I'm a US Federal Employee considering a position I've been offered at a University in Leicester. The salary I've been offered seems reasonable to me (~£42k per annum, I now make about $80k but it's more than we need to live on), but I'd like to hear from people who live in the UK what this really means.
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posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2013 -
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So I applied for an academic position in the UK and I've been invited to interview (yay!). Only just now I realized that they were advertising for two positions, one of which is fixed-term.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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How can I find a lawyer or similar professional with experience in applying for EEA Family Permits in the UK, while I am still living in the US?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2013 -
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I have recently inherited half of a property that has development potential and am looking for some advice on what to do next. Prior to this inheritance I have never owned a home or even managed to save a small deposit for a mortgage, so I have absolutely no experience of the property market.If all goes well, selling the property could set me and my fellow beneficiary up for life - we each hope to use our shares to buy our own homes mortgage-free! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me and I'm anxious to get the best possible price for the sale!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2013 -
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What's it really like living in the north of England? Liverpool and surrounding areas in particular.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 1, 2012 -
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I'd like some advice on whether it's worth pursuing an ex-employer to tribunal for unlawful dismissal.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 11, 2012 -
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I recently moved to (West) London from overseas and have to do some reasonably major renovation work on a 2-bed flat. This will include re-doing the floors, removing the dreaded "woodchip" wallpaper and therefore possibly re-plastering, replacing or fixing Artex-ed ceilings and possibly some dated/inefficient windows, and re-doing a kitchen. I am not sure what type of professional to call to get an overall plan and estimates or where to look for such professionals.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2012 -
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UK tenancy filter: I'm in a shared house. Our contract is up at the end of the month. Against my advice, a few of my fellow tenants are refusing to pay their rent for the final month - claiming they need the money to afford to move. They claim that the landlord will be able to take the arrears from the security deposit and that we won't be taken to court over it...
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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Six months in the UK sandwiched between continental European travel for an American WWOOFer who'd rather not get visas if she can possibly avoid it. Your tips?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2012 -
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I'm looking for career path suggestions for a family member. From debt adviser in the charity sector to ???
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2012 -
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Looking for an American-style (doesn't have to be actually American!) private family doctor in London. Any suggestions for where/how to look?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 18, 2012 -
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I am in the UK. I am currently employed, but have accepted a new job with a start date early Jan. I am wondering how to gracefully(?) resign in a way that won't screw my finances?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2011 -
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Can I obtain a Tier 2 visa after doing a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa in the UK?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 8, 2011 -
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I want to apply for a job in another country, but I'm not ready to actually make the move yet. Given the logistics of finding a job internationally, what should my timeline be like?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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I'm in the UK, and will be giving a pre-recorded video conference presentation remotely next month in the US. What is the deliverable I should be aiming for (YouTube link, QuickTime video, PDF with MP3, something else?) and what is the easiest, most hassle-free way of creating and delivering it?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2011 -
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I am having real trouble finding a job. I'm in the UK. Any tips/pointers greatly appreciated.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2011 -
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How do I safely look after a large chunk of money for a short period of time? Difficulty - I'm in the UK, and some of it isn't mine...
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 4, 2011 -
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Unexpected inheritance of $100,000 - $150,000 complicated by move from the US to the UK in the next year. My wife and I have never dealt with financial matters beyond credit cards and a moderate paycheck before, who do we talk to in Los Angeles/Southern California to make sure we don't screw this up?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2011 -
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My wife and I are Americans living in the northeast. I have a long-shot job opportunity in London. My wife is a primary care MD working for the federal government. What, if any, medical career options would she have in the UK?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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UK Benefits: What should I do? I'm returning to work after a period of illness but it's complicated.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 3, 2010 -
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I am an American who would like to set up a legitimate bank account in the UK and I have some questions
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2010 -
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Who can I ask to be my referee when I apply to university this year? I have no appropriate professional relationships, I cannot ask a friend or family member, and I have been out of school for three years.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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Are either a formal caution or fixed penalty charge classed as 'criminal convictions' for the sake of a job application in the UK?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 6, 2010 -
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I'm a British native, and my partner is Asian - we've been married for some years (Asian more in the sense of 'outside the EU', which would have made this easier).
At the weekend, a wallet containing their ICFN (Immigration Card for Foreign Nationals) was stolen. They urgently need to fly on family matters this weekend, however we're not sure what the status of their return will be without the ICFN
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2010 -
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UK postgrad filter: How do I make up for a fairly mediocre first degree when applying for a postgraduate degree?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 10, 2010 -
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How to reintegrate as quickly as possible after having lived abroad? Both socially and with regards the "systems" in place in England.
I'll be moving back to southern England after three years in Norway. I am a British national currently living in Oslo, Norway. I intend to move back to England in July after three years of living here as an ex-pat...
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2010 -
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I'm French and living in the United Kingdom for several months for business. I'm depressed, and would like to see a therapist. I have very little money. I hear there are often long waits here. Can I see someone through through the NHS in the next month? How would I arrange this? Would it make sense to, or should I wait until getting home (at the earliest the end of April)?
posted by anonymous
on Mar 10, 2010 -
17 answers
If a company registered in Gibraltar is employing people in the UK, to whom is PAYE income tax paid to?
Longish story follows...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 16, 2009 -
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Ex-pat filter: How do I get a job in Western Europe without a Master's degree? Is it even possible, or should I suck it up and go to grad school?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 7, 2009 -
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UKLawFilter: I don't watch TV. My housemates do. What legal defence do I have? I think it's necessary to expand a little
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2009 -
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I am looking for any publicly-available staff-and-dependents records for the British Consulate in Los Angeles, specifically for the period 1965 to 1966. I have some info.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 29, 2009 -
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Where can I get support for sexual addiction/compulsive behaviour in the UK apart from paying for a therapist or joining a 12 step programme?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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I've lost my UK identity card for foreign nationals and was planning to travel in 3 weeks. Is there any way to get a replacement, fast?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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If I want to live in the UK ten or fifteen years down the road, what do I do to improve my marketability as a skilled worker or immigrant
now?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 2009 -
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