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Not quite the same but when I moved down here from MD, I needed to open a new bank account (my old one was local to MD, so no branches here) so I just did it online with BoA - no paperwork was required, just gave them my address and SS #.
I would suggest seeing if your HR dept. has some paperwork they can draft confirming your employment is they do not have an office here (or at leats in NC). The reason for this was only because when we were moving down here, I went round and about with the first mortgage company about my employment - I was going to be living here, but my company's offices were in NYC - and it seemed to confuse them. Granted apartment hunting is likely different, but it can't hurt to have it if someone asks.
Hi Julia,
If you go to angie@angiesweb.com her Toll Free number is 866--561-6396 you will find this site very informative. She has been here for many years and knows the areas well around CLT. She is also from Germany and in fact she just got back yesterday from an emergency in her family.I think you will enjoy talking with her. Her name is Angie Adams. Good Luck
Hello everyone...
The way it looks the company I work for is going to send to Charlotte for work for at least 3 years... There are a couple of small things that need to get clarified still, but it's looking like May/ June for the move...
I will be given temp housing for 30 days - within that time frame I'll have to find my own place, buy a car etc. Have to admit this freaks me out juuuust a lil :-) I have been to CLT a couple of times on business but don't really know the area (am more of a CT girl, worked and lived there before...)... So all of this is pretty overwhelming right now :-) One day at a time, I know, and I am trying not to get too frazzled but I figured I'd start asking for advice now... Any websites you can recommend? Any other info that might be useful? I don't think I wanna live downtown (or uptown or whatever it is called, lol) CLT but maybe like 20, 25 min away... Company's zip code is 28277, so if that was within reach of 20 min as well that would be awesome... Also, what's rent gonna look like? For a 1 or 2 br apartment? Sorry, am totally lost when it comes to stuff like that, when I lived in CT the company I worked for took care of all that...
Anyway, I could probably ramble on forever, but I won't :-)
Any input or feedback would be greatly appreciated...
Julia
Hi Julia,
I just noticed you are moving from Germany to Charlotte this summer. We are also in June. My husband works for SGL Carbon. We are living outside of Munich right now near Dachau and have been here for 4 years. We are looking into some of the surrounding areas of Charlotte as we have 3 schools to consider. Ironic to see your post today as I am posting questions as well. We used to live in Hickory before coming here, but schools/traffic has changed so much in the last 5 years in Charlotte. Take care.
As far as bank accounts, I looked to see what banks had branches both here in the US and in Brussels. I found that Citibank did, so I opened an account with them prior to moving, and that made opening a Belgian Citibank account easier. I am not familiar with the German banks, but you could look to see if there is a similar situation. I know ING seemed to be in both places as well.
Good luck to you in your move. I hope you have a smooth, pleasant experience and get settled in quickly!
Hello everyone...
The way it looks the company I work for is going to send to Charlotte for work for at least 3 years... There are a couple of small things that need to get clarified still, but it's looking like May/ June for the move...
Julia
Julia,
I actually have been in the same boat a year ago. I moved from Germany to the States in April and moved down to Charlotte in July. Regarding the big German community - I agree. What happened, I found a job with a big German company. You will like Charlotte. It''s a nice city.
Anyways, I have a German friend who is moving back to Germany earlier than expected. She lives downtown and has to break her lease. I think she wants to leave around June/July and her contract (furnished) goes until Sep. Maybe that would be sth for you as long as you are searching for the area you want to live in.
Welcome to Charlotte soon. I think the big question is what type of citizenship or work visa will you be on? I may have missed it, but that will determine what all you need.
I would get a hotel for the first week, plenty around Ballyntine to check out the area, then get the 30 day temp place, furnished, while you look for apts. Most other things can wait for a bit. I like rooms to go for new furniture and check garage sales/craigs list for tables, chairs, etc. I never buy used sofas, rugs, etc.
Cars - pretty easy and tons of options. But check what type of permit you need to drive here once you buy.
hello!
thanks again for you guys' feedback.
whytewulf - L1 visa... i am not giving up my german citizenship :-) i have a CT license from a previous assignment plus my german license so i don't think getting a NC license will be that difficult (even though i did hear that i will need to take a test? oh well...). i will try to get temp housing before i come over and then look at places to rent in those 30 days...
thanks again for your help!
Julia
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You will like Charlotte. It''s a nice city.
She lives downtown and has to break her lease. I think she wants to leave around June/July and her contract (furnished) goes until Sep. Maybe that would be sth for you as long as you are searching for the area you want to live in.
