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Hour 12 of a 15-hour trip emigrating to the UK from the U.S. with a teenager. (OC) (lemmy.world)
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Also, the first class tickets for the train were totally worth it.

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[–] Lazycog@sopuli.xyz 130 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Still remember your post months ago asking for advice for moving. I'm happy it worked out for you and your family squid! Hope you guys can settle down soon (I'm sure there's tons of paper work and other bullshit) and relax!

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 87 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Hasn’t quite worked out yet. I still need to find a job (but I have interviews lined up) We came over a little early because we were worried that when the deportation start, everyone who can grab the first plane they came out of the US. We might never get out otherwise.

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 49 points 1 day ago

good to see you didn't wait to find out, the Berlin wall went up overnight after all.

[–] Aaron@lemmy.nz 29 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

You've done right by your daughter. Good luck on the job search!

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 20 points 23 hours ago

Thanks!

[–] Lazycog@sopuli.xyz 17 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Wish I could help, but I'm not in UK. Nevertheless, I believe in you and keeping my fingers crossed that you find a job quickly.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 17 points 23 hours ago

I am optimistic. Thanks.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 14 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

worried that when the deportation start, everyone who can grab the first plane they came out of the US

The logic is sound. Flights will be snapped up like pandemic loo roll.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 10 points 11 hours ago

That is definitely what I am expecting. Like everything else I am expecting in the next four years, I just hope I'm wrong.

The Nazi salute and the pardoning of all of those January 6th terrorists doesn't give me much hope.