Moving to Greece

[Jo_knaggs]

My partner (age 41) and I (age 34) are looking at selling up in the UK and moving to Greece, probably Rhodes or one of the larger islands.
We have a long list of questions, most importantly we need to find out about employment opportunities that will afford us a modest lifestyle whilst enjoying being out of the rat race that is the UK. Any help or guidance would be most appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation...

[barb]

Originally Posted by Jo_knaggs

My partner (age 41) and I (age 34) are looking at selling up in the UK and moving to Greece, probably Rhodes or one of the larger islands.
We have a long list of questions, most importantly we need to find out about employment opportunities that will afford us a modest lifestyle whilst enjoying being out of the rat race that is the UK. Any help or guidance would be most appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation...

Hi,
I am also new to the forum,
we moved to greece when we were about the same age as yourselves. my kids went to school there.
If i can help? drop me a line and i will try my best.
Regards,
Barb.

[greekwedding]

I think you will be able to find a lot of information in these forums. If you have any other questions, just ask them and someone can answer.

[katieangel]

Hi my husband and i want to move to rhodes with our two young sons aged 6 and 3.could anyone tell us about the education system and further education in rhodes.

[barb]

Hi, dont know about Rhodes but in Zante my son went to a small village school when he was 6yrs. There wasn't any English schools. None of the teachers spoke English, my son learnt Greek very quickly.

[Daisybeck]

Hi everyone,
I'm a researcher for a UK based TV company and I'm working on a programme which follows British families as they move abroad to start a new life, ideally setting up their own business.
I know that many of you have already made the move but if you know of anyone who is also considering starting a new life abroad then please feel free to pass on my contact details or get in touch for more information.
Any help much appreciated.
Kind regards
Alida 01132623342
alida.james@daisybeck.tv

[Ali]

I would like to advise you to keep options open. My sister has lived in Grecce for 12 years, myself only 3. (both Uk raised, with greek husbands). Recently i lost my job as an english teacher because my greek was not good enough! The ministry of education require a paper this year to prove greek ability in order to teach.
Money is not an issue (if you can teach, private lessons can bring in enough money). It is important to get in to the system (pentions and health). If you want to retire here.
I dont know if i can help you, but perhaps i can offer you some contacts

[Redruth]

Hi, I'm moving to Crete this year and would like to know how much Greek Health insurance costs and how I go about getting it. Thanks. Ruth