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Title: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 09:44:12 AM
I'm considering making the big move to the States but need a gym owner to sponsor me so I can get a work VISA. Or even a business owner of some sort. I'd pay the VISA costs and I'd even work for free for a few months. Any ideas?
Cheers!
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: Schmoff on October 03, 2013, 09:47:03 AM
shut down!!!!
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: MORTALCOIL on October 03, 2013, 09:47:45 AM
Cue G-Thang in 3...2...1...
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: 240 is Back on October 03, 2013, 09:52:30 AM
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Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: Ronnie Rep on October 03, 2013, 10:03:17 AM
I'm considering making the big move to the States but need a gym owner to sponsor me so I can get a work VISA. Or even a business owner of some sort. I'd pay the VISA costs and I'd even work for free for a few months. Any ideas?
Cheers!
How was you're trip to Forida?
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: jpm101 on October 03, 2013, 10:03:51 AM
Could sneak across the southern Mexican boarder, like thousands do. Or through Canada like quite a few from Ireland and the British Isles are doing.  Or come with a tourist visa and just stay.  First choice for people from the Middle East. If ever questioned, tell them your a Southie, from Boston. They all have accents too. If your lucky enough to get to stay here, never used the term 'states', dead give away your not a born citizen.

Known a few gym owners in the past. Most on the edge of going broke. Not an easy thing, no matter what you may read in some of the BBíng magazines. And you may have to wait quite awhile.  A good friend of mine was from the Shetland Islands, and came over with a work visa. Turned out very well for him and that was years ago.

I'm a American National, wasn't born in the U.S. but have most of the same rights, except for voting.

Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: G_Thang on October 03, 2013, 10:05:22 AM
Cue G-Thang in 3...2...1...

The bitch can't mooch off the British anymore
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: Irongrip400 on October 03, 2013, 10:05:40 AM
I'm in VA, could put you to work in one of my work farms, err, I mean projects. ;D
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: jwb on October 03, 2013, 10:06:42 AM
This is a joke right?
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:11:57 AM
This is a joke right?

No, I'm not joking. I have a degree in Electronic Engineering but I doubt my chances of getting hired by a big company so I'm looking at more of a business/manageral type "career training" role in a smaller organisation like a gym or something.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:13:43 AM
Could sneak across the southern Mexican boarder, like thousands do. Or through Canada like quite a few from Ireland and the British Isles are doing.  Or come with a tourist visa and just stay.  First choice for people from the Middle East. If ever questioned, tell them your a Southie, from Boston. They all have accents too. If your lucky enough to get to stay here, never used the term 'states', dead give away your not a born citizen.

Known a few gym owners in the past. Most on the edge of going broke. Not an easy thing, no matter what you may read in some of the BBíng magazines. And you may have to wait quite awhile.  A good friend of mine was from the Shetland Islands, and came over with a work visa. Turned out very well for him and that was years ago.

I'm a American National, wasn't born in the U.S. but have most of the same rights, except for voting.



Thanks for the advice, there's a few options open to me - it's very easy to get a holiday VISA but I'm wary of "just staying". If I get caught I'm fucked.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: DroppingPlates on October 03, 2013, 10:15:24 AM
Just visit a random gym and hook up with a schmoe
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:16:34 AM
Just visit a random gym and hook up with a schmoe

Sounds like a plan
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: jwb on October 03, 2013, 10:20:29 AM
Getting a sponsored visa for a gym job is pretty hard since it is basically unskilled work, relatively speaking, plus it costs the employer time and money. The visa is set up for employers who have a hard time filling skilled jobs with local talent.

Also, as an Australian who lives here you have to realize most people can't understand half of what you say, especially on the phone where they can't see your lips or in a noisy gym. Irish accent would be even worse.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: DroppingPlates on October 03, 2013, 10:20:47 AM
Sounds like a plan

But in all seriousness, why the hell on earth do you want to leave Ireland, just because of the weather?
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:22:47 AM
Getting a sponsored visa for a gym job is pretty hard since it is basically unskilled work, relatively speaking, plus it costs the employer time and money. The visa is set up for employers who have a hard time filling skilled jobs with local talent.

Also, as an Australian who lives here you have to realize most people can't understand half of what you say, especially on the phone where they can't see your lips or in a noisy gym. Irish accent would be even worse.


I'm going to pay the VISA and the rest so it wouldn't be any hassle. My friend is an immigration lawyer in NY and said once I got them on the phone he'd pretty much guarantee they'd take me on. I'd even work for free if need be. I'm not stuck for money.
With regards my accent, I've been to the US twice in the last 2 weeks (Vegas and Florida) and people never have an issue understanding me. I don't have a very thick brogue.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:24:07 AM
But in all seriousness, why the hell on earth do you want to leave Ireland, just because of the weather?

The weather, the women, the economy, the boredom? I'm sick of drinking too I want to make some strides elsewhere. I wouldn't be moving for a few months though because I've a lot of things going on right now.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: njflex on October 03, 2013, 10:24:53 AM
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'samir'arnold forget about the teeth,get back on the sauce will ya ...
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: the trainer on October 03, 2013, 10:25:21 AM
I'm considering making the big move to the States but need a gym owner to sponsor me so I can get a work VISA. Or even a business owner of some sort. I'd pay the VISA costs and I'd even work for free for a few months. Any ideas?
Cheers!

Lots of ideas, how are your dick sucking skills, how do you look in a bunny suit,best bet is to pm tbombz and stay at his apartment for a while he can use his contacts to get you set up.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: jwb on October 03, 2013, 10:26:00 AM
Once you got who on the phone?
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:26:14 AM
Lots of ideas, how are your dick sucking skills, how do you look in a bunny suit,best bet is to pm tbombz and stay at his apartment for a while he can use his contacts to get you set up.

lol tbombz I never thought of him!!
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:26:55 AM
Once you got who on the phone?

A potential employer.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: jwb on October 03, 2013, 10:50:45 AM
A potential employer.
I think your mate is full of shit and just wants your money.

Gym work is one step up from cleaning toilets here, although doing that is part of plenty of gym jobs. The work is part time, low pay. The trainers in most gyms are sub contractors and are considered self employed. I'm sure you could make a good living doing that since you seem to fit the part and have an outgoing personality but getting visa sponsorship for that would take some doing.

Also, most gyms in those 2 sun states are corporate owned such as planet fitness, 24 hour fitness etc. the person you would get on the phone would simply be the manager who I doubt would want the hassle of helping someone who could probably steal their job get into the country.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: Schmoff on October 03, 2013, 10:54:12 AM
just hook up some local whore who needs money and pay her to marry you
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: tommywishbone on October 03, 2013, 10:55:01 AM
I'm thinking. . .
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:58:09 AM
I think your mate is full of shit and just wants your money.

Gym work is one step up from cleaning toilets here, although doing that is part of plenty of gym jobs. The work is part time, low pay. The trainers in most gyms are sub contractors and are considered self employed. I'm sure you could make a good living doing that since you seem to fit the part and have an outgoing personality but getting visa sponsorship for that would take some doing.

Also, most gyms in those 2 sun states are corporate owned such as planet fitness, 24 hour fitness etc. the person you would get on the phone would simply be the manager who I doubt would want the hassle of helping someone who could probably steal their job get into the country.

I'm not paying him anything, we'll see brah. I'm just throwing out ideas here, you never know who might know someone here and help me out.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 10:59:00 AM
I think your mate is full of shit and just wants your money.

Gym work is one step up from cleaning toilets here, although doing that is part of plenty of gym jobs. The work is part time, low pay. The trainers in most gyms are sub contractors and are considered self employed. I'm sure you could make a good living doing that since you seem to fit the part and have an outgoing personality but getting visa sponsorship for that would take some doing.

Also, most gyms in those 2 sun states are corporate owned such as planet fitness, 24 hour fitness etc. the person you would get on the phone would simply be the manager who I doubt would want the hassle of helping someone who could probably steal their job get into the country.

Forget the gym idea for a minute. Have you any ideas?
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: _aj_ on October 03, 2013, 11:00:24 AM
Only CA or FL? Living in the broke paradise of CA is expensive. And in FL, learn to use a gun.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: ESFitness on October 03, 2013, 11:03:02 AM
No, I'm not joking. I have a degree in Electronic Engineering but I doubt my chances of getting hired by a big company so I'm looking at more of a business/manageral type "career training" role in a smaller organisation like a gym or something.

you can be our "sign guy"... the guy who holds the big 6'x9' sign at the intersection to advertise our "19.99/month" rates. lol... it's like 120 degrees 6 months out of the year and you'll have to stand out there for 6hours a day (NO sitting!)... just wear a big gardner hat and bring a cooler full of water (our other sign guys usually bring an Ice Tea jug filled with rum, so that's an option, if you like... or whiskey, in your case, I guess).

you'll make $9/hr and get a good tan!
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on October 03, 2013, 11:04:19 AM
people like to think Mexicans and Asians are some of the most illegal immigrants in the USA but a huge number of Germans are as well.  They come for vacation and never leave.
Title: Re: Do you know any gym owners in Florida or California?
Post by: irishdave on October 03, 2013, 12:17:18 PM
you can be our "sign guy"... the guy who holds the big 6'x9' sign at the intersection to advertise our "19.99/month" rates. lol... it's like 120 degrees 6 months out of the year and you'll have to stand out there for 6hours a day (NO sitting!)... just wear a big gardner hat and bring a cooler full of water (our other sign guys usually bring an Ice Tea jug filled with rum, so that's an option, if you like... or whiskey, in your case, I guess).

you'll make $9/hr and get a good tan!

This sounds great, what's your number?