Hang in there mate, it will happen, probably when you least expect it to. The thing you find is when you have taken that first step into expat-itis, a lot of other opportunities will come about. There are still a lot of jobs that only get filled on the need to know network. Just this week I have been asked do I know any 747-400 avionic guys looking for a job?
good luck
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Old age and treachery will always triumph over youth and enthusiasm.