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hello from a UK/US dual
« on: November 15, 2004, 08:29:37 PM »
Hi all,
I found this web site after logging on to a UK expat site. I'm in an interesting position now
as a UK/US dual citizen thinking of moving back to the UK and I'm looking for people in a
similar situation that I might learn something from and be able to avoid a few pitfalls.

Here is a bit of background.

I'm 43 and was born and schooled in the UK. I got out of college in the mid 80's just in time
for Britain's big recession under Thatcher so I decided to pursue post graduate work in Boston, MA.
I was there for 4 years on an H-1 until I met and married a US woman and then applied for a
green card and started a real job in the US.

I've lived in Boston and Washington DC, I got divorced 7 years ago and moved back to Boston.
So my entire working life of 17 years has been in the US. I got US citizenship 4 years ago.

Now I'm thinking of moving back to the UK as my mother is getting on in years and I'm increasingly
homesick. I'll probably be asking about the tax and financial aspects of moving to the UK.
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Re: hello from a UK/US dual
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2004, 03:59:45 PM »
Welcome!!!  [smiley=clover2.gif]
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Re: hello from a UK/US dual
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2004, 09:21:01 PM »
Hiya Nun and welcome!  I just read that you are planning to bike across the USA.  My goodness... That sounds amazing.

As for the whole 17 years thing... that is also quite a bit impressive.  I know how it is to be thinking of the folks back home as I do it with my parents. 

Have  you been back much in that time?  What kinds of things do you miss? If you don't want to answer that's fine to.  Just curious...

I hope you enjoy the rest of the site!
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Re: hello from a UK/US dual
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2004, 09:37:11 PM »
Hi Nun,

I've just moved back to the UK after 12yrs in California, I've brought my US hubby and since arriving have given birth to our first child a daughter, Hope Lavender. We had the huge house on a hill, with the big SUV's and lots of nice material stuff. We have moved however to a smaller house, car, no sunshine and so far so good. The UK allows me to stay at home with our daughter with no worries, my hubby also gets lots of time off work to spend with us. The UK is way more family friendly and the medical is free, a huge bonus for us. Taxes are however higher so there is a trade off.

Good Luck!
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Re: hello from a UK/US dual
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2004, 11:48:42 AM »
Hi there nun,

Part of the reason for us to move is also my MIL-although she's only 60 her health isn't the best (not terrible, but not great) and she's recently gotten divorced so she is alone.  So we understand that motivation (and the homesickness one too.  ;D)

Looking forward to seeing more of you!

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Re: hello from a UK/US dual
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2004, 11:59:56 AM »
Hi nun, welcome to UKYankee and welcome back to the UK, hope it all goes well for you. Just being nosey .. what kind of accent do you have after 17 years in the US?

cheers
Liz
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