Should We Move To New Zealand
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birddog20002001 |
Posted: 06-May-2004, 12:22 PM
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Any international move is going to be tough, there will be new challenges to things that you do without thinking every day and if you really want to go and your mate doesn't this will put an enormous strain on even the best relationship. Possibly one that may be able to break the relationship. So, I think you both have to be committed to each other and the location, that you both choose. Your husbnd may not be able to cope with a move of that magnitude. If there are other problems in your life; and i'm not saying that there are, a location change will not change your life. My wife had a friend that smoked crack, he lived in Alabama well one day he decided to move to Arizona in order to change his life, well it did change for a while but then he made the same friends all over again and got back into his old habits, after going to jail he moved back home and changed his lifestyle and was then able to move on with his life. So by moving you can't make all of your problems go away. As negative as this sounds if you can both agree to a location even if only for a limited time say 5 years, I think it can be a positive thing for both of you if you are both commited to it and each other. My wife and I are considering moving, we haven't decided where to though, we have been looking at Scotland, Ireland and possible Belize.
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Herrerano |
Posted: 24-May-2004, 12:49 PM
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Ten years ago I sold practically everything I owned, took three bags and my fiddle and moved to the Republic of Panama.
Now, does that mean anyone should do that? No, emphatically not, I had been down here off and on for several years, was familiar with the culture and language and knew quite a few people. It has not been easy despite that. I like it, but it is not for just anybody. There are things daily that breed frustration. I wonder if you all have even visited New Zealand. That would be the first step. You would be amazed about the number of emails I get from folks who have never been out of the states, asking about land prices, housing, food etc. The first step is to visit and ask questions. Even at that, living in a place is completely different then visiting somewhere.
If you are interested in some of the day to day things and thoughts that come up for an expatriate, I have a few online at http://www.geocities.com/commentsfromazuero/
I know you figure New Zealand is English speaking etc, and so should be easier to adjust to, but don't be all that sure.
Good luck whatever you do.
Leo
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Raven |
Posted: 24-May-2004, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE (Herrerano @ May 24 2004, 01:49 PM) | Ten years ago I sold practically everything I owned, took three bags and my fiddle and moved to the Republic of Panama.
Now, does that mean anyone should do that? No, emphatically not, I had been down here off and on for several years, was familiar with the culture and language and knew quite a few people. It has not been easy despite that. I like it, but it is not for just anybody. There are things daily that breed frustration. I wonder if you all have even visited New Zealand. That would be the first step. You would be amazed about the number of emails I get from folks who have never been out of the states, asking about land prices, housing, food etc. The first step is to visit and ask questions. Even at that, living in a place is completely different then visiting somewhere.
If you are interested in some of the day to day things and thoughts that come up for an expatriate, I have a few online at http://www.geocities.com/commentsfromazuero/
I know you figure New Zealand is English speaking etc, and so should be easier to adjust to, but don't be all that sure.
Good luck whatever you do.
Leo |
WHy didn't you tell me that you play fiddle Leo????? I would like to move to New Zealand and live on the set from Lord of the Rings Seriously my wife and I considered moving to Australia and driving trucks because we heard they had a shortage of drivers and it seemed like an adventure, but the money really just wasn't there. As far as moving to another country for economic advancement, you might find that bit disappointing. But if you are an adventurer at heart (like Leo) by all means you should give it a go. But if you are just looking to improve your lot in life ,,, the city of Indianapolis offers a plethora of opportunity and a reasonable cost of living. Good schools for the kids if you locate in one of the outlying areas and being from PA you are already used to Crappy winters Not as exciting as New Zealand but it might be a step in the that direction and it might better serve your goals. Good Luck Mikel
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