returning at 50?

[sadie]

Has anyone returned to start all over again at this age? not settled here after 4yrs, mainly missing family, considering a return next year when hopefully jobs etc may of picked up, then have day's when I think just settle for what I have here as maybe too old to move back...my heart is definitely not here though?? love to hear peep's opinions please

[thearmchairdetective]

Have you just been in the one place for the four years?
Maybe it's just where you are, it's hard over in the uk for the 0ver 50's in my opinion.

[moonraker1959]

I guess it depends on a few things!Where are you intending to go back to?I don't think being 50 will go against you to be honest!What kind of work would you be doing?I personally don't know anyone out of work,and even my daughter who is home from uni managed to secure a full time job whilst home for summer!Sorry don't agree with TACD's comments about it being hard here for your age group?Perhaps he/she can elaborate abit more on that comment?Life is as easy or hard as you want to make it in my opinion!Good luck and hope all goes well for you!

[cazzie]

Hi Sadie,
Sorry to hear that you are still feeling unsettled here - it's not easy for everyone to settle. If you are seriously thinking about going back then there is the recession to think about at the moment - unemployment is officially rising. However, I agree with Moonraker's view that age should not be a discriminating factor these days - I wouldn't put my age (52) on a CV - and your experience and enthusiasm will count for a lot. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[cunnah10]

Hi Sadie,
Sorry to hear that you are still feeling unsettled here - it's not easy for everyone to settle. If you are seriously thinking about going back then there is the recession to think about at the moment - unemployment is officially rising. However, I agree with Moonraker's view that age should not be a discriminating factor these days - I wouldn't put my age (52) on a CV - and your experience and enthusiasm will count for a lot. Good luck with whatever you decide.

have you arrived back in adelaide cazzie?

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[cazzie]

have you arrived back in adelaide cazzie?

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Hello Gill,
Yes thanks, I am back in Adelaide. We arrived yesterday so I am still feeling very tired! I have posted on SSP's thread about the holiday. It was just fab and I can't wait to go back again! Hope you are okay.

[sueoc]

Hi Sadie,
50 is the new 40,as they say.I really dont think you are old,either to be here or in the UK.We landed in Adelaide 11 months ago,aged 49 and 51.We thought "big deal",what's our age got to do with anything.We have just gotten on with things,as we always have.You are still young,there is plenty of time to feel "too old"when you really are too old.I would not feel daunted at the thought of going back home,and in fact often we consider seriously if we will be here in a year or two,(Adelaide that is,ha) Do as you feel,you are still a youngster!All the best Sue.

[sadie]

Thank's for all who have replied so far, most encouraging I must say I too do not feel old yet and suppose it is just a number and as you say employer's should not judge by age...just wish there was not a recession on, however 'where there is a will' do not want to end up feeling unsettled here for the rest of my life, reckon 4yrs is long enough trying. However we would also be leaving our Son behind as he is at Uni. here for at least another 3yrs!! another dilemma!

[mayjess]

Hi Sadie, sorry your feeling unsettled, its not a nice place to be when your feeling like that. Can I ask - have you been back to the UK for a visit since leaving? I think if you have not, this may be the best thing to do 1st, I wish i`d have done this, wouldnt listen to my hubby when he told me to do this, nope I had to go full steam ahead & book the the flights, shippers etc and come back to the UK, only to feel half way home `what the hell have I done`? sometimes a good long trip back to the UK can make your mind up either way to where you would like to live!

We are intending to hopefully come bk to adelaide nxt year, my hubby will be 50 then, and he was initially bothered by this, but Ive told him it shouldnt be a problem, he was worried no-one will employ him also,! it is scary either way and I hope you find some piece of mind soon.

Mayjess

[Sharon and Paul]

Hi Sadie , What worries me , was getting old in the uk , lets be honest they don't look after there old folks or should I say people in there Autumn years . Sure as you get older you will think about where you come from and have happy memories . Just look out your window in the morning and see the sun shine , everyone is much happier in the uk when it nice and sunny , so for 2 weeks of the year it's great. Take a holiday see your friends , I am sure you will miss your son and want to be back here in sunny Adelaide where they say good morning sir how's yer day ? . ATB Paul