https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:28:33 +0000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:05:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38659 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301059&title=moving-overseas#1301059 Author: jazzy
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 7:05pm

I would love to do something like this.
DH came here when he was young & could not speak English went to school not knowing what was going on, but he is fluent in 2 languages still. His family came here & stayed with friends of friends, did not have much when they got here & had to wait for their stuff to arrive by ship. His parents had great skill sets so work was not an issue, don't think either of them had jobs to come to though. But have done very well for themselves.

We were looking at moving to Oz (yip not far, lol) but it was a hassle as DH is not a NZ citizen & would have to become one to live in Oz, which I was not happy about..so we stayed put & Europe is always on the cards for us.

I say go for it ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:05:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301059&title=moving-overseas#1301059 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301049&title=moving-overseas#1301049 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 6:45pm

Your kids will be fluent before you will
I've travelled and stayed with friends in Germany, only knew basic language and was able to get around and communicate with people easily enough, after 1 week I was able to get the gist of what people were saying.

What a fantastic opportunity I'd love to do something like this. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:45:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301049&title=moving-overseas#1301049 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301008&title=moving-overseas#1301008 Author: Rackhell
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 5:05pm

Sort out a bank account before you go.

When we moved overseas we had a national bank account and assumed as they were owned by lloyds that we could set up an account over there. Nope, this was may 2002 and they were worried about terrorists laundering money.

We got about four months worth of paychecks paid into our nz account before we could get a credit card/ lloyds worldwide account.

And we moved to England!!! So no language hassles to factor in, but still...

Sort everything out before you go.]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:05:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301008&title=moving-overseas#1301008 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301003&title=moving-overseas#1301003 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 4:59pm

We aren't in Europe but have friends who lived in the Netherlands for a couple of years. Their kids were both under 3yo when they moved over too. I think they would say it was an awesome experience! Personally, I totally recommend it! We haven't done an international move since having the kids but would consider one if it came up. We're in Asia, so different from NZ and feels far from home but it's a great experience for us and for the kids.]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:59:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1301003&title=moving-overseas#1301003 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300710&title=moving-overseas#1300710 Author: Plushie
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 10:11am

You'd be living my dream.

My ex/ex boss moved to portugal with his wife and >1 year old baby, they were VERY organized and he went a month earlier with the bulk of their stuff and organized a house, unpacked, and started work so when his wife and baby flew over everything was set up and he was settled into his new job. They spoke german but no portugese]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:11:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300710&title=moving-overseas#1300710 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300703&title=moving-overseas#1300703 Author: Red
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 10:01am

Sounds awesome MC, you guys should go for it! ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:01:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300703&title=moving-overseas#1300703 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300653&title=moving-overseas#1300653 Author: RedHeadDuck
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 9:02am

At *this* stage we will move over for a year or two. It's still in the very early stages of planning though

DH will most likely have a job when we get there, he's already talked to a guy he used to work for-where he could possibly get a job again....

Was there any unexpected problems you come across that you *never* would have thought about???

It will be interesting going as I don't speak the language, but will try learning before then (DH is fluent but obviously won't be with me all the time!)]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:02:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300653&title=moving-overseas#1300653 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300596&title=moving-overseas#1300596 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 38659
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 7:58am

Are you moving to live or for an extended holiday? I know of a few families that have done the campervan trip round europe for a couple of months and the kids have loved it.

They adapt more easily then we do. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:58:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300596&title=moving-overseas#1300596 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300501&title=moving-overseas#1300501 Author: yermasyada
Subject: 38659
Posted: 05 April 2011 at 9:28pm

Hey MC

It doesn't have to be a nightmare, but you have to be very VERY organised Lots of research needed and lots of preparation to ensure the move goes as smoothly as possible.

It will be exciting and stressful at the same time. I think it helps to have a 'never say never' attitude, so if things don't go to plan and you want to move back, or move somewhere else, you don't feel like you've 'failed' or made a mistake. Just take each day as it comes and have a great adventure.

I've never done it with a kid in tow, but know LOTS of people who have ]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:28:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300501&title=moving-overseas#1300501 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300382&title=moving-overseas#1300382 Author: Jaxnz1
Subject: 38659
Posted: 05 April 2011 at 7:43pm

When we moved to the UK, my SIL also moved with their 6yr son and 4yr old twins. They had jobs, a house and everything set up before they left, so all they had to do was move in. The boys went to kindy and school and adjusted fine.

I don't think it would be a nightmare if you have everything sorted before you leave. I say go for it! A good idea too is if you get there and find it hard adjusting, just give yourself a date, eg 6 months from when you move there and agree with your DH that if you're not enjoying it then you'll move back home after that time.

Good luck, it's a big decision to make.

Edited by Jaxnz1]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:43:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300382&title=moving-overseas#1300382 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300275&title=moving-overseas#1300275 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 38659
Posted: 05 April 2011 at 5:57pm

Cant help with Europe, but we are going to the states!!]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:57:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1300275&title=moving-overseas#1300275 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38659&PID=1299831&title=moving-overseas#1299831 Author: RedHeadDuck
Subject: 38659
Posted: 05 April 2011 at 9:30am

Has anyone here moved to Europe with a kid?
DH and I are considering it.... Or are we completely nuts

Would it be a complete logistical nightmare? Basically I just want to hear your stories-where you moved to, how long for, and how it worked...... To know we're not insane

ETA: if you know me, please keep this off my facebook, its obviously still only in the thought stages

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