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Maybe it's a bit too soon to comment, we've only been here 2 weeks, but i'm gonna do it anyway!!! Don't forget, this is my experience and we've not been here long.
In the Uk we both had good jobs, a lovely home, 2 cars, kids were in good 'free' schools, they had loads of friends and were completely happy, but i didn't think we had a good quality of life in the UK and thought that we could achieve that and more in Oz.
We're now in a rental, no jobs (hopefully we'll get some soon), kids hate it (and they wanted to come!), and to get the same standard of education we're having to pay private, something i'd not planned on. I've yet to experience the quality of life we came for, but again, we've only just arrived, so it may happen.
Would i have taken the risk if i knew what i do now? NOOOOOOOOOOOO, saying that, I've talked to loads of people since i got here and NOT ONE PERSON has said they'd go back, so maybe my first impression is completely wrong (i hope it is anyway!!) and what we need is time to find our feet and settle down.
In the Uk we both had good jobs, a lovely home, 2 cars, kids were in good 'free' schools, they had loads of friends and were completely happy, but i didn't think we had a good quality of life in the UK and thought that we could achieve that and more in Oz.
We're now in a rental, no jobs (hopefully we'll get some soon), kids hate it (and they wanted to come!), and to get the same standard of education we're having to pay private, something i'd not planned on. I've yet to experience the quality of life we came for, but again, we've only just arrived, so it may happen.
Would i have taken the risk if i knew what i do now? NOOOOOOOOOOOO, saying that, I've talked to loads of people since i got here and NOT ONE PERSON has said they'd go back, so maybe my first impression is completely wrong (i hope it is anyway!!) and what we need is time to find our feet and settle down.
Remember me? We arrived in Melbourne just 7 weeks ago and the first 3 weeks were a nightmare
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Don't know how realistic this is (I'm guessing not very due to the fact that no-one else has suggested it!) but is it possible to sign over Power of Attourney to a completely trustworthy person (ie, parents, siblings), then control things via the net/phone (like keeping the pressure on the estate agents and checking on viewings etc) but the final signature on the paper required to exchange could be done by them. At least people are able to go out and be with thieir family whilst their houses are selling and not stuck back here. I'm sure someone will be along to tell me what a dozy tart I am, but it's just a thought.
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Don't know how realistic this is (I'm guessing not very due to the fact that no-one else has suggested it!) but is it possible to sign over Power of Attourney to a completely trustworthy person (ie, parents, siblings), then control things via the net/phone (like keeping the pressure on the estate agents and checking on viewings etc) but the final signature on the paper required to exchange could be done by them. At least people are able to go out and be with thieir family whilst their houses are selling and not stuck back here. I'm sure someone will be along to tell me what a dozy tart I am, but it's just a thought.
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My original question is : has anyone had second thoughts about the move, did it anyway, and now are happy they've done this!
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