how far would you go for a career?

[mirela]

im johunting nationwide at moment, im thinking doesnt matter how far, if i could get a nice job offer, i will be happy to do the packing:) would you consider to change cities for a new job?

[WhiteBear]

i would, i would even go abroad ... Australia,!!

but i cant cos of my NHS hospital. i dont want to change my Professor / surgeon or consultant...... theyve been looking after me since i was 5!! thats over 20yrs.

ive had over 6 operations throughout my life, and they have always looked after me. dont want to switch to a diff one and they would have to get to know me all over again.
but then again it might b a good thing....they might have better ideas of treating me?? its a 50% 50% really.

but if the pay a lot more like alot..... then yes then i would move and start a new life aswell.... :)

[mirela]

WB, i want a new life too!!! even consider to go back home, but im a bit scared of the crowd, too many people. australia is good choice,nice sunshine, 2 of my good friends moved over there and i hope i can do a visit soon.
BTW, was thinking to recommend the book DR GILLIAN mCkeith's ultimate health plan after read 'feeling sick', you must heard of it, i guess, it is not just about diet, also help to control your mood, keep healthy physically,emotionally and spiritually.x

[Ethel]

I would go anywhere for the right job - a change is as good as a rest. :)

I would never recommend Gillian McKeith's book though. She isn't a medical doctor and 'bought' her PhD by doing American correspondence courses. She is a quack of the very worst sort

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/feb/12/ad vertising.food

[mirela]

grrr, im so easily influenced by others:(( i just read the book and thinking to start 7 day diet diary, now, read the link ethel's.............

[logic]

Totally agree there Ethel
My wife is a qualified alternative therapist, and was very interested in Mckieths work, until all was revealled

she now reads everything that Patrick Holford writes, and is a strong believer in his work,, she is also a masseusse dealing mainly with sports injuries,
Reiki, and reflexology.

[Ethel]

Oh, sorry.

I've saved you from looking at your doings in the toilet pan every day though. :)

[logic]

OI ,. Ethel it's not like you to get involved in these sordid activities :-).

[logic]

But getting back to the question, If I was younger and in good health, I'd leave this crappy country tomorrow.

[Ethel]

I particularly liked this:

McKeith is a menace to the public understanding of science. She seems to misunderstand not nuances, but the most basic aspects of biology - things that a 14-year-old could put her straight on.

http://www.badscience.net/?p=362

Getting back to the question though - I wonder how many people who emigrate have a thorough understanding of the politics, government, taxation and problems of the country they are going to? Does anybody get disillusioned? After all, most people who live in the UK read UK newspapers or watch UK news and while they are abroad don't give a thought to the news of the country they are in.

[terambulan]

My pocket decides my choices.....whichever pays the most doing whatever. Once the monies in the pocket you can buy everything else.

[mirela]

ethel
i read financial news, but dont read any politic news, yeah.
you do have to give up lots things you were doing regarly when you moved to a new country.

i feel either family or career, you have to have onething you can rely on, career seems more reliale, someting you can take control.

[Ethel]

It's not the stuff you know you will give up that matters.

You may grumble about the economy here, the credit crunch and the 'high' interest rates (they are not high in my opinion) -but would you know what to expect in the country you move to?

You know that if you had an accident and was unable to work you would be entitled to certain benefits. Would you know what you were entitled to in the new country? Would you know the tax rates you pay on your income? The amount of council tax or rates you'd pay?
What about the drugs problems, immigration policies, health funding, police practice...

People seem to have enough trouble understanding 'the system' in their home country and lots of people look at other countries through rose tinted glasses. Read the French papers for a few months and you may have a totally different view of France, for example.

[gelda]

What would happen to Grav and Liela if you moved away!

[mirela]

gelda, grav is working abroad anyway, no big difference where i live to him. when he chose to work away, he didint consider me and leila tho.... if i can, i will take leila with me. she is my best friend in this country:)