And I'd make sure your finances are in order so that you can live for a while in the US without a job. It may take some time to find the right fit. Otherwise, interview from overseas and come over only when you have a job.
Oh yeah... that's the goal. It would be unfair to my family to pack them up and move to the U.S. without a job.
Exactly. One important reason for our decision to move to the U.S. is the cost of living/quality of life. Hawaii's ratio (unless you love the Ocean) is not so good (and I know many people in and from Hawaii).
Interesting. But... I already have a U.S. Govt security clearance. The Japanese are a very close alley to the U.S. Having a Japanese spouse is no big deal. If she were Russian, that would be a different story. (My friend married a Russian women and promptly lost his security clearance. He eventually got it back once she and her family were checked out.)
Thanks for giving me ADVICE (unlike many of the other commentors). I especially like your first point. I understand and often use my status as a highly visible minority. It will be weird to lose it after all these years.
Your second point is spot on, but doesn't really apply to my relationship. My wife has some serious reservations about moving to the U.S.
So far the "half" thing hasn't really been a problem. On occasion, some dumb older kid says something like, "Don't play with her. She's half gaijin." Luckily, my daughter is a strong little otenba (tomboy) and tells him or her to piss off in the way only a four year old can.;-)
We've decided to move to the U.S. for many reasons, but the most important is our quality of life. For example, we live in a 550-600 sq ft apartment that costs us $1200-$1300 a month (depending on the yen rate which is KILLING ME right now - my company pays me in dollars). Factor in utilities, food, and my daughter's Youchien... it hurts.
Do you live in Denver? If so, do you want to switch jobs?;-) What do you do? I do information security (mostly perimeter stuff... firewalls, proxies, etc.) and network admin.
Yes. This is the same in Japan... sort of. Everyone goes to school, but if you do not get into the right high school (kou-kou), you can't get into a good college. This sometimes even starts at the junior high level (chugakkou). My friend's kid has been going to juku (a cram school after regular school) for two or three years preparing to take the entrance exams for different high schools she'd like to attend.
Two weeks ago she failed three tests and passed two. She made it into a pretty good school in Tokyo, but at what cost?
Luckily, I've already done this. In fact, we got her re-entry permit as well (so she can stay out of the U.S. for two years - vice one - and keep her immigrant status). Getting one's spouse's "green card" is a pain in the rear, but can be made easier if you play their game. The folks at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo were very helpful... when I played along.
I'll not reply to you again. It's pointless. You're so blinded by your own rage (at what, I'm still not sure... everything perhaps?) that speaking with you is... is... Ahhhh!
COME ON! Your response is ridiculous. You've obviously had a fine education, but your link to reality was severed some time ago. On top of that, you're a windbag! What a waste!
I'm a little confused how this event even remotely relates to fascism. The TLE data is still freely available on the Space Track website.
Everything isn't doom and gloom you know. It boggles the mind how you got from this story to fascism so quickly (5 minutes?). Or did you not actually read the links provided?
Did you even read the links provide? No "knoweledge resource" is being shut down. The TLEs are available on Space Track. There is a convenient little "Create a New Account" link on the main page.
I'm not into Space
You may not be INTO space, but you're definitely IN space... Space Cadet!
Still, as previous news stories here have shown us, married, old staff are not as innovative or useful as young hopefuls, so perhaps this plan isn't so bad on Google's part after all.
Useful is an interesting word to use here. Are you suggesting that somehow a technology company should get rid of their "married, old staff" because they are no longer userful? I would venture to say they would be releasing nearly all of their experience and corporate knowledge.
Tell AC and ESR that they're useless and no longer innovative. I'm sure they'd agree.
I'm not very angry actually. In fact, for all of its problems (real and imagined), I long for the comforts of the good old US of A. I've been living abroad for nearly ten years. You should try it. It puts a whole new spin on things.
I'm with you on the tax breaks for faith-based organizations, but then again, I'm also in the camp that believes the federal government is a beast that is completely out of control. President Bush can talk about fiscal disipline until he is blue in the face (regardless of his sincerity), but unless a campaign BY THE PEOPLE forces the issue, it'll never happen.
There you go again painting broad strokes. Why do you think "so many US citizens refuse to accept that their government does not always act ethically"?
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And I'd make sure your finances are in order so that you can live for a while in the US without a job. It may take some time to find the right fit. Otherwise, interview from overseas and come over only when you have a job.
Oh yeah... that's the goal. It would be unfair to my family to pack them up and move to the U.S. without a job.
Exactly. One important reason for our decision to move to the U.S. is the cost of living/quality of life. Hawaii's ratio (unless you love the Ocean) is not so good (and I know many people in and from Hawaii).
Interesting. But... I already have a U.S. Govt security clearance. The Japanese are a very close alley to the U.S. Having a Japanese spouse is no big deal. If she were Russian, that would be a different story. (My friend married a Russian women and promptly lost his security clearance. He eventually got it back once she and her family were checked out.)
Thanks for giving me ADVICE (unlike many of the other commentors). I especially like your first point. I understand and often use my status as a highly visible minority. It will be weird to lose it after all these years.
Your second point is spot on, but doesn't really apply to my relationship. My wife has some serious reservations about moving to the U.S.
Thanks again.
So far the "half" thing hasn't really been a problem. On occasion, some dumb older kid says something like, "Don't play with her. She's half gaijin." Luckily, my daughter is a strong little otenba (tomboy) and tells him or her to piss off in the way only a four year old can. ;-)
We've decided to move to the U.S. for many reasons, but the most important is our quality of life. For example, we live in a 550-600 sq ft apartment that costs us $1200-$1300 a month (depending on the yen rate which is KILLING ME right now - my company pays me in dollars). Factor in utilities, food, and my daughter's Youchien... it hurts.
Have you ever lived in Japan?
Do you live in Denver? If so, do you want to switch jobs? ;-) What do you do? I do information security (mostly perimeter stuff... firewalls, proxies, etc.) and network admin.
We're looking at the Denver or Springs areas.
Yes. This is the same in Japan... sort of. Everyone goes to school, but if you do not get into the right high school (kou-kou), you can't get into a good college. This sometimes even starts at the junior high level (chugakkou). My friend's kid has been going to juku (a cram school after regular school) for two or three years preparing to take the entrance exams for different high schools she'd like to attend.
Two weeks ago she failed three tests and passed two. She made it into a pretty good school in Tokyo, but at what cost?
Great advice!
Luckily, I've already done this. In fact, we got her re-entry permit as well (so she can stay out of the U.S. for two years - vice one - and keep her immigrant status). Getting one's spouse's "green card" is a pain in the rear, but can be made easier if you play their game. The folks at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo were very helpful... when I played along.
Your world must be a scary place.
I'll not reply to you again. It's pointless. You're so blinded by your own rage (at what, I'm still not sure... everything perhaps?) that speaking with you is... is... Ahhhh!
COME ON! Your response is ridiculous. You've obviously had a fine education, but your link to reality was severed some time ago. On top of that, you're a windbag! What a waste!
I missed your point. What was it?
I'm a little confused how this event even remotely relates to fascism. The TLE data is still freely available on the Space Track website.
Everything isn't doom and gloom you know. It boggles the mind how you got from this story to fascism so quickly (5 minutes?). Or did you not actually read the links provided?
I smell stormtroopers!!! ;-)
Check your pie hole.
http://www.space-track.org/perl/new_account.pl
Did you even read the links provide? No "knoweledge resource" is being shut down. The TLEs are available on Space Track. There is a convenient little "Create a New Account" link on the main page.
I'm not into Space
You may not be INTO space, but you're definitely IN space... Space Cadet!
Still, as previous news stories here have shown us, married, old staff are not as innovative or useful as young hopefuls, so perhaps this plan isn't so bad on Google's part after all.
Useful is an interesting word to use here. Are you suggesting that somehow a technology company should get rid of their "married, old staff" because they are no longer userful? I would venture to say they would be releasing nearly all of their experience and corporate knowledge.
Tell AC and ESR that they're useless and no longer innovative. I'm sure they'd agree.
I'm not very angry actually. In fact, for all of its problems (real and imagined), I long for the comforts of the good old US of A. I've been living abroad for nearly ten years. You should try it. It puts a whole new spin on things.
I'm with you on the tax breaks for faith-based organizations, but then again, I'm also in the camp that believes the federal government is a beast that is completely out of control. President Bush can talk about fiscal disipline until he is blue in the face (regardless of his sincerity), but unless a campaign BY THE PEOPLE forces the issue, it'll never happen.
What are *YOU* really angry about?
I see it's by birth. I suspected as much.
Are you a tool by trade or by birth?
FYI. Clinton WAS impeached. Only he and Andrew Johnson have been. Nixon resigned to escape it.
BTW, Clinton wasn't impeached because of a blowjob.
That was pretty funny! I don't think everyone realizes you were joking though.
You were joking... right?
And of course you'll get no answer from the... he he he... "braying jackass".
I love it!
Nations do not need UNSC approval to wage war.
There you go again painting broad strokes. Why do you think "so many US citizens refuse to accept that their government does not always act ethically"?
I'm guessing you've some anecdotal evidence.
Thanks for speaking for the rest of the world. Are you its spokesman?