Going, going, not gone (NZ)
Feb 23rd 2004, 8:33 pm
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Going, going, not gone (NZ)
I've posted this on the other emigration site but there may have been a few stragglers here that missed it.
I was due to fly to Wellington today but it's been a struggle to convince my family to go, ever since I got the job offer. It's funny how the certainty of a situation can change attitudes. When it was a possibility everything was fine (not perfect but most wanted to give it a go). As soon as the job offer came through, the possible became actual and life here (or a few significant parts of it - family, friends and our home) became too much to give up for most.
So it's all cancelled. I'll get over it but I've badly let down my future employer and that hurts.
I was due to fly to Wellington today but it's been a struggle to convince my family to go, ever since I got the job offer. It's funny how the certainty of a situation can change attitudes. When it was a possibility everything was fine (not perfect but most wanted to give it a go). As soon as the job offer came through, the possible became actual and life here (or a few significant parts of it - family, friends and our home) became too much to give up for most.
So it's all cancelled. I'll get over it but I've badly let down my future employer and that hurts.
Feb 23rd 2004, 8:53 pm
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that's a shame.... but nothing is worth risking the relationship with your family, and things have a way of working out for the best in the end.
best of luck
best of luck
Feb 24th 2004, 1:23 am
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Re: Going, going, not gone (NZ)
Originally posted by sofistek
So it's all cancelled.
So it's all cancelled.
Feb 24th 2004, 1:33 am
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yeah, I,ll add my sorry too
is it a possible for the future?
is it a possible for the future?
Feb 24th 2004, 1:44 am
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Originally posted by paulf
yeah, I,ll add my sorry too
is it a possible for the future?
yeah, I,ll add my sorry too
is it a possible for the future?
Feb 24th 2004, 1:48 am
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An honest post ....... and a sad one !
all the best in the future!
all the best in the future!
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Feb 24th 2004, 2:01 am
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That is sad.........Sorry for what i'ts worth. Being happy is what it's all about.
I'm a bit up for it then not, as the prospect of going seems more & more real. All the best to you & your family.
Lorna :PARTY:
I'm a bit up for it then not, as the prospect of going seems more & more real. All the best to you & your family.
Lorna :PARTY:
