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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2013, 8:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,040
Posted By Confused1

Re: Returning to UK - What to do about education and the dreaded 11 Plus?

Are you sure he is WAY behind his counterparts - take a look at the Key Stage 2 requirements, they only cover math, english and science. I think you may find he is not far behind as you think. My...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 15th 2013, 8:47 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,538
Posted By Confused1

Re: house prices in uk

If you don't mind me asking - where do you live, it sounds ideal!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 5th 2012, 5:45 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,274
Posted By Confused1

Re: Want to move to UK< but what should I do :(

Out of interest - what state are you in? Maybe chatting to some expats in your area would help you between now and when you leave for the UK (assuming you do)?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2012, 5:53 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,853
Posted By Confused1

Re: Better for kids in Australia.

NOt sure you can globalize, it really depends on your family, and if you really want your kids influenced by them. If your family is extremely negative, pessimistic, and tend to put your kids down,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2012, 8:12 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 19,861
Posted By Confused1

Re: Morecambe and Carnforth

You might want to consider trying to put this out via Facebook - some old school friends of mine did that, and it is amazing how we all managed to combine the odd friends we still kept in touch with...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 9th 2012, 4:45 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 22,831
Posted By Confused1

Re: I want to move back to UK.

Where (which state/area) are you currently living in the US?
Do you have family in the UK that you are in touch with?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 9th 2011, 5:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 5,918
Posted By Confused1

Re: Moving back to UK after 18 years

Sorry, I'm a little confused, where are you now, the UK or US? You've been back a week after living in the US for 25 years, but ended up where after 2 years?

My apologies for the silly question,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 1st 2011, 10:49 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,998
Posted By Confused1

Re: Considering a move back home after 14 years.

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I know what you mean about mundane day to day and that is one of my major concerns. I couldn't hack it when I was younger. But now I feel in a different place somewhat like I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 1st 2011, 10:12 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,998
Posted By Confused1

Re: Considering a move back home after 14 years.

You may also want to consider - when they pass away, as all parents eventually do - would you then feel stuck in the UK, somewhere you don't want to be?

Food for thought - the family time is...
Forum: USA
Nov 4th 2010, 4:14 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,029
Posted By Confused1

Re: Baby Passport - British vs US?

You can simply apply for a passport, provided you have a US birth certificate dated within 3 months of the baby's birth - if it is dated after that, you need additional paperwork such as medical...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 3rd 2010, 6:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By Confused1

Re: Fast processing time on child's passport?

I just did the same thing for my daughter - and the UPS delivery was her passport. I recollect being amazed at the speed also.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 4th 2010, 10:54 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,832
Posted By Confused1

Re: Help with UK(after US) school system please !

It really depends on which district and which school your kids go to whether they will have a problem on returning to the UK. My kids are in the US system, currently in grades 4 and 5 here. A...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 28th 2010, 7:37 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 7,359
Posted By Confused1

Re: anyone NOT happy to be back?

Do you not think that the size comparison of the UK and the US has a lot to do with this? The UK is small, and as such knowing what other countries in Europe are doing is relatively a small task. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 28th 2010, 7:09 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 7,359
Posted By Confused1

Re: anyone NOT happy to be back?

I think you need to be careful about how you compare UK and US education - it really depends upon the school. I have a family member who is a UK teacher, and she has informed me that my children are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2010, 6:32 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 7,546
Posted By Confused1

Re: Thinking of moving to UK from Florida - soon!

I used to live in the UK, I grew up there but moved out to Northern California about 18 years ago. I absolutely love it here now (though I have had my moments). I live in San Jose, but can venture...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2010, 3:19 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,267
Posted By Confused1

Re: Deciding what is best for my children - seems impossible!

We all our different situations. In our case, my husband and I are fortunate to have very flexible jobs, I work full-time but still pick my kids up from school everyday at 4:30, and on Friday pick...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 10th 2010, 4:51 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,267
Posted By Confused1

Re: Deciding what is best for my children - seems impossible!

We moved to California from the UK about 16 years ago, before we had children. Now that we have two children (both under 10), I find that I am constantly asking myself if we should move back for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 10th 2008, 10:11 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By Confused1

Re: Do we or don't we...

I don't think there is a wrong/right answer to your problem.
I have a 6 and an 8 year old - this summer they were fortunate enough to have one set of grandparents come out to stay in July and the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 25th 2008, 6:14 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,861
Posted By Confused1

Re: What were your expectations ?

We consdier not having childhood memories as an opportunity to make new traditions for our children. Though they are only still young, they look forward to the things we do every year - just as I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 24th 2008, 7:42 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,571
Posted By Confused1

Re: Big House loads of land was it worth it?

I must be one of the few that is actually happy to be able to afford a larger home here (California) than I could if I were in the UK. Having space has enabled us to designate things or activiites...
Forum: USA
Sep 5th 2008, 6:41 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,148
Posted By Confused1

Re: It's gotta be easier than this?

I really do understand that the job situation in the US is not good right now, but are people saying that it is better in the UK? Or that if you can't find a job, at least you have benefits to rely...
Forum: USA
Sep 5th 2008, 6:01 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,148
Posted By Confused1

Re: It's gotta be easier than this?

As an fyi - I have lost my job on 2 ocassions, but was able on both ocassions to find another position - and yes, I know I am lucky to have been able to do that. As for representative, in this area,...
Forum: USA
Sep 4th 2008, 9:52 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,148
Posted By Confused1

Re: It's gotta be easier than this?

Hi
I moved over from the UK back in 1993, and now live in San Jose, California. I have 2 children and love the fact that I got out of the UK when I did. My kids attend a small private school where...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2008, 7:43 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 7,032
Posted By Confused1

Smile Re: WHY did you want to leave UK so much?!?

Funny, I was in the same boat and moved to San Jose, California back in 1993. I was thinking of returning to the UK, and spent a considerable time speaking with people I knew in my field of work,...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 31st 2008, 10:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Confused1

Re: In my opinion

Work used to be my focus too, so I was either working or with family.

Now, I find that I am able to spend time with my children, volunteer, help those that are not as fortunate as myself, and...
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