Relocation

2002.
I was in HK after just left UK.
And on our way to NZ.

Had lunch with my Old Essex Uni mates.
One stated that,
"So, your profession now is...Relocation!"

Didn't really understand what he meant.
Now I know better.
After leaving NZ for OZ.
Now planning to "Relocate" back to UK.

Left UK because it was Expansive.
Searching for a better & cheaper place.
Enabling us to have 2nd child.

Ireland?
25% Richer due to exchange rate.
But further away from HK.

Canada?
250% Richer due to exchange rate.
But its office in London opened....
Only between 11-1400 hrs!
And only sent us a standard form.
Making us felt we're not so welcome!
Never sure how much one would score...
During Immigration Interview!

NZ?
340% Richer due to exchange rate.
Friendly phone call from Immigration.
Very clear about our score from the start!

The choice is Obvious.

9 Years on.
We're faced with another Choice.
And Family Business Dictates.
UK has never been so Attractive.

Business Wise.
UK has its Longest & Deepest Recession.
Was 1 Sterling Pounds = NZ$ 3.4 when we left.
Now 1 Sterling Pounds = NZ$ 2.2
So, We'll be 35% better off by returning UK.
UK house price dropped by 20% from its peak.
Great Busniess Opportunity due to Cheaper Cost.

Also, Education Wise.
My Elder Boy is accepted by a Top Grammar School.
6th out of 3,255 State Secondary Schools in England.

Other than actual Monetary "Gains",
There're also other types of "Gains".
Like Huge Savings in Private School Education Fee.
Massive Savings in Living Costs.
Better All Round Development & Career Opportunity.

UK, here we come again!

Fate
Gaining could be in many Forms
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