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Also, the first class tickets for the train were totally worth it.
Wow! You weren’t kidding.
I’m so glad you got out, you’re one of my favorites.
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Isn't the UK Distopian in other bad ways? Like insane government surveillance and monitoring
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Welcome! Do you have a football team already or are you going to support Bastard Rovers?
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Congrats on getting out of here! Good luck on the future!
I wish you all the best. Be sure to stock up on tea when you're settled.
I hope y'all can relax soon. I don't regret having left the US years ago; the only hard parts are not being able to see some family much (though Skype and the like help) and certain foods that just don't exist here (less of an issue in the UK than Japan), but copycat recipes can get things close.
Wow, 1st class, I didn't realize out of context comics paid so well! :)
I'm really impressed with how quickly you've made such a huge life change, that takes some serious courage for you and your family. I would love to follow along behind you, but have no path for it, so I'll have to stick things out and hope for the best (or not worst) here.
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America is a shithole. I got out in '17 and my quality of life has improved tenfold.
Feel free to not answer because this is identifiable info. However, how did you emigrate? Where to? Did you have a family with you or just yourself?
Admittedly, while I think America is a shit hole as well, It's got to get pretty bad before I'll be able to convince my wife. However, I'm trying to plan out our escape plan.
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Unmarried up and learned the same thing about the fancy tickets. Travel less often, and also don't hate it as much.
Even though you are a relative stranger on the internet its really inspiring to see you do this.
Thanks.
Welcome, glad you could join us! And you have a pot of tea already. Hope settling in goes ok when you arrive.
I was raised on proper English tea by my British father and grandmother. However, I have more recently discovered that British tea is weak-ass shit compared to Irish tea.
Which Irish tea? I switch between Irish/Scottish breakfast teas and Yorkshire.
Also, best of luck in the UK. If you’re looking at IT related jobs, message me. My team may be hiring for Europe.
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Welcome! You must be hungry after the long trip. Here's a plate of beige, enjoy!
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my condolences
Coming from the land of no public transportation, it was refreshing.
We have trains! At least they exist
Also, the first class tickets for the train were totally worth it..
Damn you yanks be rich!
Welcome to our cold rainy island.
Ugh ... Transatlantic train?
it's a special underwater train especially made for Squids (including Flying ones) and their families 😋
P.S. : Joke aside the title means to say that this is the 12th hour of a 15-hour trip. So this picture is inside a period of 1 hour at the end of the trip.
Best wishes to you Flying Squid 😌
Good luck!
Welcome to our little grey rock. It has been a warm winter, but if it gets cold enough to snow in your area then your cultural induction to our society is to endure half of the country shutting down in a panic
Good luck to you and your family, Squid. You took action!
Hey, no crabs are allowed to leave this bucket!
Still remember your post months ago asking for advice for moving. I'm happy it worked out for you and your family squid! Hope you guys can settle down soon (I'm sure there's tons of paper work and other bullshit) and relax!
Hasn’t quite worked out yet. I still need to find a job (but I have interviews lined up) We came over a little early because we were worried that when the deportation start, everyone who can grab the first plane they came out of the US. We might never get out otherwise.
worried that when the deportation start, everyone who can grab the first plane they came out of the US
The logic is sound. Flights will be snapped up like pandemic loo roll.
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You've done right by your daughter. Good luck on the job search!
Thanks!
Wish I could help, but I'm not in UK. Nevertheless, I believe in you and keeping my fingers crossed that you find a job quickly.
I am optimistic. Thanks.
good to see you didn't wait to find out, the Berlin wall went up overnight after all.
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How is the teenager taking it, apart from sleeping on luggage? With leaving behind friends and all that?
She has been an amazing trooper. Other than a breakdown after a really stressful situation where we missed the first train, then got on the wrong train a second time and had to climb up and back down a ton of stairs with our suitcases (understandable at that point) she has really made me proud of her. Especially considering how hard it is for autistic kids dealing with change. We’ll see how she fares tomorrow.
Good luck to both of you! If you would like some help I can reccomend Evan Edinger's videos on his experience migrating to the UK. It may not be useful to a teen though, but he does have a couple videos comparing the UK and US school systems.
Thanks! Always good to have as much research material as possible in these situations.
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