I have to say Gareth and I are having a very “deja vu” experience this May. It seems to be a repeat of last year. Last year, we were planning to go to the UK and work on getting a work permit for me once we got there. Instead, with 4 days to go before our flight, we ended up deciding to go to The Netherlands. It was a shock to our families and to us! We had never expected/planned to end up in Amsterdam, but after nearly a year here, I have to say I love the country. Even if it doesn’t afford me certain necessities.

Once more, we are in the exact situation. We were planning on moving to Ireland as soon as my registration came through. Instead it seems we are heading to London as I got a job offer! I had interviewed with a company nearly 18 months ago. The process was going well until I was offered a seconded position as a Project Coordinator. The company had an advantage with me in the new role, so the interview process was halted.

In January, it started back up!

At the same time, I was working on my Ireland Registration. I was wary of not pursing a nursing position if this new role fell through again!

Two weeks ago, I received an offer and we have started the visa applications and started looking for flats in Windsor. Fingers crossed that all works out. Both Gareth and I really want to be centered in the United Kingdom!