| Well here I am.....
I arrived on these fair (?) shores in December 2000 (Sunday will be four years to the day!) from Sydney. Arriving from the middle of summer, to the shortest darkest days of winter was the biggest shock. I had to drink a lot to keep warm.
Funny thing is that it didn't feel like that much of a "change". It just felt like "life". I was working for the same company, my partner also moved out to the UK 3 months later, about 1/2 a dozen of my good mates from home were also living over here. I just got on with it and didn't think about it too much. Best thing I could have done at the time though. Not a regret in sight.
Now just obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain last week and have no plans on going anywhere else just yet. British passport is the next trick which opens up all of the EU as options.
Within the next 10 years I'd like to be in a position of not having to bust my butt for the man. Whether that involves setting up my own business in the same industry or doing something totally different, who knows. Sailing is my latest cash burning interest (and bikes of course) and I hope to get some more qualifications this summer. Who knows where that may lead......
Also lived in Cape Town for 12 months and the US for about 3 months I think it was.
If you only have limited ties - no mortgage, kids, debts - then making a life change is not too difficult and I'd recommend it.
[Edited on 10-12-2004 by phillc]  |