friendly americans...

Post by **snarl** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:00 pm

howdy y'all!

I love things that have the potential to end in tears, hence being a Spurs (Originals) fan.

I intend to bugger off and live in Manhattan this year. I know it is bloody hard to emmigrate, that's fine, because I only intend on having a little adventure through the summer and a tourist visa is fine for that.

I've done some research and have some questions re: renting a place.

In random order:

1) It seems rent is by the month, and that this is standard across the board. Is this accurate?
2) Most of what I've seen suggests you sign your lease for 1 year... but I'd imagine its possible to negotiation for the quarter... true?
3) If I was on 'holiday', but wanted a job, eg: bar work, do I need a work permit... or is my tourist visa fine for temporary jobs... and are american employers open to 'cheeky employment'?

So, any help would be much appreciated, cheers =)

sprunkner · Post by **sprunkner** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:42 pm

I have some friends who are moving to Manhatten soon... also some friends in New Jersey. I can put you in contact.

Try renting from people rather than big organizations. That way, you can be frank about what might happen if they raise the rent. Usually people are more willing to let you pay less and not raise it. Also, person-to-person means that you don't have to do things like pay the first and last month's rent at once, or pay a ridiculously huge cleaning deposit. And, of course, it's easier to negotiate. If you're going for the summer, see about housing for NYU or one of the local schools. Take some classes if you have to and then you can live in the dorms easily.

Post by **Best First** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:43 pm

i have a friend of a friend in Brooklyn - she may be able to help you out as well if you fancy?

Post by **snarl** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:47 pm

Chaps, if you could have a polite word that would be awesome and most appreciated.

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:57 am

So first Beckham now Snarlos?

By 2010 we'll be recolonized..............

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:13 am

By 2012 my kids wil be TPing your homes!!

Post by **Best First** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:36 am

IronHide wrote:So first Beckham now Snarlos?

By 2010 we'll be recolonized..............

2010?

Snarlos will break in days with the power of the swear.

THus he will be president and you will all live in the Unitd States of **** ******* ****** ****.

Post by **snarl** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:14 pm

innit!

"Gee, you London guys are so cool at swearing!"

"cheers you slag"

"I love your accent"

Post by **Best First** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:21 pm

mate, how long will you be there? i tend to head over most novembers... rfor no real reason other than i can.

Post by **snarl** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:20 pm

I was thinking of going over Summer (June, July, August), but now my mates want me to go on holiday I may delay it.

I actually went in November myself. For no other reason then I could... although that was more a tad fortuitous on my part and not a general theme.

I thought it were class and would love to go back for a longer break.

Post by **Best First** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:50 am

sent you a not to your hotmail about contacting that girl...

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:15 pm

I went to NYC with missus over xmass and new years, we really enjoyed it, but then we had a $1.2mill dollar flat to stay in... hehe

this is a montage from the balchony, took me ages to put this together

http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/ ... -print.jpg

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:16 am

snarl wrote:innit!

"Gee, you London guys are so cool at swearing!"

"cheers you slag"

"I love your accent"

On the plus side, your accent will get you laid quick. Those American chicks dig a british accent.

F***in Jude Law...................

Post by **snarl** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:50 am

dude, I know.

That was precisely what I was saying =)

And yes, I have watched Alfie several times.