coloradoram
English expat in the USA
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About me
English
Lives in Easton, Maryland
Registration: 25 May 2024
About
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Easton, Maryland, USA
I've lived in this location only 4 years, but in 20 years I've lived in several states, i.e. Colorado, Massachusetts, New Mexico, California, Alabama, Florida, Oregon. I met my American born wife in Evergreen CO in 2005. We currently live a very rural life on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay in a 200-year-old farmhouse on several acres. Life is good. My wife works as an Integrative Health Coach and is keen to continue that after moving to the UK. On my return to the UK I will retire, but plan to start up a new business to work on part-time.
I've worked in technology since my Rolls-Royce days in Derby. I left R-R in 1996 and briefly worked for Dallas based EDS before moving to J.D.Edwards and transferred to their HQ in Denver CO in 2003. PeopleSoft acquired JDE in 2005, who were then quite quickly acquired by Oracle. I still work for Oracle as Product Support Director.
There is a lot to like about the US. Each state is different, but each offers something unique and amazing. I've been lucky to choose where to locate and I'm often asked which is my favorite and that is difficult. The California Coast is beautiful, but at risk from constant erosion. The Cape Cod shore is wonderful, and Provincetown is one of my favorite places in the US. If I was forced to choose one location to return to, it would be the Redwood forests in northern CA, southern OR. A magical place and needs to be protected at all costs.
I have met a lot of wonderful people wherever we've travelled with many life-long friends made, who we will both miss very much, but the world is small these days, so they are not lost.
The US has become a crazy place in the last few years, and I only see it getting worse. The country is totally divided, politically and in other related ways and it's not a healthy situation. My US born wife is very unhappy at the decline in her country. The gun violence is out of control and despite good intentions from those with a sense of what is right and wrong, I don't see anything changing, probably never. That said, and perhaps strangely, I've never felt unsafe in any place we've lived or travelled to or through. This and other oppressive signals, is the reason we intend to move to the UK. That is not to say the UK doesn't have its own problems, but not with the same extremes or outlook.
Devon, England, England
Born and grew up in Derbyshire and worked for Rolls-Royce for 30 years. Moved south to Oxfordshire 1996 and worked for US software company before moving with them to Denver, CO in 2003.
I've worked in technology since my Rolls-Royce days and am currently employed as Product Support Director for Oracle.
After living in the US for 20 years I find I still miss many things, e.g. a proper pint, English countryside and gardens, hiking, friends, family, history.
On reflection, I can't think of anything, but once I move back to the UK, that may change.
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Moving Back to the UK from the US by coloradoram
Hi,After living in the US for the last 20 years, we are intending to move back to the UK sometime in the new year. I say move back as it will be for me, but for my American born wife it will be the first time living outside of the US. I am a dual ...
Thanks Voyager,You describe what I'm hearing. I won't need a job and neither will my wife. We will continue to work for US companies remotely. Also, I have UK income that meets the new financial requirements. So, I have family in UK, so using their ... Read More
Moving Back to the UK from the US by coloradoram
Hi,After living in the US for the last 20 years, we are intending to move back to the UK sometime in the new year. I say move back as it will be for me, but for my American born wife it will be the first time living outside of the US. I am a dual ...
Hi, I have a specific question around the Spousal visa if anyone has experience of this. As mentioned earlier, we are looking to move back to the UK for me and apply for a visa for my US born wife. Currently we both reside in the US. The UK Gov site ... Read More
Moving Back to the UK from the US
Hi,After living in the US for the last 20 years, we are intending to move back to the UK sometime in the new year. I say move back as it will be for me, but for my American born wife it will be the first time living outside of the US. I am a dual ... Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Thank you Bhavna. Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@JulienHi Everyone,This is Paul and I live in Maryland US and after 20 years, looking to move back to the UK with my American born wife.I'm in the early planning stages right now and will be looking for help with many questions, I'm sure.I will ... Read More