A Brief History
Nowadays, it is an opportunity that not many of us are offered; however, if you are given the chance of moving to America – whether this is through your current job, you get a new one or your circumstances mean you can have a fresh start elsewhere – then it is one that you should seriously consider taking.
Whether you end up in a large city such as New York or LA, a small town in the Midwest or somewhere in-between: there are many great adventures waiting ahead of you. Still not sure? Here are some reasons why going to work in the US might be the best decision you’ve ever made.
Digging Deeper
You get to learn about the American way of life
No matter where you end up settling down during your time in the US, or even if you get the chance to travel around the country, then you will see the differences in each state – even the changes in other areas! You will be able to experience the decorations at Halloween, and take part in the tradition of a Thanksgiving dinner. If you spend some time with a host family, then you’ll find out more about how they live, and you will discover other traditions and holidays.
You will improve your language skills
If you are not a native English speaker, your language skills will improve by working in America. You’ll continue learning new words and you will become more confident. If you’re part of an international team, you can even pick up new languages and teach others about your own.
Your confidence will grow
You will become more confident in yourself and you will gain independence by organizing your life on your own. This can be anything from meeting new people and making friends, to solving problems and arranging trips.
It broadens your mind
Travel widens your horizons. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with new cuisine, see exciting locations and brilliant works of art that will help to add to your personal development and education. Meeting new people will also enrich your life in many ways.
It encourages you to take risks
The new experiences and enrichment that you will gain by moving abroad will make up for parts of your life that you might leave behind. You might never get this chance again.
You can work out what you want from life
Being in one place might not do a great deal for your creativity. You can escape for holidays, but that is different to finding a job, looking for somewhere to live and discovering new relationships in a different country. By experiencing these different ways of living and overcoming any obstacles that may be presented to you, you will then be able to discover what you want to get out of life.
Interested? If so, then you will need to get the correct visa, and there are a number of different ones for which you can apply. If you will be engaging in international trade as part of your job when in the US, then you may need an E1 visa. Speaking with an E1 visa lawyer from David Hirson & Partners will make the process easier for you.
You can then embark on your next exciting adventure, which will change your life forever.
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Damp, Dennis, Nancy Ledgerwood, et al. Post Office Jobs: How to Get a Job with the U.S. Postal Service. Bookhaven Press, 2010.
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