Opportunity to move to Scotland

[MCW]

I have been given the opportunity to move to Scotland, expenses paid, to live near a very close friend. Having left teaching because I could no longer stand the homogeneous, one size fits all, setting children up to fail goveinisation of it all, I am not tied to a particular area. I'm now self-employed, working with the bereaved, as well as acting as advocate for children who don't have a voice, and really could work from anywhere in the UK. My daughter is at uni in London and will spend her third year in South America and my friends are all over the globe.

I live in Salisbury, and the rents are much higher than in Brechin, which is where I would be headed. I like Salisbury and have some friends nearby. I like Brechin too. The thought of moving house makes me want to lie down in a darkened room.... In Scotland I could have a dog again.

I am completely torn about staying or going. I'm usually very decisive, but am penduluming between the two choices. Just wondered what the bcf massif thought.

TLDR: Should I stay or should I go now?
Should I stay or should I go?

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In such cases of big decisions you can rumble along like you are now or make a big change.

Considering in 10-20 years if you don't make the choice you'd think if only I'd...
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I'd go.
Life is too short for what ifs.

Besides sounds like you have no ties and not burning any bridges.

It's not like you emigrating to a foreign country and have to learn a new language.
Oh! wait.
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[CHR15]

bad points:

it never stops raining

scottish people live there


good points:

square sausage
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[waffles]

Do you want another dog?
Is the cost of living lower in Scotchland?
Can you continue your work or find alternatives when you get there?
What are you going to lose by moving?

I say give it a go
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[Tracey Suntan-King]

Do it! Opportunities to make major change don't come up very often and let's face it, it's not an irrevocable change. You can always move back if that's what you later decide.

You seem to have grasped the positives first, dog etc which leads me to think you want this.

Moving house is a real pain, but also gives you the opportunity to rid yourself of extraneous baggage (this is a metaphor!) and free yourself of hanging on to stuff you don't really need. Also the physical act of moving you and your stuff is finite.

The benefits of a new environment are infinite.

Here's to your next adventure!



Edit: You will need a passport to get to next years BBQ though
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Ah go on.

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Wot they others said up there.
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[Clanger]

^^^ I too started thinking/singing The Clash song...

I personally think you should go. Better than looking back and regretfully thinking..."if only"...been there done that, got the tee-shirt.

If it doesn't work out you can always come back. Or move somewhere else.

If you are looking for challenging work where your skills will be appreciated, my place are still looking for new TC's. It's tough work, but really rewarding. And you get to stay living in the sunny south.
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[Rogerborg]

FACT: East coast, so the weather is tolerable.
FACT: Light to moderate sheep shaggerism at that latitude.
FACT: I'm not helping you move.
FACT: I may drop by for cake once you're settled.
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[-Matt-]

If part of you wants to do it i'd go for it. Its better to try it and risk having a worse time there than do nothing and regret it never knowing what might o' been

Worst case you can always come back in x-months/year?

Extra distance will not be a sufficient excuse for not attending future euro-jollys however

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[MCW]

It's cuboid. The sausage is cuboid.

Thanks everyone. Going to have big think and discussions in the next few days.

[kawakid]

If you are English I wouldn't go.

Too much racism. Too many bigots. Not worth the hassle.
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

I actually wouldn't go - mainly because I love Wiltshire and surroundings. Secondly I hate moving - so much crap to sort out.
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