Kevin,
I am not worried about leaving as we as a family have spent the last 11 years away from the UK and so we have been seperated from family already and only seen them once or twice a year. Work wise I agree it is a concern although I have broached this posibility with my boss already as I have a great relationship with him. I have met with a couple of companies in Oz and was told that my UK qualifications will be readily accepted over there so that was a relief as I will be the main bread winner.
My main problem at the moment id finding my degree transcripts as I hva emoved house 9 times and cannot find them at the moment. They may well be in our house in Cornwall ( in the attic) we rent it out so that is a pain. We live in Germany as well so we can hardly pop over and have a look. HELP. I kept my degree but not the bits and pieces of paper work.
I will keep a look out for you and track your progress and best of luck lets keep in touch.
Cheryl
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