My SO and I live an ocean apart from each other. We met for the first time three months ago and he stayed with me the entire summer. Unfortunately, he just returned to Ireland this past Thursday. Our current plans are to close the distance next summer, after I graduate High School. I'm terrified of posting my concerns here because I don't want to be judged for my age and accused of chasing the wind. I know that this community is very supportive and I'm grateful for that, but I can't help but to be a little nervous coming in front of more experienced and wise LDR couples. But anyway, who better to ask for help than those who came before me? ;] Here's what's up:
I'm stoked to be traveling to Ireland next summer. I've never been out of the U.S though and, honestly, have NO CLUE where to begin. I only have about $1300 in my savings account, but have every intention on finding a job while I finish my senior year. That takes care of the money I'll need to get there, but what about the money I'll need to stay there? My SO will be making money to help support us both, but it wont be nearly enough to aid in closing the distance permanently. He says it's hard to find a job in Belfast right now, and will probably be even harder for me since I'll be a foreigner. How do I go about solving this money issue? Should I find a job in Ireland and secure it BEFORE I go so that I know I'll have some source of income? How would I even go about doing that since I'm in the States?
Another concern of mine is actually getting there. .....How? I don't know. All this talk about student and work visas so that I can have a job and go to school....but what else do I need? Like I said, I have no clue where to begin. I have no clue what to do. I've only been in a plane twice, but not that I can remember. Now I'll be traveling internationally by myself. I just don't know how to prepare. My mom keeps telling me to do research, but I don't know WHAT to research.
I'm afraid. I'm scared out of my mind. But I know you have all been here and done this, and I just need help. Please, help me. Lol. Much appreciated.
I'm stoked to be traveling to Ireland next summer. I've never been out of the U.S though and, honestly, have NO CLUE where to begin. I only have about $1300 in my savings account, but have every intention on finding a job while I finish my senior year. That takes care of the money I'll need to get there, but what about the money I'll need to stay there? My SO will be making money to help support us both, but it wont be nearly enough to aid in closing the distance permanently. He says it's hard to find a job in Belfast right now, and will probably be even harder for me since I'll be a foreigner. How do I go about solving this money issue? Should I find a job in Ireland and secure it BEFORE I go so that I know I'll have some source of income? How would I even go about doing that since I'm in the States?
Another concern of mine is actually getting there. .....How? I don't know. All this talk about student and work visas so that I can have a job and go to school....but what else do I need? Like I said, I have no clue where to begin. I have no clue what to do. I've only been in a plane twice, but not that I can remember. Now I'll be traveling internationally by myself. I just don't know how to prepare. My mom keeps telling me to do research, but I don't know WHAT to research.
I'm afraid. I'm scared out of my mind. But I know you have all been here and done this, and I just need help. Please, help me. Lol. Much appreciated.
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