Possibly heading back to UK in July
Jun 9th 2011, 5:39 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
waw what a decision to have to make .................... but i wish you all the best on your return here to the UK. and you know something WELL DONE guys for taking such an adventure.
Jun 9th 2011, 5:40 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Thanks for the offer, appreciated. Today we have made the decision that we will definitely be heading back to the UK. Onwards and upwards, who knows, we may end up back here in a few years time. Good luck to everyone, at least we achieved our dream of getting here, we will have no regrets as we've had an awesome family time together. Take care.
Jun 9th 2011, 8:22 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Wow Simonsi, that was a great offer. I think given the current economic situation here, Auckland is the best bet for 'business manager' jobs. The public sector in Wellington is on edge with huge redundancies beginning to take effect, the situation in Christchurch is obvious so Auckland it is. My OH were talking about this the other night. As much as we don't want to live in Auckland (no offence intended, just find it a surburban sprawl), it would be better than returning to the UK (my husband's department no longer exists there either!).
Good luck to the OP and their family on their return, had a quick peek at their blog and they seem to have had a great 'extended' holiday.
Good luck to the OP and their family on their return, had a quick peek at their blog and they seem to have had a great 'extended' holiday.
Jun 9th 2011, 8:42 am
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Jun 9th 2011, 8:43 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Thanks for the offer, appreciated. Today we have made the decision that we will definitely be heading back to the UK. Onwards and upwards, who knows, we may end up back here in a few years time. Good luck to everyone, at least we achieved our dream of getting here, we will have no regrets as we've had an awesome family time together. Take care.
if anything changes let me know....
Jun 9th 2011, 8:47 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Lucky you, getting to go home. Staying here makes me , returning to Britain makes me go 
. Might know for definate which direction we are heading tomorrow.......(this game of wait and see is getting very tiresome)
, returning to Britain makes me go . Might know for definate which direction we are heading tomorrow.......(this game of wait and see is getting very tiresome)
Jun 9th 2011, 9:20 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Whatever you decide, please make sure you get at least an indefinite resident returning visa - it may not be high on your 'to do' list, but you will regret it in future years to come.
We left in 2001 and all 4 of us (including the 2 kids), each obtained this visa. Since then, we have all renewed our passports and managed to get the visa's transferred. Best thing we ever done.
We left in 2001 and all 4 of us (including the 2 kids), each obtained this visa. Since then, we have all renewed our passports and managed to get the visa's transferred. Best thing we ever done.
Jun 9th 2011, 9:56 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Its the chance you take. I would prefer to have tried and lost then never tried at all. Dont want to be an old bird thinking if only...you only have one life live it as best you can.
Jun 9th 2011, 10:01 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Whatever you decide, please make sure you get at least an indefinite resident returning visa - it may not be high on your 'to do' list, but you will regret it in future years to come.
We left in 2001 and all 4 of us (including the 2 kids), each obtained this visa. Since then, we have all renewed our passports and managed to get the visa's transferred. Best thing we ever done.
We left in 2001 and all 4 of us (including the 2 kids), each obtained this visa. Since then, we have all renewed our passports and managed to get the visa's transferred. Best thing we ever done.
Jun 10th 2011, 2:01 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Shingi - I'm really sorry to hear that you're going back to the UK and that it hasn't worked out. I know our previous discussions here were positive, so I'm surprised you're going back. You are right though, you cannot keep throwing money away!
We feel very lucky that Laura was able to secure a job, so whilst I am about to start looking and applying, I am going to do my best to support her to ensure that she can focus on work and pay our rent!
I wish you all the best, but you are right, the grass isn't that greener here - things are a little different and you have to do what's best for you.
David.
We feel very lucky that Laura was able to secure a job, so whilst I am about to start looking and applying, I am going to do my best to support her to ensure that she can focus on work and pay our rent!
I wish you all the best, but you are right, the grass isn't that greener here - things are a little different and you have to do what's best for you.
David.
Jun 10th 2011, 2:45 am
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Re: Possibly heading back to UK in July
Thanks again everyone for your words of support, very much appreciated. Shingi, over and out x
