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Forum: USA
Feb 16th 2009, 5:44 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Hello from Lake County, IL

Yes,
I buy the same brand of tea(telleys) from Jewel also! Though it is really not the same, the different water I guess, but it is OK. Stops me drinking coffeee all the time!
Forum: USA
Feb 14th 2009, 11:41 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Hello from Lake County, IL

I am in lake county, Il too (but closer to the border with Cook County).
Do you like it here? We have been here 5 years (almost) and are making our decision re. whether to stay longer or not....
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 14th 2009, 9:16 am
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Chi_town

Re: This is just what I mean...

Hi Donna,
I'm glad you are having a positive experience. Hope it continues to be so!
What part of NI are you in?

Susie.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 13th 2009, 12:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Friends and family

Depending on where you are going, and when, would there be some holiday accomodation you could book? If it is during the summer maybe you could housesit? Or if you are in a university town there is...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 12th 2009, 8:57 am
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Chi_town

This is just what I mean...

about the Irish being such pessimists. Today's Irish Times carries a story about a guy who emigrated to Canada in the 1980's, then came back in the mid 90's because the country was doing so well. Now...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 9th 2009, 9:08 am
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Repatriation - company obligations?

Just wanted to add that if you do need to fund the move yourself (which is very likely) you can do it a bit cheaper. We had friends here recently who moved themselves back to the UK but rented a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 9th 2009, 5:50 am
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By Chi_town

New friends on return???

Now this may seem like a strange question, but it's on my mind so I thought I would give a shout out to those who have returned to the Uk already. Did you tend to drift back to your old circle of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 9th 2009, 5:32 am
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Repatriation - company obligations?

As previous reply stated, you need to check your contract. But I know most companies will only pay to move you back once you have completed your term abroad. We are on our 3rd assignment and that is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 5th 2009, 12:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Tip on keeping your little darlings safe

Great idea, Cricket1. We used to do this with our kids, specially at places like Disney. Now of course they are older and can tell someone the cellphone number, but we used to write it on their arm...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Feb 4th 2009, 1:33 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,239
Posted By Chi_town

Anyone who has moved to Ireland from the U.S?

I am Irish, and have been in the U.S for 5 years. We are thinking of returning (husband has a job offer there) so that is good. Reasons for moving back primarily family plus the feeling of belonging...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 3rd 2009, 10:01 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,945
Posted By Chi_town

Re: What Shall I say?

Cricket1,
Thats a tough situation you went through, but you seem to have overcome it wondefully! You deserve a lot of credit for turning your life around (including finding a new husband!) So I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 2nd 2009, 1:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,608
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Telling people I am leaving - my social experiment...

Yes, I agree that one has to be very diplomatic when telling the natives that there is a possibility of leaving 'God's country'. Whenever I have mentioned it, I have been met with incredulous looks...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 2nd 2009, 12:08 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Chi_town

Re: How would you feel?

How old are your boys? I wouldn't make a big deal about it, as she will only be with you for 3 days. She may just be the type of person who isn't big into kids, but will have a great relationship...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 1st 2009, 1:30 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,206
Posted By Chi_town

Re: How To Make The Decision- summing up.

No, the job offer is in Dublin, so we are limited to return to that city. Really the way Ireland is structured most employment (at least in our field) is concentrated in and around Dublin, with a few...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 1st 2009, 10:54 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,206
Posted By Chi_town

Re: How To Make The Decision- summing up.

Cricket1,
I'm happy for you that you have made your decision. Everyone has their flashpoints (for you it was obviously the spiders!) I do think that some people are just better at making...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 1st 2009, 3:43 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Making the big decision....

Hi Bramblebush,
Yes, the language difficulty must be a very big factor for you. And I know what you mean about moving chldren multiple times. My kids are 10 and 11 and I just feel that our next...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 30th 2009, 2:27 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Are we right to be upfront....

Thats funny about the puppy versus the new sibling! My boys have not faced that dilemma they are only 14 months apart in age. And we never had any more after that, not even a puppy!

I think your...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 30th 2009, 1:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Chi_town

Are we right to be upfront....

with our boys? They are 10 and 11 and we have always included them in our decision making. Well obviously not always but in the past few years we have asked their opinion on various family type...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 30th 2009, 12:57 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Making the big decision....

Hi Islandergirl and Mummy in the foothills! Yes, I think it will be a huge relief when we make the decision. Because there is nothing worse IMO than being in limbo.

I know DH really doesn't...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 29th 2009, 3:18 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Making the big decision....

Yes, I am aware of the Green card restrictions. And I agree Ireland is being hit very badly by the recession. The reason we are thinking of going now is that my husband has a good job offer in Dublin...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 29th 2009, 2:25 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Posted By Chi_town

Re: Making the big decision....

Thanks Bev and Jaj for your replies. It always helps to get feedback.
Bev, we do have to return to Dublin so are not flexible as to where we settle. There is great competition for places at...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 29th 2009, 8:40 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,668
Posted By Chi_town

Making the big decision....

to go back to the UK (well probably Ireland) or to stay in the U.S but relocate to Atlanta from Chicago. All job driven obviously, but lots of personal decisions involved too. My family is in...
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2009, 6:32 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By Chi_town

Anyone in Atlanta?

Hello,
We have lived in the Chicago 'burbs for 5 years now. Love Chicago, kids have a great school, have made friends. BUT we HATE the winter. It is essentially up to 5 months of really cold,...
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