Hey All

Here's the story. We are off to validate next Friday and have been at this lark for over 2 years now and all the highs and lows that go with. Cant wait for the trip staying for three weeks and hope things go well.

Here is where i need the reassurance i have to give in my application for redundo on Monday I have been in the same job for the last 18 years so will get a few quid in my package. But for some crazy reason i am having those dreaded thoughts , am i doing the right thing , am i off my head taking redundo and moving to the other side of the world which i have never even visited , will i get a job over there etc etc. If things dont work out i wont get a sniff of work if we move back here.

Have been dying to do this since i was 16 so its now or never just looking for more of a family life and being able to plan things to do with the kids and not having to worry will it stop raining. you all know the story we all say the same things. i hate where i am living now and not to worried about getting home sick. Anyway i am finished waffling

So reassure me

And Bernieboy no smart comments and get the beer in the fridge

Ps for those of you who dont know i am a baker.

Paddy

You only live once. If you want to work then you will always find it. Give your family and yourself a couple of years to settle and everything will be fine. We are validating in June, I cant wait. I grew up in Oz and cant wait to get back. Starting fresh though away from friends. It will be everything you ever wanted ... Good luck.

Thanks Colette

Hope all works out for you too

Paddy

Use some of the time when you are over to seriously explore the job situation in your particular field.
Also, try to get a feel for the general economic situation here & be realistic about it. The dream is becoming a nightmare for some people at the moment.
Something to consider, if it takes you 6 months to get work, can you afford to live & are you prepared to go through your savings/redundancy money just living day to day.
Lots of luck & have a good trip

Nearly everybody here had to do the same thing.. hand in notice, become homeless or something similar before coming over. Letting go of something that has been your security for so long is scary! But - once you've done it you'll feel much better. You're going to have the freedom to choose where you go and what you do - and it's a great feeling!
Don't worry - your fears are perfectly normal. Deep down I bet you know you're doing the right thing for you and your family. Just take a deep breath, close your eyes and ..... take a leap of faith!

The beer is chillin Paddy

Well you've got plenty of DOUGH so use yer LOAF and RISE to the occasion. I aint even gonny apologise for that. Good luck.

Thanks Guys

Very funny Framac

Bernie make sure there is plenty in the fridge

Paddy

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Beer ?? From Bernie ?? You do realise it's easier getting blood from a stone don't you

what type of work are you in?

Hes a baker. X

Master baker?

Quick Sparty, a thread about master baking!!!

Well if i cant get any work i will have plenty of time for that

Paddy