[psalm]

While you are waiting, try to look into what the area is like where you and hubby plan to settle, the customs, the foods, area attractions, and get acclimated to the currency. Vermont is a pretty neat state. Ain't the internet grand?

My husband was a submariner and we would be separated for months at a time. It does get lonely and when I lived 5,000 miles away from home it was lonely, but you do have the internet to keep tabs on family and friends. And think of all the visits you will get!

As far as work, try not to worry about it now...keep in touch with hospitals. Once you are in the state, it will be easier for all of you. Have you considered sending a video to prosective employers? Let us know how you are doing and you are in our prayers and thoughts.

[Djuna]

I just wanted to update everyone who replied to my original post.

I applied for 2 positions and both jobs wanted me (goodness knows why). I accepted the position I really wanted, in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, then they came back and offered to pay my airfares AND give me temporary accommodation while we look around and find a house.

I also received my visa. I fly out next week to finally by with my beloved after almost 3 months apart.

What a hard road this has been, I'm so glad it's almost over.

Thank you for all your support.

[Sueilp]

Originally Posted by Djuna

I just wanted to update everyone who replied to my original post.

I applied for 2 positions and both jobs wanted me (goodness knows why). I accepted the position I really wanted, in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, then they came back and offered to pay my airfares AND give me temporary accommodation while we look around and find a house.

I also received my visa. I fly out next week to finally by with my beloved after almost 3 months apart.

What a hard road this has been, I'm so glad it's almost over.

Thank you for all your support.

Congratulations to you

[Silverdragon102]

Congratulations and good luck

[cariad]

we have been here for 4 years now and the stress to get here just seems so long ago, good luck with your new job and new life.

[sharrie]

Thank you for letting us know, congratulations and good luck

[Djuna]

Just thought I'd update you.

I arrived a month ago but I haven't been able to start work because my SSN never arrived. Department of Homeland Security were supposed to send it to SSA but they didn't, so I have another week off. Bureaucracy is incompetent everywhere in the world it seems.

On the upside I'm really liking Vermont so far, the weather is quite changeable but not much different from Auckland weather and it's very green and lush.

I can't wait to start work (does that make me a nutcase)?

Thanks for all your support, the whole process of moving countries can be a lonely one that not everyone understands. I found a good website though on culture shock and some of the stages and emotions people experience, so I know I'm not alone in just feeling unsettled.

~D