Empty Nests Support Group
Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of depression and loneliness that parents/other guardian relatives feel when one or more of their children leave home. Empty nest syndrome has become more prevalent in modern times, as the extended family is becoming less common than in past generations, and the elderly are left living by themselves.
Two days ago it was the anniversary of my youngest moving to Australia. In that time I searched for work to be nearer to her and her sister, but have only managed one interview. I feel that employers are not interested in someone who lives in another country.
The past year has been a lonely one and I foresee a future of more of the same with me becoming inward-looking, lonely, and worrying about potential health problems with nothing to look forward to except brief trips to see my daughters once a year.
Because of this, and because I find my current job boring, I've made the radical decision of selling up and moving closer to my daughters. Once there I figure I can find some work. It's a risk worth taking. The alternative is too depressing. I don't want to grow old alone in this house, going to the same job day in and day out.
It's a huge move, a huge risk. It scares me but I feel family is more important than security. What do you think?
The past year has been a lonely one and I foresee a future of more of the same with me becoming inward-looking, lonely, and worrying about potential health problems with nothing to look forward to except brief trips to see my daughters once a year.
Because of this, and because I find my current job boring, I've made the radical decision of selling up and moving closer to my daughters. Once there I figure I can find some work. It's a risk worth taking. The alternative is too depressing. I don't want to grow old alone in this house, going to the same job day in and day out.
It's a huge move, a huge risk. It scares me but I feel family is more important than security. What do you think?
What is the worst case scenario?
(I have already outlived my mother so anything further is a bonus. Life is too short not to try something different.)
I hope it works out for you!
In your position I would say go for it and it looks like you are -I know its scary but isn't it also very exciting?
Would love to know who you get on so will watch this space