Currency
Feb 26th 2013, 10:30 pm
#166
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Re: Currency
Don't cry for me, Argentina! 
If things hadn't gone so horribly wrong, I could still be living in that Sydney rat-hole, instead of in our lovely, sprawling, ranch-style home.
Sometimes, opportunity comes disguised as grief.
Glad what I said helped.
If things hadn't gone so horribly wrong, I could still be living in that Sydney rat-hole, instead of in our lovely, sprawling, ranch-style home.
Sometimes, opportunity comes disguised as grief.
Glad what I said helped.
Feb 27th 2013, 12:43 am
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Re: Currency
Unfortunately we aren't happy. 
The business has provided a comfortable lifestyle for years, but the last two have been sheer hell -walking a tightrope trying to keep everything afloat. I am not wishing to complain too much as lots are in the same (or worse) boat, but my OH and I are close to emotional collapse.
I just worry that I am being blinded by the desire to run away. The thought of toughing it out here for another couple of years fills me with panic. Maybe my run back to NZ is just the desire to rest.
No, not really. I guess we just want a fresh start and to leave the past behind us. Like TommyLuck says – not wanting to regret passing up an opportunity. We have assets, so it’s not like it would be a huge struggle either. But our earning potential is greater here in the UK. It just seems intolerable to stay here.
Sorry, for the drama! Everyone having to read my witterings! Having another bad day at work – more disasters. It almost feels like fate is forcing us to go (if I believed in fate)!
I couldn’t agree more. My OH says I over-think. He says I should trust in my own resilience and in the relationships with friends and family to help me, and then just jump in. But, then again, he is a complete idiot at times. Just hard to predict which times.
The business has provided a comfortable lifestyle for years, but the last two have been sheer hell -walking a tightrope trying to keep everything afloat. I am not wishing to complain too much as lots are in the same (or worse) boat, but my OH and I are close to emotional collapse. I just worry that I am being blinded by the desire to run away. The thought of toughing it out here for another couple of years fills me with panic. Maybe my run back to NZ is just the desire to rest.No, not really. I guess we just want a fresh start and to leave the past behind us. Like TommyLuck says – not wanting to regret passing up an opportunity. We have assets, so it’s not like it would be a huge struggle either. But our earning potential is greater here in the UK. It just seems intolerable to stay here.
Sorry, for the drama! Everyone having to read my witterings! Having another bad day at work – more disasters. It almost feels like fate is forcing us to go (if I believed in fate)!
I couldn’t agree more. My OH says I over-think. He says I should trust in my own resilience and in the relationships with friends and family to help me, and then just jump in. But, then again, he is a complete idiot at times. Just hard to predict which times.
Feb 27th 2013, 2:39 am
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Re: Currency
NZ $ hammered over night. It fell as low as .8221 agin the US. That is some good news...wonder if its descent will continue in that express elevator that is talked about when it goes down in value?
Feb 27th 2013, 3:29 am
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Re: Currency
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21589128
Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker has said negative interest rates should be considered.
Feb 27th 2013, 5:49 am
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Sorry Genesis. Not going to happen anytime soon.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21589128
Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker has said negative interest rates should be considered.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21589128
Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker has said negative interest rates should be considered.
Feb 27th 2013, 6:00 am
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Re: Currency
Unfortunately we aren't happy. The business has provided a comfortable lifestyle for years, but the last two have been sheer hell -walking a tightrope trying to keep everything afloat. I am not wishing to complain too much as lots are in the same (or worse) boat, but my OH and I are close to emotional collapse. I just worry that I am being blinded by the desire to run away. The thought of toughing it out here for another couple of years fills me with panic. Maybe my run back to NZ is just the desire to rest.
No, not really. I guess we just want a fresh start and to leave the past behind us. Like TommyLuck says – not wanting to regret passing up an opportunity. We have assets, so it’s not like it would be a huge struggle either. But our earning potential is greater here in the UK. It just seems intolerable to stay here.
Sorry, for the drama! Everyone having to read my witterings! Having another bad day at work – more disasters. It almost feels like fate is forcing us to go (if I believed in fate)!
I couldn’t agree more. My OH says I over-think. He says I should trust in my own resilience and in the relationships with friends and family to help me, and then just jump in. But, then again, he is a complete idiot at times. Just hard to predict which times.
The business has provided a comfortable lifestyle for years, but the last two have been sheer hell -walking a tightrope trying to keep everything afloat. I am not wishing to complain too much as lots are in the same (or worse) boat, but my OH and I are close to emotional collapse. I just worry that I am being blinded by the desire to run away. The thought of toughing it out here for another couple of years fills me with panic. Maybe my run back to NZ is just the desire to rest.No, not really. I guess we just want a fresh start and to leave the past behind us. Like TommyLuck says – not wanting to regret passing up an opportunity. We have assets, so it’s not like it would be a huge struggle either. But our earning potential is greater here in the UK. It just seems intolerable to stay here.
Sorry, for the drama! Everyone having to read my witterings! Having another bad day at work – more disasters. It almost feels like fate is forcing us to go (if I believed in fate)!
I couldn’t agree more. My OH says I over-think. He says I should trust in my own resilience and in the relationships with friends and family to help me, and then just jump in. But, then again, he is a complete idiot at times. Just hard to predict which times.
). My own personal view is that each country has its good points and its bad. You just have to figure out what's important to you and what isn't. No one else will be able to judge that but you.
Feb 27th 2013, 6:14 am
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Nothing wrong with that. It simply won't resolve the underlying problem. I think it is good to try out NZ and realize it won't help you in any way to deal with life's problems. Disappointment is a great teacher and liberator.
Feb 27th 2013, 7:45 am
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LOL - blimey. Not one of life's optimists then. You know, sometimes the grass really is greener, but you won't know till you go and have a look.
Feb 27th 2013, 10:13 am
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All grass will become greener if you water it a lot, ours is presently looking like the Sahara
Feb 27th 2013, 5:51 pm
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Feb 27th 2013, 7:03 pm
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Crike !
If we're going to get all philosophical then lasting Peace and Happiness comes from within.
The ups and downs that come with life are from without.
I need to go rest now.
If we're going to get all philosophical then lasting Peace and Happiness comes from within.
The ups and downs that come with life are from without.
I need to go rest now.
Feb 27th 2013, 7:15 pm
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Re: Currency
That's deep man, real deep lol
Feb 27th 2013, 7:48 pm
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Some really good posts here. Very intersting to read the experiences of other folks. It's interesting to ask yourself what would you do if you won the lottery? Apart from the crazy things, the decisions you might make should be the ones you follow now.
It's also interesting that we are mostly saying that money is not that important and other things make us happy, but we are all posting on the currency thread!
It's also interesting that we are mostly saying that money is not that important and other things make us happy, but we are all posting on the currency thread!
Feb 27th 2013, 8:12 pm
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Re: Currency
Some really good posts here. Very intersting to read the experiences of other folks. It's interesting to ask yourself what would you do if you won the lottery? Apart from the crazy things, the decisions you might make should be the ones you follow now.
It's also interesting that we are mostly saying that money is not that important and other things make us happy, but we are all posting on the currency thread!
It's also interesting that we are mostly saying that money is not that important and other things make us happy, but we are all posting on the currency thread!
He may have been a poof, but he sure could turn a phrase!
Money's just a tool. What you do with the money determines the quality you get from it. I've known people who were the happiest souls on Earth, and they never had two pennies to rub together. I've known multi-millionaires who were the most miserable bastards you could ever hope to avoid.
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. ” ― Bill Cosby
I like Bill - now there's a man who talks sense, and insists on people taking responsibility for their own actions.
