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01/07/2009, 17:41 BIG MAC Joined on 25/02/2006 53 Mayenne / Hants Posts 1,111 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? I don't think this is about success or failure really. You remain a stakeholder in your French enterpises, rental property etc.You have provided your child with a start and options which will always be there to be tapped into. You are now simply moving into the next phase of what sounds like an adaptable, workable and largely succesful plan...I wish you and yours well. BIG MAC The frying Scotsman    Report

02/07/2009, 7:58 Iceni Joined on 23/08/2004 Lot 46 Posts 3,417 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? Panda, our opinion of what you have done is irrelevant. As long as you can face the person looking back at you in the morror each morning nothing else matters. Failure is not turning back, failure is not achieving the objectives that you set before your move to France - based on facts not opinions. Only time will tell how your son reacts to being shuttled back and forth. The 3 options seem to be - love you for it, hate you for it or (more likely) a shrug of the shoulders and a grunt. John Di How do I get MY free website?    Report

03/07/2009, 14:54 Ian Joined on 04/07/2007 Revel, Haute Garonne Posts 411 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? We are all making choices everyday - for me the key part of your choice is ACTION.  Others may have stayed and grumbled or even never have made the move and grumbled some more.  You are taking action based on your circumstances. I have been asked many times "Is your French move permanent?" ... who can possibly say yes?!?  Who knows what opportunities lie around the corner?  Who can tell who they will become as they grow and learn? Good for you and best of luck Holiday and Property Guide for Nice and the Cote d'Azur    Report

04/07/2009, 13:11 Panda Joined on 20/02/2009 Posts 196 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? Hello All Didn't realise this thread had reappearded, I am now back in the UK. Son has started school and so far loves it, it's a nice introduction as of course everyone is in holiday mode. I've started back at work and that's a weird feeling but knowing I will get a payslip at the end of the month is the nice part. I hated being self employed, the uncertainty doesn't suit me. So far so good, the thought of just dropping in for a coffee with family is the best part. I'm already planning my first trip to France as a holiday maker though, and I can't wait!    Report

04/07/2009, 22:31 suein56 Joined on 23/08/2004 Southern Morbihan (56) Posts 2,009 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed?  Panda wrote: So far so good, the thought of just dropping in for a coffee with family is the best part. I'm already planning my first trip to France as a holiday maker though, and I can't wait! Sounds as though all is going well for you and your family. It must be a great relief to know you made the right decision for your son. Hoping that he continues to thrive in the UK education system; you too, of course. Sue Computing - it's another world    Report

06/07/2009, 0:47 Jo Joined on 06/08/2006 86, Vienne. Posts 603 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? Not a failure, an experience. So much better than the alternative.....If only we had.... I would hate to have a life filled with 'if onlys' Love all, trust a few, do harm to no-one.    Report

06/07/2009, 10:29 Jo Joined on 06/08/2006 86, Vienne. Posts 603 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? Have just been catching up on some reading and have found an article in the Daily Telegraph of 27 June, Weekend section ( sorry, I have NO idea how to make a link ). It's called A French Revolution and is about the pros and cons of education in the two countries. Love all, trust a few, do harm to no-one.    Report

06/07/2009, 13:09 Âme Joined on 09/11/2008 Hautes Pyrénées 65 Posts 697 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed? Et voila: A French Revolution    Report

06/07/2009, 15:27 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 Real Virtual French Person & Moderator - Lot (46) Posts 11,295 Re: Giving Up and Going Back - Have I Failed?  Âme wrote: Et voila: A French Revolution Also discussed here: http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1731545/ShowPost.aspx Clair the elements of disbelief are very strong in the morning Breakfast - Frank O'Hara    Report

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