Harlingen and local Area info for UK Nurse needed

mattsmom81 · Oct 3, 2004

Unless you speak/understand Spanish well and would enjoy being immersed in the Mexican/TexMex culture, you would probably be happier immigrating/working farther north in Texas where English is the language of choice. There are cultural differences between Britain and the US alone, but you would likely feel a major culture shock in south Texas.

I have many Brit friends who relocated here in the Dallas Fort Worth area...some have even stayed on, married and raised their families here, so there is a large community of Brit nurses here...they even have clubs. I assume Austin, San Antonio, Houston (larger cities) have the same.

Beware of the huge sign on bonuses in south Texas...they likely require up to 4 yrs committment and are paid 'in pieces'. Many of these facilities have trouble getting nurses, they aren't well staffed and Texas is an 'employment at will ' state...you can be fired for anything and they can deny your bonus at any time. I hear the hourly wage is not very good either...it is not a wealthy area.

My sister used to live on the border and is glad to get away.Border towns are corrupt with crime and drug trafficking as a general rule. The officials are often corrupt and involved with smuggling, graft on the border as well.

So now that I've encouraged you......seriously, please visit the exact locale for a fairly long spell before you make a decision. While some love it in south Texas, and you may want the cultural experience, many do not enjoy it there so please don't let the lure of a huge bonus convince you all on its own.

Best wishes.

Tumshie · Oct 19, 2004

They have withdrawn as it is too expensive for them to hire through the agency! Says it all.

Thanks for the advice:rolleyes: Back to a new search....

nekhismom · Oct 24, 2004

That area is a terrible area anyway. I agree with Mattsmom, look further north in texas or elsewhere in the US!! Good luck!