I have reached a point in my life , some of us get them some of us don't when the option to take some risks arises. I have just applied for a job miles away from where I currently live ,about 3 hrs by car My kids have their own lives and are happy, I have no ties as such. On saying that I am 47 years old or young depending on your outlook. Could you or more importantly would you start afresh in a different region, job permitting etc.
personally i would never move away from my children, they are adults but i would hate to be more that 30 mins drive away from them, we are a very close family and im all they have so i definetly wouldnt move away
as regards the job, i could and have done that but without moving away but i have changed direction with my job
i am a bit older than you
good luck if thats what you are planning to do
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Go for it! The only things you regret are the things you never did!
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I would go for it to
My life dramatically changed direction a few years ago, its scary but you live and learn.
Without sounding like a terrible mother I can`t wait for my children to become totally independent so that we can truly have time to ourselves, and if a certain someone said "ok sexy we`re off" I`d go without a second thought.
I have family stuff keeping me in the UK right now (My deceased mum's parents are 90 & 97) but plan to make a break for it as soon as I can!
Whats the worst that could happen, you really dont like it and have to move back?
Not a huge step, in terms of region or distance, but yesterday, I moved into my new home, 60 miles from where I used to live, having spent 3 and a half months being of 'no fixed abode'.
I have long said, the more I work in London, the more I want to live in the country, and yesterday, I made that happen. I now live in an area that I want to live in, as opposed to being dictated to by circumstance or through not making the effort to come out of my comfort zone.
It's not a huge change, but it is significant enough for me to feel relaxed and happy. Job done.
And let's face it, no matter where you move to, SH will still be there with you! :thumbup:
No I would never move for a job. In fact I can think of nothing worse than moving for a job but then I hate work so no surprise there. If I were to move it would be for a better life with no work and then I would keep options for a move back here open if possible. Have seen examples of too many people who move to Aus or even Scotland then hate it and cant move back due to the price differential or have to burry themselves in debt to get back.
Move for a dream fulfilled yes, for a job no.
I have done massive changes in my lifetime 4 times now and have never regretted it.
The first was to move from ooop norf to the Midlands for a job with the same company; following which I met the deliciously delectable V and we have been together now for 38 years. On getting married, we moved from the Midlands to the south, both starting new jobs at the time. The third was a move from a high powered well paid (then) job with relative security (then) with good prospects and a protected pension to set up in business on my own account in an industry just finding it's legs in respect of which I had no real experience (then). The fourth was to sell up entirely in the UK four years ago, pay off the mortgage and move to France entirely debt free, lock stock and barrel - truly starting afresh - and at a time when we could enjoy the benefits before becoming too old to do so.
Life is not a rehearsal. You make of it what you can by grasping the nettle with both hands and taking chances. Today, the world is a much smaller place and you should not suppress your desires for something different just because of the effect you perceive it might have on other people. Would they do the same for you?
Well the main point is it a choice or a necessity?
As much as I love my kids, the world is a relatively small place and travel is easy, so I'd go for it :thumbup:
I had no problem moving away from home and my family when I was 19 to join the Army and with that, moved every 3 years and had to start again. My family always found their way to me for visits and I always found my way home for visits. I would hope that my kids don't hold themselves back when they are old enough to fly the nest too.
My kids are no where near the age where I could up sticks and leave them yet (without social services getting involved). When the time comes though, when they're all grown up and independent I don't think I would have a problem moving away. It's a small world and travel is easy.
Go for it!, You only regret the things you didn't do
I would again in a shot
I can only endorse what others have said. Life does not present many opportunities to make significant change.
My signature which I have had for many years now sums it up.
Too many people with ants in the pants syndrome here. Its not the answer to everything. The most importnat thing is you. If like me you are a generally happy and content person thats likely to continue if you move. If like others you are a downbeat and miserable/depressed/unwell person thats likely to continue also. Make sure you are fine before your location is fine. What does location actually change? you are still you. If you have good friends good family you can make new friends, seems pointless and new family ermm no.
Too many views one way, had to redress the balance. Its all about you and I know people who have moved and regretted it, people who have moved and loved it. People who have stayed where they are and love life, people who stay where they are in missery. Its about the type of person you are not where you live.
oh yes, go for it. Opportunity knocks? Life begins again, and if you didn't take the chance what is there you may have missed out on?
