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Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2012, 7:22 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Jobs

Thanks for your replies. Im back in the UK now and have been offered a two year contract. I qualified as a SW in the UK and am registeterd with the GSCC. It's so cold here! Not keen on being back!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 28th 2011, 1:50 am
Replies: 66
Views: 10,104
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Making A Final Decision

Yes Bevm you are right I know but it's so gloomy here and for so many months every year. I forgot just how gloomy and cold it was. Daft because I have lived in the UK for 46.5 years before I left....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 27th 2011, 7:20 am
Replies: 66
Views: 10,104
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Making A Final Decision

Well, I've been back in Brighton, UK now for just over 6 weeks and am realizing how drab, cold, gloomy and grey it all is. Funny how you forget when you are away, well I did anyway! Was living in...
Forum: USA
Nov 6th 2011, 9:27 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Jobs

Thanks Just Jenn, I suppose the down side for us two also is that we are on the wrong side of 50 which worries me too.
Forum: USA
Nov 6th 2011, 8:49 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Jobs

Thanks form the replies. Hubby is shortage subjects, science etc but there seems very little about and no social work posts because the local authorities have made redundancies. Worried sick we...
Forum: USA
Nov 5th 2011, 4:25 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By humphreydoodle

Jobs

For those who are now back in the UK, what is the job situation like over there? We are a teacher and a social worker who will need work ASAP after arrival in Jan.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 13th 2011, 8:46 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Driving in the UK

I have heard of that. Yes same thing in Victoria. You write down the number of hours you have driven for and the km's then it is supposed to be checked prior to taking your test that it all adds up...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 13th 2011, 8:27 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Driving in the UK

Thanks Rebs, that link is good. He won't have to take another test, just change his licence over within 12 months.

Chris9555, I know. I wouldn't feel happy about my son driving in the UK without...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 13th 2011, 8:14 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Driving in the UK

Yes, I thought that when we get back, even though he probably will have passed his test in Oz by then, I was going to buy him some Uk driving lessons.
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 13th 2011, 7:36 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 12,576
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: what do you hate about Oz?

The driving leaves a lot to be desired, public transport is poor, insects/spiders eating you when you sit outside, ridiculous restrictions on where you can walk your dog, less annual leave then what...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 13th 2011, 7:07 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Driving in the UK

Thanks for that. We used to live in the UK so all took our tests there and still have our UK licenses however, our son is taking his test in Australia in an automatic. I am hoping that it will be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 13th 2011, 3:47 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By humphreydoodle

Driving in the UK

When we return to the UK, my son will have (hopefully) passed his driving test in Australia. Will he have to retake a driving test in the UK or will the UK accept his Oz licence and he will just...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 12th 2011, 1:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: UK benefits advice

Hi Victor Meldrew
At the moment this is causing me such high anxiety that i can't work! All I can picture is having to sell the house at a ridiculous price, spending all the equity on just surviving...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 12th 2011, 11:30 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: UK benefits advice

Thanks for that. We have a house in the UK that our son and his family live in, so will all move in together until they can sort something else out for themselves. May sell the house and buy...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 12th 2011, 3:57 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: UK benefits advice

Have looked through the Direct Gov website and can find nothing about benefits eligibility if a person has been out of country. Maybe it doesn't apply and that is why it isn't mentioned.

The post...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 11th 2011, 10:29 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By humphreydoodle

UK benefits advice

Returning to the UK soon, two 50 plus year olds. Have saved some money to hopefully see us through until we can get work and we will both be trying very very hard! Both willing to do anything....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 6th 2011, 5:11 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 687
Posted By humphreydoodle

How easy to get jobs for returnees in their early 50's

Can anyone shed any light on how easy it is to get work over in the UK in the current climate, especially for people in their early 50's? We are a teacher and a social worker. There doesn't seem to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 5th 2011, 11:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Pets & container advice, Melbourne to uk

Ok, thanks for that. Wll see if both can give me a quote. I know we used PSS for our belongings coming out. Might try and see if they still exist. Thanks again.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2011, 7:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By humphreydoodle

Pets & container advice, Melbourne to uk

We have decided to move back to the UK from Melbourne. We will be taking our dog with us and some belongings. Can anyone advise on a good/cheap pet carrier and removal company? Thanks.
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2005, 3:03 am
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Moving to Melbourne

Thanks, Helinuk suggested the latter. I'm going to look at them both, thank you.
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2005, 3:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By humphreydoodle

Re: Moving to Melbourne

Thanks Very much, I'll give that one a try.
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2005, 12:35 am
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By humphreydoodle

Smile Moving to Melbourne

We have received our Visa's and intend to arrive in Melbourne early 2006. Our 19 year old daughter however would like to travel to Melbourne now (we have activated our visas so this would be...
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