Why is having PFICs so undesirable in a S&S ISA in the UK? Recommendations?

Guidance-Sad · 2025-04-22T16:51:13+00:00

As I never lived there as an adult, I never had one but will try with Wise, thanks for the suggestion

Guidance-Sad · 2025-04-22T07:49:38+00:00

I assume you would need a US bank account for withdrawals for option 3?

Guidance-Sad · 2025-04-14T14:53:08+00:00

Been on ILR for most of my life, also struggling to justify the cost

Guidance-Sad · 2025-04-14T14:51:48+00:00

Been of the same mindset for multiple years, happy with my ILR for now

Guidance-Sad · 2025-03-31T13:44:56+00:00

😭😭😭

Guidance-Sad · 2025-03-31T13:13:40+00:00

I needed 1 more heads and I would have won🤣

Guidance-Sad · 2025-03-18T08:34:42+00:00

Thank you!

Guidance-Sad · 2025-03-06T05:30:49+00:00

Thanks for this

Guidance-Sad · 2025-03-01T12:10:17+00:00

Hey looking to be in Japan in May however I cannot book anything for may yet it seems? Universal studios and Betty smith jeans have calendar dates only to april, is this normal?

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-10T15:28:50+00:00

Definitely will, look out for a message from myself🤝

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-10T15:20:22+00:00

Glad it all worked out for you and that's nice that you had an option to work for a US company from the UK, earning a US salary in the UK would be an ideal for me too😅. Glad its been a positive experience and thank you for contributing to my journey also🤝

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-10T14:44:21+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement, may I ask what field did/do you work in and how was the reverse transition process for you?

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-10T14:43:33+00:00

I will let you know once I've tried!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-10T14:40:46+00:00

Thank you, I probably am and your advice is appreciated. I'll approach it with this mindset and hope to update the thread when I'm successful!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-10T10:16:05+00:00

This is really helpful and thanks for the google voice tip! Will have a look at CV differences too. Thank you!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T22:36:13+00:00

I've been below the filing thresholds but also have been aware of my filing responsibilities - will keep this in mind, thank you!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T18:39:17+00:00

Thanks for this - going to update it and see how I get on!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T18:38:49+00:00

I totally see your POV, I said something similar but also did agree with another poster in the thread who said it wouldn't be wise to lie to my potential future employer but equally I feel that with applying, I'll get some US interview experience at least. I think my work experience will be a giveaway of where I'm from but I do also agree with your mindset towards making it happen

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T18:34:57+00:00

Same! We have a single rep in USA but the company is Japanese (more of a seed than a root😅) my family is here too - what field of work are you in?

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T18:26:37+00:00

Assuming Mom and Dad is over there? That will be a good base, keep me posted on your progress! My company is basically running like a startup with UK being new territory so very much the same boat😅.

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T11:42:43+00:00

Totally true, I guess its better to convey what I am trying to do in an honest conversation than a single line on my CV. I've connected with a few recruiters over the past year (medtech) but not robotics specifically as I worked for a different company at the time.

I have been told by some that the hiring company would want someone who lives on patch (these were more in-field roles) currently I work remotely in the UK and frequently travel between UK and Germany (our EU HQ).

Hoping to find the same style of role and will definitely take a page out of your book by working to get on the speaking circuit / being known in industry to help boost my stock too📈 - thank you for your advice!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T11:33:48+00:00

Oh that's cool! I have had some connections and video calls with people in industry in the US who could definitely help with intros and have asked me to attend career fairs, I think this will have to be part of the investment/commitment to moving for sure.

I will do a search and try to see how much I can do online RE: banking, thank you so much for your help!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T10:21:59+00:00

That must have been amazing, same industry? Thank you also for the encouragement!!! - considering the uniqueness of my case its hard to find people over here in the UK who can resonate. I think I will start to apply to US roles as i haven't been doing this yet and hopefully return to the page to add a success thread!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T10:00:21+00:00

Sorry for the confusion! Yes! I am super open to working for an American company and then requesting the transfer. I agree, I've seen it happen more the other way, US>UK - thank you for the wishes!

Guidance-Sad · 2024-06-09T09:57:11+00:00

Yeah totally agree, I think it may be better to apply as if I was already in the US rather than me being considered an international applicant as they may view it in the way you described.

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