I am Irish & moved to Cardiff in '99 to go to University at the age of 17. I have been here 10 years now, I'm married & have a baby girl BUT I have always been a country girl at heart & I'm not cut out for city life!
I go home to Ireland as often as I can (about 3/4 times a year) and all my family are still there. I am very much aware of the increase in the cost of living but also the difference in wages paid.
I really want to move home now & think my daughter would have a much better quality of life there however I sometimes wonder if I am suffering from a case of 'the grass is always greener'!
We would both have to get jobs & somewhere to live (rural Kilkenny/Waterford), we enjoy a good standard of living (but we are in no way well off!) & we have to consider regular trips back to England because hubbys family are there.
What to do!!??
What are the hidden costs?
What are the little known pros & cons?
What's the education system like now?
Any advice would be very much appreciated!