Great Speech

[Arthur Little]

All best wishes - as always - Steve. Excellent post ... and GOOD ON YOU, my friend.

[Steve.r]

I have travelled all my life for work. Since 1979. Norman Tebbit would have been proud of me. But I don't think it is always the right solution for everybody and neither should it be. Imagine if we all travelled in the same way, the country would be in chaos
It is of course great that Steve has found a solution that suits him and one that perhaps Steve skills are suited to. But such a move might not suit everyone in the same way.

As a reminder of Norman Tebbits advice:


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...for-a-job.html

I strongly agree, it iis not for everyone and nor should it be. Leaving your home country is tough as you are leaving your security behind you. Our chosen paths to wed foreign ladies makes us different to the norm, but our rights in this matter have been restricted due to greedy governments out for a swift buck.
Many of my friends here have been able to bring their wives to the uk and I congratulate all who have persevered and made it. This was going to be my path had I not been lucky enough to get this job. But for those of us (and there are a few here on the forum) who have led expat lives will know the 'draw' of living in another country and the benefits it can bring. It also gives you the insight into how we are nannied and bullied and led and ripped off at every turn in the Uk without even realising it.

Who knows, I might have to come back, but I will make the most of my time here and fight to stay away from the uk

[grahamw48]

Thank you for your replies guys, it has been a long road but I just never gave up on my dreams. If I can stay here for the next ten years I will be more than happy. My home and heart is in Asia.

And Graham, you are still free to return to working in Asia, give it a go

Just let me know when you need a Valet.

I do have some teaching experience and a TEFL certificate, but it's about 20 years old.

Also I believe there is an age limit of 55 years for work permits in China.

[andy222]

I strongly agree, it iis not for everyone and nor should it be. Leaving your home country is tough as you are leaving your security behind you. Our chosen paths to wed foreign ladies makes us different to the norm, but our rights in this matter have been restricted due to greedy governments out for a swift buck.
Many of my friends here have been able to bring their wives to the uk and I congratulate all who have persevered and made it. This was going to be my path had I not been lucky enough to get this job. But for those of us (and there are a few here on the forum) who have led expat lives will know the 'draw' of living in another country and the benefits it can bring. It also gives you the insight into how we are nannied and bullied and led and ripped off at every turn in the Uk without even realising it.

Who knows, I might have to come back, but I will make the most of my time here and fight to stay away from the uk

Fair play to you steve if only I was younger I would do the same. You dont want to come back here and I agree this is rip off britain. Like graham said there is a age limit on many countries now. It makes it impossible to get out of here. I have skills there is loads of jobs in america for me but my age is against me.

[lastlid]

Same in the middle east. Places like Saudi have a similar age limit.

[andy222]

I wouldnt fancy the middle east mate. I think I would give that a big miss. I guess the money is ok but too many restrictions.

[lastlid]

I wouldnt fancy the middle east mate. I think I would give that a big miss. I guess the money is ok but too many restrictions.

Yeah. Not allowed a bacon sarnie there, for one thing.

[andy222]

Yeah. Not allowed a bacon sarnie there, for one thing.

You wont be allowed a bacon sarnie here soon.

[lastlid]

You wont be allowed a bacon sarnie here soon.

[stevewool]

You wont be allowed a bacon sarnie here soon.

nice

[Dedworth]

[Steve.r]

It's surprising the freedoms within the middle east, I was in Saudi for a couple of years too and found it a great place. There was more alcohol than you could (shiek) shake a stick at and you could buy bacon or a nice piece of 'flat nose' in various places.
As for age restrictions, some of the guys I worked with were the walking dead, many well over retirement age. Also, there is no restriction for age on a 'business' trip

[fred]

Just had a quick shifty here regards China work visa requirements...Cant see any age restrictions what so ever.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/work.htm

[grahamw48]

I read it on an English teaching site.