British families.

Riley_G

I am not making it up

pollypenny

My son gave up everything, including a very senior well-paid role,  to go to America for his love, so I have sympathy with anyone doing the same. 

However, knowing America quite well by now, a couple of things seem awkward, Riley. 

Firstly, you said you have a 'Manhattan accent', so I thought you must have been well-off to live there. Secondly, you said you only worked as a waitress - notoriously poorly paid and dependent on tips.  Then, sadly, you have no family. 

So forgive me if you've struggled and survived against what seem to be great odds. Like Sue, I'm more than happy to advise anyone who has moved for love. 

NBLondon

pollypenny said:

Firstly, you said you have a 'Manhattan accent', so I thought you must have been well-off to live there. Secondly, you said you only worked as a waitress - notoriously poorly paid and dependent on tips.  Then, sadly, you have no family. 

Is there actually a distinct Manhattan accent?  As opposed to generic Noo Yawk, Brooklyn or Bronx?  I don't think many people over here are going to know the difference unless they've actually lived there.  Plus the island of Manhattan isn't just Central Park and downtown - it includes poorer neighbourhoods.

Riley,  any American accent should be an advantage to waitressing at an American themed place in Manchester;  but check the way they handle tips - it is not the same expectation over here.  You will need your NI number in the same way you would need your SSN for a job in the US.

Aranyani

NBLondon said:

pollypenny said:

Firstly, you said you have a 'Manhattan accent', so I thought you must have been well-off to live there. Secondly, you said you only worked as a waitress - notoriously poorly paid and dependent on tips.  Then, sadly, you have no family. 

Is there actually a distinct Manhattan accent?  As opposed to generic Noo Yawk, Brooklyn or Bronx?  I don't think many people over here are going to know the difference unless they've actually lived there.  Plus the island of Manhattan isn't just Central Park and downtown - it includes poorer neighbourhoods.

Riley,  any American accent should be an advantage to waitressing at an American themed place in Manchester;  but check the way they handle tips - it is not the same expectation over here.  You will need your NI number in the same way you would need your SSN for a job in the US.

Oh yes, a Brooklyn accent in particular is quite distinct!  A native New Yorker would not mix up the accents from the different boroughs.

SaintJudy

Just wondering how you are @Riley_G? You'd mentioned you'd been a bit down so I've been wondering if you're ok