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Ah awesome, I was only thinking about you both the other evening and wondered how you were doing.

I hope everything is going well so far.

Welcome to the UK :)

Welcome to the UK! Not sure on your final destination, but I'm based in South West England. Please feel free to reach out if you need any help or guidance, especially if you're heading down this way 🙂.

Welcome! Hopefully once you're settled you'll be able to find a local pub that does a good sunday roast

I'm based around south yorkshire if you need anything squid. Hope you like it here

Nice now flee to Netherlands. Yes you have to learn Dutch but you can use English in shops or so. Small price to pay to be part of a civilized country

Hey, you made it Squid. Congratulations and welcome to the UK. As I previously said when we’ve been in the same thread, anything you need that I might be able to help with just reach out.

I wish you the best here across the pond. ;)

Oh wow congratulations. All the best from us left behind! I can't imagine the undertaking to get out and give everyone who has ever emigrated props.

Ah congrats on the move, squid. We left the US for the EU in December (planned since the summer) and I can't imagine a better choice already. I know you've got a million things going on, and of course job, housing, etc are all top priority, but I have some lighter advice on getting used to a new place.

To meet some people and make some friends, there are lots of volunteer opportunities. It's a fun, helpful, community building way to give a little back.

London has a TON of ex-pats/immigrants. Not that the point is to meet a bunch of Americans or anything, but any you do have left for a reason, so they're more likely to be like minded.

Say "yes" to any bids for connection you can. Even if getting invited to an activity that isn't your jam, if you get an invite, go! It can be lonely at first, and feel like drinking is the only way to meet anyone. But social circles can spread quickly once you get them a little off the ground.

Have fun, and enjoy some piece of mind!

Wow! You weren’t kidding.

I’m so glad you got out, you’re one of my favorites.

Even though you are a relative stranger on the internet its really inspiring to see you do this.

Still remember your post months ago asking for advice for moving. I'm happy it worked out for you and your family squid! Hope you guys can settle down soon (I'm sure there's tons of paper work and other bullshit) and relax!

Welcome to our side of the pond, friend!

Wait, wait, wait, you can not be pulling this shit!

Are you a flying squid or not?

Wow, 1st class, I didn't realize out of context comics paid so well! :)

I'm really impressed with how quickly you've made such a huge life change, that takes some serious courage for you and your family. I would love to follow along behind you, but have no path for it, so I'll have to stick things out and hope for the best (or not worst) here.

America is a shithole. I got out in '17 and my quality of life has improved tenfold.