seztheyank?

[sezthemank]

i dunno
i think country life is a bit too relaxed for me,

though i moved to somerset a few years ago for a month,
it was good but got boring quick,
i dont think i could of moved down there, i would of gone insane eventully.

[Kugyince]

Originally Posted by Some Dude X

Yep. Muggers and carjackers galore! You would fit right in sez.

You obviously know nothing about New York. Don't believe everything Hollywood tells you.

[Mugen159]

Wow, I'm waaay late into this. I live way far in the South and I know what Gamefreak is talking about. If a stereotype means everybody, then coming from someone who lives there, 8/10 sounds fair. I regret ever being born here, not that I had a choice. Living in this awful, dirty part of the world where hyprocrites and zealots spit on you and shake your hand at the same time has scarred me for life. It's also made me much wiser and knowledgeable of the world than I should be at my age. But like Dudebro said, there are screwed up people everywhere. The south just has a freaking ton of them. You can't argue that. Watch the news and see where all the pedophiles and serial killers do their work (besides CA). Don't come here Sez.

[Winnebagel]

It's true. The crime rate is way way lower than it used to be. Last I saw statistically it is now one of the safer big cities in the U.S. The crime is a lot lower than some cities like Detroit or Chicago.

[Some Dude X]

Originally Posted by Tenser

You obviously know nothing about New York. Don't believe everything Hollywood tells you.

But I thought New York City was like that after playing Spider-Man 2!

Dang liars!

[DrunkN]

Originally Posted by Some Dude X

I have never tasted crumpets, and I hate puppies

What is this country coming to?

[jim5cents]

Originally Posted by sez

wheres the best place to move?
would my crinimal record effect me coming into the country?
is it easy to get a job?
how much is rent for a apartment? (nothing special,just liveable)
what shouldnt i do in america that may offend you americans?
what are the bars like?
will i make friends?
are there many brits over there?

sorry, didn't read the replies, but i'll answer what i know.

1. varies. do you like urban enviroments or wide open spaces. this country is a big place. there are 50 states, each with unique, but mostly similar laws. taxes vary from state to state and they vary based on different things. sales tax, tobacco, gas taxes, property tax and so on, for example, connecticut has high gas and sales tax, while new hampshire has no sales tax, but property and inheritance taxes are huge. different cultures in different parts of the country as well, the coasts (east and west) tend to be more liberal in politics and value systems, while the the mid-west and south are more conservative.
2. likely, a criminal record could very well stop you from getting a visa, but that might be dependent if you were convicted of a felony or a misdemenor.
3. getting a job here is just like getting a job over there, based on experience, education, and a lot of the time, on who you know. be aware, unemployment is at a 20 year high right now. finding the high paying job right now is not likely. but hey, mcdonalds and walmart will hire anybody.
4. rent, varies by location, cost of living is cheaper in rural areas away from the coasts. i live in kentucky right now, i have a rent controlled 2 bedroom house for 400 a month, but now most rent for 500-575. in new england where i come from, that same house would rent for 1200-1400.
5. offend americans...well...you can't please everyone, so at least one thing you do will offend someone. it is just our nature, but a few words of advice, do not walk into a crowded bar in ohio and scream "go michigan!!!" they don't like that. also, avoid waving a gun in public and walking down park avenue naked...those are sure to offend some people.
6. american bar serve alcohol. like everywhere else, some bars cater to different patrions. some are more expensive that others, some are a bit posher, some are dives. the most common trend in bars this days is to have cities ban smoking in the bars themselves.
7. make friends? yes, just be yourself, just like anywhere else, and actually, being brit will help, people are going to have a natural curiousity about you.
8. i'm sure there are a ton of brits, just like there are a ton of italians, asians, hispanics and so on.

edit: read quickly through replies came across this quesiton

Originally Posted by sez

i mean for a deposit of a apartment or somthing cheaper,
food,
just basic living generally

i would recommend at least 2-3 months worth of saving in living expenses in case you have difficutly finding a job, likely you will have to pay deposits on utilities if they are not including in your apartment. these cost vary by where you want to move to.

there is a lot of intellectual speak, but this website should give the rough idea of cost of living, employement rates and so on through different regions of the country.

http://www.bls.gov/

[Kong]

Originally Posted by Some Dude X

Basically Hawaii = perverts heaven

I have known several people that have lived there. I think it is hippy pot head heaven. I would probably move there if I didn't hate hippy pot heads. Everything else sounds perfect.

wheres the best place to move? Venice California, Asheville, NC.
would my crinimal record effect me coming into the country? Probably not.
is it easy to get a job? Depends on where you go and what kind of job you want. If you want a normal regular job then not being a citizen will probably make it more difficult. You will probably have to find a job that pays under the table. Probably easier in a big town.
how much is rent for a apartment? Depends on the town and luck. Check Craigslist.org. Look for rooms/shared
what shouldnt i do in america that may offend you americans? Fart. If you do just say you are from England and we will understand.
what are the bars like? I think our bars or often not like your pubs.

[Some Dude X]

Originally Posted by drunkninja

I hate Obama

You suck.

[mj23]

Originally Posted by Some Dude X

You suck.

productive post would be nice

[Some Dude X]

Yes it would be.

[mj23]

Originally Posted by Some Dude X

Yes it would be.

so change!!!!!

[Dudebro]

I gave somedude an infraction. I guess he's begging for a ban. He may just get his wish sooner rather than later. Ignoring a mods warnings isn't a good idea.