Jenelle

Has anyone (ever) succeeded in getting through the paper work and research that is involved in an extended (1 year) stay in England? I should have sufficient funds to be able to stay for a year; but would like to work part time. My job is not one that many are trained for which should make it easier. At this point, the more I read the less I seem to be certain of. For fear of being rejected, I have not applied for any paper work yet. I would be greatful for any help.

Linda

I didn't have any part-time jobs while I lived in England, but some of my friends did. They were difficult to find. If I remember correctly, the problem is that your employer must be able to say that no Brit will fill the bill, i.e., that you have a talent or qualification that he couldn't find a Brit to fill. Having said that, go ahead and apply. What's the worst that can happen? That they don't hire you? You already don't have a part-time job, so you're not any worse off that you are now if they do reject you. And it's their loss if they do. Go ahead and try; you can't be worse off than you are now.

s

Jenelle, <BR>This is a no-brainer, so I hate even to mention it. But it's far easier to get permission to study abroad for one year than to work. So even if you have no intention of completing your degree, or even if you have all the degree(s) you need, what would it hurt to spend a year in class at a place that makes your heart go pitter-pat. Just apply and go. You might even make the contacts you need to get a job. <BR> <BR>s

x

Jenelle: <BR> <BR>Have you considered Ireland for a year? <BR> <BR>There is a shortage of staff in the hospitality industry, so much so that the Irish have been actively canvassing in the U.S., Canada and Australia for candidates. <BR> <BR>You could take some courses at university and work part-time, work full-time in the hospitality industry until you found an opening in your field (if it's in high-tech you should have no problem). <BR> <BR>

Jay

Also, if you happen to have an Irish parent or grandparent, you can get your Irish citizenship and work anywhere in the EU. I am doing this soon so I can stay in France for a year - all you need is their birth certificates and some other papers and $175 and you're set. I don't know, but maybe this is possible if your grandparents came from another European country.