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Hi Guys,
I now have 2 formal offers for jobs in NY and whilst very excited about the move am now looking at finalising everything in Sydney!
I will be moving on my own dime and neither of the 2 potential employers will be paying for my move....so a few questions:
1- I need to find an awesome moving company to get mostly clothes (although if its not too expensive would look at golf clubs and a bike) to NY - has anyone had experience here and been pleased with the cost and service?
2- whats the best way to transfer money from an Australian account into a US account? I bank with ANZ here and will be setting up a new account with a US bank when I get there -are there any good sites that compare US banks?
3- Are there any tax breaks for being on an E3 visa? When on a 457 in Australia there is living away from home allowance - is there anything similar in the US?
4 - keen on getting serviced apartment for 6 months whilst looking for a great apartment to rent - can anyone recommend anything here?
5 - what else will I need to get set up when I get there - social security numbers etc..?
6 - I have seen a variety of take home salary calculators for NY, with different results! Is there one that anyone knows is accurate?
I think thats it for now. I really would appreciate any help and advice here -its all very exciting but have so much to do and get organised now!
Cheers,
Greatshaboom
I now have 2 formal offers for jobs in NY and whilst very excited about the move am now looking at finalising everything in Sydney!
I will be moving on my own dime and neither of the 2 potential employers will be paying for my move....so a few questions:
1- I need to find an awesome moving company to get mostly clothes (although if its not too expensive would look at golf clubs and a bike) to NY - has anyone had experience here and been pleased with the cost and service?
2- whats the best way to transfer money from an Australian account into a US account? I bank with ANZ here and will be setting up a new account with a US bank when I get there -are there any good sites that compare US banks?
3- Are there any tax breaks for being on an E3 visa? When on a 457 in Australia there is living away from home allowance - is there anything similar in the US?
4 - keen on getting serviced apartment for 6 months whilst looking for a great apartment to rent - can anyone recommend anything here?
5 - what else will I need to get set up when I get there - social security numbers etc..?
6 - I have seen a variety of take home salary calculators for NY, with different results! Is there one that anyone knows is accurate?
I think thats it for now. I really would appreciate any help and advice here -its all very exciting but have so much to do and get organised now!
Cheers,
Greatshaboom