OVER 50's+ MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Mar 18th 2011, 6:05 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Trotty, I am talking about the standard of education in the schools, not charitable fund-raising efforts. I am sure it differs from region to region but, over all, the standards are lower across the country than the UK, I am pretty sure. It was most certainly that way 20 years ago and I think things have got worse here rather than better as regards education. The low standards of education and the overall discipline issues in the classroom are what made me leave the profession within two years of arriving in the U.S. It was a pure joke. I did not spend years at university and grad school to babysit. Just my opinion. I went in to college teaching for a few years - that was much better. People were there because they wanted to learn.
I also taught high school in the UK and was in line for an assistant regional education advisor position before I came here so I do have some background in teaching in both countries. As I said, perhaps it is the case that the US standards are far higher than the UK now, although I really seriously doubt that.
I also taught high school in the UK and was in line for an assistant regional education advisor position before I came here so I do have some background in teaching in both countries. As I said, perhaps it is the case that the US standards are far higher than the UK now, although I really seriously doubt that.
The UK kids are a mixed bunch - they are not all Public School kids, and even some of those leave a lot to be desired. The bad language emanating from many of their mouths can be quite shocking - life has changed here in the UK. Regional variations allowed (my disclaimer).
Mar 18th 2011, 6:06 pm
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Yes, the new Nissan Leaf is a hot item.. huge demand, more orders than availability. I like the idea of electric but this car is 100% electric and the infrastructure is not there yet unless you are just commuting around the city where they are putting in posts. I was actually thinking that if I had some extra money 
I would be buying Nissan stock right now. It is down due to the disasters in Japan but is going to go nowhere but up IMHO.
The Jag XF? A bit too business exec for me but like the 4WD idea. Wondering about Austin mini... not so mini as they used to be, and very zippy. A hatchback version maybe? Ok it's squareish but has some appeal. They have a Countryman version. Problem:they are pricey and don't see many used.
I am not a VW person myself.
I would be buying Nissan stock right now. It is down due to the disasters in Japan but is going to go nowhere but up IMHO.The Jag XF? A bit too business exec for me but like the 4WD idea. Wondering about Austin mini... not so mini as they used to be, and very zippy. A hatchback version maybe? Ok it's squareish but has some appeal. They have a Countryman version. Problem:they are pricey and don't see many used.
I am not a VW person myself.
I may have misunderstood you but all the Minis are hatchbacks and they look full sized in the UK. (relative and all that) I guess on second thoughts the countryman has two doors at the rear.
Have you looked at AUTOTRADERUK or EASTBAYMOTORSUK?
Mar 18th 2011, 6:08 pm
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Well stone the crows, look who just walked in!!!You promised you would be back on line in 7 days and her you are. Hope everything went well.
Mar 18th 2011, 7:26 pm
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Relief job wouldn't work as it would cost me more to stay in the Lakes than I would earn and I REALLY do need to start earning now.
I had a bit of bad news re money.
My payroll sent me a payslip with what I thought was my holiday pay on it, seems they sent me an old payslip in error, so my holiday pay is now $800 less than I thought, also my daughter's partner said I will have to sell my car for $1000 less than I wanted, so $1800 gone in one day if you know what I mean. 
They didn't ring me back about the jobs I was interviewed for just yesterday but I have had a rethink now anyway and will not take if even offered. See that means I would have to live around here, and much as I love my family I don't like the place. Plus the job is in a really hard to get to place and I don't have a car just yet, it's not a priority at the moment......the nicest place round here is Frodsham and of course I can't afford to live there on one pay.
I am now applying for jobs at Manchester airport and Liverpool city centre, I can walk to the railway station from here and get a train to either.....so we shall see..........I will move nearer to where the job is into a house share for now like ED did..........who knows where I will end up???
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Mar 18th 2011, 7:28 pm
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Mar 18th 2011, 8:11 pm
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Mar 18th 2011, 8:22 pm
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Have a look at this site before you put your foot in your mouth any more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...-4-review.html
The UK kids are a mixed bunch - they are not all Public School kids, and even some of those leave a lot to be desired. The bad language emanating from many of their mouths can be quite shocking - life has changed here in the UK. Regional variations allowed (my disclaimer).
The UK kids are a mixed bunch - they are not all Public School kids, and even some of those leave a lot to be desired. The bad language emanating from many of their mouths can be quite shocking - life has changed here in the UK. Regional variations allowed (my disclaimer).
Unfortunately (for us in this respect) as we are returning to the UK ...the US kids are far better mannered and less hostile than a few of the places/kids I have encountered before we left ('05 )
Obviously not all
I have a 12 year old ,7 and 2 + I have 5 siblings that are much, much younger than me (some teens ) even in the 'nice' parts of the UK ,they are much more 'knowing ' and 'mouthy '
than anything I have EVER encountered here in the rural Mid-West .Respect for teachers still exists here ,even at primary level ( in the UK) it had all but vanished when I left .
Again, its not cool/accurate to generalize -however this is one reason we actually hesitated to return our children to the UK.
I sometimes catch interviews on the TV (7 AND UP ) springs to mind ...I am shocked sometimes at the teens of the 70's compared to now .
Mar 18th 2011, 8:38 pm
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Hi Cheers, sorry I didn't see any posts specifically addressed to me??
Relief job wouldn't work as it would cost me more to stay in the Lakes than I would earn and I REALLY do need to start earning now.
I had a bit of bad news re money. My payroll sent me a payslip with what I thought was my holiday pay on it, seems they sent me an old payslip in error, so my holiday pay is now $800 less than I thought, also my daughter's partner said I will have to sell my car for $1000 less than I wanted, so $1800 gone in one day if you know what I mean.
They didn't ring me back about the jobs I was interviewed for just yesterday but I have had a rethink now anyway and will not take if even offered. See that means I would have to live around here, and much as I love my family I don't like the place. Plus the job is in a really hard to get to place and I don't have a car just yet, it's not a priority at the moment......the nicest place round here is Frodsham and of course I can't afford to live there on one pay.
I am now applying for jobs at Manchester airport and Liverpool city centre, I can walk to the railway station from here and get a train to either.....so we shall see..........I will move nearer to where the job is into a house share for now like ED did..........who knows where I will end up???
Relief job wouldn't work as it would cost me more to stay in the Lakes than I would earn and I REALLY do need to start earning now.
I had a bit of bad news re money.
My payroll sent me a payslip with what I thought was my holiday pay on it, seems they sent me an old payslip in error, so my holiday pay is now $800 less than I thought, also my daughter's partner said I will have to sell my car for $1000 less than I wanted, so $1800 gone in one day if you know what I mean. They didn't ring me back about the jobs I was interviewed for just yesterday but I have had a rethink now anyway and will not take if even offered. See that means I would have to live around here, and much as I love my family I don't like the place. Plus the job is in a really hard to get to place and I don't have a car just yet, it's not a priority at the moment......the nicest place round here is Frodsham and of course I can't afford to live there on one pay.
I am now applying for jobs at Manchester airport and Liverpool city centre, I can walk to the railway station from here and get a train to either.....so we shall see..........I will move nearer to where the job is into a house share for now like ED did..........who knows where I will end up???
excellent then you can be the welcome back committee on your coffee break. My sister worked there for years, she loved it.
Mar 18th 2011, 8:47 pm
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What a great post! So happy to hear you're on your way!!
I loved your description of your last night - I felt like I was there with you looking at the reflections of the city sparkling on the water. One thing is for sure, wherever we wind up, we will never again live near such a glorious, zany, wonderful, nutty, exciting place as Manhattan. But we'll have something else great in its place and that's the adventure.
Don't forget about us once you get back to the other side. We need constant updates and details
I loved your description of your last night - I felt like I was there with you looking at the reflections of the city sparkling on the water. One thing is for sure, wherever we wind up, we will never again live near such a glorious, zany, wonderful, nutty, exciting place as Manhattan. But we'll have something else great in its place and that's the adventure.
Don't forget about us once you get back to the other side. We need constant updates and details
David brilliant you got a car and everything is going well.
HSG Sue, fantastic to hear from you!! Trotty and I were talking about you yesterday and hoping to hear from you again!
Jasper hows the feet healing?
Bee good luck with the job hunting! I worked at Gatwick Airport, best job I ever had......
Rosie how you doing ?? How is your new appartment?
DDL good vibes coming your way for your job to be permanent.
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Mar 18th 2011, 9:13 pm
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I had a bit of bad news re money. My payroll sent me a payslip with what I thought was my holiday pay on it, seems they sent me an old payslip in error, so my holiday pay is now $800 less than I thought, also my daughter's partner said I will have to sell my car for $1000 less than I wanted, so $1800 gone in one day if you know what I mean.
My payroll sent me a payslip with what I thought was my holiday pay on it, seems they sent me an old payslip in error, so my holiday pay is now $800 less than I thought, also my daughter's partner said I will have to sell my car for $1000 less than I wanted, so $1800 gone in one day if you know what I mean. Your chariot in Aus', is it a Holden?
I'm with you on Frodsham. Nice place even though I don't think I have been there.
I went for a walk via Google to that place ?? you posted near Wilmslow. There were nice country lanes but that cottage was among lots of similar places all joined together. I think they were workers cottages to some old industry that was close by.
Mar 18th 2011, 9:22 pm
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No animal cruelty allowed - no crows stoned!
I moved, my new place is nice - very calming, very, very old. Smells of beeswax and old stuff. I will shortly post some more Frome photos on Flickr - late tonight in fact, then I will send the link for anyone interested. See - I was busy with no internet connection.
I moved, my new place is nice - very calming, very, very old. Smells of beeswax and old stuff. I will shortly post some more Frome photos on Flickr - late tonight in fact, then I will send the link for anyone interested. See - I was busy with no internet connection.
Mar 18th 2011, 9:36 pm
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That is a bummer! That is big money especially as its all money going out at this point.
Your chariot in Aus', is it a Holden?
I'm with you on Frodsham. Nice place even though I don't think I have been there.
I went for a walk via Google to that place ?? you posted near Wilmslow. There were nice country lanes but that cottage was among lots of similar places all joined together. I think they were workers cottages to some old industry that was close by.
Your chariot in Aus', is it a Holden?
I'm with you on Frodsham. Nice place even though I don't think I have been there.
I went for a walk via Google to that place ?? you posted near Wilmslow. There were nice country lanes but that cottage was among lots of similar places all joined together. I think they were workers cottages to some old industry that was close by.
Frodsham is just gorgeous, cobbled streets and all............
Styal is lovely too, but think David Beckham country full of millionaires and I am just a poor humble servant LOL!!
Mar 18th 2011, 10:20 pm
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how can one forget those.I phoned DVLA Swansea today about my licence and they have no record (they transferred records in 1973 and I left England in 1970) so I shall be stuck with a licence for an automatic
. I tried to push it, saying I think it is unfair that I should have to re-take a test that I had already passed but the best I can do is to write a letter when I transfer my Canadian licence. It doesn't seem to make a lot of sense. I have driven a standard for 46 years! I suppose governments everywhere have there little inequities
.Not one to give up easily, I am thinking about other things I can do. I think I shall write a letter to DVLA management with proof that both vehicles I drive are standards. I shall also check a couple of boxes of old papers I have in storage downstairs but I am pretty certain that licence is long gone.
If there is one piece of advice I would give to those leaving UK, it would be never say never and keep or photocopy all important documents and numbers, something I didn't do. I did however phone and get my NI number so I am feeling part way there
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Mar 18th 2011, 10:28 pm
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[QUOTE=cheers;9248733]He posted a while ago.[QUOTE]
Can't keep up with you folks
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Can't keep up with you folks
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