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Has anyone seeing this migrated from the US to the UK as a dual citizen? What are some challenges to look out for when getting established in the UK? (piefed.social)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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In the next 3 months I am moving to the UK and have my two passports and I get to keep my job after the move as I work remote. Also not moving to London looking for homes in the north to be close to family.

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[–] 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

You mention wanting to be "close to family". Worth pointing out that I think this has a very different definition in the UK compared to USA. The online joke about 100 miles being a long way over here is completely true. My wife's family lives about an hour and a half away, and whenever we visit it's a "proper" planned trip. We pack bags and stay overnight. I think Americans would drive there and back in a day and think nothing of it.

Discuss with them and see what they say. "How often would you visit if I lived 5/15/50 miles away?"

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago

    No matter how many times it's repeated, this always tickles me a little bit. Your "proper trip" was my daily commute for many years! Meanwhile, my "precious relics from bygone eras" are what you might find at any old jumble sale.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    Canada is the same way as the US in that regard. It's not unreasonable to drive 150km to go to a store. Sure you stick around for a few hours or the whole day, but it is easily a short day trip.

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