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... about 6 ... I am Jennifer Nay, I live in Spitalfields, which is just near the City of London. It's not too far from St. Albans, I guess about a 30 minute...
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I live in the City myself, and could probably point you in the right direction - email me at jennifer@......
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Hey, all! I'm new to the site today. Really interesting reads in the achives! Anyone live in the Rossendale, Lancashire area? Also, I'm from Arkansas. Been...
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I am currently living in the US and would like to live and work in London. Are there any agencies that can help me secure a job and a work permit. Can...
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Roz, You need to tell us what you do. Some professions have it easier than others...for instance 'chef' was one that was added to the list of occupations that...
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I am so lonely here in U.K!!! I have been here a year almost and only have one friend, none English. I want to meet some Americans in U.K. Are any of you...
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re : I am so lonely here in U.K!!! I have been here a year almost and only have one friend, none English. I want to meet some Americans in U.K. Are any of you...
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Hi Jennifer, I am living in Northampton now, but will be moving to Huntingdon soon. But I come to London sometimes as my fiance works near Canary Wharf. How...
debra southwell
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Hi Jennifer - I too am American and have been living here for almost 2 years. I live in Hammersmith, London and haven't really had a chance to meet many...
Roselyn Woods
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is computer programmer on the list? if i have a work permit is my wife allowed to work part time if only i have one? i also heard that employers typically...
Stinkathan
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My brother is a systems analyst and has been working in the US for the last 8 years. Yes there are/were agencies that specialise in overseas contracting ...
Mark Morgan
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Is it possible for you to give me the name of some of these agencies? It would be very useful as I have found it difficult to find them on my own. Thanks. ......
Roselyn Woods
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I went to school in Britain for only a semester, and I know how you feel. Once school starts you will feel sooo much better, I promise. I went a school that...
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It can be really lonely, especially if you aren't working. I have lived in London for the past 2 years. When I first arrived, before I started working, I ...
Roselyn Woods
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... a ... Not really. An employment agency cannot get you a work permit; that must be done by your employer, after an employment contract has been established...
William Dell Wisner
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... near me, or need a friend i am here. i lived in manhattan nyc for nine years and also seattle washington. its hard to get used to all the english ways. i...
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... Hi, I just feel compelled to put in my 2p on this... I've been job hunting for the last six months, following my relocation to the UK after my husband and...
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... Hi Ashley, My name is Jen and I'm in Staines... not too far from Camberley. And I lived in NYC for 10 years. Maybe we could get together for coffee or tea...
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I know, it is rough out there. I think it is quite bad for Brits as well. The job market is terrible. I have not had a problem finding a job here as I am a ...
Roselyn Woods
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... Alrighty... bad news 1: US degrees are not worth the paper they are printed on as far as UK employers are concerned. Only a recognised British University...
Michael Percival
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... You left out "work permit". ... ..if you're married to a UK citizen. If you're on your own it's five years. w. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
William Dell Wisner
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... Well said, Michael. Can I also add that having a graduate degree from an accredited UK institution doesn't give a green light for employment for an...
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... Roselyn, Not knowing the details of your friend's situation, it might be helpful to know that if she works for a large multinational with offices in the...
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What about applying for dual citizenship? I understand if married to a Brit and if living in the UK it is possible. Jim ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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... That's what we're talking about. If you're an American and take British citizenship, you will normally automatically be a dual citizen. w. [Non-text...
William Dell Wisner
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My name is Lorenzo Crescini. I am a Captain of the merchant Navy now on retirement. When I was a secular missionary in an African leprosary, I wrote some...
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Hi! I'm considering moving to England perhaps this year or the next! I've checked around the British Embassy in Washington's website (www.britainusa.com),...
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... Britain's equivalent of a green card is permanent residence, and you're seriously jumping the gun to even think about it. You become eligible to apply for...
William Dell Wisner
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Can anyone recommend an accountant/individual in the Bath area who can do my UK tax return? Approximately 60% of my income is USA sourced. Thanks, Hollis...
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If you are interested in playing American Football in the UK (yes tackle football, with Helmets and Shoulder Pads) Its a great way to make friends! Then get in...
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