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  • 12-04-2010 10:12pm
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    LegacyUser
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    I've been with my boyfriend 2 and a half years. I have university qualifications that could mean I could get a good job in the UK, or Europe but I haven't been able to get permanent work in Ireland and it's not going to get any better. Even before the recession the type of job I could abroad is far better than one I might get here, because of the type of work it is. The contract on my job is coming to an end in July and I am starting to put out CVs for work in UK and other places. This has been on the cards for a while, in fact I was meant to move last year but then I managed to get this job so we were able to put it off a while. Believe me, I've looked into my chances of getting work here but I've no option. He can't move as he has family committments here and also has gone back to college as a mature student after losing his job. It would be unfair to ask him to move as, opposite to me, he has no experience that would enable him to work abroad.
    ..Has anyone been in this situation? Has anyone had a relationship thats been interupted by a big move? How do people manage to both get jobs in the same place these days without one person having to make a big sacrifice?
    I tend to think its not wise to sacrifice too much. I think of my mum who gave up her chances of a career to raise kids and my father left anyway and she ended up with nothing. Not saying thats the same situation but you know what I mean...
    Not that my boyfriend would be even ready for all that...we're both 29 but he is very "young at heart" and enjoying his new student life...
    Obviously there's more elements to the problem but I'd just be interested to hear if anyone out there has had this issue to deal with? I'd be greatful for some advice!!


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