Giving up on Oz
#136
Re: Giving up on Oz
Nothing beats belonging IMHO. So go where you feel you belong! It's been 18 fabulous months for me here back in UK and though I know I shall be dragged back kicking and screaming to the boredom of Australia at some point (the wanderlust may well return, of course given enough time and I may just be screaming and not kicking when the time comes) I am having a wonderful time belonging at the moment. Life in Australia was certainly far worse for me - but, horses for courses I guess!
#137
Re: Giving up on Oz
Psychologists say that one of the most important factors for happiness is a persons ability to make connections with other people and the sense of solidarity with others. The so-called Anglo Saxon countries are probably the most individualistic societies on the planet so I see this as an issue in both Oz and the UK. Having lived in a latin country I do think their societies are better at fostering social connectedness.
#139
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Re: Giving up on Oz
I lived in Clapham for 7 years until the end of last year. I can honestly say that the only Australians I ever came across were those outside 'the Church' every Sunday afternoon, and the huge drunken queue outside Infernos at lunchtime on Australia day. Don't know where Clapham gets this huge Oz reputation from tbh.
#140
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Re: Giving up on Oz
I lived in Clapham for 7 years until the end of last year. I can honestly say that the only Australians I ever came across were those outside 'the Church' every Sunday afternoon, and the huge drunken queue outside Infernos at lunchtime on Australia day. Don't know where Clapham gets this huge Oz reputation from tbh.
#142
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Re: Giving up on Oz
Willesden Green, tons of aussies there.
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Re: Giving up on Oz
Psychologists say that one of the most important factors for happiness is a persons ability to make connections with other people and the sense of solidarity with others. The so-called Anglo Saxon countries are probably the most individualistic societies on the planet so I see this as an issue in both Oz and the UK. Having lived in a latin country I do think their societies are better at fostering social connectedness.
Perhaps the Australian has a sense of entitlement due to the fact he or she feels he or she needs a fair go. The UK battler probably doesn't talk about fair goes, they accept their position but there is not much they can do to better themselves.
Last edited by BadgeIsBack; Mar 25th 2013 at 10:30 am.