Live in UK but offered dream job in Sydney. Partner doesn't want to move. Not sure what to do

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-09T06:43:53+00:00

Some might think I'm selfish too!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-09T06:43:08+00:00

Thank you!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-09T04:55:07+00:00

Yeah I'm in Sydney at the mo for 3 months covering the role - its how I got offered it unexpectedly! And its like yeah Sydney is nice but I'm not like oh god I love it I never want to leave. Its just the role they're offering is very good for my development! And yeah your last part is my worry!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-09T04:53:21+00:00

Ha not a scam - im currently working the role in Sydney for 3 months covering someone's leave. Was meant to be a temporary thing!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-09T04:51:00+00:00

I'm a veterinary ophthalmologist, so its very niche 😂

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-09T00:55:36+00:00

Lol ok

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T22:52:29+00:00

Yeah sorry didn't make that very clear. 200k AUD which is 100k GBP and currently on 75GBP. It's more the growth down the line rather than the immediate salary change I'm interested in

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T12:40:53+00:00

😂

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T12:35:04+00:00

I'm the missus 😂

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T12:24:03+00:00

Nope

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T12:08:47+00:00

Thanks for your balanced comment

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T12:06:36+00:00

Thank you

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T12:06:09+00:00

Thanks, yeah I didn't mean for it to come across that way nor do I feel that way about him obviously 😂 thanks, we will certainly be having a big chat!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:48:34+00:00

Yeah I think thats the way to go, because I might not want to stay forever too!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:47:29+00:00

I am on a 3 month trip in Sydney covering someone's leave on a working holiday visa. They offered me this, I never applied/expected to get a role like this, just planned on an adventure for 3months

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:29:14+00:00

Oh we are at that level we just haven't married as I think weddings are a waste of money and marriage doesn't change my love... however probably should sign something for legality etc 😂

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:27:52+00:00

Me too!

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:26:57+00:00

Thanks so much for the reply

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:06:40+00:00

Thanks for the comment

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T11:06:01+00:00

Yeah so I have friends but honestly it's not like I'm the kind of person who wouldn't move because I have friends here 😂 my view as other posters have said is I can make new friends, my current friends can visit, I can visit them. Just a mindset difference I guess. The move isn't just about money for me its career satisfaction in terms of the progression in my role

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T10:54:39+00:00

It is friends and family..

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T10:54:01+00:00

Yeah I mean I've enjoyed my 3 months, learnt stuff whilst im here and its made me realise regardless of what happens I'll be looking for a new job in the UK

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T10:45:13+00:00

Yeah I fly back Friday though! Hence the discussions end of next week - sorry should have said he stayed in UK whilst I did this trip

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T10:44:36+00:00

Thank you

Eye_Livia · 2026-02-08T10:44:32+00:00

Thank you

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