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Hi everyone!! My name is Dee, im 21 and am planning on emigrating to America next year when i graduate. Il be moving with my partner Liz and our dog Tegan, we are leaning towards California as the seemingly laid back lifestyle appeals to us both, being from Ireland we dont see much sun!! However we are open to other places in America, we would like somewhere we will be welcomed as young Irish Expats. I would like to gather as much information as possible about living anywhere in the Us, Best places to live, work, family friendly areas, Healthcare, pro's + con's etc.
I will have a degree in English Literature and Media studies and will hopefully move in to teaching, how common are teaching jobs? We are a gay couple, are there any parts of America we would not be welcome? We would be looking to rent long term, we can both drive and would be renting a car also. How high is the cost of living?
Do you reccomend New Jersey? i would particularly like to hear from British/Irish Expats.
Il be happy to answer any questions to help your advice giving easier!!
You'll be welcomed as young Irish expats pretty much everywhere in the U.S. -- we like our Irish cousins. Of course, in terms of lifestyle you'll fit in more on the coastal states or in any of the large urban areas, and that's also likely to be where you'll find the best chances for work in a university. That said, teaching jobs at the university level are hard to come by; high school teaching jobs are easier to find, but pay less and can often be in rough urban neigborhoods. Renting a home/apartment is a smart move, especially in this market with prices plummeting, but renting a car is not a viable long-term option, much better to buy a cheap used Japanese car to get you around.
There are many European immigrants or expats in the NYC/Boston area, probably a good number in CA as well. Really, it's a huge country and so your best bet is to try to line up work before you come here, and to a large extent that will dictate the area you move to, at least at first.
Hi everyone!! My name is Dee, im 21 and am planning on emigrating to America next year when i graduate. Il be moving with my partner Liz and our dog Tegan, we are leaning towards California as the seemingly laid back lifestyle appeals to us both, being from Ireland we dont see much sun!! However we are open to other places in America, we would like somewhere we will be welcomed as young Irish Expats. I would like to gather as much information as possible about living anywhere in the Us, Best places to live, work, family friendly areas, Healthcare, pro's + con's etc.
I will have a degree in English Literature and Media studies and will hopefully move in to teaching, how common are teaching jobs? We are a gay couple, are there any parts of America we would not be welcome? We would be looking to rent long term, we can both drive and would be renting a car also. How high is the cost of living?
Do you reccomend New Jersey? i would particularly like to hear from British/Irish Expats.
Il be happy to answer any questions to help your advice giving easier!!
Dee
Most of what Lusitan said
as far as your question regarding being gay, unfortunately yes
Parts of the deep deep bible belt in the South and swatches of rural areas in the heartland...most urban areas you'll be fine
Two cities come to mind that are very gay friendly....San Francisco CA & Key West FL, I'm sure there are many others but I'm familiar with the two I listed
I am not from NJ or CA. I currently live in Madison, WI. Madison is one of the most gay-friendly cities in the US. I would avoid the south and the midwest (like I said, Madison is very gay friendly, but most of WI is not). California as a state is known as one of the most gay friendly states, I do know that. And trust me, just because Iowa approved gay marriage does not mean they are anywhere near gay friendly, they are not. Stay out of Iowa for the life of you! I would certainly recommend CA to you! I have never lived there, however my mom is a lesbian and several of her friends have moved to CA and said it is very nice, hope that helps!
I am not from NJ or CA. I currently live in Madison, WI. Madison is one of the most gay-friendly cities in the US. I would avoid the south and the midwest (like I said, Madison is very gay friendly, but most of WI is not). California as a state is known as one of the most gay friendly states, I do know that. And trust me, just because Iowa approved gay marriage does not mean they are anywhere near gay friendly, they are not. Stay out of Iowa for the life of you! I would certainly recommend CA to you! I have never lived there, however my mom is a lesbian and several of her friends have moved to CA and said it is very nice, hope that helps!
True dat
NJ is pretty gay friendly for the most part
Yeah just stay out of the deep south and the heartland (mid-west)
Hi everyone!! My name is Dee, im 21 and am planning on emigrating to America next year when i graduate.
I just moved from Washington, DC. DC has changed alot in the last 15 years and is quite an international city at this point. One of my best friends is gay and we went to many social events such as art openings, the theatre, dinners at friends, happy hours, antiquing, etc. Dupont Circle is a great neighborhood "developed" by the gay community. Of course, now no one can afford it but. . . . It's certainly worth a visit if you can make it there.
Don't know much about the Irish-Am groups in DC but there are some decent Irish pubs you'd enjoy!
As far as teaching positions, check with the counties and schools of where you want to teach. Some of them may be strict as far as hiring a non-U.S. citizen (although any teachers on this forum could clarify this . Also, there are temporary teaching jobs that could hold you over if you do not find a full-time position right away, including semester-long positions or substitute teaching. Best of luck to you!
I am not from NJ or CA. I currently live in Madison, WI. Madison is one of the most gay-friendly cities in the US. I would avoid the south and the midwest (like I said, Madison is very gay friendly, but most of WI is not). California as a state is known as one of the most gay friendly states, I do know that. And trust me, just because Iowa approved gay marriage does not mean they are anywhere near gay friendly, they are not. Stay out of Iowa for the life of you! I would certainly recommend CA to you! I have never lived there, however my mom is a lesbian and several of her friends have moved to CA and said it is very nice, hope that helps!
By becoming a lesbian after having children. By adopting children as a lesbian with a partner or as a single parent. By using artificial insemination methods with donor sperm. I'm sure you can think of many other ways yourself.
are we talking about lesbians? hot bi girls or fat butch lesbians?
anyway, do you have a strong irish accent? im dying to hire someone for collections who has a real thick irish/scottish accent. "you best be payin your bills if ya know whats good for ya!"
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. Also, there are temporary teaching jobs that could hold you over if you do not find a full-time position right away, including semester-long positions or substitute teaching. Best of luck to you!
