Hi, is it easy to move to the US, I’m French and currently living in the UK and if you know what it is the procedure to follow and what you think of working in the US compared to UK, please

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It’s not easy, there are only a few options visa wise and it is a very competitive market. US pay way more but cost of living is high and there isn’t free healthcare.

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I did the same move. And the grass is really not greener on the other side in my view. More pay but very cut throat working culture and no concept of work life balance. People on my team have not been able to use their holiday allowance due to the sheer workload

I don’t regret it but I definitely prefer life in Europe. Quality of life here doesn’t seem great. Food quality is really poor (everything is GMO), healthcare is expensive, holidays from work (most companies is only 15 days) are limited and no work life balance.

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Hi everyone ,

I hope you are well.
I currently live in London, United Kingdom, but I’m thinking of moving to the US in January.
I haven’t been to the US before, so I don’t know much. I also intend to work whilst I’m there :).
How does the US visa work ? Where in the US would you recommend to a black woman that’s scared of guns ?
Looking forward to hearing back xx.
Thank you :).

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