Job offer in the Channel Islands

peterattheboro · 15 Apr 2016 at 16:24

Just need some advice on what you would do in my situation.

I've been offered a job working in the Channel Islands but the missus isn't happy as I'd obviously be moving over there and I'd be back every fortnight for the weekend.

The experience I'd gain over there is critical for getting a job back over here as I'd struggle with just the qualifications and no experience. There's also a nice added bonus of a 30% wage increase plus travel and accommodation is paid for.

Seems daft even asking now I've written it out as it's only temporary for only 6-12 months. Or until I find the same job back over here or she leaves me and I just stay there

tom_e · 15 Apr 2016 at 16:30

Do it, if it's only going to be for 6 months to a year that's no great length of time.

randomshenans · 15 Apr 2016 at 18:08

I'd do it, should you get your Mrs to agree, but she should if it's that much better for your career.

Feek · 15 Apr 2016 at 18:20

Which island?

peterattheboro · 15 Apr 2016 at 18:33

Jersey.

Glad it's not just me thinking this makes a lot of sense.

Andybtsn · 15 Apr 2016 at 18:39

Anywhere other than Boro, surely?!

Mr-White · 16 Apr 2016 at 12:51

It's only 6 months, I'd do it.

Get the misses over for a cheap holiday

blairw · 16 Apr 2016 at 14:01

Do it - seems like a decision that may make or break your career.

peterattheboro · 16 Apr 2016 at 17:10

Doing it

dowie · 16 Apr 2016 at 17:14

nice one, Jersey is probably OK but some UK affiliated Islands can be weird.

Isle of Man used to have a law on the books to birch gays until recently and in Sark you could beat your wife & cars are banned... plus they were basically under some backwards feudal system until very recently.

sanaxe1 · 17 Apr 2016 at 09:50

Depends if you value your career over your misses. Only being able to see her for a couple of days every 2 weeks for the next year? Yeh good luck with that working out.

Buffman · 17 Apr 2016 at 10:00

sanaxe1 said:
Depends if you value your career over your misses. Only being able to see her for a couple of days every 2 weeks for the next year? Yeh good luck with that working out.

I think lots of couples do similar, tbh for 6 months to a year it isn't a long stint

d_brennen · 17 Apr 2016 at 10:13

sanaxe1 said:
Depends if you value your career over your misses. Only being able to see her for a couple of days every 2 weeks for the next year? Yeh good luck with that working out.

Sorting the wheat from the chaff, surely?

MoRT489 · 10 May 2016 at 12:23

Fly her out and you go back alternate weekends. Flights are cheap and quick, virtually no time in airport here especially if hand baggage only. Don't forget no VAT on deliveries from UK and 20% income tax on Jersey source income

Housing (London prices) and food is expensive though so budget accordingly.

tom_e · 10 May 2016 at 12:28

sanaxe1 said:
Depends if you value your career over your misses. Only being able to see her for a couple of days every 2 weeks for the next year? Yeh good luck with that working out.

Works ok for many in the forces without seeing each other for 6 months at a time.

randomshenans · 10 May 2016 at 14:33

I've done it, for 8 months being away and coming back monthly to see them. You can make it work!

Jimbeam3678 · 11 May 2016 at 21:06

Unless I've missed something what is the job?