Back 15 months
Nov 16th 2012 | 8:46 am
#1
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From: Croydon
Back 15 months
Hi all,
Haven't been around too much (other than lurking) but just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have shared your stories here and also to give a quick update myself.
I've been back 15 months now (previously in the USA for 23 years). I can honestly say its the best decision I've ever made. Sure, my lifestyle here is a lot different. I don't earn half as much as I did in the states, I live in a flat that's probably 1/4 the size of the home I left behind but despite all that I am genuinely happy. I finally feel at home, as if I belong. It hasn't been an easy transition by any stretch of the imagination but I'm getting there. My 16 year had a rough start with school etc (long story) but has now settled in beautifully and has more friends than she knows what to do with.
It took me 4 months to find full time work (contract job) but I'm still there and there's talk of me going permanent in the new year which would be awesome as I absolutely LOVE my job. It's funny because I earned so much more in the states doing a job I absolutely hated. Just goes to show, money can't buy happiness
Well, that's me for now. Sending good wishes to all the new home comers out there.
S
Haven't been around too much (other than lurking) but just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have shared your stories here and also to give a quick update myself.
I've been back 15 months now (previously in the USA for 23 years). I can honestly say its the best decision I've ever made. Sure, my lifestyle here is a lot different. I don't earn half as much as I did in the states, I live in a flat that's probably 1/4 the size of the home I left behind but despite all that I am genuinely happy. I finally feel at home, as if I belong. It hasn't been an easy transition by any stretch of the imagination but I'm getting there. My 16 year had a rough start with school etc (long story) but has now settled in beautifully and has more friends than she knows what to do with.
It took me 4 months to find full time work (contract job) but I'm still there and there's talk of me going permanent in the new year which would be awesome as I absolutely LOVE my job. It's funny because I earned so much more in the states doing a job I absolutely hated. Just goes to show, money can't buy happiness
Well, that's me for now. Sending good wishes to all the new home comers out there.
S
Nov 16th 2012 | 11:22 am
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From: Back in the UK!
Re: Back 15 months
Hi all,
Haven't been around too much (other than lurking) but just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have shared your stories here and also to give a quick update myself.
I've been back 15 months now (previously in the USA for 23 years). I can honestly say its the best decision I've ever made. Sure, my lifestyle here is a lot different. I don't earn half as much as I did in the states, I live in a flat that's probably 1/4 the size of the home I left behind but despite all that I am genuinely happy. I finally feel at home, as if I belong. It hasn't been an easy transition by any stretch of the imagination but I'm getting there. My 16 year had a rough start with school etc (long story) but has now settled in beautifully and has more friends than she knows what to do with.
It took me 4 months to find full time work (contract job) but I'm still there and there's talk of me going permanent in the new year which would be awesome as I absolutely LOVE my job. It's funny because I earned so much more in the states doing a job I absolutely hated. Just goes to show, money can't buy happiness
Well, that's me for now. Sending good wishes to all the new home comers out there.
S
Haven't been around too much (other than lurking) but just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have shared your stories here and also to give a quick update myself.
I've been back 15 months now (previously in the USA for 23 years). I can honestly say its the best decision I've ever made. Sure, my lifestyle here is a lot different. I don't earn half as much as I did in the states, I live in a flat that's probably 1/4 the size of the home I left behind but despite all that I am genuinely happy. I finally feel at home, as if I belong. It hasn't been an easy transition by any stretch of the imagination but I'm getting there. My 16 year had a rough start with school etc (long story) but has now settled in beautifully and has more friends than she knows what to do with.
It took me 4 months to find full time work (contract job) but I'm still there and there's talk of me going permanent in the new year which would be awesome as I absolutely LOVE my job. It's funny because I earned so much more in the states doing a job I absolutely hated. Just goes to show, money can't buy happiness
Well, that's me for now. Sending good wishes to all the new home comers out there.
S
4 MORE YEARS!!!
Nov 16th 2012 | 1:29 pm
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Re: Back 15 months
Very interesting update, thanks so much for sharing.
