Sky's on the move
Nov 2nd 2004, 10:06 am
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Sky's on the move
Any of you remember me?
Just a quick update.
We love it here in Nz, We're here for good thats for sure.
Landed in Christchurch January and my goodness it feels like we have been here years.
It was very, very hard at first and our rental arranged by the hubbys boss didnt help, also the bitter cold winter we had to endure in the sheds they call houses here. Work was awful for me and the constant put downs and questioning of my ability was just too much and I left Christchurch hospital to be a full time mum.
We have done a lot since we arrived, we have rented, then bought a house and now we have sold again, we've done really well and have made money on the house.
We realised though that for us to be happy and be able to enjoy nz we needed to get rid of the mort so we have downsized ... the house we are moving to is older but is on more land and is more rural so we do not feel we are losing out we feel we are better off.
Am not looking forward to all the packing again though, just glad I saved all the shippers boxes.
Just a quick update.
We love it here in Nz, We're here for good thats for sure.
Landed in Christchurch January and my goodness it feels like we have been here years.
It was very, very hard at first and our rental arranged by the hubbys boss didnt help, also the bitter cold winter we had to endure in the sheds they call houses here. Work was awful for me and the constant put downs and questioning of my ability was just too much and I left Christchurch hospital to be a full time mum.
We have done a lot since we arrived, we have rented, then bought a house and now we have sold again, we've done really well and have made money on the house.
We realised though that for us to be happy and be able to enjoy nz we needed to get rid of the mort so we have downsized ... the house we are moving to is older but is on more land and is more rural so we do not feel we are losing out we feel we are better off.
Am not looking forward to all the packing again though, just glad I saved all the shippers boxes.
Nov 2nd 2004, 10:38 am
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Re: Sky's on the move
Originally Posted by sky
Any of you remember me?
Just a quick update.
We love it here in Nz, We're here for good thats for sure.
Landed in Christchurch January and my goodness it feels like we have been here years.
It was very, very hard at first and our rental arranged by the hubbys boss didnt help, also the bitter cold winter we had to endure in the sheds they call houses here. Work was awful for me and the constant put downs and questioning of my ability was just too much and I left Christchurch hospital to be a full time mum.
We have done a lot since we arrived, we have rented, then bought a house and now we have sold again, we've done really well and have made money on the house.
We realised though that for us to be happy and be able to enjoy nz we needed to get rid of the mort so we have downsized ... the house we are moving to is older but is on more land and is more rural so we do not feel we are losing out we feel we are better off.
Am not looking forward to all the packing again though, just glad I saved all the shippers boxes.
Just a quick update.
We love it here in Nz, We're here for good thats for sure.
Landed in Christchurch January and my goodness it feels like we have been here years.
It was very, very hard at first and our rental arranged by the hubbys boss didnt help, also the bitter cold winter we had to endure in the sheds they call houses here. Work was awful for me and the constant put downs and questioning of my ability was just too much and I left Christchurch hospital to be a full time mum.
We have done a lot since we arrived, we have rented, then bought a house and now we have sold again, we've done really well and have made money on the house.
We realised though that for us to be happy and be able to enjoy nz we needed to get rid of the mort so we have downsized ... the house we are moving to is older but is on more land and is more rural so we do not feel we are losing out we feel we are better off.
Am not looking forward to all the packing again though, just glad I saved all the shippers boxes.
Glad to hear you're settling ok...on the downside how awful for you to have to endure the put downs and questioning regarding your work
That must have done wonders for your confidence!!!!! 
I had a similar experience here but mine was more to do with an awful reference an ex boss was sending round to any job I applied for (she wrote total lies...she never liked me)...therefore preventing me from getting any work...so I know how it can make you feel.I hope you continue to be happy in NZ and that things go well for you and your family.....and enjoy being a full time mum...savour every moment as they grow up far too quickly!!!
Petra
Nov 2nd 2004, 10:50 am
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Re: Sky's on the move
Originally Posted by artep
Hi Sky
Glad to hear you're settling ok...on the downside how awful for you to have to endure the put downs and questioning regarding your work That must have done wonders for your confidence!!!!! I had a similar experience here but mine was more to do with an awful reference an ex boss was sending round to any job I applied for (she wrote total lies...she never liked me)...therefore preventing me from getting any work...so I know how it can make you feel.
I hope you continue to be happy in NZ and that things go well for you and your family.....and enjoy being a full time mum...savour every moment as they grow up far too quickly!!!
Petra
Glad to hear you're settling ok...on the downside how awful for you to have to endure the put downs and questioning regarding your work
That must have done wonders for your confidence!!!!! I had a similar experience here but mine was more to do with an awful reference an ex boss was sending round to any job I applied for (she wrote total lies...she never liked me)...therefore preventing me from getting any work...so I know how it can make you feel.I hope you continue to be happy in NZ and that things go well for you and your family.....and enjoy being a full time mum...savour every moment as they grow up far too quickly!!!
Petra
I came over so full of enthusiasum but the hospital soon beat that out of me. I would never go back to working in a hospital again (their loss) and am considering retraining in another career. NZ is fabulous I love it .. I love the smell, the sunshine, the people, the inocence .. we wont go back to the uk, its just too good here.
Nov 2nd 2004, 10:56 am
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Re: Sky's on the move
Originally Posted by sky
Thank you petra,
I came over so full of enthusiasum but the hospital soon beat that out of me. I would never go back to working in a hospital again (their loss) and am considering retraining in another career. NZ is fabulous I love it .. I love the smell, the sunshine, the people, the inocence .. we wont go back to the uk, its just too good here.
I came over so full of enthusiasum but the hospital soon beat that out of me. I would never go back to working in a hospital again (their loss) and am considering retraining in another career. NZ is fabulous I love it .. I love the smell, the sunshine, the people, the inocence .. we wont go back to the uk, its just too good here.
I bet the smell in the air is fabulous.....you'd choke here in Pompey!!!!!
Nov 2nd 2004, 12:57 pm
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Re: Sky's on the move
Hiya Sky,
Good luck with the move, I'm glad things are picking up at last. Can identify with the job thing - being made to feel awful at work affects your whole life, especially when you are trying to settle somewhere.
I hope to visit NZ one day - I love Tas, and they say NZ is a bigger version.
Keep us posted and hope things go well
Polly
Good luck with the move, I'm glad things are picking up at last. Can identify with the job thing - being made to feel awful at work affects your whole life, especially when you are trying to settle somewhere.
I hope to visit NZ one day - I love Tas, and they say NZ is a bigger version.
Keep us posted and hope things go well
Polly
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:22 pm
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Re: Sky's on the move
Well done for sticking it out, enjoy your new life as a full time mom!
Let us know how you're getting on.
Let us know how you're getting on.
Nov 2nd 2004, 5:21 pm
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Re: Sky's on the move
Sky...hmm, don't remember a Sky 
