to be so sad that I can't take up my UK job offer (visa refused)

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The title says it all, pretty much.

I'm an American teacher. I was so excited to receive a job offer to teach in the UK. It was a lifelong dream come true for me.

But my restricted cos was refused, so no visa for me. They are apparently only giving Tier 2 visas to people with huge salaries, so not teachers.

I am crushed. For the past few months I have been talking about nothing but my new job in the UK to my friends. Now whenever anyone asks me when I am going, I have to explain that I'm not going after all. I wish I had never gotten the job offer in the first place because that would have been better than this.

It is even worse because I keep reading about teacher shortages in the UK. They would rather have a shortage than me. It hurts so, so much.

:( heartbroken :(

Sorry to hear this and also sorry that you’ve had some shitty responses. As if the fact it’s difficult for UK teachers to emigrate to the US is your fault. It’s rubbish to have your dreams crushed

Sorry to hear that OP. I’m an American who moved to the UK for work 15 years ago and I’m still here with no intention of going back. I’d say keep trying and don’t give up. Not sure why some others are intent on tearing you down.

I do agree OP that there will always be a need for teachers so when it eases you can come back for sure. I'm less sure because my job is very much a once in a lifetime opp

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