GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal Mon 05-Aug-19 23:09:19
Children get shot at school in America
Not all children. There are millions and millions of people in the US who have never been shot at.
I sent all 5 of my DCs to school in the US and it never crossed my mind that any of them would be shot.
Meanwhile, back in Blighty -
www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-49162515
lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/policy-areas/guns-in-public/open-carry/
Gun laws by state.
To those asking whether the company would pay school fees - bless.
Public schools in better off suburbs in the US are easily the equal of excellent private schools in the UK despite not having uniforms.
To those touting the allegation of American schools being two years behind the UK - that's poppycock based on a British superiority complex. Some schools are poor, some are excellent. Overall, going to good public schools in the US and working hard will produce a young person of 18 who has every chance of getting into a
prestigious university.
If you're concerned about transferring back to the UK system and wish for a seamless transfer - www.texasibschools.org/members
^^ List of International Baccalaureate schools (note: mainly public schools offering the IB) in Texas. Not too shabby for a state full of gun-luvvin', rootin'-tootin', redneck hillbillies.
...if you want to have the option to come back to the UK then presumably you will be looking at private schools. So what is the cost of that schooling.
No, no, no.
This statement reflects the British prejudice against state schools, with no insight into the way education happens in the US.
When it comes to American education, British shibboleths do not apply
The public/private divide only exists in inner cities and run down suburban areas, and even then it is far from a given.
Better off suburban public and private schools perform equally well, with public schools for the most part vastly better funded and equipped because private schools rely completely on tuition and massive amounts of fundraising and no government subsidies whatsoever to keep afloat, whereas public schools, elementary, middle and high, are funded by local taxpayers.
And your private schools are very likely to be Catholic, for those with a bee in their bonnets about religion.
AngelasAshes
Don’t forget the crappy education system in the US.
The schools are absolutely terrible compared to even the worst state school here.
Sorry, but this is utter bullshit based on complete ignorance.
Speaking of education, the University of Texas system alone would make the move to Texas worthwhile if the family gets Green Cards. Read BritWife's post on visas
They did however choose their home according to the school district as it has outstanding schools, on a par with private schools in the UK with so many great opportunities for the students.
YY to that.
For most better off Americans who are parents, or even aspiring Americans who are parents, the reputation of the public schools is one of the major factors taken into account when deciding where to buy.
Green Cards/welfare - it is not true that there is less welfare available for GC holders than citizens.
It's really important to get the advice of a solicitor wrt your visas.
- what visa class; what conditions; worst case scenario?
- will you be able to work?
- will you be able to drive?
- security of residence?
- banking, credit, personal finance, auto insurance.
- Hague Convention
You also need to sit down and go through the figures line by line when it comes to your salary package.
Look in particular at health insurance; get up to speed on terms such as Preferred Provider Organization, Health Maintenance Organization, Annual Deductible, Family Deductible, Personal Deductible, Out of Pocket Expenses, Co-pay, and much more.
www.medmutual.com/For-Individuals-and-Families/Health-Insurance-Education/Glossary-of-Terms.aspx
An example of a glossary - not comprehensive.
You need to look at taxes. There are state, federal and local taxes, and on top of that there are sales taxes on everything, and municipal and county charges for water, sewage and garbage collection.
Look at climate.
Look at relocation package.
Spend some time hanging out on expat forums.