OT - Leaving Wales for work

[Jimmy the Jock]

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Just remembered I had previous to leaving home for work.
When I was 20 I travelled to Kuwait with my trade , did 2 weeks hated it and returned home.
Couple of months later an opportunity came up to work in Iraq , which I took . Loved it and earned massive money.
The point is , if you don't like it you can come home.

There are some great stories on here Chris , wondering what your thoughts are?

[tricks]

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I would find out more about the free accommodation and where it is etc. My guess is that your Co. will operate out of Workington and its not the best of places IMV. Neither are Whitehaven or Barrow. Cockermouth is OK. Some great golf around there though especially Silloth. In your shoes I'd go for it but maybe negotiate on the accommodation location if poss.

[light up the darkness]

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I wish I had the opportunity to move when I was 27. I worked in a couple of different locations then moved abroad later and when I did haven’t regretted it for one minute. You’ll be surprised how many like minded people are making the same kind of decisions.

It will change your outlook on life completely even if you eventually decide it wasn’t for you.

Do.it. The only regret will be not doing it when you had the opportunity

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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Alan I live a few doors from my friends and feeling more and more isolated as peoples lives change

Every situation is what you make of it and I would relish the chance to have my time over

Yeah, I know what you mean about finding yourself more and more isolated as time goes by.
I think someone already touched on it in this thread, that when you get into your thirties, people's lives change; they get married, kids, move away for work etc.
I used to worry about staying in touch with my friends. Then there grew a realisation that they were putting themselves and family first (naturally).
It was this that made my decision to up sticks and move away much easier.

[chris lee]

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Just remembered I had previous to leaving home for work.
When I was 20 I travelled to Kuwait with my trade , did 2 weeks hated it and returned home.
Couple of months later an opportunity came up to work in Iraq , which I took . Loved it and earned massive money.
The point is , if you don't like it you can come home.

There are some great stories on here Chris , wondering what your thoughts are?

The advice has been amazing, it was basically exactly what I needed to hear, and the same stuff I would tell someone if they had asked me the same question.

After reading all the replies I had fully committed to the role, which deep down I new I wanted.

What I did not mention in my post, was I posted it the day of my interview, while I was still up in Cumbria. The interview went really well, and I was confident. I posted the question on here, because everything was really fresh and I was overthinking a lot.

Unfortunately, I had an e-mail this morning, said all the rights things but that they regret to tell me I was unsuccessful.

To be honest, I am surprised and gutted, I genuinely believed it was nailed on due the feedback after my interview.
I believed the fact they were asking me about my living preferences and what allowances they would offer me, was a conversation you would only have after they are successful.

I think ultimately it came down to the fact the other candidates were living local, and did not require relocation.

Either way I am happy I went for it, and more determined to find other exciting opportunities for the future now.

[splott parker]

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The advice has been amazing, it was basically exactly what I needed to hear, and the same stuff I would tell someone if they had asked me the same question.

After reading all the replies I had fully committed to the role, which deep down I new I wanted.

What I did not mention in my post, was I posted it the day of my interview, while I was still up in Cumbria. The interview went really well, and I was confident. I posted the question on here, because everything was really fresh and I was overthinking a lot.

Unfortunately, I had an e-mail this morning, said all the rights things but that they regret to tell me I was unsuccessful.

To be honest, I am surprised and gutted, I genuinely believed it was nailed on due the feedback after my interview.
I believed the fact they were asking me about my living preferences and what allowances they would offer me, was a conversation you would only have after they are successful.

I think ultimately it came down to the fact the other candidates were living local, and did not require relocation.

Either way I am happy I went for it, and more determined to find other exciting opportunities for the future now.

All happened for a reason Chris, be determined, something out of the blue will fall in your lap. Some great advice on this thread, follow your dreams kid:thumbup:

[Delbert]

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You did the right thing. Don’t make the mistake of thinking another opportunity is just around the corner life doesn’t work like that.

Yes you would have been out of your comfort zone but new opportunities mean meeting new and interesting people, your social life changing for the better and your career growing. On to the next one!

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

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Go for it! I moved to Germany when I was 25 years old, no internet, no whatsapp etc. but took the plunge. everyone's different but for me it's clear the only person who helps you is you yourself. I write this from my second home in France a result of many years of busting my tits. Good luck Bluebird and throw everything behind it!