But even though Kev would in theory be paid a bit more here than currently, in practice, we'd likely have less, due to cost-of-living and exchange rate issues. Odds are that we'd be leaving our lovely big condo for a noticeably smaller space, for at least several years. How important is that? We've lived in small spaces before, but going back to one -- will we drive each other crazy? It's so hard to say.
There are just so many factors, plus and minus, and so much uncertainty. I very confused.
on the plus side, they’ve changed the rules so that dogs (and other companion animals) from the US don’t have to wait through a 6-month quarantine, if they meet the criteria:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/index.htm
Torn? Seems like a no-brainer. (easy to say that, I know, not being the one who actually would have to decide and move). Being just back from “the continent” I have to say that, in spite of the difficulties, it seems living abroad would just be so much fun!!
Good luck to you, whatever you decide, and have fun while you’re there!!