Hi all
My OH is currently in auckland on reccie. Things are mostly positive so far regarding his job prospects (IT) but I am more than alittle concerned about the pay I can earn over there. The houses prices aren't that much cheaper than where we live in england(newcastle) and the food etc. seems to be on a par but my wages would be cut in half I am right or am I misunderstanding payscales. I work for the local authority here as an English/ literacy consultant in secondary schools. My job is basically helping schools raise standards and so I am on the equivalent of deputy head wage here. I can't find any jobs similar to that in nz, although I am told literacy is a big issue at the moment. I am earning what would be about $100,00+ out there. None of the education wages out there seem to reach half that.
It may sound a lot but we want to live in an area with good schools for the kids as we have in England and we would still need a sizeable mortgage because of house prices and not bringing huge amounts of money with us.
Am I being unrealitic or is it fair to say that even though my husband and I have the skills NZ is crying out for we can't afford to live there?
I really don't want cost of living to be the reason we don't go - can anyone reassure me please?
Thanks Diane