Moving abroad

[leannesouth]

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting so I hope it's ok :)

Me and my partner have been talking about going to New Zealand for a year with our 3 year old son. My partner is planning on working out there and I will continue my studies, we can afford it and are going to start planning this week.

I'm feeling a bit apprehensive but this is our last year that we can do it because of our son starting school next year.

Just seeing if anyone else has done this, looking for some advice and info please.

Thankyou

Not got any advice on moving abroad with a family as only done it single in younger year, but my mum's family are from/live in NZ. My brother and GF just did a year over there. NZ is beautiful and has lots to offer an outdoors family. Depending on where you live it could be quite quiet. Auckland is very expensive, but great for city living with beaches. I say go for it, make memories and if you don't like it a year is not long and will be over quickly.
Good luck and enjoy.

Hey OP - try posting in the Living overseas board, lots of experienced and helpful
Posters there

Hi Leanne, how are you getting on?

I'm from NZ, I've been over here a couple of years.

Whereabouts are you planning on moving to? Has your partner got worked lined up?

Hi OP. Where in NZ? Have you been before? We were there last winter and have friends/family over there.

Thanks everyone! Have posted in living abroad x

Good luck! My parents moved countries sporadically throughout my childhood and as an adult I’ve lived abroad as well. The best advice I can give that my mother (and I) always followed is throw yourself into joining things and be very open to making new acquaintances in a way you probably wouldn’t at home! New countries are disorientating so re-discover old hobbies, join activities and within time you’ll find what & who you want to continue with!