A casual place for banter and anything that doesn't fit in anywhere else.
Have chat and a natter. Talk about anything and everything.
Keep it casual.
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Now I have to hope to the god that is part of my new official state religion (do I need to have the local vicar over for tea when I move?) that someone over there hires me soon. Amazingly, people want to interview me.
The goal is to get the fuck out of America with my daughter before Trump is inaugurated. No specific plan of where to move, just wherever I get a job. We will move to the Falklands if we have to.
It feels so close now.
Saw this quote somewhere recently and have been looking forward to using it, but “You’re the colonists. We’re the ones that stayed here”.
This can also generally be said for "limeys".
You just need an account on this instance (Flying Quid?) to officially finalise the process!
You have no idea how much I want my username to be Flying Quid now.
Squid is also a perfectly acceptable British slang term for money.
Usually sick squid.
Well then I hope I get enough squid so I can be a squid there.
If you got a remote job, where would you like to move? Also congratulations.
Thanks! I have relatives in Bristol, which would be nice for the support, but I think for my daughter's sake, because it is the most LGBT-friendly country in Europe, Scotland.
Really though, anywhere at all is better than fucking Indiana.
I love Bristol. About 90% of the lanyards are rainbow themed. You could really do a lot worse.
Bristol is supposed to be very nice, Brighton is probably the most LGBT friendly city in the UK from what LGBT friends have told me, London is generally accepting of everyone but can be expensive.
Obviously do some more research, but I figure it's worth putting those two cities on your radar.
Thanks!
I think you'll be very happy with choosing Scotland. I'm not from the UK but I've been many times and for a while my work was bringing me to Scotland regularly. The people are so nice and the country is so gorgeous, the culture, the vibe, it's all great apart from the weather. Edinburgh is probably the most LGBT friendly city but overall people from all over are just chill as fuck (with that rough edge though). I'd consider moving there myself if it was still part of the EU, also I think our next place will need to have nicer weather haha.
I don't think I'll get to choose, but if I do have a choice, I think it would probably be a smaller Scottish city. Inverness or Perth or something.
Yeah all fine as well I'm sure. Bit jealous to be honest, oh to have the Highlands in my backyard..
I've been lucky enough to live in several UK cities, including Bristol. It is one of the most progressive places in the whole of the UK. As the other comment also says, Brighton is also great.
You are also onto a win with Scotland - I have family there.
What I'm realising is that actually, you are probably right saying 'anywhere at all...'
There's patches of rough around (like anywhere), but overall you can't go wrong.
If you need any support, let me know.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Awesome. I hope everything goes smoothly for you all.
Ooo 'eck everyone, look busy!
Congrats squid!
Thank you. I've been having daily anxiety where I've pictured them saying something like, "you fit the criteria just like we've said you did all along, but the doctor made an error on your father's birth certificate and it says he was born in Lonbon, so no UK for you." It's like a massive weight has been lifted.
Don't forget to bring biscuits for everyone.
Do you really want our American kind of biscuit? Because I have a feeling you will be highly disappointed in what we call a biscuit over here.
It's a test. Bring the right kind of biscuits.
Can I just wait until I get over there and buy a packet of Hobnobs?
This is the right answer.
Bring me a few boxes of Cheez Its and I’ll love you forever.
Have you had Goldfish?
I'll take some Jacob's Cheddars (the nearest international foods store doesn't stock them and I can't be arsed to order them online)
No thank you, crimes against biscuits are punishable by revoking your right to remain... Permanently.
But you and your family are welcome to stay otherwise
I thank you.
Welcome! Don't forget to wipe your feet in the way in
Isn’t England on a pretty tenuous political path too?
After far too many years of Tory misrule, it definitely feels like the situation is turning around. Although the Labour manifesto was pretty weak sauce and their first 100 days were rocky, the government are starting to do interesting things (like renationalisation and devolution) that makes me start to feel hopeful again.
Britain is banning conversion therapy. If anything, Trump is going to make it more prevalent.
My daughter is queer.
I'd say staying in the U.S. is a far more tenuous prospect in terms of her safety.
Also, Scotland is the most LGBT-friendly country in Europe. Not sure if I'll end up in Scotland, but that's a good reason to hope so.
Sound like you have a good plan. A little jealous that you can actually leave. Best of luck and make sure to send us a post card.
Thank you. I wish I could take everyone with me.
It’s not great, massively shifted to the right, maybe as much as you, but we aren’t as far along on the scale if you get me?
That's awesome, congrats!
Congratulations!
Good luck!