Update on our NEW life in the USA - Page 3

MYVYSS · 01-07-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathXR

Yeah, when I was in the US in 2000, In and Out burger (it's only a Californian chain though yeah? At least it was back then) was the best, drive-thru queues out onto the road.

Been to KFC yet? They don't have chips, they have 'biscuits' which look like minature hard scones. Arby's was kinda weird, ate a fair bit of Taco Bell cos they have infinitely more things on the menu than what they do here.

I used to wonder if I could get a job there, but then they went through that big dot com bust and I gave up on it. Not sure what they are like for J2EE jobs (I'm more dev management than a programmer now though.)

IT industry here is BOOMING....they are screaming for just about everyone and anything, its why I am here, and with the Salary's been thrown around, MY god, I cant imagine why anyone would say no....not to point out too much...but 6 figure salary's as a starting base in USD!! plus up to (well for me) 45% bonus a year with 25% of that almost guaranteed! You compare that to home and take into account the cost of living and everything else, you can live either like Kings/Queens over here, or bank a serious amout of money to bring home in x years...We are somewhere in between that one lol.

bob^ · 01-07-2007, 08:01 PM

What about trades mate? is there a skill shortage there like there is here?

Just wondering what it would be like to go over there with a trade behind you...

MYVYSS · 01-07-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bob^

What about trades mate? is there a skill shortage there like there is here?

Just wondering what it would be like to go over there with a trade behind you...

To be honest mate I am unsure, but there is no visas now for trades as such until about 2009, with the IT there is still 10000 visas available, as there is a E3 visa for IT people only (IT and accountants I think)

Falcon Freak · 01-07-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MYVYSS

They now have a size here called Hugo at maccas I swear its like 2 litres of coke in a cup for 69 cents? We order medium here and its bigger than our large in Australia. You ask for a smaller serving and they look at you weird, its all about as much as you can get for as little more, LOL A medium drink is more expensive than the massive one....AND just about everywhere you go, its FREE refills, so you gulp it down with a meal, then fill it up again as you walk out, its rediculous....

Oh and Burgers at the Fast food joints are called Sandwiches? WTF is with that...LOL

Best burgers here are In and Out, its been here since the 50's and you have three choices...Burger, Cheese burger or a double cheese burger, they make it as you order it, and you basically watch your fries get made FRESH, they peel the spuds put them thru a manual cutter and frie them....and the taste is um...OMG OMG OMG.....Best I have had from a fast food place EVER....its all fresh the promise the meat has NEVER been frozen, and its all fresh real produce on the burgers, full slices of tomato and also full slices of onion if you want.

I'd be concerned about American food as their industry is embracing gene modified food without knowing what the long term consequences are. They say it is saf but so then did the scientists about DDT!

FF

nobbystang · 01-07-2007, 11:03 PM

in-n-out looks pretty good. My memories from travel over there a long time ago where of all you can eat places. Too much food layed on. Have any of the fast food chains starting going with healthier options like here???

MYVYSS · 02-07-2007, 06:41 AM

Yeah for sure many of them have gone for healthier options, However the portions are still just as big and its the soft drink that comes with even the healthier meals thats killing the kids, I mean you can get nachos, hot dogs and that much crap at the cinemas here.

SiKoRa_eL_97 · 02-07-2007, 04:39 PM

i love your life =)

ef_classic · 03-07-2007, 01:53 AM

Your story is a real eye opener, i am going down the IT road myself.

Can i ask what kind of qualifications you have?

MYVYSS · 03-07-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ef_classic

Your story is a real eye opener, i am going down the IT road myself.

Can i ask what kind of qualifications you have?

um Year 9 Education, a couple of years doing not a lot, then sort of decided I wanted to work in the IT frield, Picked a field and took it from there, didnt stay in one spot all that long, worked my way up so to speak, did a heap of courses thru the companies and the like, that I was allowed to, spoke to heaps in the area I specalise in, listened and learnt heaps from peers... Now I have the equivalent of a Bachelors degree in information systems managment. I work with a product called SAP. I wouldnt say I was a smart person, But I know how to build a system as instructed/guided to suit some of the biggest companies around. I have good communication skills, I know when to ask a question and only ask it once, and I have a good understanding of how, when and why things should work and or "drop" into place.

In a nut shell SAP works in many ways by switching the way in which information is handled,used, calculated and reported. I am the switch master in many ways.

Falcon Freak · 03-07-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MYVYSS

In a nut shell SAP works in many ways by switching the way in which information is handled,used, calculated and reported. I am the switch master in many ways.

I hate SAP. My company introduced it 5 years ago and it is still a pain in the .

FF

Eb Barbie · 03-07-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MYVYSS

Fat Big Arsed Amercans are EVERYWHERE, and its quite shocking to see, although I do laugh, they will have a whole chicken, fries, potatoe and gravy and then order a diet coke. I must admit I have probably put on about 3 KG's since being here, but now that my bike is here and I have all my stuff, I should be a lot better, as I can just go for a ride. There is a Massive recreation and bike area near our street, and also Folsom Lake is about a 15 minute drive, which has Horse trails, Jetski hire and is a big boating and recreation area.

Haha doesnt suprise me if there are fat asses everywhere if they eat like that! A whole chicken + all the other side dishes!! Geesh! Well it sounds like your settling in and have moved into a nice area with lots of facilities. Great to hear the updates. Keep them coming!! With pics too

nobbystang · 03-07-2007, 08:48 PM

I'll have four fried chickens and a coke please!!! lol

Ringo · 11-07-2007, 02:48 PM

I'll have some toasted white bread please. Dry.

GreenMachine · 11-07-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo

I'll have some toasted white bread please. Dry.

and four fried chickens...

House etc looks good, and I can appreciate you'd enjoy the security of the gated community etc... Still, that street looks a bit too Arlington Road (slash Stepford Wives) for me...

Good luck - Huge decision to make, but it looks like you came out on top.

dannyxm · 11-07-2007, 04:08 PM

JAKE!!!!!!!!! ELWOOD!!!!!!!!

My boss is american. He always says that in many industries, it is far more easier to make money in America than in Australia. Especically in the legal profession (which we work in)

It has always interested me to hear about work abroad, thank you for posting this thread mate

sgt_doofey · 11-07-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMachine

and four fried chickens...

C'mon, get it right...

Four fried chickens and a coke.

nobbystang · 11-07-2007, 10:31 PM

Mrs. Murphy: Help you two?
Elwood: Do you have any white bread ma'am?
Mrs. Murphy: Yeah.
Elwood: I'll have some toasted white bread please.
Mrs. Murphy: You want butter or jam on that, honey?
Elwood: No ma'am, dry.
Jake: Do you have any fried chicken ma'am?
Mrs. Murphy: Best damned chicken in the state.
Jake: Bring me four fried chickens and a Coke.
Mrs. Murphy: You want chicken wings or chicken legs?
Jake: Four fried chickens and a Coke.
Elwood: And some dry white toast please.
Mrs. Murphy: Ya'all want anything to drink with that?
Elwood: No ma'am.
Jake: A Coke.
Mrs. Murphy: Be right back.

SDKC · 12-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Now that is a police car!!!

Granted we probably don't need the M-16 and the shotgun, but the computer.

Oh you can dream.

MYVYSS · 12-07-2007, 03:55 PM

LOL with any Luck, my mate has switched his roster to a Saturday night, he told me to pack, warmer clothes, a couple of changes of underwear, Only black shirt and dark pants so I am a harder target...and this time even I get a bullet proof vest....(cause he is my mate, apparently I might even get to um....carry something for him) just in case the night turns to manure...lol I packed my dacks during the day with him in the Gang area...I cant even begin to imagine how bad,scary and exciting it will be at night....

nobbystang · 12-07-2007, 10:20 PM

Sounds like you're getting the full experience. Awesome!!

samftr · 12-07-2007, 11:07 PM

wow dude, America certainly is a big muhfuggin place, with its different culture etc and the gangs and all that sort of thing.

See if you can get a sound/video recording of him giving the patrol car a kick in the guts ;)

ef_classic · 13-07-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by samftr

See if you can get a sound/video recording of him giving the patrol car a kick in the guts ;)

Crown victoria, 4.6L V8 over there...

samftr · 15-07-2007, 09:41 PM

yeah its got less power/torque than the sixes do over here, but I wana hear a cop car getting a kick in the guts ;)

Falcon Freak · 15-07-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MYVYSS

LOL with any Luck, my mate has switched his roster to a Saturday night, he told me to pack, warmer clothes, a couple of changes of underwear, Only black shirt and dark pants so I am a harder target...and this time even I get a bullet proof vest....(cause he is my mate, apparently I might even get to um....carry something for him) just in case the night turns to manure...lol I packed my dacks during the day with him in the Gang area...I cant even begin to imagine how bad,scary and exciting it will be at night....

Pictures and/or videos please!

FF

MYVYSS · 16-07-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Freak

Pictures and/or videos please!

FF

Cause it was night and I mean pitch black, there was no point in doing it, LOL I am exhausted, jumped in the car about 10pm and finished with him about 4.45 this morning, OMG...Lets see...3 High Speed Pursuits, 8 Gang Bangers arrested, 5 Hookers (OMG they are really funny, AND Stupid), a couple of crack heads taken in, some young punks taught a small leason about respect and what exactly happens when a "night stick" gets smacked over your arm.....8 cups of coffee...but no DONUTS!!!!!!... Gotta get some more sleep, I might be heading out with him again, and will try to get a night lense for the camera....LOL so many laughs and i really only packed my daks...about every 20 minutes...LOL 155mph down the highway was FUN!!!!!

sexr6tasy · 16-07-2007, 10:33 AM

wow all that and no universal health care i know where im moving to cuba ;)