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Hi, Like alot of people we are thinking about re locating at the moment, although unlike most people on here we havent fully decided on an area. My question for this forum is........I am a qualified social worker, specialised in Child protection, adoption and fostering and child and family work. Can i use my English qualification (Diploma in social work) to practice social work in Florida? My husband is a HGV driver. We have four childre, Harry aged 1, Emily and Jessica aged 10yrs and Joshua aged 14yrs.
My second question is..............we have a son (aged 1) who has a very rare condition which involves alot of seizures, he needs phsyical therapy, occupational therapy etc, would we get insurance and would they cover these additional needs.
We would be grateful for any info you can give us.
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chrizzy100
09-06-2004, 18:19
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by dizzy
Hi, Like alot of people we are thinking about re locating at the moment, although unlike most people on here we havent fully decided on an area. My question for this forum is........I am a qualified social worker, specialised in Child protection, adoption and fostering and child and family work. Can i use my English qualification (Diploma in social work) to practice social work in Florida? My husband is a HGV driver. We have four childre, Harry aged 1, Emily and Jessica aged 10yrs and Joshua aged 14yrs.
My second question is..............we have a son (aged 1) who has a very rare condition which involves alot of seizures, he needs phsyical therapy, occupational therapy etc, would we get insurance and would they cover these additional needs.
We would be grateful for any info you can give us.
:D
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I think you'll find your sons condition could make it very hard to get insurance.......you maybe able to pay a large amount to insure him.....or you'll have to pay his costs out your own pocket.....healthcare costs even with good insurance is one of the biggest reasons people pack up and go back to the UK after moving here.......
I use sites that has many link about about moving to the USA....if you like I could send them to you in DM......
huckleberry house
09-06-2004, 18:32
Hi Chrizzy
Would you mind DMing me the details of the sites you mention please.
Lesley
In this kind of work, you would be working for the Florida Departmnet of Children and Families. Website http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess.
The only reason I know this is that my firm cleans one of their big service centers!! You could email them and ask if they would accept a UK qualification. Remember for a work visa you need either aBachelors degree ( not a diploma) in the field or 12 years experience and you will have to go through labour certification,
Insurance will be expensive or they may exclude the childs condition from the policy,
chrizzy100
09-06-2004, 19:06
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by huckleberry house
Hi Chrizzy
Would you mind DMing me the details of the sites you mention please.
Lesley
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They are on their way......[msnsmile2]
Could I have them too please Chrizzy ? :)
chrizzy100
09-06-2004, 20:44
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Tracey
Could I have them too please Chrizzy ? :)
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No-one is going to be left in England soon...hehehehehe....
I'll send them now....[msnsmile2]
Me to please Chrizzy - my daughters got the "Moving to Florida bug"!! Can't say I blame her. Thanks
Thanks chrizzy, that would be great if you DM them
huckleberry house
10-06-2004, 00:21
Thanks for the DMs Chrizzy, much appreciated. Guess what I will be doing tonight :D:D
Lesley
chrizzy100
10-06-2004, 00:34
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by huckleberry house
Thanks for the DMs Chrizzy, much appreciated. Guess what I will be doing tonight :D:D
Lesley
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I hope they are helpful......the people on the FL site are nice.....:D
Well I am anyway.......[8D][8D][8D]
OMG, no-one left in the UK soon, Remember folks if you are serious about doing this, to ask those of you who have gone before for info as there is no beating first hand experience.
chrizzy100
10-06-2004, 02:45
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by esprit
OMG, no-one left in the UK soon, Remember folks if you are serious about doing this, to ask those of you who have gone before for info as there is no beating first hand experience.
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The site I go to and give a link too is full of people going out on every kind of visa......mostly to FL.....I just don't want to fill up this place with tons of links and info that is easy to read else where......[msnsmile2]
Hi Crizzy
Could you DM them to me too please
Thanks
RUSHBURY
12-06-2004, 00:37
Hi Chrizzy
Can you please DM me also with the sites.
Many thanks.
Helen
RUSHBURY
12-06-2004, 01:29
Hi again Chrizzy - thanks for the DM - much appreciated.
Helen
the teacher
12-06-2004, 01:54
hi chrizzy
could you DM them to me too please.
cheers
lyn[msncool]
chrizzy100
12-06-2004, 02:25
I will warn you about Ray on the FL site....he is not a fan of Orlando.....but he is full of good info....so we'll all forgive him his odd little ways.......[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Chrizzy100
Sorry to add to your growing "To Do" list, but please could you DM me the details of RAYS FL forum ... I used to look in on it regularly but accidentally deleted the address from my "favourites" (dummy)...
Thanks very much
Lee (long time lurker, first time contributor)
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chrizzy100
13-06-2004, 03:58
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by lee2004
Chrizzy100
Sorry to add to your growing "To Do" list, but please could you DM me the details of RAYS FL forum ... I used to look in on it regularly but accidentally deleted the address from my "favourites" (dummy)...
Thanks very much
Lee (long time lurker, first time contributor)
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Its on its way......in the end.....I forgot to put the link in the first DM.......[msnembarrased]
I thought I was answering here......duh....Ray is very down to earth......I like his site for visa info....and he is more then happy to let people just read all the info there....[msnsmile]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chrizzy100
I will warn you about Ray on the FL site....he is not a fan of Orlando.....but he is full of good info....so we'll all forgive him his odd little ways.......[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
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I would just like to say that the Ray referred to is a very nice man, very handsome and full of charm. visit him at:
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chrizzy100
20-06-2004, 00:55
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chrizzy100
I will warn you about Ray on the FL site....he is not a fan of Orlando.....but he is full of good info....so we'll all forgive him his odd little ways.......[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
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I would just like to say that the Ray referred to is a very nice man, very handsome and full of charm. visit him at:
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I have this feeling my posts are being counted.......[msnscared][msnscared][msnoo][msneek]
I'm new here so just bear with me if this isn't in the right place. My hubby and I just bought a rental home in Florida and loved it so much that we are planning to move there. My hus is a Qualified Accountant and I am trained Accountant with a Bachelors's degree. I'm interested in knowing the right agencies to contact in order to find the right job. My hus is not keen on working for the accounting and auditing firms coz he was one of them for too long and is tired. Hope someone can help. thanks.
You need to check whether your qualification is valid anyway. Someone told me their accountancy qualification isnt transferable. To get labour certification, you would need to be doing a job for which they cannot find an American. I think it would be difficult to get this if applying for a different job than the one you have done all your life. There are a lot of small business owners and villa owners who need accountancy so you could consider the business route if your qualification is valid hete.
Hi Chrizzy
Any chance of adding us to your list of dm's to send re FL site please.
Cheers :)
Pamela
andycoll
21-06-2004, 02:09
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I would just like to say that the Ray referred to is a very nice man, very handsome and full of charm. visit him at:
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Could I just ask why the link to this site was not allowed as it dose not sell recommend or compete with this site at all it is just a site for good honest down to earth information on moving to the sunshine state???????????????
Because it had a link to home rentals Andy. You can ask for them to DM it to you if you wish.
andycoll
21-06-2004, 02:30
Thanks blot
I never noticed the single posting for a rental home it just struck me as a bit strange that the link had been edited for a site that gives out so much good info
[msnsmile2]
We would never edit a post without a good reason Andy.
floridawannabe
22-06-2004, 16:10
Chrissy
Please, please would you DM me too please, at the moment doing extensive research into buying a business and relocating to Florida. If you or anybody else has got any other useful info or websites, this also would be very much appreciated.
Many Thanks
Read all the moving to Floride threads on here as well . there is loads of info from those of us who have done it. E2 is a hard path and we dont pull the punches.
chrizzy100
22-06-2004, 18:22
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridawannabe
Chrissy
Please, please would you DM me too please, at the moment doing extensive research into buying a business and relocating to Florida. If you or anybody else has got any other useful info or websites, this also would be very much appreciated.
Many Thanks
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I sent a few......Julie is also a good one to ask...shes been there....and got the t-shirt.....Espirt is her id here.....:D
Parrothead
27-06-2004, 15:00
Hi Chrizzy,
please add me to your growing list:) Will be eternaly grateful.
Parrothead
02-07-2004, 02:44
Hi Chrizzy,
thanks for the info, have joined said forum:D
regards
chrizzy100
02-07-2004, 02:57
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Parrothead
Hi Chrizzy,
thanks for the info, have joined said forum:D
regards
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I saw.....I hope you get some good info from it.....:D
lindalou
05-07-2004, 17:32
Hi there, Me and my family would like to move to clermont florida.
Does anyone know how many properties i would need to get a vias so we can run a rental buissness. Would my husbond be able to work if the buissness is mine. Please if anyone can help me in any why as any info would be .[:p]:)
I posted an answer for you on the Visa thread about this.
I was told TEN homes by a reliable visa attorney ( ie not a TV programme). If one of you gets the E2 by themselves ( ie not 50% each) then the other can apply for dispensation to work which will come in in about 3-6 months. I would perosnally not consider a small management company if you are doing it as a woman on your own and your husband will be working full time elsewhere. Management is a two man business. You need to do small maintenance jobs which are hard to subcontract out as no-one here wants to do a little job, so they pretty much have to be done in house. Unless you are any good with a screwdriver, your husband will be working all day, evenings and weekends too. You might consider something like a little shop, window treatment business etc ( sorry if that sounds sexist, you may be a handy DIY woman as far as I am aware, just a thought!!!)