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Devastated Brexit means family moving away to Canada

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jinglbellsfrocks Fri 24-Jun-16 20:50:24

Why will he have to move to Canada if his job is dependent on him being in Europe? Apologies for not understanding.

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Purpledaffodil Fri 24-Jun-16 20:48:15

Feel very sad for you trueblue. My brother and his family moved to Western Canada 25 years ago and we felt bereft. However over the years, we now have FaceTime, Skype and email to keep in touch more easily. Also there are several budget airlines flying there. Lovely holidays to look forward to for you in a fantastic country with very friendly people. I know this is not the same as having them close by as I also have a son and grandchild in Malaysia. But you do get used to things.
PS take my advice and leave Mr Grumpy at home when you visit. I do and have a break from him as well. Win, win!grin

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Jane10 Fri 24-Jun-16 20:44:52

How very sad. Is there any chance that you could go too?

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NfkDumpling Fri 24-Jun-16 20:40:11

Do they really want to go to Canada? It's very early to be leaping to conclusions. It'll take at least two, and some say ten, years for us to negotiate leaving. It could well be that his job will still be here for some time to come. Dealing in Euro bonds isn't going to cease just because we're leaving the EU sometime in the future.

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Nonnie1 Fri 24-Jun-16 20:37:04

Me too..

You will have to keep in contact through the Internet. I am not any good at IT but there will be someone who can help you talk to each other through your 'puters.

Any chance you could move also or is that not an option?

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hulahoop Fri 24-Jun-16 20:34:02

Oh true blue I'd be gutted too although my dh very involved with GC so he would of be too

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Anniebach Fri 24-Jun-16 20:29:58

I am so sorry

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trueblue22 Fri 24-Jun-16 20:18:49

My SIL's job is dependent on being in Europe; he deals in Euro bonds. He was originally from Canada and only stayed in London/UK because of his job and had married my daughter.

I am very close to my only 2 year old GS- am the only official babysitter- and my DD has only recently become pregnant again.

They now say they will have to move to Canada. Which is completely the right thing to do for them, but I'm so sad today that they will move to another country. My DH is retired and spends most of his time gardening and looking after our dog. He's not as close to our GS and I find him becoming more insular and crusty.

I know many families live far afield and all say one gets used to it. Do they really cope with these distanes and how can the GC continue to have a close relationship with GPs living so far and whom they see so infrequently?

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