working in another country???

Courtney · #1 (**permalink**) Jul 11, 03

So I have a british passport and I've been researching and apparently once I am over in the UK I need to apply for a social insurance number type thing, apparently if I find work they can give me a temporary number because it can take quite some time recieve the card...
so I was just wondering if anyone knows how many places of employment would be likely to give me a temporary number???
like, is this a common thing or would the company have to go out of there way making it a huge hassle???(harder for me to find a job?)
any info would be much appreciated!!
thanks!

lildonkey · #2 (**permalink**) Jul 11, 03

Ummm i think the government gives you a temporary number, not the employer.

stringbeans · #3 (**permalink**) Jul 12, 03

i'm not positive, but it's probably the same sort of system they have here. you apply for the card, and you get a sheet of paper to use in the mean time that basically states you are getting the card, you just don't have it yet.. so they can employ you off that.

it can't be too difficult to get. my sis is in the uk soon and doing the same thing, so i'm pretty sure it's not that difficult to obtain.

-cheryl

NinjaBoy · #4 (**permalink**) Jul 12, 03

A word of warning.

Most companies will not hire someone from another country (who is not yet legaly allowed to work there) unless you have a special skill to bring to them.

Nothing against you, but I am pretty sure you don't have any special training, so it's all a moot point.