LisaKinVA Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Here we are, in the final preparation stages for building a new home -- and my dh is told this morning that he is under consideration for a job in Naples, Italy. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. If he gets the job, I don't know how we could turn it down. I've always wanted to "see the world" - it would be incredible to be able to walk ancient streets of Pompeii, Rome -- visit places I've only dreamed about most of my life. Talk about living history! Of course, it puts our lives here on hold! I'm nervous & excited -- I have no idea what this means for my job (yet), or our land... but it would certainly change things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoffeechic Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Omg, that would be so cool! I was just daydreaming about that a little while ago lol. For a year, move to somewhere like Paris, and experience a whole different culture! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Here we are, in the final preparation stages for building a new home -- and my dh is told this morning that he is under consideration for a job in Naples, Italy. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. If he gets the job, I don't know how we could turn it down. I've always wanted to "see the world" - it would be incredible to be able to walk ancient streets of Pompeii, Rome -- visit places I've only dreamed about most of my life. Talk about living history! Of course, it puts our lives here on hold! I'm nervous & excited -- I have no idea what this means for my job (yet), or our land... but it would certainly change things! Wow, that sounds great! I am very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Very cool. I'd do that in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 That is so exciting! I would love to live in Italy. Keep us updated :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquirer Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 if he gets the job. We have done it (two years in Asia, a year in Europe and two years in South America) and I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. I have also read studies that show that kids who have overseas experience do better in college and the marketplace. They seem to understand different cultures and point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Gogogo! I hope he gets the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 When we lived in the UK we traveled a LOT and Italy was *everybody's* favorite place by far. If my dc were your ages, I would even consider putting them into the Italian school so they could learn the language. Not for very long though :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 be sure to rent a place with a guest room, as we will line up to visit you :D OK - maybe not us - but you WILL become quite popular with friends and relatives looking for a free place to stay and a tour guide (just ask my hubby's college friend who married an Italian and lives outside Milan.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Italians love young families...bella familia :) Good luck and hope it works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'd go in a heartbeat. We went to Italy on our honeymoon and it was incredible. What a way to study history! And art. And Italian. Good luck to him, and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Well, if we move -- I have some things I need to sell/eliminate :D I am interested in the Italian School option I'd have to continue some of what we're doing at home, though. I would want this to be an incredible experience for the whole family. Hopefully, my boss will let me continue working from home! Man, what an opportunity. I'm overwhelmed, but I can't see how we could turn it down. I've asked the bank what our options MIGHT be if dh gets the job(we've been approved for a construction loan -- which includes the land. I don't want to lose our land!). This is like a dream come true for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 very cool!! I'd love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 i think it would be fantastic to live abroad for a few years!!! go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Opps!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Wow!!! I hope everything works out so that you can keep your land and go to Italy! What a great experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Things are moving fast... DH had his interview 30 minutes ago. He has the job, if he wants it. I've been on the phone with my boss -- before we were cut off, he was indicating I can still work for him while I'm there... So, I guess we'll be leaving VA for Italy in 2-3 months! I'm... in... shock. Excited. Stupified. Thrilled and Terrified all at once. There's a good cooking school outside Naples too (I think that would be great for me!). Man. Man. I feel like I just won the lottery. Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 That is awesome!!!! I have some really good friends who have been living in Rome for the past year (almost.) Their kids are 10, 7, and 4. The younger two have totally flourished. The older one has had more problems, but partly due to her personality. The middle child is fluent now (she attends an Italian school). They took an intensive language course when they first got there last summer to get the basics down. So now they all speak, but they younger two are the most confident and have really assimilated well. My friend (the mom) thought she'd spend the year seeing things and going around and whatever, but there has been more of a learning curve than she expected. It's taken her basically this long to feel super comfortable navigating everything, plus you know, she has 3 kids. So now she's homeschooling the oldest, so while the younger two are in school they're going around to museums and taking in a lot more of Rome and outlying areas. Her dh teaches at a university and was fluent before they got there. If you have any questions or whatever, I'm sure he'd let me give you his email address. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Oh man! You are a lucky duck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 That is so exciting! We have discussed how amazing it would be to live in Europe or Asia for a few years if dh could get a job there. Italy would actually be my first choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoffeechic Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'm so JEALOUS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 That's fantastic! Hoping you get to go! and yes, I am jealous LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmgconner Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Oooh CONGRATS! I'm always hoping that my DH would be offered a job overseas. Yes, make sure you get a place with a guest room - we're all going to want to come and visit. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 We've gotten "go for it" from everyone -- my dad thinks its an incredible opportunity, my mom, my husband's folks, our friends... When I initially began thinking about what we'd take, and how little we had -- I didn't realize how much I might need to buy :D (My Scrapbook Stuff... I won't be able to shop at our store whenever... I'll actually have to "hoard" a bunch of supplies to take there!!!) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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