That's it, I'm off to Lyon for a while
 

After reading on Scoobynet about threads of emigrating and leaving the UK for a life abroad, pros and cons etc etc, I decided to make a move and seek a better or different way of life in another country.

Motives: I was fed up of the general feeling of miscontent in the UK, congestion, working long hours and a general underappreciation of my talents. Undervalued springs to mind.

My other half quit teaching last year after becoming overwhelmed with the bureaucracy (It was either that or a nervous breakdown) and we don't believe in 'going off sick'. We made a list of countries desirable to live in, France came top and I've worked all out over the past year to find a job in a decent location.

The job in Lyon came about through our parent company - Their jobs are posted in German on an intranet. Good old Google translated all 217 jobs into English, I applied in French (A language I was forced to learn in a previous job!). Six months of negociation I got the job.

I start in 10 days - why am I writing this?

SN has inspired me over the years - it's a bit of an odd relationship, when I'm exhausted after a hard day at the office I find time to read about other people's problems and get an insight into things I would never really consider. I look at other people's cars and hear about the latest mods that make me think about my own scoob from 5-years ago. I even offer advice.

In summary - if you really want to make that change, find some energy (you'll need it) and go for it!


Nik

Good for you mate, and good luck

Braver than me! Good luck with it and keep us posted.

AU REVIOR Hope it works out for ya..Another one is Grabbing onto his lifeline with both hands,and leaving this Sinking island.Think ill be running for the Hills within the next year or two aswell matey,I HOPE...Perhaps you can come back over with some French Guys and teach the English how to Protest Properly..:thumb:

Thanks for the replies, I quite admire the French for getting their own way in Europe.


Nik

Good luck

Lived in France for 4 years now and it aint too bad,
had to sacrifice the cars tho which is doing my head in

get ready to kiss your colleagues every day, in england I got a hello if I was lucky

Thanks, good call on the cars - I have sell my Honda and have the use of a Peugeot 407, can't wait...

Shaking hands seems more acceptable.


Nik

So you go that fireman job, then?