OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Dec 11th 2010, 12:45 am
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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 $$$$$$ to be paid and me, lil ol' me living in old Londinium town !!!
OMG they told me to take a few days to think about my answer and I have thought of little else as overwhelmed as I am..............
I would appreciate each and any input from our subscribers (and even the lurkers
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I told my immediate boss on Tuesday that I am going back to the UK............he totally understood as he emigrated here to Australia as a kid from the UK and has never felt like he belonged...............long story.........
Fast forward to this morning..........HIS boss - my bigger boss (believe me we have lots
) called me into his office.......and asked me would I like a job similar to what I am doing now but in a different division of our company in our LONDON office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be the main contact for the Australian operation.SO SO totally unexpected and I have to say I am shocked and overwhelmed and this goes against any "plans" I had for my future in the UK.
Of course it will all hinge on the $$$$$$ 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
)
Dec 11th 2010, 12:49 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Windsong - Why did you not ask me? Phone numbers, are easy if he uses BT. ( british telecom) www.ukphonebook.co.uk try that, you never know. dontheturner.
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Dec 11th 2010, 12:51 am
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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.
I have a huge mountain to climb before taking my dogs "home" but at least they will be ready when the time comes.
Dec 11th 2010, 12:53 am
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Windsong, I had a guy I was seeking, and found him by typing his name, in the browser, and his town in brackets, and it came up with two - He was one of them. dontheturner
Dec 11th 2010, 12:54 am
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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.
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Dec 11th 2010, 12:56 am
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I just tried it, Don - after I read your message above. It does come up with his name but as "gas turbine pioneer". No address or phone.
Dec 11th 2010, 1:06 am
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Windsong..........I had my dogs rabies vaccines given on Monday....They are already microchipped. You can choose a 3 or 1 year vaccine expiry date for rabies. The serum is slightly different. So now in a couple of weeks after successful blood titer results, my girls will be ready to leave with a three year window. Normally I do not give shots after the original 4 in 1 ( twice before 6 months) for common canine diseases. It is just a money spinner for vets and long term affects dogs' health adversely. Check Dr Jean Dodds and other similar web sites.
I have a huge mountain to climb before taking my dogs "home" but at least they will be ready when the time comes.
I have a huge mountain to climb before taking my dogs "home" but at least they will be ready when the time comes.
Dec 11th 2010, 1:18 am
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Today is Human Rights Day. I find it ironic I was offered the job today and can now begin to plan to go back home, especially since one of the main reasons I am leaving the U.S. is "lack of" human rights 
This seems to me that the universe is saying to me that I am doing the right thing.
This seems to me that the universe is saying to me that I am doing the right thing.
Dec 11th 2010, 2:19 am
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Barbara and Windsong very happy to hear you both have found jobs.
Dec 11th 2010, 2:29 am
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OK Windsong - next thing, Try a web site for The Coventry Telegraph, and ask either via a free ad, if possible, or a general letter to them, or the Editor, asking for help tracing ''Mr Jim Smith Ex gas turbinbe Pioneer,aged ... of your City'' I need to connect with him, lost touch, so many years ago - see what transpires. dontheturner
Dec 11th 2010, 2:34 am
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OK Windsong - next thing, Try a web site for The Coventry Telegraph, and ask either via a free ad, if possible, or a general letter to them, or the Editor, asking for help tracing ''Mr Jim Smith Ex gas turbinbe Pioneer,aged ... of your City'' I need to connect with him, lost touch, so many years ago - see what transpires. dontheturner
Dec 11th 2010, 3:02 am
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Don, I am going to get in touch with my friend here in the U.S. who knows him as well. You see, he is quite a famous, public figure and for that reason I don't want to put an ad in the paper. If, by chance, my friend doesn't have his contact info, then I may resort to that. Thanks so much for that idea. I am going to keep it in mind - just in case.
Dec 11th 2010, 3:04 am
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That's wonderful, Celtic. Mine are microchipped, too, but not the kind you need to get them to the UK. I understand it's a different microchip. Did you do this through a DEFRA approved vet or use your own vet? So if you were to leave, say, 2.5 years from now, they wouldn't have to be vaccinated again or seen by a vet so long as their blood work comes out okay. That's really wonderful. By the way, what does it cost to have them microchipped - roughly?
Dec 11th 2010, 3:09 am
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Windsong....if you would like to contact me privately so as not to bore the forum members who do not have our pets' concerns........email [email protected]
Just think of the fun with all our "babies".
Dec 11th 2010, 3:22 am
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Windsong....if you would like to contact me privately so as not to bore the forum members who do not have our pets' concerns........email [email protected]
