Moving to the US

[loira]

Less than a year after moving back to Canada, I'm about to join the IL ranks once more. H and I are moving to the US for a year. He got a lectureship and I am so pleased for him! Some aspects of America are foreign to me, and we'll be in Texas (which is probably also foreign to H, lol). We'll be right on the border, and I am excited to improve my Spanish and for DD to learn some.

I still miss London though. mrsukyankee, UnderProtest, RockNVoll, hope you guys are doing well!

[dorothyinAus]

Biggest difference between Canada & Texas is the weather. It's much hotter. And depending on where you are, possibly more humid.

But otherwise, I think it's fairly similar day-to-day life wise. Health care is certainly different.

Hope you have a smooth and easy transition.

[mrsukyankee]

How very exciting and scary. Best of luck to you both! (I know nothing about Texas)

All is well with us - we're in the States right now for holiday and sad that Brexit occurred while we were here (we voted the day before we left).

[UnderProtest]

I'll be joining your ranks in moving to the US in about two weeks. Although we are going to Connecticut not Texas, it will all be foreign to us too!

[loira]

RockNVoll, those trips sound awesome! We'll need to find a flat once we get there. Plus we'll have to buy a used car. It's going to be a pricey move, since they don't reimburse relocation expenses for contract profs, but H couldn't afford to turn it down since he's just starting his academic career.

UnderProtest, wow another big move! How are you feeling about all of that?

[UnderProtest]

loira I'm very conflicted. Neither of us had an interest in moving to the NE and we know no one there. And I was just feeling settled in London, I dread starting all over again. But I am happy to be going back to the US and have my own house again.

[origami]

Congrats! I have never been to TX but it sounds like a fun adventure. Save your moving expense receipts because it's tax deductible

[loira]

Jul 10, 2016 7:21:58 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Jul 8, 2016 12:12:29 GMT -5 loira said:

RockNVoll , those trips sound awesome! We'll need to find a flat once we get there. Plus we'll have to buy a used car. It's going to be a pricey move, since they don't reimburse relocation expenses for contract profs, but H couldn't afford to turn it down since he's just starting his academic career.

I swear I replied to this but I don't see my response.  It stinks that they're not covering any of your moving expenses, especially since apartments don't come furnished like they do here.  But hopefully it's a great stepping stone for your H's career.  Will you be able to work?  Do you want to?

I'll have to apply for a green card - and since it's spousal sponsorship, the process takes longer than if it were a dependant visa or a work visa sponsored by a company. I'd like to work eventually (not sure I'm cut out to be a SAHM), but because we're there for such a short period of time, I'm not going to bother looking for a permanent position. I have a couple of clients in Canada and they help to bring in extra cash for now, but maybe I'll find some clients down there, too.

Yes, the lack of furnished flats is maddening! The only ones we've found online so far are super expensive corporate rentals. I'm hoping we can put the word out to the other staff at the university and maybe find a sublet if a prof is going on sabatical or something.

origami, good point about the receipts!

[cottoncandy]

We moved from London to south Texas about 1 1/2 years ago. I still miss London, but get ready for some amazing Mexican food:-) It's a totally different lifestyle and the shopping is not nearly as good, but I enjoy moving and living in new areas. We are in Austin now, which I love. Good luck on the move!