Goodbye Chch, fancy a farewell beer?

**Fordy** · 29th January 2006, 19:04

Yip, I'm going back to the UK. I wanted a bit of the lifestyle you have here for me, my wife and 2 kids. But the work I was told was here by many many people, is on all the skills shortage lists and that I saw on Seek is not there now. You can only watch your capital heamorrage for so so long before you have to say enough, and I've had 3 weeks work since the end of August

I don't want to do any old shit to stay, yes its a beautiful place with great people, but when I can get well paid work that I'm experienced and qualified for within 24 hours of one UK email... after 20 weeks of going through the Press, phoning agencies, going through seek and using personal contacts to no avail...it doesn't fill me with confidence that I can make a good living here. I expected a drop, not a full stop.

I don't want you thinking I'm a bitter whinging Pom. I've had a great time here, experienced your country in a way you never could from inside a camper, met some wonderful people, made some life friends and generally had a bloody ball.

Before I go I'd like to thank all the KB'ers I've met, online and in person, for being welcoming, funny, informative, insightful, reflective yada yada. You're top people, be proud of this forum

So if you're free and local do you fancy a beer in Belfast, say Thursday 9th or Friday 10th (early ish as I'll bring family), it would be good to see ya :spudwave:

**vixter** · 29th January 2006, 19:17

Originally Posted by Fordy

Yip, I'm going back to the UK. I wanted a bit of the lifestyle you have here for me, my wife and 2 kids. But the work I was told was here by many many people, is on all the skills shortage lists and that I saw on Seek is not there now. You can only watch your capital heamorrage for so so long before you have to say enough, and I've had 3 weeks work since the end of August

I don't want to do any old shit to stay, yes its a beautiful place with great people, but when I can get well paid work that I'm experienced and qualified for within 24 hours of one UK email... after 20 weeks of going through the Press, phoning agencies, going through seek and using personal contacts to no avail...it doesn't fill me with confidence that I can make a good living here. I expected a drop, not a full stop.

I don't want you thinking I'm a bitter whinging Pom. I've had a great time here, experienced your country in a way you never could from inside a camper, met some wonderful people, made some life friends and generally had a bloody ball.

Before I go I'd like to thank all the KB'ers I've met, online and in person, for being welcoming, funny, informative, insightful, reflective yada yada. You're top people, be proud of this forum

So if you're free and local do you fancy a beer in Belfast, say Thursday 9th or Friday 10th (early ish as I'll bring family), it would be good to see ya :spudwave:

IM SORRY THINGS HAVE NOT WORKED OUT FOR YOU BUT DO UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU COMING FROMON THE IMMIGRATION JOB SIDE IT CAN BE A RIGHT PAIN IN TH ARSE

NEARLY WENT BACK TO THE UK MYSELF BUT SAT AND THOUGHT HARD ABOUT THE LIFESTYLE HERE FOR MY DAUGHTER
NOT SURE WHERE YOUR FROM IN THE UK BUT ITS PROBABLY ALOT NICER THAN LEIGH NEAR WIGAN FULL OF DEAD BEATS HANGING AROUND NETTO DRINKIN PISS AT GOD KNOWS WHAT TIME IN THE MORNING.

SWINGIN OFF LAMPPOSTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT STICKING FINGERS UP TO ON COMING TRAFFIC
AND THATS JUST WERE IM FROM GROWN UP SINCE THEN!!

NAH HOPE IT WORKS OUT FOR YOU BACK I N THE UK IF IM BEING HONEST THE LIFESTYLE I HAD IN THE UK WAS FAR BETTER THAN HERE ITS HARD WHEN U AINGT GOT THE UK MONEY OVER HERE AND U EARNING IN DOLLARS BUT WE WILL NEVER HAVE WHAT WE HAD IN THE UK I KNOW THERE ALL MATERIAL THINGS BUT IT DOES MAKE FOR AN EASIER LIFE

ANYHOW ENJOY A DECENT CHINESE AND GOOD OLD FISH AND CHIPS!!!

**MidnightMike** · 29th January 2006, 19:23

I'll keep your gixxer here for you untill you come back, and if your not then thats ok with me

**Rashika** · 29th January 2006, 19:26

Sorry to hear you are heading back to the UK Fordy

Especially after all the effort to get here with your family. But it has been good to meet you, and maybe we will meet up again... you never know when our paths may cross again matey

I've got class on thurs night, so friday would be good for me...if it is still open to negotiation that is

**Fordy** · 29th January 2006, 19:35

Originally Posted by Rashika

I've got class on thurs night, so friday would be good for me...if it is still open to negotiation that is

Friday it is then

**MidnightMike** · 29th January 2006, 19:44

My offer still stands

**Fordy** · 29th January 2006, 20:06

MidnightMike, thanks but no thanks

Vicky, glad you made it. I'm from Newport Pagnell, where they make Aston Martins, and while there's twats everywhere it wasn't to escape societies ills that drew us here. I prefer the Thai/Indo stuff here, kebabs are much better and chips are cooked properly not greasy mush like the UK (cod will disappear soon for barramundi!), but I'm more looking forward to a tasty and cheap Indian takeaway

**James Deuce** · 29th January 2006, 20:12

Good Luck Fordy, it's a shame you have to go, but please keep in touch.

I know what you mean though. It took me three months to find work in the UK, and it wasn't "quite" in my field. I think I might have stayed a lot longer if I'd found a job I liked.

**miSTa** · 30th January 2006, 06:20

That's a shame to hear Fordy, sorry it hasn't worked out for you.

Count me in on Friday.

**JWALKER** · 30th January 2006, 06:30

sorry to hear that. man. good luck with everything

**Sniper** · 30th January 2006, 07:24

Sorry to hear Fordy. Pity there is no real work for you here. You are a damn nice guy and it would be good if you stayed, but HELL YEA, I'll come down for a beer.

**Blackbird** · 30th January 2006, 07:26

Originally Posted by Fordy

MidnightMike, thanks but no thanks

Vicky, glad you made it. I'm from Newport Pagnell, where they make Aston Martins, and while there's twats everywhere it wasn't to escape societies ills that drew us here. I prefer the Thai/Indo stuff here, kebabs are much better and chips are cooked properly not greasy mush like the UK (cod will disappear soon for barramundi!), but I'm more looking forward to a tasty and cheap Indian takeaway

Good luck Fordy - hope you can settle ok in the UK again after your experiences here. I used to teach at Cranfield Uni, just down the road from NP, so know the area well. (or used to, haven't been back for quite a while)

**Suzi Q** · 30th January 2006, 20:10

Like the others have said - sorry to hear you are leaving Godzone.

Not sure if we will be able to make it on friday but will try - 30UTD may have a work farewell on.

Are you taking the bike back with you?

**Fordy** · 30th January 2006, 21:59

Originally Posted by Suzi Q

Are you taking the bike back with you?

I'm not leaving it for MidnightMike

I'd like to see you guys, but if its not to be thats a shame. You have pm.

Blackbird Thanks. My son was born in our house on Cranfield High Street, used to be owned by Bob Kinns....Bob's connection with the Uni may be tenuous but his brother has a garage not far from campus

Stu, Anthony be good to see you

JWALKER, Jim2 Thanks