5 TIPS BEFORE MOVING TO THE US || What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to LA

[@novahalvern2315]

Hi, Just wanted to say seen a few "Aussie moving to USA" videos, finally someone made a DECENT informative video into this topic!!! I rarely comment but seriously well done with this.

[@AnnitaKatee]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy it could help you!

[@southerngirl6398]

Just a note, the tipping percentage varies across the country. Urgent care centers in my area (rural south) charge more than double that. Here a visit to urgent care costs $120 minimum, just for them to walk in the exam room and back out. So consider a visit for $50 a good deal!

[@TheWingChunGuy]

Hey girl, my girlfriend and I are moving from Sydney to la and I just have to say you have been so helpful and lovely. You have literally saved us from so many upsets! This info is so valuable and we are so grateful for you so that we are able to stream line these little inconveniences. Thank you for everything.

[@afrobarbie-sustainablelife7178]

This is the most informational video I've seen on this topic ♥️♥️

[@AnnitaKatee]

thank you so much!

[@rich3371]

Most decent employers pay your health insurance & then it only costs about $25 to go to the doctor. There are also bill sharing companies - all medical bills are split between those who've joined. It's a lot cheaper than buying insurance on your own. Millions of Americans also get free healthcare (Medicaid or Medicare) from the government

[@sophieejacobsen]

Hey there!!!! Id love to know what you do over there for a job work? and if you went through like job interviews and stuff and how you when about that? I am graduating University this year (Melbourne Aus) and moving to the States mid next year, but im not sure if i should try arrange job interviews before i come over, or wait til I'm there to apply for jobs? Loved your video :) xxx

[@sedulous9383]

Finally an informative “Aussie moving to US” video I’ve been looking for!

[@clydekaila123]

This is THE BEST video on KZbin about moving to America..💯

[@SJAbuddy2012]

Hi Annita! Super useful video, thank you! I'm British and am considering moving to the US for work for a few years so I'm doing my research on what I should know, what it's like to live in the US, etc. When you say you have to cosign with somebody to get an apartment, does that mean you absolutely HAVE TO have a roommate ? I'm like you (prefer to live alone), so glad you pointed out the renting situation! Is it not possible at all to rent a one bedroom apartment on your own if you've not lived in the US before? Thank you :)

[@JoeyMacca]

I’m loving this video as my daughters and I will be moving over there from Shitney and continuing our successful business in LA. I have a question about the rentals. What if we pay like a year in advance... do we have a chance then?

[@chubbybunnyyummy]

omg thank you this is really useful, and how much in the minimum income to rent apartment in the usa?

[@chubbybunnyyummy]

softlybasic thank you fot the information!

[@yoloj3776]

Depends on where u live

[@sangria-margarita]

You can rent an apartment for $300 a month in the US. It depends on where you live.

[@kevinbattaion2669]

Рози Роза .....where

[@sangria-margarita]

Kevin Battaion rural towns

[@hannnahrae_]

Thanks so much for this, I’m hoping to move once I’ve finished my nursing degree! I’ll have to suss everything I need to do before then, but I have a year and a half to go, and also hopefully travel is more accessible by then!

[@MrGlenspace]

Some states have low tax. In NJ there is no tax on clothes.

[@asuperstar]

Welcome to LA, we are neighbors!

[@DNYLNY]

Omg I love how your accent is somewhere in between Australia and LA!

[@kayflip2233]

I don't hear an LA accent at all.

[@cazzaki9554]

It sounds somewhat like a NY accent

[@kayflip2233]

@@cazzaki9554 I think you've never been to NY, lol

[@pyschosimmer9689]

I remember when I moved to the US in 2016, my SSN was so stressful. I didn't get the card until over a month after landing, seeing as I was on a cultural exchange program housing was fine and understood. But after 30 days my bank was like "We're going to close your account" my phone was about to be disconnected because I couldn't top up. My boss was like "Where the hell is your card" Had to run to the Social Security office and beg them to see where the hell it was, they had no idea and they had to hand write my SSN down because they did not know where the card was. After that happened, turns out they weren't supposed to do that. But in the end I found out they sent it to the wrong office at my job seeing as they had two offices so my boss had it the entire time without realising and only when I begged HR to check absolutely anywhere on location they found it in the wrong office.

[@robajammal8591]

Can you please tell me through which way did you move to the US?

[@pyschosimmer9689]

@@robajammal8591 I moved on a J1 program which is for University students on a cultural exchange

[@proodharma9082]

Hey I’m from Australia I’m currently 16 completing my coxswain (skipper licence) and have been offered a massive job at the Panama Canal driving the boats when I finish my course in two years I will be 18. The boss has said he will fly me over but I was wondering what things I need to do to organise prior to leaving Australia if you get what I mean Thanks

[@lonniejacobs551]

ok, 300 dollers for a hair cut is a new one on me. i pay 20 dollars and a 2 dollar tip at wallmart. you must be rich to afford all that in such a short time. believe it or not my view is you got off pretty easy. i was born here and every thing was a lot harder for me to do. every one in the world says the usa is rich (and it is) but for your average person you work very hard to just get by. if you get sick or pregnant, or loose a job you can be on the street. you give good info - thanks for sharing.

[@MrGlenspace]

That is why I love the DMV in suburban New York. It is a nice building and you get a number like waiting at a bakery. The system moves quickly. Probably the same outside of LA. Big cities DMV’s are a nightmare.

[@gokhancaglar5370]

What kind of bakery you go???? Do u or did u ever step inside asian .mexican bakeries????????

[@MrGlenspace]

Yes I have been to other bakeries. All I am saying is the setup with number is similar to a bakery. In fact it is numbers with letters so you have specific lines with certain issues.

[@gokhancaglar5370]

@@MrGlenspace what do u like about asian.mexican bakeries?. Ever been mid east store?. Are u customer of them?.i guess not

[@MrGlenspace]

No not a regular customer. However, my favorite is an Italian bakery and when I go to my local DMV that is what comes to mind

[@gokhancaglar5370]

@@MrGlenspace thats what u do there.italian stuff the rest is omitted or go unnoticed. I love indian bakery also .you cant go there. Forbidden area for you.i like their cookies.

[@miakoot9930]

hii, what vis did you get to permantly live there. im thinking of moving but dont know what visa to get.

[@Richesfam]

So how do I get them before I move to USA

[@razorbloom]

Where did you stay for the first few days after you landed?

[@AnnitaKatee]

I was lucky to have had a friend I could stay with

[@lidiamonteiro2176]

I love your Christmas decorations 😍 As always your video was informative and the right amount of funny 😃 If I could I would subscribe all over again !

[@AnnitaKatee]

Haha thank you so much Lidia. Sending the love back!

[@uronlylovev]

this video is amazing, thank u so much ily

[@zea_thelilef9892]

YE IM IN AMERICA

[@carenrogers19]

Mate how could u possibly leave Australia. 🤔🤔 no place like home❤

[@lalelale9172]

Hey Anita, I did you land your job before moving, If so would you recommend it? Thank you for your Video and Tipps😃

[@AnnitaKatee]

Hi! I was really lucky to have been working at a company that had both AUS and US offices so I was able to transfer across. At the time, I didn't want it and wanted to start fresh, but let me tell you, I'm so glad I stayed and did that - it made the moving process so much easier as there was some sort of constant in between such a big life change. If you have the oppotunity, I'd highly suggest you try to find a job or leads ahead of your move!

[@lalelale9172]

@@AnnitaKatee thank you so much for your responds!!! I will do that, I am looking forward to starting fresh ❤️ I am happy that you had that advantage 😃🤗

[@nicolebrowitt3089]

You have to do everything us Americans have to do. Isn't that the point? It's not come to the USA and do things like Australia

[@remeres-ala-gustas2357]

how do you regester in your city?

[@xerxescroes2281]

Baher Eisa in the USA there is no registering in cities or states. If you are an immigrant and you move you have to let Immigration know your new address; once you are a citizen you don’t fall under immigration laws so you don’t have to do this anymore.

[@TEXLIFE]

@@xerxescroes2281 what if you are just a US national

[@jmheavymetal]

You can get an apartment without a credit score, you just pay more for a deposit.

[@leonikiiii]

Super helpful!

[@robertbrooks7936]

You’re funny i will follow you.

[@diana.diamond]

you're so sweet...sound advice

[@michaelking4806]

My god

[@hayleystevenson2919]

Yessss!! I have been looking for this info! We are moving to the us from Sydney in a month! Have been looking for info like this! Thanks so much

[@AnnitaKatee]

No worries! Glad I could help!

[@juventinito73]

if I have your english I will be millionar in 2 years

[@kristoffersparegodt420]

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[@jdanon203]

Does rude mean something else in Australia? Rude means impolite. Being told no you can't do something is not rude.

[@xerxescroes2281]

Alex Rodriguez she is just performing acting like a Valley Girl.

[@MrGlenspace]

Medicine is cheaper now with new regulations and try and go to Walmart for cheaper pharmacy.

[@hectic_rush4762]

Isn't it a SSI.?? Fr tho?! 🤨

[@joankmatlock4545]

I think someone should have advised you better. The US can't change their laws because you didn't know the basics to live in the US. WOW! I can't believe you did as well as you did.

[@AnnitaKatee]

Thank you for your insulting thoughts Joan. This video was just sharing what I know and learnt. Your negative input is not necessary. Have a nice day.

[@deebee8363]

Seriously, if everything was so terrible, why are you here? I don't think you said one good thing about the United States. Why not go back to Australia?

[@oldtimeradioatnight]

Soooo, sounds like you don't like US very much.

[@midnightgalexy3403]

I like how she makes these points on how important the credit and social that u get at the DMV than say the DMV was crazy and that people where cranky XD bruh the DMV is technically the gate way to u having a life 😅

[@lx9414]

Aussies are so much like Brits i remember hahaaa I remember when I visited the US I was so annoyed about the tips and taxes ughh

[@gracehinkle3623]

That depends on what state your in. My state has no tax

[@lx9414]

@@gracehinkle3623 I went Florida x what state are you from

[@gracehinkle3623]

@@lx9414 Ahh ok, I'm in Idaho

[@davidyath7968]

Welcome to the United States of America

[@ianenglert163]

Yeah welcome to America where your just a number to the government. Please government make us your 1st priority not the tenth.

[@salz446]

i got called a girl

[@26nadz]

Wow your employer should’ve prepared you for all this imagine you didn’t no anybody there you’d be stranded

[@jmheavymetal]

You don’t have to tip. I hardly tip.

[@Kef1206]

You talk too much. Get to the point

[@AnnitaKatee]

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