Moving out of London

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No, not at all, I totally understand it. I can honestly admit that I had prejudices against the Traveller/Gypsy community that were only eradicated at Uni (that old yes!)
Where those prejudices manifested themselves? I have theories, but no actual evidence to base it on. Growing up in London didn't stop them developing.
Seeing how strongly you feel about it, I'm pretty sure your daughter will learn and grow out of it.

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Doesn't the backtracking suggest that they knew it was unacceptable?

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I work in power generation and distribution, the idea is to have a place somewhere that will generate some income, hostel b&b that kind of thing. I suspect that in the long term we may need another income but we really want a slower pace of life, so we will see how we go and whether I need to look at getting involved with renewable energy on a freelance basis.

I said it, my little sister said it, my mates kids said it. We all learnt eventually what it implied and we all stopped it. Happens to all, more importantly is learning form it no? But yeah, wrong thread.

Grew up in the states for a while, love American cars, already know of a dealer there, so that'll be one of my first purchases, I remember they sent loads this way in the early 70's when emissions crap came in and they got rid of those big v8's

Thanks man, I've got a year to sort all this at least!

Tack så mycket! (Think I spelt that right?)
It's certainly only just in the thoughts stages just yet, just trying to figure out where to go?
Have you been to Malmo? Was thinking there, so I could possibly work in CPH with people I know. GF is from Sundsvall and she lived in Stockholm so she has friends there, we just need to think whats best for both of us, I can do Stockholm as I can just be a courier there. And she knows the nicer places to live there, but I'm sure even the worst places are better than most decent places in London!

I would like to but my girlfriends work are sending her to NYC. I’m hoping she’ll be open to Los Angeles in the future. My favourite place on Earth.

Well, we’ve just had the go ahead. Will be resigning on Monday and starting to get in touch with people ASAP. Flights being booked on Wednesday. Eeeek. Reality is scary.

What's your visa situation, if you don't mind saying? I always wanted to live in the US, but always ruled it out (besides entering the lottery now any then). Then wound up marrying an American in London.

I should’ve mentioned, I’ve always lived in England, but was born with a US Passport.

I’m hoping it will be fairly straight forward to find a job before I actually go there...

Nice! Good luck.

Jake

You will make a success of things wherever you are

Good luck

Do you have a socal? I found having to wait for one a real barrier to online applications. So if you don't, try and get that sorted asap.

Good luck with it all. It's a wicked place to live.

Also worth pointing out the L train is going to closed for the foreseeable future so rental prices are dropping in Williamsburg. If you can get away with using the ferry to commute to work, that could be worth a look. Although massively reduces your ability to travel in general.

could always ride over the williamsburg bridge.

NYC. What a city. Bit jealous. Good luck @JB

Do you mean social security number? If so, yes, I do have one.

That’s a really good thing to point out, I had no idea, but Brooklyn is definitely at the top of our list. I don’t think I can live in Manhattan. I probably could but there’s only a tiny part of the West Village that I could see myself living in. All just a bit too busy. I’d happily consider living up the Hudson but my girlfriends not into it.

Thanks James.

Lucky man, would love to live in NY! I could relive that Alicia Keys music vid, you can do it for me now. Good luck @JB

I'm with your GF. If you're living here surely you want to feel like you're living here? At least to start.

We're sort of on the edge of prospect heights and parks slopes near the Barclay's centre. It's a good spot. Great transport links and 5th Ave and 7th Ave have tonnes of places to eat. Prospect Park is epic, especially in the summer.

Fort Green and Gowanus seem to popular as well, but slightly less good subway lines.

I know people tend to big up where they live and put down where they can't, but Manhattan is pretty hectic and achievable apartments tend to be small. Personally I love being somewhere with lower buildings, and as odd as this will sound being near decent super markets - food costs are insane here generally, and Manhattan and posh bits of Brooklyn can be off the chart. That said a mate is near Union Sq, it's not too hectic and they scored a great deal. Plus they have the benefit of loving in New York proper, which is something I do regret sometimes.

Depending how you both feel about it I know one couple who've moved every 2-4 months using Airbnb and sublets to get a feel for different parts of the city. Not for everyone, but it's an idea.

If you're here for the long hall there's a housing lottery you should look at. Idk what income restrictions there are though (if any).

I was in Manhattan for about a year really enjoyed it, but if I was there long term think I rather be in one if the other boroughs, NYC is a great place to live & i wish I could have stayed longer. good luck @JB

Just moved to Bath from London for work, bloody love it already. Lots of nice places to go out, good coffee, beer and cycling, 10 mins to open countryside and we can live in actual house near the centre for less than the price of a studio near E&C where we lived before. For us it’s got everything that Bristol has without the crap bits. Would recommend.