Swapping America for New Zealand. But was it all worth it?
04/07/22 • 52 min
Is it possible, for a couple in their late fifties to leave everything behind, move to the other side of the world and create a new life in New Zealand?
It certainly is. Not only is it possible but, according to some, it is what keeps you young and life exciting!
In this week's show, I talked with Sheri. Sheri was the director of a hospital in the USA. She and her husband Dan spent the past thirty years building a comfortable life together for themselves and their family.
And then two of her children moved to New Zealand and took the grandchildren with them.
So what did Dan and Sheri do? They stepped out of the American dream and they followed their hearts. They opted for an adventure. They started all over again.
This is their story.
Starting a New Life in New Zealand. The DetailsIn this week's show, Sheri talks about:
- How she and her husband came to the decision to move to New Zealand
- Leaving her son and his children back in the USA
- Returning to being a bedside nurse in NZ after spending years as a director of a hospital
- Renting a home after years of being a homeowner
- How the move has affected her and her husband, Dan
- Working in a New Zealand hospital
- The positives and negatives of moving to New Zealand.
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world. You don't have to do it alone.
Sheri and Dan are valuable and treasured members of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The input that they offer to those going through this same journey is priceless.
Connect with Sheri & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
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Is it possible, for a couple in their late fifties to leave everything behind, move to the other side of the world and create a new life in New Zealand?
It certainly is. Not only is it possible but, according to some, it is what keeps you young and life exciting!
In this week's show, I talked with Sheri. Sheri was the director of a hospital in the USA. She and her husband Dan spent the past thirty years building a comfortable life together for themselves and their family.
And then two of her children moved to New Zealand and took the grandchildren with them.
So what did Dan and Sheri do? They stepped out of the American dream and they followed their hearts. They opted for an adventure. They started all over again.
This is their story.
Starting a New Life in New Zealand. The DetailsIn this week's show, Sheri talks about:
- How she and her husband came to the decision to move to New Zealand
- Leaving her son and his children back in the USA
- Returning to being a bedside nurse in NZ after spending years as a director of a hospital
- Renting a home after years of being a homeowner
- How the move has affected her and her husband, Dan
- Working in a New Zealand hospital
- The positives and negatives of moving to New Zealand.
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world. You don't have to do it alone.
Sheri and Dan are valuable and treasured members of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The input that they offer to those going through this same journey is priceless.
Connect with Sheri & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months.
Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live.
WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!!
Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand
Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both
Leaving America to live in New Zealand
7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand
Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home
Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops.
Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making
Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills?
Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand
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Quitting Canada to Retire in New Zealand. WHY??
I have heard it said many times that Canada is New Zealand on steroids. The mountains, the lakes, the beaches, the space. Canada has exactly what New Zealand has only it's...Canadian. So where should you live? Canada or New Zealand?
In this week's show, we are excited to introduce Randy and Suzanne, a couple who have lived together in Ontario Canada, for the past thirty years. Randy is Canadian and Suzanne is a kiwi. She was born in New Zealand, moved to Canada when she was seventeen years old. She met Randy, fell in love, and the rest is history!
But. The story doesn't end there.
Later this year, Randy and Suzanne are going to leave Canada for good and retire in New Zealand
You are about to find out why...
Connect with Randy, Suzanne & other like-minded adventurers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
Leaving Canada To Retire in New Zealand. The Motives.In this week's show, I ask randy and Suzanne:
- Why did you choose Canada or NZ?
- Was Canada ever home to Suzanne?
- What is so wonderful about Canada?
- Why did you choose to retire in New Zealand?
- Did you need a visa to come to New Zealand?
- What excites you most about living in New Zealand?
- For someone considering moving to Canada, what is something that they should know?
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world!
Randy and Suzanne are valuable and very treasured members of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The input that they offer to those going through this same journey is priceless.
Connect with Randy, Suzanne & other like-minded adventurers by joining our NZ Ahead Membership!Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?
Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months.
Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live.
WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!!
Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand
Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both
Leaving America to live in New Zealand
7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand
Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home
Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops.
Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making
Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?
Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills?
Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand
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