Merlot

The silver lining hey Wombat 42! Economy boosted.

M

wmoore

Some do from time to time but they often get slated (when in reality they are giving valid opinions and offering good advice) so then most disappear back to the Back to the UK forum. Shame really.

Merlot

It is a shame as the "On the ground report" is always so much more interesting and true. Those that throws stones!!!

Like Loney Planet books when you are back-packing, the biggest white elephant for me as by the time it comes to print it was out of date. Speaking with others travelling was the best way of getting around, finding a hostel or good trip.

M

heading downunder 2002

When I first joined British Expats there was no one on here that had been and tried it and were going back. Now even if there had been there is no way in the world that it would have influenced my decision on whether or not to go to Oz. When I got there and realised what a big mistake I had made how I wish there had been some on here who were going through or had gone through the same thing, just so I would have known that I wasn't going mad. I think the moving back part has a very useful part to play on this site because if it happens that you get there and hate it at least you will know you are not alone, also for others it lets them know that a lot of what they are feeling is perfectly normal and 9 times out of 10 the feelings will pass. In my case it never would have passed but I will never regret having a go.

Susan

anya4oz

Well said!!

And really, that is true of all the challenges that women are likely to face in their lives (getting married/settling with partner, having kids, getting one's first senior well-paid job). It is a question of giving it your best shot - and then, if it doesn't work out, being grown up enough to move on without harboring resentments.

Cheers
Anya.

anya4oz

Yes, you know what us women are like for buying shoes (especially when feeling a bit down)......

Have just found a fab shoe shop in Melbourne so that's me happy

Anya.

wombat42

The next Emelda Marcos.

HiddenPaw

Ooh, fabulous, where is it? (Not Lt Collins St, by any chance?) I shall check it out later this year!

I just totalled up that I bought 11 pairs of shoes in 18 months whilst in Melbourne

Must dash - have to go to the 'Moving Back to UK' forum to complain about the price of European footwear in Australia

Merlot

Or finding ones that fit without ripping your pinkies out!

M

wombat42

Dreadful shame.

sackofspuds

I think a lot of wide eyed potential migrants could really benefit from hearing about the other side of the coin.

In particular, it might persuade some people to do more research and, perhaps, think about having an escape route in place.

MarkMyWords

Do tell, how long did it take to realise, and what factors were involved?

Shellfish

I do agree that women find it harder but I think it's because they are (generally speaking, of course) the ones who are left sitting home day in and day out, looking after kids and looking after the house. They aren't "out there" working, making friends, interacting with colleagues and learning about the country. When we first arrived, I stayed at home for a few months before starting work and it was hard to sit home and alone which is the worst thing because it makes you think about everything and get depressed - (and I certainly couldn't rely on the 'daytime' tv to help take my mind off it )

but I do also miss my mum so much, she is the salt of the earth and I phone all the time whereas the hubby is happy to call his folks once every so often to let them know we are still alive and kicking

wombat42

An escape route? they are immigrating to Australia not Afganistan.

wombat42

l can hardly wait : Whinge, , Whinge, ,Whinge