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[homesick_american 1]

My husband and I make nearly 60,000 pounds a year combined and we would have trouble affording children. I can't wait to get out of this hellhole.

I really have to laugh out loud at how hard it must be to get by. And I thought people in the third world had problems. Does this hellhole have a jacuzzi and wireless internet?

Nope. And hey, you're hardly one to talk. You live in the United States, so don't go all Angelina Jolie on me.

Yes, because that's the visa we applied for. You can get those from the embassy in London too, you know.

People assume way too much around here.

wow - there is no reason for you to be rude to me. I was asking an honest question, again based on the information you provided, as most people select DCF if that is how you are filing as it is a special circumstance.

No matter I see you just want to throw piss around.

Not really, but your mind's obviously made up; gotta follow the pack, after all.

Have a nice day.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Nope. And hey, you're hardly one to talk. You live in the United States, so don't go all Angelina Jolie on me.

You are actually hilarious -- seriously, get over yourself.

I've lived in the third world -- "struggling to get by on $60k" is definitely a first world problem.

[homesick_american 1]

Nope. And hey, you're hardly one to talk. You live in the United States, so don't go all Angelina Jolie on me.

You are actually hilarious -- seriously, get over yourself.

I've lived in the third world -- "struggling to get by on $60k" is definitely a first world problem.

Good for you; I'm sure your Nobel Prize is in the mail.

I hope you get back to the UK soon, I really do. That way I won't run into you while I'm home in America.

Have a nice life.

[Fandango 1,439]

i this thread!

The ignore button should be renamed the 'I can't trust myself enough to not be goaded into acting like a baby' button. You know, for people who can't govern themselves. )

Edited October 2, 2006 by LisaD

[CarolineM 0]

Please learn to use quotes.

Anyway - I think the rudeness is a bit out of line. You ###### and moan about the UK...and we get it...we do...

but don't lash out at people here bc they are just trying to give you a balanced view...You'll be bitching about the same things here in the states in NO time!!

But if you didn't have something to complain about...what would you do??

[LaL 418]

Yes, because that's the visa we applied for. You can get those from the embassy in London too, you know.

People assume way too much around here.

wow - there is no reason for you to be rude to me. I was asking an honest question, again based on the information you provided, as most people select DCF if that is how you are filing as it is a special circumstance.

No matter I see you just want to throw piss around.

Not really, but your mind's obviously made up; gotta follow the pack, after all.

Have a nice day.

seriously, I dont know why my question envoked the response that it did, thus my surprised and irritated response, and now I'm part of a pack? you're way out in left field as I never had any dealing with you other than in this thread.

good luck to you to get out of your self defined hell hole.

[Fandango 1,439]

Please learn to use quotes.

Anyway - I think the rudeness is a bit out of line. You ###### and moan about the UK...and we get it...we do...

but don't lash out at people here bc they are just trying to give you a balanced view...You'll be bitching about the same things here in the states in NO time!!

But if you didn't have something to complain about...what would you do??

Prolly complain about it

[chri'stina 190]

Yes, because that's the visa we applied for. You can get those from the embassy in London too, you know.

People assume way too much around here.

wow - there is no reason for you to be rude to me. I was asking an honest question, again based on the information you provided, as most people select DCF if that is how you are filing as it is a special circumstance.

No matter I see you just want to throw piss around.

Laura...I've noticed now in two threads(other was Islamabad the whole Jie Chen thing lol) where you were being helpful and then were "meoooowed" at (a mean meow, not a nice meow). Maybe people are doing selective reading?

Hugs!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I've never seen Laura be anything but nice and helpful to all and sundry.

But you can't win with everyone, especially when they make it all about them, lol.

[mawilson 2,133]

I've lived in the third world -- "struggling to get by on $60k" is definitely a first world problem.

I'm with homesick_american on this one.

I make more money in the US than I could ever dream of making in the UK (and I used

to make over £50K p.a.) No matter how much money you make in the UK, it seems to

dissipate into thin air, and you end up with a personal debt on a developing-world scale.

[LaL 418]

Laura...I've noticed now in two threads(other was Islamabad the whole Jie Chen thing lol) where you were being helpful and then were "meoooowed" at (a mean meow, not a nice meow). Maybe people are doing selective reading?

Hugs!

I've never seen Laura be anything but nice and helpful to all and sundry.

But you can't win with everyone, especially when they make it all about them, lol.

thanks chicas....I was beginning to think it was a full moon over me.

Edited October 2, 2006 by lal_brandow

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I make more gross income at the moment that in the UK, sure, but I believe there is a balance to things -- for example, the money suckage that is owning an automobile in the US. Things like health insurance...earthquake insurance.

I take home roughly the same amount of money as % of total income, and on balance, I have roughly the same disposable income

I was actually surprised at how much more expensive the US was when I returned than I was expecting -- rents and housing costs have gone through the roof. The cost of some groceries, the cost of going out for drinks, etc.

[mawilson 2,133]

I make more gross income at the moment that in the UK, sure, but I believe there is a balance to things -- for example, the money suckage that is owning an automobile in the US. Things like health insurance...earthquake insurance.

I like spending money on my automobile - I don't consider it a waste of money.

My employer pays for my health insurance, and the quality of healthcare here

beats the NHS any time of day (or night.)

[rebeccajo 14]

HA, you've come to this forum loudly voicing opinions on things. That's all well and good - it's what the place is for. So when someone replies in kind that should be expected. After all, it's the mood set by the tone of your post. I myself am amazed that you seemingly can't take what you dish out.

There are pluses and minuses to living on both sides of the Atlantic. That being said, I do think you are in for an awakening upon your return to America. Many of the things you are looking forward to, such as well paying stable jobs, low cost healthcare provided by ones employer, affordable housing and a dependable low cost infrastructure, and lower transportation costs are at present not 'givens' in this country. Not by a long shot.

The US is a big country and there's room for lots of variance between areas. Things might be brighter in Texas than other places. I hope for your sake that they are. I have a feeling that if your bubble is burst in any way, you will be more sorely disappointed than the rest of us. After all, these things have been coming on us more slowly.

My employer pays for my health insurance, and the quality of healthcare here

beats the NHS any time of day (or night.)

You should be thankful for that. There are many Americans, myself included, who aren't covered at all. And we are growing at an alarming rate every day.

Edited October 2, 2006 by rebeccajo

[mawilson 2,133]

My employer pays for my health insurance, and the quality of healthcare here

beats the NHS any time of day (or night.)

You should be thankful for that. There are many Americans, myself included, who aren't covered at all. And we are growing at an alarming rate every day.

I am thankful for that. But if they stop paying for it, guess what? I'm going to find another job that will.