Step1 - Our UK house is on the market!

[starman™]

There are some good things about living in Turkey and also some bad things. You just have to balance it out. This is not paradise but then again where is? You get quality of life from what you make of it and its not really down to location.
Also you should really ask what your kids want. My father moved around a lot when I was little and every time he moved it was losing all your friends and having to find new ones and has a kid, I didnt like it. Also you should seriously consider their education, a state school in Turkey is of no comparison to a school in the UK. I have seen many many families move back to the UK just because of this. What you do now effects your kids for the rest of their lives so seriously consider what you, your husband and the children want to do.
Also does it have to be Fethiye? Your husband may get much better job prospects and benefits if he worked here in Istanbul or in Izmir. He then wouldnt have to rely on seasonal work.
Even if he doesnt have a trade, I know that big corporations here in Istanbul are screaming out for English speaking chauffeurs to drive executives around and could earn over 2000 lira per month or more and get benefits that include health insurance for the whole family etc.
IMHO I would stay and at least wait till the kids have finished their education to give them a head start in life and if you have a son, then at least he can choose on if he wants to do military service or not whereas if he was in Turkey then he wouldnt have that choice.

[Janice1971]

I am considering my husband (who hates the UK and has lived here for nearly 4 years) my children cant play outside unsupervised as we live on a main road and we cant afford to move as we are both in very low paying jobs, my children are both girls so military service wont be an issue, I wasnt expecting to live on the interest alone, my husband will have to work full time and I will pick up whatever I can lay my hands on.  OK it would be difficult to return to the UK in the future but not impossible!  I have lived in Turkey for 2 years before so I know the pitfalls and that life isnt perfect, however its easier to be poor in Turkey as there are loads of outdoor activities for the kids that are free!  I have spoken to several mums who have kids going to school in Turkey and they speak very highly of the education system. Im not naive enough to think that things are going to be perfect but we will work hard and make it work for us!

[starman™]

Well you wont be able to work without a work permit unless you already have TC.
I have been living here 20 years now so you can understand when I say that I have seen many people leave Turkey because of this and no matter how you look at it or what other people say, the education system here is poor compared to UK especially now they are bringing in the 4+4+4 system in.

[Janice1971]

I have been married to my Turkish hubby for 7 years so i can apply for TC

[Janice1971]

whats 4+4+4?

[Old Daffodil]

Some friends of mine have just accepted a three year contract with their company to work in Istanbul. They have put their three children in a very good school and are living very comfortably.

Their parents have moved into their home in England and rented their house out because it makes it easier to look after pets whom they want to return to.

Surely having a job to move out to would be a priority. What if you work in sales and hubby looks after the children if he cannot find a job as an option? He would probably love to spend time with his friends and family. Perhaps you could arrange employment before you make the move out.There are multi national companies in Istanbul that may want sales staff who speak English or as Starman says your husband may find work with them.

[Ovacikpeedoff]

"To be honest Im not bothered about what my girls do for a job in the future."

Those are your words and not mine.

[starman™]

quote:Originally posted by Janice1971

whats 4+4+4?

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[starman™]

quote:Originally posted by Daffodil
Some friends of mine have just accepted a three year contract with their company to work in Istanbul. They have put their three children in a very good school and are living very comfortably.

The company would be paying for one of the intl schools. You know they charge just over 25,000 USD per year......per child!

[Old Daffodil]

Maybe getting a bit over the top then!Still think finding a job first is important. Maybe looking for work in Istanbul is not such a  bad option though. It is only a thirty minute flight to Dalaman.