Originally Posted by: Dr_simonAnother thing to consider is the US labor laws and employers attitudes to vacation.

Have you compared the amount of holiday you get in the US and UK ?

I'm a consultant - if I don't work, I don't get paid. Right now, I take 3 months off a year because I can. If I were to move to the US, the contract would stipulate leave entitlement, and it would be reflected in the pay. I'm not after a 'normal' job....