before you come here

[nobbie 105]

before you make the commitment to come here make sure that is what you want to do.

I have been here a year now and cant wait to go back to the UK. The guns, violence, mad medical system run by insurance companies do my head in. many more things, but have a good think first!!! It's not that great.

[Boiler 43,436]

Guns And violence, which hood do you live in and why?

[Pheebs1201 269]

I think this is largely affected by the area that you live in, nonetheless I am sorry to hear you are not enjoying it can you expand on what else is making you unhappy?

[Xanax 349]

I definitely agree that you have to be sure you want to come here. I did not know how much I would miss home or how many things I didn't/wouldn't like about the US. But... I moved for my husband(then df). We will move back to Australia eventually

[nobbie 105]

Guns And violence, which hood do you live in and why?

Because to move one block, ( about 100 yards) would be cost another 200, 000 dollars.

[nobbie 105]

and the medical insurance system, we pay just under $1000 a month for the two of us, before co pay, deductibles, , co insurance etc etc, city taxes of $5000 a year ectc. etc

[Boiler 43,436]

Sounds like you do need to move.

[nobbie 105]

Sounds like you do need to move.

You're right, back to the UK if it was up to me. Annapolis, Maryland is advertised as this and that, and if you are loaded it probably is.

[nobbie 105]

I think this is largely affected by the area that you live in, nonetheless I am sorry to hear you are not enjoying it can you expand on what else is making you unhappy?

Yes Pheebs, what makes me unhappy is the medical system, in that is based on insurance companies who wish to get you treated and out quickly, we just had a friend die due to the stupid system here. No insurance or the wrong insurance? tough , you're dead. Give me the NHS anyday. Loads of other things but thats all for now

[Boiler 43,436]

When are you moving and where to?

[DaveNot 55]

You're right, back to the UK if it was up to me. Annapolis, Maryland is advertised as this and that, and if you are loaded it probably is.

This doesn't stand true for the entire country. Baltimore is generally sketchy, depending where you go. I've visited for a 6 month period further down south, and experienced nothing as you've described; Including main city areas. Your perception is entirely fed on experience and location.

Edited January 5, 2015 by DaveNot

[nobbie 105]

When are you moving and where to?

I am already here mate, in Annapolis, MD. Worst move I ever made, it's the state capital, no butcher, no greengrocer, not even a train station. People here seem to love it but why is beyond me.

[Boiler 43,436]

They have Butchers in Colorado but I can think of only two, but then very few left in the UK.

I meant where are you moving to in the UK.

[bowens44 213]

Guns And violence, which hood do you live in and why?

Are you kidding? Guns and violence are pretty much everywhere in the US.

[Boiler 43,436]

Are you kidding? Guns and violence are pretty much everywhere in the US.

He was comparing it to the UK, so yes guns and violence are everywhere, but seemingly much worse where he is.

I have been very briefly to where he lives but it was a long time ago. Much more difficult to spot the good and the bad area in the US just from driving through.

Edited January 5, 2015 by Boiler