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03-06-2006, 04:25 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France
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| Anyone ever relocated to different country where they didnt speak the language? Hello, My hubby and i are contemplating moving to France! We have friends there and feel the enviroment would be better for our 2 children. My hubby had a health scare and it has made him reavaluate our lives. At the moment we are comfortable and have a nice house etc etc But do we take a chance and give up what we've got for a different more rural kinda life? We are off to France in April for a week to see our friends and look at property and schools. I speak a bit of french enough to get by but the others dont, i am trying to teach them. I know it would be the best all round to move but it seems such a big decision to make which is something im not good at! Has anyone else relocated before? Was is heartbreaking to leave your life behind? Or exciting to be starting another?
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03-06-2006, 04:48 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: montclair,nj
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| I would say go for it. My late husband and I contemplated moving to rural France and went so far as looking at property. Our reasons were similar to your reasons. Sadly, he was diagnosed with cancer before we could make the move. Life is short...follow your dream...if it doesn't work out you can always move back to England.
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03-06-2006, 04:58 AM | #3 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France
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This is how my hubby is looking at it, we only get one life and if we dont try we'll never know.
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03-06-2006, 09:26 AM | #4 |
I Love Thor Donating Member | Go for it! Sounds like a great op. and your whole family will soon be bilingual!! |
03-06-2006, 09:40 AM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: alabama
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| When we first moved to Germany we didn't live on post, we lived in the lower level of a German family's home. The young son spoke just a bit of English so our communication was quite interesting! My son was 3 yrs old at the time and he caught on quick! I didn't catch on so easily, but we did go on outtings together and had meals together...and we had a ball!! |
03-06-2006, 09:56 AM | #6 |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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| What part of France are you considering? My favorite city in the WHOLE WORLD is Avignon!!! 2nd favorite is Aix en Provence
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03-06-2006, 10:36 AM | #7 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France
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03-06-2006, 10:41 AM | #8 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| I married right out of high school and moved to Germany where my husband was stationed. We lived in the middle of the red light district. Yikes, so there I was, 19, first time away from home with my 2 years of high school spanish. LOL Good thing he was military. Sounds like a great adventure. If I were you I'd consider it. Sounds like fun. You can always move back if it doesn't work out. Best of luck. |
03-06-2006, 10:44 AM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California
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| I think it'd be a great experience for you! My parents moved to the States from Taiwan when I was 10. When I came, I couldn't speak any English at all, not even the alphabets! After almost 18 years of living here, I definitely see the benefits of living in another country and soak up its culture. In fact, I'm thinking of taking Aggie to Korea with me! |
03-06-2006, 12:12 PM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA
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| Well, in our married life we have move about 9 times to different cities, one of those moves was to South Korea for 2 1/2 years. At the time, some of the moves were scary but I can honestly say- I have never regretted any of the moves. Something good always happened to us in our new homes. I made some of my best friends cause I moved. I also felt very comfortable in Korea even though I didn't speak the language. I think the best thing is like the old saying- "When in Rome -do as the Romans". I bet you will enjoy it and when you have had enough, if ever, you can move again. Good Luck. |
03-06-2006, 01:37 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Sounds exciting and like someone said...if it didn't work out you can move back. I think you have an advantage speaking English. Many people in other countries in Europe speak English too. If nothing else, just learn the "catch" phases...."where's the ladies room"? and "may i have another drink"...LOL.
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03-06-2006, 01:44 PM | #12 | |
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It actually took me a while to readjust to the states after being overseas for six years.
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03-06-2006, 02:04 PM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York and MEXICO
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| Go for it! 5 years ago, my hubby and I moved from Upstate NY to Guadalajara Mexico. Neither of us could speack a word of Spanish when we moved, but we are doing better now. You will be amazed how quickly you can learn the language when you have to. It was the best thing we ever did. I do have to say that leaving the kids and grandkids was very hard , but it makes it more fun to go back on vacation. Live each day as the last, because you never know when that will be.
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03-06-2006, 02:05 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma
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| Where are you in England? I grew up in East Anglia... I dont have any advice...you are already aware of the cost of living, the differences and likely the career and education opportunities The answer will come to you. Bren
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03-07-2006, 12:53 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France
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| I am in Southampton, Hampshire which is right by the New Forest.
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