Any Single People Out There?

I came over as a student and met my fiance here. There are quite a few folks here on Highly Skilled Migrant Worker permits and such.

I was looking at this. How hard is it to get this permit? I don't have a degree, but I run my own company that is changing over to a corporation. I printed out the form, but I was curious if you've heard anything about being denied or that's it's easy to get through on.

BigEd,

I am single and I transferred over through my company but I didn't have any visa issues as I have a British passport.  Plus, I moved back for the beer.

bvamin

Plus, I moved back for the beer.

bvamin

Smart move!   

Ha!  I just read this post I did in February, and i had to laugh, as my partner and I are expecting our first child in the end of Feb.  Amazing how life can change on a dime..............

Funny, you never realize how lonely you are until you find soemone that makes you complete - then you wonder how you could have made it this far without them 

Ha!  I just read this post I did in February, and i had to laugh, as my partner and I are expecting our first child in the end of Feb.  Amazing how life can change on a dime..............

Funny, you never realize how lonely you are until you find soemone that makes you complete - then you wonder how you could have made it this far without them 

Yeah, yeah, that's great Ed.... thanks for that...
(still waitin' for that proverbial dime to flip)

hiya,

i'm going to be moving over as a single person, to go back to uni.  originally, i was planning a move to n'ern ireland to get married, but the fiance bailed on me.  since i would still like to live in the uk, and desperately need a fresh start, i'm taking a leap and applying for a tourism mgt course in leeds.  had no homesickness when i was in n'ern ireland, but am sure i will in leeds, as i'll be all on my own.

suz

Hey Suz - the best thing I did when I moved over here was get involved in a field hockey club - I had something to do twice a week, it was very social (still is) and I've met some great people through it.  I'm now joining a cricket club (some location/clubhouse) so that I can continue to have that social outlet.  So I'd suggest that when you get over here, find something you like to do & join a group that does it. 

oh, i will.  i plan to join the local ramblers group and also find some good yoga/pilates classes to start.

I'm now joining a cricket club (some location/clubhouse) so that I can continue to have that social outlet. 

Onetiger, I'm curious to hear about your cricket endevours!  Have you played previously?  I was on a team in the U.S., but did not play on the first XI, as I am pretty unskilled.  I still remember coming home after my first day of batting practice in the nets -- a cricket bat is so much heavier than a baseball bat, and because the grip and stance often requires you to lift the bat to meet the ball, my wrists were tired!  I picked up an iron skillet that evening and nearly dropped it.

I'm looking to get on a squad here in England as well, though I admit to being a little intimidated to be out there with a bunch of fellows who grew up with the game.  Durham University has a faculty club that might be a good place to start.

Anyway, let me know how it goes!  I'm happy to see that I'm not the only cricket fan at UK-Yankee!  It's far and away my favourite game.

The Counties season starts today, hooray!  Any more cricket enthusiasts here?

Funny, you never realize how lonely you are until you find soemone that makes you complete - then you wonder how you could have made it this far without them 

Word, big ed.

I came over here as a singleton, and am now happily attached too! Maybe not moving as quickly as you, but well on my way! 

The Hampstead Cricket club, where my bf plays, decided to host a women's team..they just started last year...and many people had never played before. So I won't stick out as a sore thumb.  I've watched quite a bit of cricket (due to bf) and will be spending quite a few Saturdays sipping Pims and having a sandwich while the bf plays...met quite a few women who will join me in this..so more friends!

hi suzer i live in the leeds / bradford area so if you want to know anything feel free to ask , not that youll get a straight answer like  lol ( yorkshire humour)

Anyway, let me know how it goes!  I'm happy to see that I'm not the only cricket fan at UK-Yankee!  It's far and away my favourite game.

I'd like to be a cricket fan, but nobody's ever taught me the rules of the game and I'm absolutely clueless about it. The BF is most definitely NOT a sports fan, so he's no help. I have an uncle who's a bit nutty about cricket, so I approached him for "lessons" when I first moved here. His response was, "Oh, I think it's a bit too complicated for you, dear." Hrmph. 

Belindaloo, I've replied to this, but I posted it under "Sports & Leisure/Cricket for Americans" rather than continuing to divert this thread to thoughts on cricket (I could go on and on...)

I'd like to be a cricket fan, but nobody's ever taught me the rules of the game and I'm absolutely clueless about it. The BF is most definitely NOT a sports fan, so he's no help. I have an uncle who's a bit nutty about cricket, so I approached him for "lessons" when I first moved here. His response was, "Oh, I think it's a bit too complicated for you, dear." Hrmph.

Im the same. I will watch it with Frank well at least till I fall asleep  But I just dont understand the rules. I heard its one of the most complicated games to understand. We have the playstation 2 game. Maybe Ill give it a shot