Hi folks!
I have a relatively unique situation in where i have an opportunity to take my current role at an International bank and possibly relocate from the US to Glasgow where much of my team is located. I can do a "bare bones" relocation meaning I foot most of the bill but they will handle the visa and taxes and all that. I would make a fair bit of salary for Glasgow I believe based on my current salary. I think we would be very comfortable.
My concerns are mostly for my three kids, who would be 12, 9, and 6. How would they get on in school? Would they be behind, or ahead going into the respective grade level there? I don't know what they would have missed or need to catch up on before going there. Would there be any issue with bullying since they are foreigners? Do kids typically walk to school? In looking at a couple rental properties, I noticed there were several primary schools within 1/2 mile of the house. Can we choose what school to go to?
Housing costs/rentals are also a bit murky. I understand there is a council tax paid by the renter. The properties I am looking at I think some are in council g46. If I looked correctly, council tax is around 1800-2000 pounds but that varies greatly it seems. I assume that is per year, paid monthly and believe it includes water/sewer/trash? I'm really trying to figure out costs here and see what it really adds up to. We want to have money available to travel once a month. Appreciate any help on the above. Thanks!