Can we just set the record straight!
Apr 30th 2004, 2:34 pm
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Can we just set the record straight!
There seems to be a number of recent threads with comments along the lines of 'I always thought Australia was a fab place...but I keep reading all these bad things about it here.. having second thoughts' etc etc.
Whilst prospective migrants should be having second thoughts, third thoughts, in fact as many thoughts as possible before making such a momentous decision - I reckon that they should also be aware that views on this forum does NOT necessarily reflect the experiences of the majority.
There are a handful of vocal people on here who consistently complain, make snide anti-Australian posts and rarely lose an opportunity to take a pot-shot at the country. They obviously take pleasure in doing it - even though it's usually disguised as a 'I'm just pointing it out for your own good' post. To be honest, I've made the odd similar post about Perth myself, whilst trying to understand it's attraction to British people. But it's the same few people making all these anti- posts - not the majority by any means.
People should be aware that there are zillions of migrants who are living happy, settled lives in Australia. They've never heard of British Expats and they have no intention of moving back to the UK. I've been here for 24 years, I've met hundreds of British people living here in that time and I've only ever known one return to Britain and stay there. I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time - and trust me, I'm not that unusual!
Whilst prospective migrants should be having second thoughts, third thoughts, in fact as many thoughts as possible before making such a momentous decision - I reckon that they should also be aware that views on this forum does NOT necessarily reflect the experiences of the majority.
There are a handful of vocal people on here who consistently complain, make snide anti-Australian posts and rarely lose an opportunity to take a pot-shot at the country. They obviously take pleasure in doing it - even though it's usually disguised as a 'I'm just pointing it out for your own good' post. To be honest, I've made the odd similar post about Perth myself, whilst trying to understand it's attraction to British people. But it's the same few people making all these anti- posts - not the majority by any means.
People should be aware that there are zillions of migrants who are living happy, settled lives in Australia. They've never heard of British Expats and they have no intention of moving back to the UK. I've been here for 24 years, I've met hundreds of British people living here in that time and I've only ever known one return to Britain and stay there. I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time - and trust me, I'm not that unusual!
Apr 30th 2004, 2:46 pm
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Re: Can we just set the record straight!
Originally posted by nickyc
There seems to be a number of recent threads with comments along the lines of 'I always thought Australia was a fab place...but I keep reading all these bad things about it here.. having second thoughts' etc etc.
Whilst prospective migrants should be having second thoughts, third thoughts, in fact as many thoughts as possible before making such a momentous decision - I reckon that they should also be aware that views on this forum does NOT necessarily reflect the experiences of the majority.
There are a handful of vocal people on here who consistently complain, make snide anti-Australian posts and rarely lose an opportunity to take a pot-shot at the country. They obviously take pleasure in doing it - even though it's usually disguised as a 'I'm just pointing it out for your own good' post. To be honest, I've made the odd similar post about Perth myself, whilst trying to understand it's attraction to British people. But it's the same few people making all these anti- posts - not the majority by any means.
People should be aware that there are zillions of migrants who are living happy, settled lives in Australia. They've never heard of British Expats and they have no intention of moving back to the UK. I've been here for 24 years, I've met hundreds of British people living here in that time and I've only ever known one return to Britain and stay there. I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time - and trust me, I'm not that unusual!
There seems to be a number of recent threads with comments along the lines of 'I always thought Australia was a fab place...but I keep reading all these bad things about it here.. having second thoughts' etc etc.
Whilst prospective migrants should be having second thoughts, third thoughts, in fact as many thoughts as possible before making such a momentous decision - I reckon that they should also be aware that views on this forum does NOT necessarily reflect the experiences of the majority.
There are a handful of vocal people on here who consistently complain, make snide anti-Australian posts and rarely lose an opportunity to take a pot-shot at the country. They obviously take pleasure in doing it - even though it's usually disguised as a 'I'm just pointing it out for your own good' post. To be honest, I've made the odd similar post about Perth myself, whilst trying to understand it's attraction to British people. But it's the same few people making all these anti- posts - not the majority by any means.
People should be aware that there are zillions of migrants who are living happy, settled lives in Australia. They've never heard of British Expats and they have no intention of moving back to the UK. I've been here for 24 years, I've met hundreds of British people living here in that time and I've only ever known one return to Britain and stay there. I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time - and trust me, I'm not that unusual!
Couldn't have put it better meself
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Apr 30th 2004, 2:49 pm
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Re: Can we just set the record straight!
Originally posted by nickyc
There seems to be a number of recent threads with comments along the lines of 'I always thought Australia was a fab place...but I keep reading all these bad things about it here.. having second thoughts' etc etc.
Whilst prospective migrants should be having second thoughts, third thoughts, in fact as many thoughts as possible before making such a momentous decision - I reckon that they should also be aware that views on this forum does NOT necessarily reflect the experiences of the majority.
There are a handful of vocal people on here who consistently complain, make snide anti-Australian posts and rarely lose an opportunity to take a pot-shot at the country. They obviously take pleasure in doing it - even though it's usually disguised as a 'I'm just pointing it out for your own good' post. To be honest, I've made the odd similar post about Perth myself, whilst trying to understand it's attraction to British people. But it's the same few people making all these anti- posts - not the majority by any means.
People should be aware that there are zillions of migrants who are living happy, settled lives in Australia. They've never heard of British Expats and they have no intention of moving back to the UK. I've been here for 24 years, I've met hundreds of British people living here in that time and I've only ever known one return to Britain and stay there. I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time - and trust me, I'm not that unusual!
There seems to be a number of recent threads with comments along the lines of 'I always thought Australia was a fab place...but I keep reading all these bad things about it here.. having second thoughts' etc etc.
Whilst prospective migrants should be having second thoughts, third thoughts, in fact as many thoughts as possible before making such a momentous decision - I reckon that they should also be aware that views on this forum does NOT necessarily reflect the experiences of the majority.
There are a handful of vocal people on here who consistently complain, make snide anti-Australian posts and rarely lose an opportunity to take a pot-shot at the country. They obviously take pleasure in doing it - even though it's usually disguised as a 'I'm just pointing it out for your own good' post. To be honest, I've made the odd similar post about Perth myself, whilst trying to understand it's attraction to British people. But it's the same few people making all these anti- posts - not the majority by any means.
People should be aware that there are zillions of migrants who are living happy, settled lives in Australia. They've never heard of British Expats and they have no intention of moving back to the UK. I've been here for 24 years, I've met hundreds of British people living here in that time and I've only ever known one return to Britain and stay there. I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time - and trust me, I'm not that unusual!
There are also a 'handful' of people on here who take every opportunity to knock the UK. Presumably for their own reasons and because They enjoy doing it.
Works both ways.
You have given your opinion. Nothing more nothing less.
This type of forum is going to attract all sorts from the hopelessly optimistic to the desperately pessimistic.
Strange that because that is what people are like.
Most give rerasonably balanced opinions.There is some degree of 'point scoring' but that is the nature of the beast!
We can all make up our own minds
This is MY opinion
Best wishes
G
Apr 30th 2004, 2:50 pm
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Well said that girl !! Bound to be happy living next to a beach like this.
And how is Coogee this morning? Hoping to move there this September
And how is Coogee this morning? Hoping to move there this September
Apr 30th 2004, 2:52 pm
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I've never had a moments homesickness or a moments regret in all that time
Apr 30th 2004, 2:58 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Lucky you.
Lucky you.
Feeling lonely matey?
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Apr 30th 2004, 3:04 pm
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Stood at the bar tonight, asked for a drink, the girl next to me heard my accent.
She said, "How long have you been here? Take this, 24 hours ago it was in London. I've just come home"
And she handed me a £1 coin,
She said, "How long have you been here? Take this, 24 hours ago it was in London. I've just come home"
And she handed me a £1 coin,
Apr 30th 2004, 3:09 pm
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Re: Can we just set the record straight!
Originally posted by Grayling
This type of forum is going to attract all sorts from the hopelessly optimistic to the desperately pessimistic.
This type of forum is going to attract all sorts from the hopelessly optimistic to the desperately pessimistic.
Apr 30th 2004, 3:13 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Stood at the bar tonight, asked for a drink, the girl next to me heard my accent.
She said, "How long have you been here? Take this, 24 hours ago it was in London. I've just come home"
And she handed me a £1 coin,
Stood at the bar tonight, asked for a drink, the girl next to me heard my accent.
She said, "How long have you been here? Take this, 24 hours ago it was in London. I've just come home"
And she handed me a £1 coin,
Phoenixuk2oz
Apr 30th 2004, 3:17 pm
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Nope, full of the joys of spring, oops, sorry, winter isn't it.
Lonely?
Never, just solitary.
Lonely?
Never, just solitary.
Apr 30th 2004, 3:26 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Nope, full of the joys of spring, oops, sorry, winter isn't it.
Lonely?
Never, just solitary.
Nope, full of the joys of spring, oops, sorry, winter isn't it.
Lonely?
Never, just solitary.
Oh.......good oh........that's alright then
Did ya keep the pound?
It's worth nowt ya know Poll
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Apr 30th 2004, 3:30 pm
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I don't care what its worth, its the only one I've got. Its sitting next to my mouse as I'm typing this.
Pigging stupid aren't I !!!!
Pigging stupid aren't I !!!!
Apr 30th 2004, 3:32 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
I don't care what its worth, its the only one I've got. Its sitting next to my mouse as I'm typing this.
Pigging stupid aren't I !!!!
I don't care what its worth, its the only one I've got. Its sitting next to my mouse as I'm typing this.
Pigging stupid aren't I !!!!
G
Apr 30th 2004, 3:34 pm
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Thanks mate.
Apr 30th 2004, 3:50 pm
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Re: Can we just set the record straight!
Originally posted by Grayling
In your opinion.
We can all make up our own minds
This is MY opinion
Best wishes
G
In your opinion.
We can all make up our own minds
This is MY opinion
Best wishes
G
nickyc, are you aware that 35-40% of the zillions return to the UK permanently? Perhaps you should inform DIMIA of your own experiences.....
