Popular Neighbours couple to hit breaking point over life-altering decision

 An exciting new job opportunity could split Wendy and Andrew up.

Neighbours favourite Wendy Rodwell is over the moon to land her dream job next week – the only catch is that it's not in Erinsborough.

After being offered a teaching position in Murrayville, Wendy broaches the subject of moving there with hubby Andrew, and points out the many sacrifices she's made over the years to support his career. However, his response isn't quite what she hoped for…

Andrew makes it clear that he's happy with his life in Erinsborough, so he can't just pack up and leave," our Neighbours source explains.

"Wendy really can't believe what she's hearing – he refuses to even discuss the matter. But with Wendy determined to take the job, where does this leave them?"

Next week gets off to a shaky start for Wendy as she takes up a teaching placement at Erinsborough High. She can't believe how well-behaved her pupils are, though she's unaware that kindly Dex Varga-Murphy is doing his best to keep naughty classmate Ryan in line to make things easy for her.

When Ryan inevitably does kick off, Wendy steps in to successfully defuse the situation, sending her confidence soaring. However, she's later dealt a crushing blow when Jane Harris admits there's no permanent position available for her at Erinsborough High.

Wendy's spirits are soon lifted by the offer of a teaching role in Murrayville, and she's giddy at the prospect of finally getting her career off the ground.

Andrew's stubborn stance on them moving away leaves her frustrated, though, and worried how her marriage will survive the widening gap between them.

"Wendy has only just returned from an extended stay in Murrayville, so the news that she could be heading back is the last thing that Andrew wants to hear," our insider adds.

"It's a difficult moment for the couple – Wendy is thriving with this new direction in her career, but Andrew doesn't want it to be at the expense of the life they've built for themselves on Ramsay Street."

As Wendy and Andrew continue to disagree about their future plans, it appears the couple have reached a stalemate. Will either of them be prepared to put their career on hold in order to save their marriage?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Tuesday 29 April.