Am I too old/ settled to move abroad?

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I’ve always had a yearning to visit a different country and start a life there, I want to fit in well and be wanted. I’ve always been close to my family however recently my mum passed away. Honestly, she was my biggest reason for not going. It was never a conversation I just knew we would be there for each other and I wouldn’t have wanted to have abandoned her. However, she passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly so now I’m looking at things differently. I would want to teach abroad as I am qualified but I am married and have a young toddler. So realistically it’s probably not the right time for me/ us. But then when would be? We want more kids but would it be worth waiting and trying this adventure first? I really want to have some change and get away from it all and I am very conscious that time is not on my side, (me and my partner are both 28)
it takes a long time to settle and build relationships and friendships so it would seem like I’m throwing it all away to try and move. I am also very worried about failing at either this or regretting if I did or didn’t do it.
I guess I am feeling a bit lost and trying to make a change now before it’s too late.
Please help me get my thoughts straight regarding this.

You're talking like your ancient!! You're only in your 20s!! Go for it.

I thought you were going to say you were in your 60s!

You could always come back.

Why do you sound as if you think of yourself as someone nearing the end of your life??? I moved countries just before Covid in my late 40s — I’ve lived longterm in five different countries, and though I’ll stay where I am a few more years to let DS (who has lived in three countries in his ten years) finish school, I’m certain to live in one or two more before I die.

Time is very much on your side at 28!

28! Give over.

We moved to France last year in our 50s.

Anyway - it all depends on getting a visa these days. For example moving to Europe either needs a job here, which is very hard to get, or income outside of a job, or buy a business which again needs funding.

So you need to look at how you would do get a visa in the country that you are wanting to move to.

You're qualified, so have a look at some of the UK private schools that have opened abroad - Brighton College in Bangkok for example, or Wellington College in Shanghai. They would help settle you and your family also.

Which languages do you speak well?

Yep looking into teaching English abroad. Will look into that college, thanks

I was two months off 28 when I moved to Italy. My age didn't come into it.
I'm 57 now and still haven't decided if I'm staying 🤣