California girl in Glasgow!

Hi everyone!

Im not new to the UK, but I am new to this forum. I have been in Glasgow since 2011 from the Bay Area, CA studying at the University of Glasgow. I am excited (and sad) that my time is coming to an end here in the UK. I've recently been thinking about staying a little longer and finding a job.

However, I know it is a challenge to find a job that will also provide a sponsorship as well. So, I thought I'd come and join the group and make some new friends as well! I look forward to sharing my new journey and next chapter in life (hopefully here in the UK) with you guys!  haha

Thanks!

April

Hi April!  Welcome to UK-Yankee! 

I don't have anything to add regarding finding work here, but I wish you great good luck in finding something that will allow you to stay here.  I'm also from the SF Bay Area, specifically Castro Valley where I lived over 20 years.  It's a beautiful area and there are many things I miss about living there even though I'm very glad to be here. 

What part are you from?

Hi Becca!!

Oh, I love going to Lake Chabot for summer picnics and walks/runs around the trails. Im from Walnut Creek! 

I feel the same, the bay is a beautiful wonderful place (lots of good food too)! But the UK has definitely grown on me. Do you get a chance to visit home often?

I worked in Walnut Creek for almost 5 years, and my grandmother lived in Rossmoor so I know it well!

I haven't gone back for a visit yet because I've only recently moved here on a fiance visa (now married and on my first FLR-M).  It looks like I'll be going home next year for sure since my daughter is expecting her first child in March!

Hi April,,
Texas girl here and loving the UK. Been here a  little over a year and can see myself staying for the rest of my days. I am married to a Brit so on a spousal visa.

Hope you keep us posted, good luck!

We are just about to move over to Glasgow! I'm a UK citizen but I just got a job working for an American company. I wonder if it would be easier for you to get sponsorship for a company based in the US but with offices in the UK?

Hello!  I am new to this site… have been in England for 30 years though!  Still learning about English life :-))  I am originally from California - San Francisco. Living in Gloucestershire.