I have to say I had a similar problem with them. Had to make lots of phone calls to them, the university. In the end they rejected my application as they said I didn't meet their requirements. But to...
People I work with couldn't believe I hadn't tried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!! Did try it, not bad. Miss my packet cup-a-soup, used to like taking them to
I bought a region free dvd player and have my dad record dvds for me of my favourite programs, like Trial and Retribution, which I love, Judge John Deed. Waking the Dead etc. But I do like CSI and Law...
I'm so sorry english nurse, that's an awful situation to be in. And knowing your husband can't even come over to visit you until the situation is sorted out must be awful.I understand about the...
Hi everyone, Haven't been on the forum for a while! Never actually changed my mind in the UK but had feelings of doubt sometimes. Especially the week leading up to coming over here. I remember the...
Thanks, I'm hoping things will work out for him this time, but at least it's his decision now to come back. I have a 20 year old daughter, she's back in the UK at uni but lives with her boyfriend. She...
My 18yr old came over reluctantly (he was 17 almost 18 at the time). He was very keen to come at the start of the process but 3 years down the line, and a girlfriend he started to change his mind. He...
apriljan replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom
Just on the subject of contracts. A friend of somebody I know isn't happy at her place of work. She has a contract with them and has looked into how much it would cost her to pay off her contract, and...
apriljan replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom
We got an AMEX card not long before we left for the US after reading about it on this site. When we arrived here we transfered to a $ AMEX card and got $7000 credit on it which we didn't think was too...
Had a TB test done this week at my place of work on orientation and had a positive reaction. Anybody else experienced this? Waiting on what the outcome will be. Doctor to look at my chest x-ray done...
No, If it was going to happen to anyone it would have to happen to me!! I was the onlt one who had a positive reaction. However, my x-ray is still sitting there waiting for the doctor to review, so...
Hi anyone using skype? I an having problems trying to hear anybody or they hear me. Tried everything suggested, it's just intermittent noise not even voices.
Haven't been on here regularly for a while as have been very busy since arriving here. When I say busy, we have been spending a lot of time chasing ss#, sorting out car, shopping, opening a bank...
That's for that!! Actually got issued SS# today although card not due to come for up to 2 weeks. Started orientation today have that for 2 weeks, classroom based. I'm communicating with my family on a...
apriljan replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom
I'm really sorry for you. It must have been dreadful for you after all that time, anticipation and hard work. The lawyer was definately at fault they should have checked everything was in order,...
Thanks Cariad I know that things will work itself out and I tell myself there was nothing to stop me going back on the plan with them if I really wantd to, and I chose not to but to stay here, but...
Thanks to all for your replies. First day on my own today. Went to the social security office as told on wednesday ro return today and they would give me my number. Guess what, it hasn't shown up yet!...