern half of the country. Can't abide being south of the Mason Dixon line. With all that being said, we're retired, don't have to work and my wife flies home 3 times a year to visit her family. I might try to make it back if we make a final , but our plan has always been to return to Scotland to live. One thing I'd say about getting into the US (and Canada) is it's a lot harder (and more expensive) to get a visa to live here than you might think. Agree re the visa side of things and have always wanted to spend time in Alaska. But absolutely love living in California (NYC was exciting etc but got to be draining after a while). Quote
Madbadteacher Posted January 30, 2014 Report Posted January 30, 2014 Agree re the visa side of things and have always wanted to spend time in Alaska. But absolutely love living in California (NYC was exciting etc but got to be draining after a while). I can only re-iterate regarding the visa situation. It took well over 8 months, plus a face to face interview with USCIS in Chicago, plus a shit load of additional info, affidavits from family and friends etc. to get my Spouse visa back in 2012. Actually began the process in early 2011, lawyer kept asking for more info, filed in about Sept 2011, green card in June 2012! Cost about $5000 in total. Now I'm going through it again, because my wife died before the 2 years "conditional" period was up I have had to apply for "Change of Status", more affidavits, more documents, more forms and another $2000. Filed in October and I'm still waiting to hear" Lawyer says I should be OK, but this is USCIS we're talking about. Having said that I'd still like to go for full US citizenship once I qualify. As has been said, if you're looking at the USA do PLENTY research into how/why you are going to get your visa. Quote
Mentorred Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Where ever you end up, can you please take Neil Lennon with you. Quote
dave_min Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 Where ever you end up, can you please take Neil Lennon with you. Even if it's Ohio? Quote
Mentorred Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 Even if it's Ohio? That's a no!!! Quote
Madbadteacher Posted February 11, 2014 Report Posted February 11, 2014 Got my confirmation letter today from USCIS, I am now a Permanent Resident of the USA Quote
Dandy_Don Posted February 11, 2014 Report Posted February 11, 2014 Congrats min - as your VP once said, 'That's a big f*cking deal!' Quote
Mentorred Posted February 11, 2014 Report Posted February 11, 2014 Got my confirmation letter today from USCIS, I am now a Permanent Resident of the USA Nice One. Congrats. Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Congrats min. That must be a weight off your shoulders. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Damn right ST! And thanks for the other good wishes guys Quote
One Bobby Clark Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Got my confirmation letter today from USCIS, I am now a Permanent Resident of the USA From one legal Permanent Resident to another, welcome to the club ! Quote
Tyrant Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I think I speak for all of Scotland when I say we're all delighted, MBT. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks Tyrant, doesn't mean I can come back as a glory-hunter for cup finals though! Quote
Andrew Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Posted March 22, 2014 Since Korova wouldn't play Pater Pawlet baby I realised I have to move away. Anyway I have to move away anyway. I have to move away. I really should move away. I think I might move to Canada. I a Quote
tom_widdows Posted March 22, 2014 Report Posted March 22, 2014 Canadians havent heard of the Human League either Quote
CtS Posted March 23, 2014 Report Posted March 23, 2014 Since Korova wouldn't play Pater Pawlet baby I realised I have to move away. Anyway I have to move away anyway. I have to move away. I really should move away. I think I might move to Canada. I a Canada? They don't want you baby. Quote
Andrew Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Posted March 23, 2014 After posting this I went to cook some food. Then went for a piss, passed out in the bathroom and almost set the whole place on fire. I think I'm going to try and dry out for a while. Quote
tom_widdows Posted March 23, 2014 Report Posted March 23, 2014 Least you didnt feel the need to specify the size of a bodypart this time Quote
dave_min Posted March 24, 2014 Report Posted March 24, 2014 After posting this I went to cook some food. Then went for a piss, passed out in the bathroom and almost set the whole place on fire. I think I'm going to try and dry out for a while. You're in luck. Canadian beer is shite. Quote
mini59dons Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 If you have a drink problem Australia is the place for you! The Drive through Bottle Shop is just a hint at the culture here! Quote
Kowalski Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 If you have a drink problem Australia is the place for you! The Drive through Bottle Shop is just a hint at the culture here! Given the price of the drink when I visited Queensland last month, I'll have to disagree. Quote
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