OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Dec 10th 2010, 9:37 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Bee, the over whelming vote is say YES!!!!!!!
Between two worlds, lovely post and best of luck with France, hope you pop back when you can.
Rodney, so happy for you, I was going to try and find the link the page you left but er not had much luck, 4-5 pages went on already today.
daffy thanks for the time explanation.
Rosie great post........
have a great weekend everyone.
Between two worlds, lovely post and best of luck with France, hope you pop back when you can.
Rodney, so happy for you, I was going to try and find the link the page you left but er not had much luck, 4-5 pages went on already today.
daffy thanks for the time explanation.
Rosie great post........
have a great weekend everyone.
Dec 10th 2010, 9:39 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
OK latest update from me...............
I told my immediate boss on Tuesday that I am going back to the UK............he totally understood as he emigrated here to Australia as a kid from the UK and has never felt like he belonged...............long story.........
Fast forward to this morning..........HIS boss - my bigger boss (believe me we have lots
) called me into his office.......and asked me would I like a job similar to what I am doing now but in a different division of our company in our LONDON office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be the main contact for the Australian operation.
SO SO totally unexpected and I have to say I am shocked and overwhelmed and this goes against any "plans" I had for my future in the UK.
Of course it will all hinge on the $$$$$$ to be paid and me, lil ol' me living in old Londinium town !!!
OMG they told me to take a few days to think about my answer and I have thought of little else as overwhelmed as I am..............
I would appreciate each and any input from our subscribers (and even the lurkers
)
I told my immediate boss on Tuesday that I am going back to the UK............he totally understood as he emigrated here to Australia as a kid from the UK and has never felt like he belonged...............long story.........
Fast forward to this morning..........HIS boss - my bigger boss (believe me we have lots
) called me into his office.......and asked me would I like a job similar to what I am doing now but in a different division of our company in our LONDON office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be the main contact for the Australian operation.SO SO totally unexpected and I have to say I am shocked and overwhelmed and this goes against any "plans" I had for my future in the UK.
Of course it will all hinge on the $$$$$$ to be paid and me, lil ol' me living in old Londinium town !!!
OMG they told me to take a few days to think about my answer and I have thought of little else as overwhelmed as I am..............
I would appreciate each and any input from our subscribers (and even the lurkers
)
To have decided to tell your work you are going, and to get that as their response... that's just excellent. Jobs can be hard to come by here, so to have all the upheaval of moving back but not to have to worry about your income is ideal 
. I agree with the previous poster who said you're in a very strong position - you didn't ask for this, they offered it to you from nowhere, without even knowing for long you were going, so they obviously rate you highly. Remember London is expensive so make sure they give you an offer (salary, relocation etc.) that is acceptable.I'm really happy for you
Dec 10th 2010, 9:42 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
(see, I couldn't resist having another peek at the forum!).
A bientot,
Tina.
Dec 10th 2010, 9:44 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Bee, the over whelming vote is say YES!!!!!!!
Between two worlds, lovely post and best of luck with France, hope you pop back when you can.
Rodney, so happy for you, I was going to try and find the link the page you left but er not had much luck, 4-5 pages went on already today.
daffy thanks for the time explanation.
Rosie great post........
have a great weekend everyone.
Between two worlds, lovely post and best of luck with France, hope you pop back when you can.
Rodney, so happy for you, I was going to try and find the link the page you left but er not had much luck, 4-5 pages went on already today.
daffy thanks for the time explanation.
Rosie great post........
have a great weekend everyone.
Tina
Dec 10th 2010, 9:49 pm
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Dec 10th 2010, 10:34 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
OK latest update from me...............
I told my immediate boss on Tuesday that I am going back to the UK............he totally understood as he emigrated here to Australia as a kid from the UK and has never felt like he belonged...............long story.........
Fast forward to this morning..........HIS boss - my bigger boss (believe me we have lots) called me into his office.......and asked me would I like a job similar to what I am doing now but in a different division of our company in our LONDON office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be the main contact for the Australian operation.
SO SO totally unexpected and I have to say I am shocked and overwhelmed and this goes against any "plans" I had for my future in the UK.
Of course it will all hinge on the $$$$$$ to be paid and me, lil ol' me living in old Londinium town !!!
OMG they told me to take a few days to think about my answer and I have thought of little else as overwhelmed as I am..............
I would appreciate each and any input from our subscribers (and even the lurkers)
I told my immediate boss on Tuesday that I am going back to the UK............he totally understood as he emigrated here to Australia as a kid from the UK and has never felt like he belonged...............long story.........
Fast forward to this morning..........HIS boss - my bigger boss (believe me we have lots
) called me into his office.......and asked me would I like a job similar to what I am doing now but in a different division of our company in our LONDON office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be the main contact for the Australian operation.SO SO totally unexpected and I have to say I am shocked and overwhelmed and this goes against any "plans" I had for my future in the UK.
Of course it will all hinge on the $$$$$$ to be paid and me, lil ol' me living in old Londinium town !!!
OMG they told me to take a few days to think about my answer and I have thought of little else as overwhelmed as I am..............
I would appreciate each and any input from our subscribers (and even the lurkers
)Thats wonderful...do you need an assistant????,,(cheesy grin)
Jackie
Dec 10th 2010, 10:48 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Thanks, everyone.
The fact I got the job hasn't quite hit me yet - well, it has and it hasn't. I am almost afraid to relax in case it doesn't work out. I will be temp there for one month (2-3 weeks actually) and then permanent the first of the year.
It is very well paid so I will finally be able to plan my way home to the UK. that is the part I am MOST grateful about. I am going to try to live meagerly here and save all I can.
This weekend, I am preparing a notebook called "The Journey Back Home" so i can begin to plan. Gosh, even as I right this, I have tears in my eyes. to think that now I can "begin" the journey. FABULOUS!!!
I do have concerns about the UK, mostly because I have two small dogs and two cats I am taking with me. I SO want to find a place to live that will let me keep them all. I will not go unless I can keep them.
Do you think it would be possible to find somewhere that will let me keep four?
The fact I got the job hasn't quite hit me yet - well, it has and it hasn't. I am almost afraid to relax in case it doesn't work out. I will be temp there for one month (2-3 weeks actually) and then permanent the first of the year.
It is very well paid so I will finally be able to plan my way home to the UK. that is the part I am MOST grateful about. I am going to try to live meagerly here and save all I can.
This weekend, I am preparing a notebook called "The Journey Back Home" so i can begin to plan. Gosh, even as I right this, I have tears in my eyes. to think that now I can "begin" the journey. FABULOUS!!!
I do have concerns about the UK, mostly because I have two small dogs and two cats I am taking with me. I SO want to find a place to live that will let me keep them all. I will not go unless I can keep them.
Do you think it would be possible to find somewhere that will let me keep four?
Your journey home can begin
Dec 10th 2010, 10:51 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
wow, wow, what an amazing result for you bee, well done
congrats to all those who have made it, got jobs or booked flights, what a thread this is!
Fingers crossed for you Trotty, you only need one buyer and the next one may be the one, if not you are one closer.
I have to read the thread daily or you will overwhelm me with your posts, but its a nice thing to look forward to every day
congrats to all those who have made it, got jobs or booked flights, what a thread this is!
Fingers crossed for you Trotty, you only need one buyer and the next one may be the one, if not you are one closer.
I have to read the thread daily or you will overwhelm me with your posts, but its a nice thing to look forward to every day
Dec 10th 2010, 11:29 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Thanks, Idy. I have to get back on my feet a bit here first but I can at least start to plan to go home now. I am not sure when I am going yet but definitely by the time I am 62 in four years. If I can do it sooner, I will. Miracles do happen
If, by chance, I find a job over there sooner and I have a little money saved and my pets are prepped, I would do it then - even before the age of 62.
If, by chance, I find a job over there sooner and I have a little money saved and my pets are prepped, I would do it then - even before the age of 62.
Dec 10th 2010, 11:33 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Thanks, Idy. I have to get back on my feet a bit here first but I can at least start to plan to go home now. I am not sure when I am going yet but definitely by the time I am 62 in four years. If I can do it sooner, I will. Miracles do happen
If, by chance, I find a job over there sooner and I have a little money saved and my pets are prepped, I would do it then - even before the age of 62.
If, by chance, I find a job over there sooner and I have a little money saved and my pets are prepped, I would do it then - even before the age of 62.
Dec 10th 2010, 11:35 pm
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I do have a contact over there actually. The man is about 80 now but he knows me very well. He worked with a company I worked for here in the U.S. Knew him for 16 years. I am going to ask someone if they have his phone number.
Dec 10th 2010, 11:37 pm
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Dec 11th 2010, 12:21 am
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Dec 11th 2010, 12:40 am
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