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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 15th 2013, 6:37 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

I think you may be right. I just feel a little sad that things have turned out the way they have but that's life. Things may be hellish in the short term back in the UK but, in the long term, I doubt...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 14th 2013, 9:58 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

I feel the same. I am looking forward to seeing the British countryside again and getting in touch will friends I have kept in contact with.

I spoke to someone last night and they said I should...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 14th 2013, 6:25 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

Thanks for the link. I share the original posters complaints about finding a good source for jobs in journalism.
Forum: Back Home
Apr 14th 2013, 6:24 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,268
Posted By LostinJax

Re: 6 Month Update!

Couldn't agree more. Yesterday, I checked a US job website. It had a category for Photography and when I clicked on all I could find were jobs for customer service reps, drivers, in fact anything but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 14th 2013, 6:17 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

Thanks for the welcome. Yes I do have NI contributions but I am several years short of the 30-year mark. Hopefully, I can make up the number in the years ahead, although I have the feeling that I...
Forum: Back Home
Apr 13th 2013, 5:05 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 28,178
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Back 3 Months After 22 Years Away

That is a useful tip. One slight problem, there is no branch of HSBC within a 25-mile radius of where I live in the US. As yet, I haven't checked out whether it is possible to open an account on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2013, 11:01 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

I am not sure where I am headed to in the UK. I have a friend in London but I think it would be too expensive for me to live there. I have another friend in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2013, 10:52 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

Thanks for the link and the words of encouragment. Five years of living in Jacksonville has taken its toll. I needed a boost to face what lies ahead. Thanks.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2013, 7:20 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

It has been my experience that employers in professional fields do not look favourably on candidates aged 55 or over and I believe the same is true in the UK.

I was a production journalist in the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2013, 6:12 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

@rebeccajo and windsong

You are probably both right.

At the moment, 60 feels like the new 80. :(

@windsong

Where did you read that 60 is the new 40? I would like to check it out.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2013, 5:32 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Re: Stay in US or return to UK

@WhoFan63

Thanks for the welcome. At this point happiness doesn't really enter into the equation. It is more a case of survival. I also think it is people rather than places that make you either...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2013, 4:26 am
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By LostinJax

Stay in US or return to UK

I will be 60 in a couple of months. I have no job, no income and little in the way of savings. My permanent resident status is good for another 10 years. I have a few acquaintances rather than...
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