How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
Nov 2nd 2017, 5:48 pm
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
I didn't come from the UK, but when I came to Canada, I told nobody, I was in school at the time and not working, finished the last day of the semester, went to the airport and flew to Canada.
Nov 2nd 2017, 6:19 pm
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
I also had multiple "leaving dos" lol. I made sure I did everything and went everywhere for the last time!
I organised my own final leaving do...held it 3 days before my departure, there was a surprise in it though that I didn't know anything about, a couple of friends and my sister printed enlarged photos of me with friends and family and pinned them up around the room along with Canadian flags....I thought that was a really nice surprise...some of the pictures were embarassing drunken ones of times gone by! They raised a few talking points for friends who hadn't seen my wilder side! lol
It was a fantastic evening, with friends and family, 80 people attended in all! Ill never forget it, I was so pleased to get such a great send off, it was a lovely evening but tinged with sadness. Haven't looked at many of the photos that were taken since...still find them a bit sad 8 years on, even though I am happy with my life here.
Nov 2nd 2017, 6:33 pm
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Nov 2nd 2017, 10:43 pm
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
Thanks guys. I love this forum. I'm always reading threads and it's so nice how many of you respond when I post.
I'm finding work particularly hard at the moment. I've been there 12 years and to think that in a month I'll be leaving for good is so exciting, but the way people are being is making things difficult.
I've arranged a couple of nights out with friends which I'm hoping will show how many of them will bother when I've moved. Plus I'm hoping to be making loads of new friends soon!
As for family, my dad is the same and just doesn't want to discuss it which is odd as he's never been an emotional kind of guy. Mum's already booking her flights and I'm sure she won't be coming over on her own.
I'm finding work particularly hard at the moment. I've been there 12 years and to think that in a month I'll be leaving for good is so exciting, but the way people are being is making things difficult.
I've arranged a couple of nights out with friends which I'm hoping will show how many of them will bother when I've moved. Plus I'm hoping to be making loads of new friends soon!
As for family, my dad is the same and just doesn't want to discuss it which is odd as he's never been an emotional kind of guy. Mum's already booking her flights and I'm sure she won't be coming over on her own.
I was wondering was there a tad of jealousy about some folks when the reality dawned when the talking stopped and we had started to move, but like others have said, it will soon become evident who are the real friends. Suppose it is best to remember that we have made this decision for ourselves... we are not living other peoples lives..
Nov 3rd 2017, 1:33 am
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
I think either JG has either has (a)hit the gin early in the day, (b) mislaid her reading glasses or (c) we have a new forum member PSmith321 
Nov 3rd 2017, 2:03 am
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
In that case I take it back because I haven’t met J...but I’m sure he is just as charismatic and handsome as Daniel Craig.No gin for me...don’t like it. My excuse for the mix up is strep throat.
Nov 3rd 2017, 2:33 am
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
There again the grammar in my first sentence shows that I am scarcely someone who should criticise 
Nov 3rd 2017, 6:24 am
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Re: How did your freinds, family, colleagues take the news that your leaving?
Hi guys,
You may know that I'm in the process of moving to NS with my O/H. We'll be landing the first week in Jan.
I just wondered how your friends, family, colleagues etc.. took the news and dealt with the move? Most people who I'd say I'm close to seem to be happy for me if also a little sad.
Some family members refuse to discuss it and others talk about it constantly. Am I strange to be concerned that they won't miss me?
Colleagues seem to be giving me the silent treatment more and more, even though they were really supportive to begin with. I almost feel like an outcast most days now...
Most friends have been great, others who I thought were close friends have sort of blocked me out. Ignoring me messages and showing no interest at all. I've also had pals who I haven't seen since school get in touch and ask to meet up before I move which was lovely. My O/H bumped into a pal he's not seen for years at the weekend, told him we were off and his wife messaged me within a couple of hours asking to meet up, yet people I went to college with are blanking me!
Is it me or is this all a bit odd? You know?
You may know that I'm in the process of moving to NS with my O/H. We'll be landing the first week in Jan.
I just wondered how your friends, family, colleagues etc.. took the news and dealt with the move? Most people who I'd say I'm close to seem to be happy for me if also a little sad.
Some family members refuse to discuss it and others talk about it constantly. Am I strange to be concerned that they won't miss me?
Colleagues seem to be giving me the silent treatment more and more, even though they were really supportive to begin with. I almost feel like an outcast most days now...
Most friends have been great, others who I thought were close friends have sort of blocked me out. Ignoring me messages and showing no interest at all. I've also had pals who I haven't seen since school get in touch and ask to meet up before I move which was lovely. My O/H bumped into a pal he's not seen for years at the weekend, told him we were off and his wife messaged me within a couple of hours asking to meet up, yet people I went to college with are blanking me!
Is it me or is this all a bit odd? You know?
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