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RelZo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Hungary397 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-02 16:52:42
June 02 2011 15:55 GMT
#1
Sup TL, I've been lurking here for quite a long time (I started following and playing SC right before the July vs Best OSL Finals), and this is the first time that I really need some help.

First of all, I've wanted to become a doctor all my life, but unfortunately it seems that I won't get accepted for the state supported program at neither meds school (I would only need a few points though ), my parents don't have the money to support me on the paid program...and it's impossible to work somewhere and study at a meds school at the same time for obvious reasons. I haven't signed up for any other university, so my only option left is to work for a year to try the exam (for the state supported program) again next May/June.
So what do I have at the moment? High school diploma, A1 ("expert") certification in English and B2 ("intermediate" I guess) certification in Spanish.

I don't want to stay at home for a year, and I was thinking...maybe I could work in the US. Why the US, you ask? I happen to have my girlfriend living there I'm not going to bore anyone with the difficulties or details of a long distance relationship, but long story short, we are the living proof that yes, it's possible.
This way, I could be with her for a year and I could get some work experience abroad; but my problem is that I know nothing about the chances and means of getting a job there (in Missouri) as a foreigner, and none of my friends are expert in it either.

So I'm turning to you guys (cuz I know that TL is all powerful) to help me cook up something and to give me some information about the "how"s; how can a foreigner with a high school diploma get a job in the US? All help appreciated

a choboling
Crawler
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Estonia248 Posts
June 02 2011 16:14 GMT
#2
A1 ("expert") certification in English and B2 ("intermediate" I guess) certification in Spanish.


Isn't A1 basic language skill? ( 0->A1->A2->B1->B2->C1->C2).
Hakker
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1360 Posts
June 02 2011 16:14 GMT
#3
On June 03 2011 00:55 RelZo wrote:
Sup TL, I've been lurking here for quite a long time (I started following and playing SC right before the July vs Best OSL Finals), and this is the first time that I really need some help.

First of all, I've wanted to become a doctor all my life, but unfortunately it seems that I won't get accepted for the state supported program at neither meds school (I would only need a few points though ), my parents don't have the money to support me on the paid program...and as it's impossible to work somewhere and study at a meds school at the same time for obvious reasons. I haven't signed up for any other university, so my only option left is to work for a year to try the exam (for the state supported program) again next May/June.
So what do I have at the moment? High school diploma, A1 ("expert") certification in English and B2 ("intermediate" I guess) certification in Spanish.

I don't want to stay at home for a year, and I was thinking...maybe I could work in the US. Why the US, you ask? I happen to have my girlfriend living there I'm not going to bore anyone with the difficulties or details of a long distance relationship, but long story short, we are the living proof that yes, it's possible.
This way, I could be with her for a year and I could get some work experience abroad; but my problem is that I know nothing about the chances and means of getting a job there (in Missouri) as a foreigner, and none of my friends are expert in it either.

So I'm turning to you guys (cuz I know that TL is all powerful) to help me cook up something and to give me some information about the "how"s; how can a foreigner with a high school diploma get a job in the US? All help appreciated


Ill be honest i know nothing about missouri, but if its anything like I've heard youll have a significantly harder time finding a job in the deep south as a foreigner than you would anywhere else.

What kind of work are you looking for? Mcdonalds and fast food restaurants will hire anyone.
RelZo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Hungary397 Posts
June 02 2011 16:22 GMT
#4
On June 03 2011 01:14 Crawler wrote:
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A1 ("expert") certification in English and B2 ("intermediate" I guess) certification in Spanish.


Isn't A1 basic language skill? ( 0->A1->A2->B1->B2->C1->C2).

Sorry, I meant C1 ><

What kind of work are you looking for? Mcdonalds and fast food restaurants will hire anyone.

Any kind with which I can rent a small apartment (she lives with her parents and brothers, it would be very weird to just "move in" ) and be able to sustain myself.
a choboling
icydergosu
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
528 Posts
June 02 2011 16:41 GMT
#5
Dont you need to find an employer who is willing to provide sponsorship so you can get a work visa, (which is unlikely since you do not have any special skills) before entering the USA to be able to work?
I am the Punishment of God. If you had not commited great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.
Armathai
Profile Joined October 2007
1023 Posts
June 02 2011 16:42 GMT
#6
It's really to bad that someone who wants to become a Doctor can't for financial reasons >_<

I don't mean to dampen your hopes, but before even thinking about a job, have you looked into getting a Visa for the US for an entire year? Also working might prove difficult, I don't know what the deal is these days with green cards or what not, but it might be far tougher than you'd expect.
Missouri can be nice as far as the midwest goes, but the US job market isn't exactly golden either.

Anyway good luck in your future and hopefully someone else can help you out more with the details of finding a job/being able to apply for one as a foreigner.
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RelZo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Hungary397 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-02 17:34:48
June 02 2011 17:34 GMT
#7
Apparently this is the case; I'd need work visa :/ Does anyone around here have some experience about it?
a choboling
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