Our return to UK is imminent
Jul 3rd 2010, 11:27 am
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Our return to UK is imminent
Well as I only came for 2 year secondment in 2000, I guess it has always been on the cards, but now we are only 3 weeks away from being sent back to UK, as my company are recalling and sending all foreigners home.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
- moved house more times than I care to think about
- got engaged and married
- had a child
- got PR and now citizenship
- had 2 cats
- had 4 jobs after my initial secondment with my employer
- had several cars
- lost 2 parents
- missed several friends/family weddings
- hubby made a dramatic career change (insurance to plumber)
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
Jul 3rd 2010, 11:38 am
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Well as I only came for 2 year secondment in 2000, I guess it has always been on the cards, but now we are only 3 weeks away from being sent back to UK, as my company are recalling and sending all foreigners home.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
- moved house more times than I care to think about
- got engaged and married
- had a child
- got PR and now citizenship
- had 2 cats
- had 4 jobs after my initial secondment with my employer
- had several cars
- lost 2 parents
- missed several friends/family weddings
- hubby made a dramatic career change (insurance to plumber)
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
Jul 3rd 2010, 11:52 am
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
At least you can come back in 2 years. It should be fun. Enjoy!
Jul 3rd 2010, 12:57 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Wish you all the best Pomster. You've certainly had a fun time here. I hope you had a great time back in the UK
Jul 3rd 2010, 1:23 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Blimey how does that feel Pomster Are you looking forwards to it ?
What part you going back to, Not Torton 'eath ?
What part you going back to, Not Torton 'eath ?
Jul 3rd 2010, 2:38 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
If you want to go back to the UK then that may be a good choice - but that's what it is - a choice.
Jul 3rd 2010, 9:49 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Jul 4th 2010, 10:40 am
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
The Aus one is shedding staff by the bucketload (probably 50 pct of the workforce) and will not take me nor any other 'foreign" staff on.
So my choice is resign or head back to UK and hope I am made redundant there as I have quite long service.
Basically we will be no worse off heading back, but could be better off (if I get redundancy which is very likely as I have no job to return to.
And yes we did recently buy a house- ready for when we return but we are renting it out in the meantime....all part of our greater plan.
Jul 4th 2010, 5:19 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
I am parented by the UK company.
The Aus one is shedding staff by the bucketload (probably 50 pct of the workforce) and will not take me nor any other 'foreign" staff on.
So my choice is resign or head back to UK and hope I am made redundant there as I have quite long service.
Basically we will be no worse off heading back, but could be better off (if I get redundancy which is very likely as I have no job to return to.
The Aus one is shedding staff by the bucketload (probably 50 pct of the workforce) and will not take me nor any other 'foreign" staff on.
So my choice is resign or head back to UK and hope I am made redundant there as I have quite long service.
Basically we will be no worse off heading back, but could be better off (if I get redundancy which is very likely as I have no job to return to.
Regarding any potential redundancy payment, it will be taxable in Australia (with offset for any UK tax due) UNLESS you abandon your tax residence in Australia.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/co...11&mfp=001/002
Also consider your health cover ... you can suspend it rather than cancel it and you should take the steps to ensure you don't have to pay an age loading when you return.
Jul 4th 2010, 6:07 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Well as I only came for 2 year secondment in 2000, I guess it has always been on the cards, but now we are only 3 weeks away from being sent back to UK, as my company are recalling and sending all foreigners home.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
- moved house more times than I care to think about
- got engaged and married
- had a child
- got PR and now citizenship
- had 2 cats
- had 4 jobs after my initial secondment with my employer
- had several cars
- lost 2 parents
- missed several friends/family weddings
- hubby made a dramatic career change (insurance to plumber)
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
Jul 4th 2010, 6:45 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Well as I only came for 2 year secondment in 2000, I guess it has always been on the cards, but now we are only 3 weeks away from being sent back to UK, as my company are recalling and sending all foreigners home.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
It took us a while to settle in but lots of friends have been trying to arrange farewells before we go, I realise how settled we have become.
In our 10+years we have:
- moved house more times than I care to think about
- got engaged and married
- had a child
- got PR and now citizenship
- had 2 cats
- had 4 jobs after my initial secondment with my employer
- had several cars
- lost 2 parents
- missed several friends/family weddings
- hubby made a dramatic career change (insurance to plumber)
Still our time in UK is only intended as a 2 year soujourn which should be enough to decide that we can't wait to get back to Oz (or maybe can't bear to leave UK!).
The only bit that worries me is that I seem to remember saying those precise words to friends at our farewell party in London in May 2000.
Jul 4th 2010, 6:58 pm
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
I am parented by the UK company.
The Aus one is shedding staff by the bucketload (probably 50 pct of the workforce) and will not take me nor any other 'foreign" staff on.
So my choice is resign or head back to UK and hope I am made redundant there as I have quite long service.
Basically we will be no worse off heading back, but could be better off (if I get redundancy which is very likely as I have no job to return to.
And yes we did recently buy a house- ready for when we return but we are renting it out in the meantime....all part of our greater plan.
The Aus one is shedding staff by the bucketload (probably 50 pct of the workforce) and will not take me nor any other 'foreign" staff on.
So my choice is resign or head back to UK and hope I am made redundant there as I have quite long service.
Basically we will be no worse off heading back, but could be better off (if I get redundancy which is very likely as I have no job to return to.
And yes we did recently buy a house- ready for when we return but we are renting it out in the meantime....all part of our greater plan.
Jul 5th 2010, 10:19 am
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
You probably did well to stay on an expatriate contract for 10 years. You may well wish to view your time in the UK as an extended holiday.
Also consider your health cover ... you can suspend it rather than cancel it and you should take the steps to ensure you don't have to pay an age loading when you return.
Also consider your health cover ... you can suspend it rather than cancel it and you should take the steps to ensure you don't have to pay an age loading when you return.
Thanks for your words of advice...will be looking into that. Cheers
Jul 5th 2010, 10:36 am
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Re: Our return to UK is imminent
Sadly it was never expat salary- you have to be very senior to get that to be transferred to Aus as it is considered a desirable posting. I have been on local terms all the way, but still a great way to road test life over here.
Thanks for your words of advice...will be looking into that. Cheers
Thanks for your words of advice...will be looking into that. Cheers
