u/Simply444

Bit of a random question but i’ve been planning how i’d do this. My partner and i love the states but we always feel like we don’t stay long enough, usually anywhere between 8-12 days. Plane rides home usually consist of us talking about what we’ll do next time because we didn’t get chance now.

We were considering doing a 30 day trip every summer for the next few years (each year in a different state, so 30 days exploring one state). Do you reckon this would be a good amount of time or too much?

(also were aware of costs and know this will be expensive but we have plans regarding that, this question is only focused on duration!)

When i google it it says both work well to keep your hands clean, but the amount of criticism i’ve faced in public for not openly washing my hands and instead opting for a squirt of sanitiser is insane but i always thought it was just as effective!

Only difference being my hands don’t dry out and crack when i use sanitiser

My birthday is around Christmas time & I wanted to go somewhere festive. I did York last year & enjoyed the market but did find it slightly overwhelming & most of the stalls weren't the best. I don't know if there's anything better to do in York at Christmas beyond the market but I'm not ruling it out.

I don't really know what I'm looking for, just something fun and festive! So far London seems to be winning me over with the wonderland.

Any and all suggestions are welcome!

(Ideally looking for within a 2 hour train journey from York at most, with London the only exception)

I live in England, i have a couple of friends from the USA & i’m aware of others in their lives. Some of the names are cute and consider normal over there, but i just cannot picture them as names used in England. Or at least not with the same vibe.

Some examples of what i mean are:
Tucker
Tanner
Everett
Kennedy
Audrey Aubrey (i think i got these two confused)<edit
Peyton
Huxley

Like they’re cute but just aren’t used in England as often. There’s probably some, but for the most part some of these are just a no. Are there any traditionally English names that you guys feel the same about?

I’m looking into teaching secondary, however my family are adamant it’s a bad idea and i’ll struggle financially.
I come from a family of NHS workers who seem to be unable to detect success beyond how many stripes your uniform has.

I have a passion for teaching & education and i truly think i belong in a classroom, i’ve loved all of my experience opportunities!
However now i’m slightly nervous that they may be correct. I don’t want money to dictate my future, but i also don’t want to worry about living cheque to cheque you know?! Im relatively responsible with my money now. I’m 17, struggling to find a job & somehow am able to make about 350 stretch me the year (i still live with my parents)

Sorry if this question is rude to ask. The future scares me & i’m terrified to do something i’d regret🥲

I just feel like it’s so disrespectful and also wayyy too normalised. i have fully blocked people for referring to me as such.

I know it’s not necessarily a common thing, but i do feel as though it’s a noticeable issue that more people would raise. What happened to basic respect.. manners?! Some of y’all really out here calling the love of your life, mother to your children a bitch for no reason other than you think it sounds cool. It doesn’t. You sound ridiculous.

I made two posts like this, this is the boy version!

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Obviously it’s supposed to be challenging, but ive seen people say they make it extremely strict so that you keep buying more tests.

i’ve got mine in 4 weeks and absolutely shitting it x

I’m not very educated on the manner, but whenever migration to america is mentioned people always talk about the standstill on visas since trump came to power & how he’s made it virtually impossible.

I know it’ll never be like a wake up and go sort of thing, but do you reckon it’ll ever become easier for average people to move there? Such as those who aren’t experts in their fields, and are something more generic like a teacher or a firefighter wanting to start fresh with their family?

Sorry if i sound silly, i’m trying to understand:)
Thanks!!

I’d like to start by pointing out that i’m 18, still in sixth form in the UK. I won’t be moving anywhere for at least 4 years until my qualifications are complete here. I’m simply asking to try gain an idea of what i’d need to do.

My long term plan was to complete my English Literature degree in England, where i’m from, and do my PGCSE to become a teacher for ages 11-16. Teaching English btw! During this time, i’m going to work and save - whether that be for a life in England or the States, who knows. Realistically probably england because it’s hard to gain a permanent visa.

I’ve seen people say marriage is an easy way in, but im slightly skeptical about this route. Purely because i wouldn’t marry someone for a green card, and if i hypothetically DID marry an American, i don’t like the idea of my residency being reliant upon someone else. What if they decide they hate me?! Not to say i wouldn’t marry an american obviously haha i’m not biased, but i wouldn’t want marriage to be my desperate attempt for a visa.

I’ve seen people (on tiktok, so that’s why i’m here to fact check) who’ve managed to gain like 5 year work visas. Is this something available to everyone? I can’t remember what they did as a job, i’m pretty sure the wife owned a small business.

I also see people talking about teachers being sponsored by a school to work out there. Would anyone be able to explain this route to me? or direct me in a good place to look?

Like i said, chances of living out my dream of moving to the states is definitely slim, however it’s something i’ve dreamed of doing for years. Whenever we go on vacation (i know it’s not an accurate representation of the lifestyle) but i just can’t get enough of the people, the environment!

I know it’s unlikely, but if anyone has ANY advice please lmk! sorry if i sound dumb in my post, i am in regards to this. Thanks!

(i’ve also seen comments on this sub about medical work due to shortage, unfortunately this also isn’t something i’d be able to do. Far too weak of a stomach lol)

I’m not naming a kid any time soon- i’m posting this out of curiosity, but i’ve seen so many variations of this name. which would you consider normal? if it’s non of these, comment how you’d spell it
(pronounced as: Eh- Lah- Nah)

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Okay this might be a really stupid question but me and my family are all from england, however some of them own things such as beach houses, lodges etc in many countries across europe (switzerland, france and spain specifically if this means anything)
They don’t live in them, they only use them when they go on vacation then rent them out for the rest of the year.

Is this something that could be doable in the states? Like buy a cute little property to stay in during the holidays then rent it to other people?

If this is something that can be done, would it be hard to do? Because obviously actually moving to the states is basically impossible long term, but it’d be nice to know the opportunity for an extended vacation there is available (extended meaning we can go for longer and not worry about hotel costs, not live in it until we get busted lol).

I’d ideally like to buy somewhere in California (either orange county area or more northern cali)! Not sure if this adds anything to the post but i’m aware that states have different rules for some things?!

I did ocr child development.
in my 3 sections of the course i got a merit level 1, merit level 2, distinction level 2 however my overall grade only came out to a level 2 pass.
I just don’t understand how, is this possible or have they just given me a lower grade?

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Hey! The title basically summarises my reasoning for posting but i thought i’d provide a little background.

The week before and the first few days of my period give me the most insane back pain ever. I’m talking unable to sit comfortably, if i sit for more than 30 mins and try to walk i’m unable to move and catch my footing. It’s a nightmare.
I’ve been to drs and been prescribed numerous different painkillers however i don’t feel like any of them really help, even if it numbs the pain a little i’m still extremely wobbly when i try to walk after a while- which is something that really doesn’t work with my lifestyle. I cannot be doing with needed 10 minute preparation before i walk to the next classroom over.

Do you guys have any advice on how i can try combat this? Ideally for summer i’m looking for something that doesn’t require heat pads (those are a godsend in winter tho)

Thanks!

I’m just going through a weird stage at the moment, nothing feels right and i feel like im clawing for comfort. The only sort of comfort i am getting is through the same regular meals. For the last month i’ve literally survived on plain pasta for lunch and a single jacket potato for my dinner. Plus some chocolate biscuits as snacks
I know this isn’t a healthy diet but i just can’t tolerate foods, i like my set few meals and thats that, but my family are constantly getting mad at me for being boring. I don’t know what to do because the thought of not having my usual stresses me out beyond words, but so is being yelled at constantly.

Does anyone have any advice to help me navigate this, i really don’t know what to do🥲

I’m not from America. I always wanted to live there growing up, and a part of me still years for it, but i swear every day it becomes more and more dystopian and i truly don’t understand how.

Please can someone explain to me HOW so many insane laws and actions are permitted?

Half of it feels like a big human rights violation and to think more than 1 person allowed this confuses me.

Also, if and when trumps power subdues, will the following president be able to reverse the damage?
I know it’s hard to pass laws and is a long process, but considering he’s not even been in power a year he’s sure as hell passed a lot already.

Sorry if any of this sounds uneducated, i am. I just want to understand

I’m extremely awkward so find stuff like open days a NIGHTMARE. I recently went to the york one, travelled like two hours for it and i was on campus for maybe an hour. And most of that was spent trying to figure out where im going.
I found the department i’m looking at, but it was literally just a room with posters about the course, and i didn’t know what questions to ask the professors.
I feel like i’ve seriously wasted an opportunity, but it’s not the only open day im going to so want to make sure the following ones are more beneficial.

Is there anything i should ask? Or what do you even do an open days?!

I said what i said yall😔 (From an English perspective, not talking about other beaches)

I feel like the beach is something i’ve never been able to get on board with. I just don’t find it enjoyable at all!
You’re probably going because it’s summer; sunny and warm, so you’ll need suncream. Then the sand gets stuck to the suncream, and you’re a sticky sandy mess. You think the sea is a good idea, chances are it’s gonna be BOLTIC, if you’re on the east coast it’s also probably brown murky water. EUGH!
After a painful endurance of becoming a freezing, sunburnt, sticky sandy mess, you decide to treat yourself to some fish and chips, maybe an icecream? Oh but we haven’t eliminated the threat of seagulls. These ruthless bastards become worse by the years! They seem to double in size every summer and lack any form of boundaries. You do shoo them away, and they come back seeking vengeance and poo on you. Why is their aim so good?!?!
I genuinely see no pleasure in the seaside, but i’m at an unfortunate stage in life as a teenage girl, where my friends are attracted to the beach the same way those gulls are my chips. What is so desirable! We can tan anywhere, say a big open field? Or a lake?
We can swim at a swimming pool (bonus points if it’s clean!) And chips and icecream are available EVERYWHERE! I’m not even in a seaside town and there’s loads of chippies to go too.
Why oh why must we torture ourselves with the overstimulating environment of a beach!?
I dream summer on the yearly, as everyone suddenly turns into Dorothy from the wizard of oz. “there’s no place like skeggy beach”
SET ME FREE FROM THIS HELL!
Do people genuinely enjoy the beaches in England?