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[wizzy]

hi smoggie,
your estate might be the biggest, but i've never heard of it, i'm afraid.
we have a 6 yr old and i'm not the slightest bit worried about his schooling over in cyprus.
there are plenty of english schools over there anyway.
my son is already learning french and can pick up languages.
what is it exactly about the schools and your kids that you are worried about?
kids settle into anything. my son is in his 3rd school already, and i went to about 20 different ones through my dad being in the RAF.

if you's fancy moving to cyprus, what is it thats holding you's back, from committing yourselves to take the plunge?

karen/(wizzy)

[claire]

Hi Wizzy

If we did take the plunge and move over i would want my kids,age 7 an 3yrs to go to a cypriot school because that would help them adapt and make new friends also the fact that jobs are not best paid in Cyprus and would not want them to end up behind a bar or the like,no offence bar owners

Smoggie

[wizzy]

hi smoggie,
i can understand your concern then.
we want our son to go to an english school and also to get taught greek. if the school dosent teach it, we hope to have an evening tutor, once or twice a week, to teach all of us, at the same time.
if my son was to be taught in a greek school, we would find it difficult to talk with him, and understand him, if he came accustomed to the greek language first , english second.
i cant see that speaking greek as well as the greeks would gain your kids better job prospects. speaking enough greek might to the same.
as for job prospects, there arnt many in england and a lot of the jobs are going to immigrants rather than english.
we will retire out in cyprus, so i'm not concerned for us. my 18 yr old will try to get 'a' job, and our 6 yr old will get on with it also.
there are no chances here.
he is currently in one of the best private schools in the country, and opportunities for university, but after that, this job prospects are no better.
most of the good jobs are 'ran' by an elite govermental 'charity', called 'common purpose', and they are getting their men into the positions and settling in ready for the EU take over. there isnt any prospects here at all, in my opinion.
yes, the wages are less in cyprus, but the cost of living is less also.
the cost of living is rising drastically here.
there are no secret formulas , but we would rather have peace and sun shine, and enough to tick by nicely.
live on local food and live a simple life.
we want out of the rat race and all it does to you. we can see beyond that.
i'm sure there are other job prospects as well as in the tourist industry. only you wont get to hear about them whilst in england.

GET ME OUT OF HERE !!! let me get to cyprus !!!

wizzy

[Niki]

The english schools are good. Limassol has by far the most choice. Cypriot schools are good as long as your children are young (below 6).

We love it here but we have come to the conclusion that unless the situation changes in the next 4 years our children will have to go overseas to University as they do not have the same standard of further education. Job prospects do worry me also, something you couldn't grasp unless you lived here. There is a different attitude. The most successful people are the ones who study overseas and came back to set up their own business having had more experience.

It is far safer for children though and the kids have such a rich life that lovely weather can give. I agree with Bubbles on the temperature, I have been to Tenerife many times and the temperatures are far less extreme so you have to expect this.

Learning Greek...we have tried 4 different tutors/colleges but we want to learn conversational Greek and you spend most of the time learning grammatical perfection instead so although we began with the same intentions it hasn't quite worked out. There is no way kids and adults can learn at the same time. We now try to pick the language up through day to day life.

Living expenses are cheaper but not that much cheaper so a decent income is important.

On the whole we are very happy in Cyprus and quality of life is far better then the UK.

[wizzy]

hi niki,
thanks for the advice.
we wont bother with the tutor idea then !!! i'm too old ( 44) to learn much anyway.
the job prospects are no better here, in my opinion. so we would rather opt for the sun and a more simple, easy life. we have the expectations of our son doing really well with his education here, but as i said, the job prospects afterwards are poor. england is swamped with immigrants and it gets worse by the day. employers more often choose to employ them, rather than the english.
as for living expenses in england, have you any idea how bad its getting here???
i will take good notice of what you are all saying about the heat, and will have to get used to it, and hopefully , get accustomed to it quickly.
cheers
wizzy

[Niki]

hi niki,
thanks for the advice.
we wont bother with the tutor idea then !!! i'm too old ( 44) to learn much anyway.
the job prospects are no better here, in my opinion. so we would rather opt for the sun and a more simple, easy life. we have the expectations of our son doing really well with his education here, but as i said, the job prospects afterwards are poor. england is swamped with immigrants and it gets worse by the day. employers more often choose to employ them, rather than the english.
as for living expenses in england, have you any idea how bad its getting here???
i will take good notice of what you are all saying about the heat, and will have to get used to it, and hopefully , get accustomed to it quickly.
cheers
wizzy

The key aspect of looking for a career here is that the world is open to you because you have experienced different cultures and gain a wider perspective. When you're in the UK you and schools/colleges tend to look to the UK for the future.

Make sure you know what to expect and you will love it! We moved in the heat of July as our 2 girls finished schools at this time so no choice but still enjoyed every minute!

[wizzy]

thanks niki,
thats how i see it also, ( re; a career),
we will retire, we have had enough. my 18 yr old will just get on with it, and try and earn his pocket money and keep going, so to speak. he's not looking for some fabulous career, just a job will satisfy him.
my 6 yr old will make out of life, what he chooses to make of it, it will be in his hands. but we have no prospects here, even with a fabulous school and education, it dosent help much.

by the way, i have talked to my hubby about what you were saying about greek tutors and we agree with what you are saying. we will stick to the cheaper option, and buy a tourists 'speak greek easy ' handbook !!!

regards
wizzy

[webbo]

thanks niki,
thats how i see it also, ( re; a career),
we will retire, we have had enough. my 18 yr old will just get on with it, and try and earn his pocket money and keep going, so to speak. he's not looking for some fabulous career, just a job will satisfy him.
my 6 yr old will make out of life, what he chooses to make of it, it will be in his hands. but we have no prospects here, even with a fabulous school and education, it dosent help much.

by the way, i have talked to my hubby about what you were saying about greek tutors and we agree with what you are saying. we will stick to the cheaper option, and buy a tourists 'speak greek easy ' handbook !!!

regards
wizzy

Hi Wizzy
Weather today has been great - around 20 degrees and really sunny! Sorry if I am making you jealous! This is the best time of year IMHO - I love spring - even back home!

I too have tried various ways to learn Greek (still go to lessons as I am determined to speak Greek though as Niki says lessons are generally focused on the grammar which does baffle me some nights!! I have come to the conclusion that I do not like verbs!!!) and Niki is right in doing it bit by bit and learning the lingo once you are here. It is a phonetic language so try buying the linguaphone - I have heard good reports about these though I have never tried it myself!

You can also learn Greek on line - this info has been posted on another thread though I am sorry as cannot remember which one!
Sure some Forum friend will recollect and post the link - it may well be via the BBC

The earlier you start the better
Good luck with the house!

Bubbles x

[Dean Memphis]

Hi

I have been living in Cyprus for a year now and its amazing the people and the island are beautiful.

I own a house in London and rent here which is very cheap i am still not sure if my investment is better in the UK and as I rent my 3 Bed mid terr in london for 1,200 a month and rent a 2 bed here with pool for 220 a month I am sure I am not going to lose.

I live in Napa

Anyway good luck it's a good move

[wizzy]

thanks everyone for your replys. we have been busy 'giving up the business' and showing pptential buyers round the house. its likely we may get an offer soon.
a friend of mine has her villa in the north of cyprus. does anyone have any help in regards..should we try for the north or south. the housing in the north seems cheaper, but it seems easier to move to southern cyprus.
besides the land resistry, does anyone have any advice.
much appreciated.
thanks
wizzy