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Considerations for an Oversea Move?

Posted by Cliff on from the going-where-your-career-takes-you dept.

An Anonymous Coward asks: "I'm currently working as an 'IT technician' (lowly tech support position) in the southern United States, but I am considering a move to the U.K. to be with a significant other. What's the best way to gather information like the U.K. technology job market, immigration laws, cost of living, housing arrangements, and of course, how I would move my belongings? Sites like this would be most helpful." While the link that is provided is fairly comprehensive, other sources of information, both referential and anecdotal would be appreciated.

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  1. significant other by SN74S181 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I am considering a move to the U.K. to be with a significant other.

    If you met her in a chat room, make sure s/he's really, really significant before moving overseas.

  2. Ask /. by Wrexen · · Score: 3, Funny

    While the link that is provided is fairly comprehensive, other sources of information, both referential and anecdotal would be appreciated

    And since this is Ask Slashdot after all, let's just throw "wild speculation and unfounded rumors" in the mix

    Karma.Burn(3);

  3. the biggest adjustment.... by kevin+lyda · · Score: 4, Funny

    i think the hardest part for me in moving from the usa to europe is the exposure to new ideas like democracy, real political debate and political representation for those on the left (no, not democrats or american liberals - they're called center right).

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  4. Return Ticket by MountainLogic · · Score: 3, Funny

    Be sure to ask for a return tickst ;-)

  5. My experiences by Beltza · · Score: 2, Funny

    A few months ago I moved from The Netherlands to Spain, also to be with my S.O.
    I also used the internet to gather information about the best way to move, and I found tons of good quality sites. Unfortunately they are of little use for you, since my situation was completely different, but one might help you: I found the sites of the embassy's of great help. They gave more information than I expected: links to companies to ship your personal belongings, addresses of Dutch clubs in Spain, etc.
    As for moving, I decided to move as little stuff as possible and left most of my belongings in Holland. I can suggest the same to you! After all, how long ago did you buy that sofa?
    One last note: Before I moved over I first looked for a job. Having a job makes all the paperwork a lot easier to do!

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