I have always looked on each adventure I have been on as being permanent, none so far have turned out that way, but there is time!

i don't like this idea of placing set time frames upon the realisation of dreams or contentment in life.

why is there this apparent need to place deadlines on things? this is a dynamic world, in which we lead ever adapting lives; so why seek rigid parameters to such things?

for me, it took years to decide where in the world i wanted to go to TRY to enjoy this life. on choosing Canada, it took years to sort the paper work, gain a response and then finally arrive. thanks to the foresight, i have not suffered a single moment of doubt or regret in this monumental decision. have i found a utopian bliss? not by a long shot! and thank gawd!

the jitters of the OP are one of either two things:

1. fear of the unknown and profound regret caused by making a bad decision;
2. the moment of realisation after so much time of anticipation.

Considering the reccie trips already done and the securing of employment, it ain't gonna be scenario #1

Congratulations OP you are aboot to enjoy the fruits of your labours. See it as a new chapter in your life and continue to make the most of this existence of your's.

Will it work out for the best? who the fark knows!? if it does, then whoop-dee-doo! If not.... then it will be time to consider 'where to next then?'

and life goes on. enjoy these moments and the best of luck to ya!

Yes, the base price for the YHZ-LHR leg is $580+taxes, it's the return leg that is the killer. However it's a valid illustration that, whilst it's possible to get back to the UK in 6hrs, practically speaking, urgent trips back to the UK are likely to be an expensive and at times, impossible proposition. Technically I can be back in the UK in 4.5hrs from St. John's. Practically speaking, thats only possible in the summer, when the direct flight operates, and is likely to be a challenge as said flight is usually pretty full. At the wrong time of year - Christmas/Winter/Early Spring - it might be impossible to get off the Rock for days on end due to weather/available seats.

If an immigrant to Canada wants to live somewhere where easy travel to the UK at short notice is possible, then Toronto probably serves better than NS. More choice in flights/routings etc.

Been there done that.

Everyone gets last minute jitters it's normal

We had the jitters, it is the dream becoming all to REAL. We arrived in Kamloops BC, 8 weeks ago. Now Wild Horses wouldn't drag us back to UK, so to speak.

Neither do I, but it has an element of practicality about it, and gives you a "get-out" clause

Although when we left the UK, we outwardly said to ourselves and to friends and family, that if we didn't like it we could always come back, the reality is not so simple as just popping back on a plane and swanning into a job, be it your old job or finding a new one.

Secretly, in my own head, I felt under a lot of pressure to get it right and get it right first time (because of kids and schools, etc) because I figured it would be for the long haul and we were moving "forever".

If I could just have relaxed a little bit more, and tried to wear the more adventurous head, instead of the stressed out "this is it" head - I might have enjoyed the actual move a bit more

I didn't get jitters until quite a while after I arrived, when the realisation set in. Just take each day as it comes and remember you can move elsewhere if it doesn't work out.

completely agree

Thanks Flipance, I can't wait to get there

yay, look forward to meeting up

Lol! Yes, this friend is wise beyond her years

Hi there, yes you will feel nervouse about making the move but embrace the challenge and experience the adrenaline rush when you have finally acheived your goal and you can say "I did it" emigrating is not easy you are art of an elite group of people that have jumped through hoops to get here.
You owe it to yourself to see this through and not have any regrets when you are older and looking back at your life....I moved to Toronto when I was 26 and I was terrified of failing but I am now closer to 56 and have never regretted my decision.. use some positive self talk to calm yourself and know that you will be stepping outside of your comfort zone, its a freeing experience and very empowering probably not something you have experienced before lately.
I have a support group here in Halifax Nova Scotia with over 100 members, we try to lean on each other when things get rough, if you can find someone like minded to lean on when you get there then do oi, don't become isolated in your thoughts and feelings, reach out and say Yes to any offers of friendship and support something thats not always very "british"
I wish you every success in your new life, you have to Beleive in yourself that you can make it happen..you have gotten this far so keep putting one foot in front of the other..
JS