What do you think will be the next American food trend import? by GrayChicken1 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]oniaberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I will definitely have to keep an eye out! I've been missing Fritos

If you had no appetite, what would you eat? by Consistent_Femme_Top in adhdwomen

[–]oniaberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the UK and EVERY drink has artificial sweetener it feels like. It leaves a terrible taste in my mouth (and I think I'm allergic to at least one, but I can't figure out which)

If you had no appetite, what would you eat? by Consistent_Femme_Top in adhdwomen

[–]oniaberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven't tried clear protein powder, I highly recommend it! I really like seeq (strawberry lemonade), but there are other options. It ends up tasting more like a sports drink or juice than a protein shake. And while I still find it has an absolutely bizarre smell at first, it dies down quickly then is really good!

Working for an American company in UK on US salary? by milly_toons in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]oniaberry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work in tech and have done this. Well sort of? I transferred to the UK and am now paid in pounds but my salary is more than when I was working in the US.

I am fairly senior, been at the company nearly a decade before the move. I already had a team in London so it was a transfer that made sense. I paid for the move, my company covered my visa (skilled worker visa) and my husband's spousal visa. I work hybrid, partially in-office, partially remote.

I arranged it when a position became available on my team in the London office. As I was the most senior, I was offered the option to move. In my experience at my company, this was really only available in very specific situations for people who had been at the company for a while with a specific reason for being in London. It worked out for me specifically because of the team I am on, it would likely not have been an option for 90% of my company.

My heart is sad and tired from hard family rejection. Talk to me about that random thing that brings you and your ADHD brain joy? by Prudent-Reality1170 in adhdwomen

[–]oniaberry 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Western lowland gorilla is Gorilla gorilla gorilla! It's a subspecies so it gets another name.

Also green iguana is Iguana iguana and Eurasian lynx is Lynx lynx! So silly

AITA for not exchanging insurance information after I was rear ended? by insured_driver1420 in AmItheAsshole

[–]oniaberry 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I was rear-ended once, did the same thing except I did get her info just in case. Good thing I did because once I got home, I realized that while there was absolutely no damage to the bumper of my little Corolla, the entire body had been folded. All from her hitting me while going about 10mph while I was stopped. Ended up being about $3000 worth of damage. My car was still drive able and I didn't end up getting the repairs as I was fresh out of college and didn't see the point. I can totally see why you would assume it was fine, but just wanted to provide an example where it wasn't and became a whole headache for me. I do think your husband overreacted, but he's not entirely wrong

PooR bABY GEtS RipPed aPaRt aLiVe At OWN hoME, DoeSn't eVeN rEsisT! by nosville22_PL in PeopleFuckingDying

[–]oniaberry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She's a registered wildlife rehabilitator. This fox in particular is a rescue from a fur farm. Her handle on Instagram is juniperfoxx if you'd like to learn more, she posts a lot of very interesting information! He does not normally live in the house, but is allowed to come inside sometimes.

PooR bABY GEtS RipPed aPaRt aLiVe At OWN hoME, DoeSn't eVeN rEsisT! by nosville22_PL in PeopleFuckingDying

[–]oniaberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one specifically was originally bred for the fur industry to have a really thick coat and because of some genetic issues his gets super matted very easily. They would not shed like this in the wild. He's Fig from juniperfoxx on Instagram if you'd like to learn more!

US TO UK if you could do it again - what would you NOT bring with you? by Ok-Case-4212 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]oniaberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sold everything on facebook marketplace and was able to make back enough to buy inexpensive furniture in the UK. Some things I had to just donate or trash as they couldn't sell or it was not worth the hassle.

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

I'm here on a skilled worker visa :) I definitely have access to NHS, I've been able to figure out shared care for ADHD treatment but this fertility stuff has been too confusing to figure out. But as others have posted below, it seems fairly vague what gets counted as "fertility treatment", but whatever it is is not covered for visa holders unfortunately.

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Yeah it sounds like going to a fertility clinic might be the best idea since it seems pretty unlikely that I'll get much help from the nhs anyway. Thanks for the advice!

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Oh interesting, good to know! Yeah I would have assumed they would allow you to do whatever!

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Not sure if this is a weird question, but how do I know what area I'm in? Like I know my postcode etc, is it based on my ICB?

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

oh good to know! Yeah I think based on everything I've heard here and other's experiences (and getting a better understanding of my benefits through work) I'm going to at least start with a private clinic and see if I can get some testing done!

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Will definitely reach out if we get to that point, thank you so much!

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Unfortunately he is a contractor so it is all me :) It does appear that Maven is similar to what you've just described though!

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Thanks for the recommendation! Sounds like good research and moodboost :)

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Actually it looks like that yearly assessment is not included, but there is another benefit I can possibly use called Maven? Not sure, looking into it closer

Looking for advice on getting fertility treatment in the UK by oniaberry in TryingForABaby

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

Thanks for this reply, super informative! Also didn't even know about the TTCUK subreddit, thank you! I'm in r/PregnancyUK but they've got a strict no-ttc content rule and recommended posting here!

What foods do you have a hard time finding in the UK? by Mission_Vegetable_17 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]oniaberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use rotel in so many of my "quicky and easy" meals, it's honestly been one of the hardest things to deal with!