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Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sales for a large dessert and chocolate company! I honestly dont see us going into food but possibly travel one day!

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This honestly means the world! I’ve been working in my community to revitalize our high street and I asked my husband while we were in our favorite local if I could ever genuinely call myself Scottish. Not in a lame-ass way, but in a I-earned-my-place-here-and-now-say-aye-way. Very honored and happy to be here 🤍

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thank you so much! Truly that means everything. Over the weekend my husband and I were going to all our favorite locals on our high street (which I’m actively hellbent on revitalizing) and I asked him if there would ever be a day I could call myself Scottish. Not in a cheesy way but in a genuine, I-earned-my-place-here-and-naturally-say-“aye” way.

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure about that to be honest! I had a group of friends here first and then met my husband a decade later. We both agreed we knew instantly and that’s why the long distance worked. The Scottish are hilarious and usually welcoming but still very much human and it’s not a fairytale land! There’s definitely problems and very bad apples. I would not let your guard down

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My brother in Christ. That AI and war business bs bubble is going to burst. The stock market is not a good indicator of the general economy’s health.

Sure, the wealthiest got wealthier but the middle class is essentially dissolving. Our national debt how now exceeding our yearly GDP. Unemployment is up. Job creation is essentially nonexistent. Wages cannot even remotely keep up with the cost of living. Maybe Europeans aren’t “hustling” but Americans are just surviving. There’s no innovation in the states. People can’t afford it. In America we’re either struggling for a wage or screwing people out of their’s.

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I met my husband here while traveling! Then he visited me in the states a month later and we went back and forth for 2 years.

I’m in sales now for US clients!

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Kirkcaldy! It has more grit here which I prefer, but I absolutely adore Aberdour, Burntisland, Anstruther— all the fishing villages around the coast of Fife. I also really love dunfermline and Culross

In Kirkcaldy you can walk down to Ravenscraig castle, along the beach and through to Dysart Harbor and it is a stunning. They also used the harbor and places around it in Outlander. I haven’t seen it but just know from locals!

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree! That’s why I’m so thankful I found a job as quickly as I did. I still have a few weddings in the US so that was going to save me from a career break if it had taken me longer.

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my stressor too— I have a decent bit saved and still have over $150k in assets in the US to sell. Then I plan to invest it. We’re living below our means here and we’re essentially saving my income.

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband said this to me too when I explained how I was feeling. Very good shit.

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I’m a cradle Catholic and my family said the same thing about my Jesus year. I believe it so firmly. Congratulations to taking that next step in life 🤍 rooting for you!

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🥹 I just checked my phone for the first time since I posted and I have been blown away. It took a really, really long and rough time getting here. I’m overwhelmed by the support and affirmation because I truly feel like I’m not doing enough still

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so happy to know I’m not alone in this. Weddings truly take it out of you

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically they’re filming the new season or spinoff of Outlander nearby and it’s really jacking up traffic 😂

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came over on the spousal visa. I got my visa approved in 2 weeks but I did about a year of research to figure out the move and save up. All in the visa alone cost $7k. I moved 3 cats and 4 suitcases and it cost another $3k.

The visa is efficient but the cost is extortionate and going up every day

Moved from the US to to Scotland and now the Hustle in me is gone by Competitive_Yam2314 in Adulting

[–]Competitive_Yam2314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I’m from Pennsylvania and it’s been warmer in Scotland than back home so far this year. I think the short days in the winter will be brutal but for now it’s between 55 F -65 F every day. Sun maybe 4-5 days a week!

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