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lanky spoken here Sep 27th 2007 10:30 am

Going back to UK Jan 2008
 
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?

nethead Sep 27th 2007 11:50 am

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Sorry to hear about you and your wife that must have been a difficult decision. I don't feel like I've missed out on stuff no, so can't say I feel that way. But good luck back in Blighty I hope things go well for you.

I do agree with you about healthcare and I get tired and stressed having to deal with insurers and health providers wondering if we're covered for this or that, how much the copay is, if our insurer 'allows' us to use certain doctors etc etc. It's like an on going nightmare.

elfman Sep 27th 2007 11:58 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?

Obviuosly a lot can happen in six weeks....

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474056

sorry to hear it's not worked out, hope it all goes well on your return to Britain.

lapin_windstar Sep 27th 2007 12:47 pm

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

Isn't it the same in the UK, unless you've got a trade? (genuine q)

jumping doris Sep 27th 2007 1:27 pm

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Originally Posted by lapin_windstar (Post 5360299)
Isn't it the same in the UK, unless you've got a trade? (genuine q)


Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?

I like it here but not as much as I liked my life in the UK.

As I have said before it is the health care that gives me sleepless nights.We have reasonable coverage and we did our research before we came but nothing prepares you for the reality of this system.
Yet again our community is trying to raise money for a young father to have some potentially life saving treatment.His insurance won't pay because the treatment will take place in a hospital that they consider to be a research facility and therefore the treatment is considered experimantal and not covered.
What a nightmare to be facing.
I know lots has been said on here about the NHS v. US care and I don't want to start that up again.
When I hear on the radio how much more the government here wants to spend on Iraq and yet so many don't have any healthcare ..it beggars belief.

I also agree that it is harder here without a college degree. I have been looking at jobs as I now have my EAD and you almost need a degree to fry chips.

Good luck back on the mothership.

fatbrit Sep 27th 2007 1:58 pm

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

So go and get a degree. You can do it and still work in the US. And there are plenty of financing options. And it don't cost much more than the UK these days but is much more flexible. And as an added advantage, will also give you a good immersion in American culture so you'll be more adaptable. And as the relationship with the wife is obviously over, it's a great way to meet more people.

scotch03 Sep 27th 2007 2:24 pm

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I agree that there are many education options available here and they are very flexible and many are also cost effective.

With health care I suggest that if you are worried about deductibles and co-pays you get supplemental health insurance via your employer, Supplemental is inexpensive and pays cash to you and covers these out of pocket expenses and more.

dunroving Sep 27th 2007 3:07 pm

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Originally Posted by elfman (Post 5360155)
Obviuosly a lot can happen in six weeks....

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474056

sorry to hear it's not worked out, hope it all goes well on your return to Britain.

Blimey, quite a turnaround. Sorry it isn't working out, Lanky, but how come things changed so quickly?

jjmb Sep 27th 2007 3:13 pm

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Originally Posted by jumping doris (Post 5360452)
I like it here but not as much as I liked my life in the UK.

As I have said before it is the health care that gives me sleepless nights.We have reasonable coverage and we did our research before we came but nothing prepares you for the reality of this system.
Yet again our community is trying to raise money for a young father to have some potentially life saving treatment.His insurance won't pay because the treatment will take place in a hospital that they consider to be a research facility and therefore the treatment is considered experimantal and not covered.
What a nightmare to be facing.
I know lots has been said on here about the NHS v. US care and I don't want to start that up again.
When I hear on the radio how much more the government here wants to spend on Iraq and yet so many don't have any healthcare ..it beggars belief.

I also agree that it is harder here without a college degree. I have been looking at jobs as I now have my EAD and you almost need a degree to fry chips.

Good luck back on the mothership.

Good luck with the job search. I have had my EAD/now gc for more than 2 yrs and the only job I have had is a crap one at Sears, with the worse hours imaginable. Lasted out for 3 months before I could take it no more.

I have a degree in fine art and 2 yr post grad dip in Art therapy. Unfortunately the college where I did my post grad merged with another university in Edinburgh and lost our records. So there is no way I can get a transcript.

We currently have 3 kids in college (eldest is about graduate, :thumbsup:!) so the money would come in handy but even Target and a call center turned me down. Apparently Call centers aren't keen on non-american voices, according to my eldest daughter. Her ex was a supervisor in one.

To the OP, sorry it didn't work out, how about moving to another state? It might easier elsewhere or is your wife just stuck on Texas?

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TruBrit Sep 27th 2007 3:16 pm

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?

hiya lanky, sorry to hear your news and yes i've missed out big time during my 6yrs here however i'm headed back in the not too distant future....can't wait :thumbup:

all the best and keep us posted.

penguinsix Sep 27th 2007 3:31 pm

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I'm sure it is quite a pain right now, and I don't really have an answer for you. I hate to see a marriage end on something like a job or location (as I hate to hear about so many expat marriages that run into these problems) but you probably know more about your current situation than any of us. Good luck with the decisions you are about to make.

As for getting an education, I harken back to a story involving an uncle of mine. He was about 30 at the time and was always considering getting his PhD in engineering, but he was with a family and a full-time job. His wife told him to look into night school and some other types of classes, but then he discovered it would take quite some time.

"It will take 10 years to get his degree" my uncle said. "Do you realize I won't get the degree until I'm 40?"

"So what," my aunt replied. "In ten years, would you rather be a 40-year-old with a PhD or just a 40-year-old"?

Anyway, not directly on point, but thought it worth mentioning if you are looking for ways to stay here. (FWIW, my uncle got his PhD, ran a civil engineering firm for years, retired, but then got bored staying at home and took a part time job at Home Depot, which he absolutely loves as he gets to help people and HD loves because he is an engineer who can offer some pretty good advice)

jumping doris Sep 27th 2007 5:39 pm

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Originally Posted by penguinsix (Post 5360883)

Anyway, not directly on point, but thought it worth mentioning if you are looking for ways to stay here. (FWIW, my uncle got his PhD, ran a civil engineering firm for years, retired, but then got bored staying at home and took a part time job at Home Depot, which he absolutely loves as he gets to help people and HD loves because he is an engineer who can offer some pretty good advice)

That could be my BIL. :D
He worked for a big computer company and was quite important. Took early retirement because he could afford to, and then decided he was bored. He went to work in Tesco, stacking shelves and loves it. Tesco keep trying to send him off on management courses and he won't go. He just loves his shelves!

veryfunny Sep 27th 2007 6:22 pm

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I really sorry to read about your situation. I think three years is to soon to throw in the towel, keep trying I think it will get better, plus what types of work are you looking for?


Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?


Giantaxe Sep 27th 2007 7:28 pm

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Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 5360568)
So go and get a degree. You can do it and still work in the US. And there are plenty of financing options. And it don't cost much more than the UK these days but is much more flexible. And as an added advantage, will also give you a good immersion in American culture so you'll be more adaptable. And as the relationship with the wife is obviously over, it's a great way to meet more people.

Very good advice, imo. Start part-time at community college. Don't know about TX, but in CA it's remarkably cheap. Plus you can do some kind of work in parallel, and you typically can transfer to a four year college if your grades are good enough and that is your desire.

I'm also going to comment on the "missed out on a lot of things" comment by the OP. Of course you miss out on things happening in the UK, which can be especially difficult if they are family-related. But to make living in a "new" country a success, you need to build new relationships/friendships/interests that replace those you had in the country you came from. It takes work - and US society tends to throw up a lot of obstacles in this regard imo - but without this you really can't make a go of it.

Circus-of-Power Sep 27th 2007 7:56 pm

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How about relocating within the USA? A different state can be like a whole new country ... I bet Illinois is nothing like Texas ...Its cheap here btw!!!

Sorry to hear about the marriage though ....good luck with whatever you decide ...and if you go back to the UK ..drink a pint of Holts for me

NC Penguin Sep 28th 2007 12:02 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?

Have you considered getting a degree in the US? You seem to have identified the cause of not being able to get a decent wage.

What do you have to return to in the UK and how do you think the move to the UK is going to affect your marriage?

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 12:19 am

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Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 5360568)
So go and get a degree. You can do it and still work in the US. And there are plenty of financing options. And it don't cost much more than the UK these days but is much more flexible. And as an added advantage, will also give you a good immersion in American culture so you'll be more adaptable. And as the relationship with the wife is obviously over, it's a great way to meet more people.

I'm a time served tradesman and to be told in Texas I'm only worth $ 9 an hour is galling saying i've had a Grammar School education. The minimum wage in England is more than twice the minimum wage here. American pay stinks, and the vacation times stinks.:curse:

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 12:23 am

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Originally Posted by dunroving (Post 5360796)
Blimey, quite a turnaround. Sorry it isn't working out, Lanky, but how come things changed so quickly?

I changed jobs in July and the blatant discrimination when people find out you're not American and a flag waving idiot is amazing.

I do symphathise with all the immigrants who arrive here, the average Texan is poorly educated, narrow-minded and insular.

NC Penguin Sep 28th 2007 12:26 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5362223)
I changed jobs in July and the blatant discrimination when people find out you're not American and a flag waving idiot is amazing.

I do symphathise with all the immigrants who arrive here, the average Texan is poorly educated, narrow-minded and insular.

So, what about moving to a part of the US where the people are more open-minded and the cost of living is reasonable?

Have you looked at the DOL website at industries/jobs that will be in demand in the future? That could give you some direction as to which degree you should consider studying.

Maz Sep 28th 2007 12:57 am

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Sorry to hear of your problems, but if you want to stay within the US, just move. And get a degree in the evenings. My hubby put himself through the Tooling and Manufacturing Association's Toolmaker programme and made $25 / hr doing that. :thumbup:

scrubbedexpat097 Sep 28th 2007 1:07 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5362223)
I changed jobs in July and the blatant discrimination when people find out you're not American and a flag waving idiot is amazing.

I do symphathise with all the immigrants who arrive here, the average Texan is poorly educated, narrow-minded and insular.


Well you do live in one of the weirdest parts of Texas;) (sorry!)

It is possible to earn more than $9 an hour without a degree here though...my husband is proof of that. It did take him some time and a lot of different jobs before he finally found somewhere where he could also study and gain licences and start to earn a fairly decent wage. Not all Texans are flag waving idiots you know..........most of the ones we know are good decent helpful people. It's hard work being an outsider but you can make it work if you want to. I'm sorry your marriage has to end because of this. Good luck in whatever you decide to do

Rushman Sep 28th 2007 2:33 am

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Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 5360568)
So go and get a degree. You can do it and still work in the US.

get a degree?...He's from Manchester.....be better if we just have a whip round for his fare home.

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 6:17 am

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Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 5360568)
So go and get a degree. You can do it and still work in the US. And there are plenty of financing options. And it don't cost much more than the UK these days but is much more flexible. And as an added advantage, will also give you a good immersion in American culture so you'll be more adaptable. And as the relationship with the wife is obviously over, it's a great way to meet more people.

Wish I could get a degree, I'm doing 40 hours as it is. My parents are old and frail in UK, and I've decided to take care of them...Cost me my marriage, but my hearts in the right place.

Got a job as a aircraft refueller here, so that will do me good at Manchester Airport:lol:

Thank you for the kind and good advice.:thumbsup:

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 6:20 am

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Originally Posted by jjmb (Post 5360826)
Good luck with the job search. I have had my EAD/now gc for more than 2 yrs and the only job I have had is a crap one at Sears, with the worse hours imaginable. Lasted out for 3 months before I could take it no more.

I have a degree in fine art and 2 yr post grad dip in Art therapy. Unfortunately the college where I did my post grad merged with another university in Edinburgh and lost our records. So there is no way I can get a transcript.

We currently have 3 kids in college (eldest is about graduate, :thumbsup:!) so the money would come in handy but even Target and a call center turned me down. Apparently Call centers aren't keen on non-american voices, according to my eldest daughter. Her ex was a supervisor in one.

To the OP, sorry it didn't work out, how about moving to another state? It might easier elsewhere or is your wife just stuck on Texas?

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Her family is based here, it would be very unfair to ask her to move, shes' been here all her life. It wasn't an easy decision. I do like the States, but I felt very unsettled after a few years.

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 6:24 am

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Originally Posted by penguinsix (Post 5360883)
I'm sure it is quite a pain right now, and I don't really have an answer for you. I hate to see a marriage end on something like a job or location (as I hate to hear about so many expat marriages that run into these problems) but you probably know more about your current situation than any of us. Good luck with the decisions you are about to make.

As for getting an education, I harken back to a story involving an uncle of mine. He was about 30 at the time and was always considering getting his PhD in engineering, but he was with a family and a full-time job. His wife told him to look into night school and some other types of classes, but then he discovered it would take quite some time.

"It will take 10 years to get his degree" my uncle said. "Do you realize I won't get the degree until I'm 40?"

"So what," my aunt replied. "In ten years, would you rather be a 40-year-old with a PhD or just a 40-year-old"?

Anyway, not directly on point, but thought it worth mentioning if you are looking for ways to stay here. (FWIW, my uncle got his PhD, ran a civil engineering firm for years, retired, but then got bored staying at home and took a part time job at Home Depot, which he absolutely loves as he gets to help people and HD loves because he is an engineer who can offer some pretty good advice)

My mother worked as a research scientist in the 60's on Bluestreak missiles, and when she emigrated to Australia in 1969, all she could get was a cigarette maker job.:curse:

I'm just an aircraft refueler in Texas, but when I get home, I can use my UK qualifications and become a Pharmacist:thumbup:

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 6:29 am

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Originally Posted by NC Penguin (Post 5362195)
Have you considered getting a degree in the US? You seem to have identified the cause of not being able to get a decent wage.

What do you have to return to in the UK and how do you think the move to the UK is going to affect your marriage?

I have a house and a unfinished degree in Pharmacy, but my parents' health is quite poor, and I'm an only child.

I hope the marriage can survive, I'm sure we can work something out.

Thank you PenguinSix

snowbunny Sep 28th 2007 6:32 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5362216)
I'm a time served tradesman and to be told in Texas I'm only worth $ 9 an hour is galling saying i've had a Grammar School education. The minimum wage in England is more than twice the minimum wage here. American pay stinks, and the vacation times stinks.:curse:

There's little respect for tradesmen anywhere in the US -- I think there should be, but with so much work having gone overseas, and an endless flow of immigrants, this isn't surprising. Saying that, there are a lot of British tradesmen who complain about the influx from Eastern Europe and they're headed to Australia!

Taking care of your parents is admirable; to me that's a great reason to return. Do you have US citizenship in case you want to return later in life?

Were I your wife, I'd love to try living in the UK, but if she doesn't want to try, then....even if she were to only live there a year I believe she would benefit and learn from the experience.

And try and finish your degree; pharmacists are in ever-growing demand as the population ages.

Circus-of-Power Sep 28th 2007 7:28 am

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Originally Posted by Rushman (Post 5362425)
get a degree?...He's from Manchester.....be better if we just have a whip round for his fare home.

:curse:....:p

I managed a degree and I'm from Wigan ..Even studied for it in Manchester :sneaky: ...nice dig though I'll give you that one

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 8:35 am

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Originally Posted by snowbunny (Post 5362854)
There's little respect for tradesmen anywhere in the US -- I think there should be, but with so much work having gone overseas, and an endless flow of immigrants, this isn't surprising. Saying that, there are a lot of British tradesmen who complain about the influx from Eastern Europe and they're headed to Australia!

Taking care of your parents is admirable; to me that's a great reason to return. Do you have US citizenship in case you want to return later in life?

Were I your wife, I'd love to try living in the UK, but if she doesn't want to try, then....even if she were to only live there a year I believe she would benefit and learn from the experience.

And try and finish your degree; pharmacists are in ever-growing demand as the population ages.

Thank You! I have arthritis, and unfortunately my mother has arthritis and osteoporosis and sadly, my marriage has to come second for a while. I have 10 Year Green Card pending, my wife is a Radiologist, no problem her getting a job in EU, but she won't leave Texas. I'm just resigned, its really out of my hands, but knowledge is never wasted. Pharmacy is one of the main growth areas all across the World.

P.S. I cannot ever envisage going back to the USA, compared to UK, its Medieval.

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 8:39 am

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Originally Posted by Circus-of-Power (Post 5362976)
:curse:....:p

I managed a degree and I'm from Wigan ..Even studied for it in Manchester :sneaky: ...nice dig though I'll give you that one

LOL I'm from Bolton, and thats scraping th' barrel:lol:

but I have 270 credits towards a 360 Degree Course at a good Uni in Manc.

Best Learning Centre in the Bloody World....MANCHESTER:thumbsup:

lj2 Sep 28th 2007 8:49 am

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And on the bright side you will be closer to the mighty reds should you need to watch some decent sport ;)

lanky spoken here Sep 28th 2007 8:57 am

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Originally Posted by lj2 (Post 5363198)
And on the bright side you will be closer to the mighty reds should you need to watch some decent sport ;)


Ooooooh, ya cheeky bugga:eek:

I think City will finish ahead of the Newton Heath brigade lol

lj2 Sep 28th 2007 9:20 am

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I'll have a fiver with you.... ;)

Bristol City are my first team anyway mate and you have already beaten us this year... Anyways, I shan't hijack this thread any longer!

snowbunny Sep 28th 2007 4:17 pm

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5363136)
Thank You! I have arthritis, and unfortunately my mother has arthritis and osteoporosis and sadly, my marriage has to come second for a while. I have 10 Year Green Card pending, my wife is a Radiologist, no problem her getting a job in EU, but she won't leave Texas. I'm just resigned, its really out of my hands, but knowledge is never wasted. Pharmacy is one of the main growth areas all across the World.

Your marriage can't just come second for a while unless you have citizenship. It has to end.

Arthritis is far worse in the UK than in Texas; the weather aggravates it.

Circus-of-Power Sep 28th 2007 6:26 pm

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5363155)
LOL I'm from Bolton, and thats scraping th' barrel:lol:

You were lucky ...we never had a barrel :tounge_smile:

Silly Sod Sep 28th 2007 6:43 pm

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5359919)
Got cheesed off with the low salary in Texas, and the high cost of healthcare.

If you've not got a college degree here, you're basically stuffed.

My USA wife refuses to move, so thats it:eek:

Moving back to UK mid Jan 2008, its been a good 3 years in USA, but I feel I've missed out on a lot of things.

Anyone else felt this way?


We are planning to move back in jan 08 too. Luckily the missus cant wait. I am sorry yours isn't keen but maybe she will change her mind. I hope so anyway. For myself - i will be sad to go, I dont think I have missed out on anything at all (only been here a year though) and I dont regret cming here for a moment. I saying to Mrs Sod just this morning as I looked at a gorgeous tree lined ridge against the pale blue sky of southwest michigan - shit love, I'm gonna miss this place when we got home!

Non the less, it has been an adventure and there are bound to be many more to come. I feel like I will appreciate blighty more having been away for a while. In fact, we might even go on holiday somewhere other than Rhyll for a change next year ha ha.

Anyway, good luck and hope it all works out for ya. Where abouts in lanc by the way? I have friends in Waterfoot mithering the life out me to move there instead of Mancehster. You never know :)

TruBrit Sep 28th 2007 6:48 pm

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Originally Posted by Silly Sod (Post 5365584)
We are planning to move back in jan 08 too. Luckily the missus cant wait.

i asked you this before but can't remember your reply, sorry...has your wife lived in blighty before?

Englishmum Sep 29th 2007 12:14 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5363136)

I have 10 Year Green Card pending, my wife is a Radiologist, no problem her getting a job in EU, but she won't leave Texas.


I feel so sorry for you. Marriage is all about compromise and sticking together for better or worse, yet your wife won't contemplate becoming resident in England, even on a temporary basis? You poor thing....do you think that counselling may help?

Perhaps she will change her mind when it dawns on her that you need to go back to England and choose to go with you. Would it help if she knew if there were any Americans living in the Manchester area whom she could hang out with?

Whatever happens, I wish you all the best.

Kaffy Mintcake Sep 29th 2007 12:58 am

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Originally Posted by lanky spoken here (Post 5362830)
Wish I could get a degree, I'm doing 40 hours as it is. My parents are old and frail in UK, and I've decided to take care of them...Cost me my marriage, but my hearts in the right place.

Got a job as a aircraft refueller here, so that will do me good at Manchester Airport:lol:

Thank you for the kind and good advice.:thumbsup:

Obviously if your parents need you, your parents need you - but don't let 40 hours a week stand in the way of getting a degree should you wish to pursue one. I currently work full-time (45-50 hours/week on average) and am pursuing my masters - it will take me 2 years. At times it's hard, but it can be done.

Best of luck to you - sorry you're feeling down.

Redlippie Sep 29th 2007 1:03 am

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Originally Posted by Silly Sod (Post 5365584)
We are planning to move back in jan 08 too. Luckily the missus cant wait. I am sorry yours isn't keen but maybe she will change her mind. I hope so anyway. For myself - i will be sad to go, I dont think I have missed out on anything at all (only been here a year though) and I dont regret cming here for a moment. I saying to Mrs Sod just this morning as I looked at a gorgeous tree lined ridge against the pale blue sky of southwest michigan - shit love, I'm gonna miss this place when we got home!

Non the less, it has been an adventure and there are bound to be many more to come. I feel like I will appreciate blighty more having been away for a while. In fact, we might even go on holiday somewhere other than Rhyll for a change next year ha ha.

Anyway, good luck and hope it all works out for ya. Where abouts in lanc by the way? I have friends in Waterfoot mithering the life out me to move there instead of Mancehster. You never know :)


Were you planning on being here for only a short time? I thought it was for keeps :) And yes, has the lovely Molly lived there before? :)


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