Yes I am going to drop one. I leave for the UK on Sunday!
I am going to work as a 'carer' something I do for 3 people at home everyday and now I am going to do it for someone who is much older but with a difference, I will be PAID. Okay, so I am sounding really flippant and all yeah well no big deal. Not really, I know this is going to be the biggest challenge I have EVER faced. Being away from my hubby and kids for 12 weeks. I will miss Christmas, New Year which is also Paul's birthday and he turns 50!!!!, a friends wedding and very importantly Erin's 13th!!!!! . But at the same time the bulk of the time is during the school holidays (7 weeks). So I am busy having a pity party which starts right now until I leave. I am of course also very excited, I love the idea of not knowing what lies ahead.
I will be working for an agency that supplies 400 'carers' a day privately, the clients were labeled, upmarket, all over England and even Ireland (I am hoping for one of those). Each assignment will be 2 weeks, hey not so bad, you can do anything for 2 weeks, right? Bonus, if you are really happy with your 'client' and they with you, you can opt to stay with them. I will be doing 'light' work, eg. companionship, cooking, assisting with dressing, driving, shopping. I have been amazed at the amount of people I have spoken to about this job that know me really well that reckon I will be so good at this. I never realised people see that side of me.
So I have 3 really good reasons to go: I get to see my Mum and importantly check on her as she isn't that well at the moment. I get paid well by SA standards and 3rdly I get myself into the system in England and can start to contribute to a pension.
14 hours ago
11 comments:
Sounds so good. Am wondering if you are going to come back....
Wow - thats a huge change in your lives. Hope you still keep in bloggy contact and just wanna wish you all the very best.
Joanne! No way! Jeez, girl, you are one big bundle of surprises, and this one is huge. I know how difficult it's going to be for you to be away from your family and friends---really, I know---and I hope you're going to be okay. Selfishly though, OH MY GOD, we are SO going to meet! I know you'll be a little unsettled and not sure of your schedule but we're going to work out a way for me to get over to the UK to visit with you. I'm so stoked! Sorry for your family and family but stoked! Vi snakkes!
Wow!
Are you guys planning to go over permamently?
Was it easy to organise?
Oooh - NOW lots of things make sense!
I didn't know you were even thinking about caring
I know quite a few people who have done it: a mixed bag of reactions but most go again so it must be ok.
Certainly the bux are very good.
Must have been quite a difficult decision to make with all the big events happening soon.
SHAME man!
We will miss you but you will have stax to blog about so thats something for us to look forward to
Michele, yes we are going to have a serious get2gether, SA style!! Cant wait.
Vicki, Thanks for the support and yes I am taking my laptop and will sort myself out there asap and will be delivering 'scintillating' posts daily LOL
Hayley, It was super easy to organise although you need a British passport. And if I love it I may settle there and send for the family but that is certainly not planned. See above I will be blogging daily.
Mel, Of course I will come back I have to see you. x
Oh wow, you go girl! Hubby met a SA woman working in Ringwood as a carer on his way to SA on Wednesday. Excellent way to get around and see different parts of the country (with 2 weeks here and there).
Soooo you gonna pop in if you'r down South? I can't promise sushi but how about fish and chips (and I sure can find some good wine.....)
Oh wow!
Now - I wish you were in Joburg, because I have christmas cards that I want you to post for me!!!
Good luck - hope you have fun and don't get too home sick!
If times get tough, just think of the bucks!! ;-)
I have sent you an email!!
Kirsty x
Hey that's what my in laws do. It's really good money.
Let me know on an email which agency you're going through, my in laws have a lot of experience in this area, and they may be able to recommend a good one if you're not happy initially where you are - it can be very difficult if you go through the wrong agency. They've been doing this for years, and have worked with 3 different agencies and even spent 4 years sending carers overseas. So if you're stuck let me know! :)
Wow Joanne, sounds like you are up for a real life experience....if you find yourself in West Sussex and in need of company - I AM HERE - just give me shout through my blog and we will get together.
xxx
Mmm...you are tempting me...can't wait to find out how it all goes for you & how you cope with & enjoy the work. How on earth are your hubby & kids going to cope without you tho? 'Spose that at least they will certainly appreciate & treasure you when you return...
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