fed up with uk
Apr 17th 2005, 8:13 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Merlot
OK, thinking aloud, as most of the Forum en-mass are off to Oz.
We all have relatives, family & friends we love left over here (UK), is the attitude the right one to run and not look back?
How about when you get to Oz, things don't go to plan and you want to return "home" - what happens then.
No arguing here, just wondering how it will all end?
M
We all have relatives, family & friends we love left over here (UK), is the attitude the right one to run and not look back?
How about when you get to Oz, things don't go to plan and you want to return "home" - what happens then.
No arguing here, just wondering how it will all end?
M
maybe give Turkmenistan a go ?!
Apr 17th 2005, 8:16 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Ben wanting brisbane life
Personally i hate UK too, but really u should be going cos u want OZ not cos u hate UK. at least that way you wont have any expectaionsof OZ when u get there
I do worry about some of the people who hate certain things in the UK but seemingly don't expect a lot of the same problems in Oz.
Apr 17th 2005, 8:17 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Personally if Oz don't work out, I'll not return to the UK.
maybe give Turkmenistan a go ?!
maybe give Turkmenistan a go ?!
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Apr 17th 2005, 8:17 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Personally if Oz don't work out, I'll not return to the UK.
maybe give Turkmenistan a go ?!
maybe give Turkmenistan a go ?!
Your choice Jim but i have little uns so must think of their best interests first. stability is of paramount improtance to them, NZ or Taz WOULD PROBABLY RANK HIGH 2nd and 3rd before i consider coming back to UK
Apr 17th 2005, 8:17 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by wmoore
I know what you're saying. I don't hate life in Britain as it goes. Not saying it's perfect but I get along OK with it. Either I'm lucky not to have some of the problems others have thrust upon me, or I just plain old don't see it.
Anyway, when people are quizzing me about my plans, I never say "it's because Britain has gone to the dogs" or whatever. And part of me thinks like you Merlot: what happens if for whatever reason we come back here? I would have to face all those people who I told Britain was crap and then tell them I didn't like Oz so I came back to it!
Anyway, when people are quizzing me about my plans, I never say "it's because Britain has gone to the dogs" or whatever. And part of me thinks like you Merlot: what happens if for whatever reason we come back here? I would have to face all those people who I told Britain was crap and then tell them I didn't like Oz so I came back to it!
Week in week out we read on the "Return to UK" pages heart breaking stories of those who had great dreams and they are just not happening in Australia, the homesickness, inability to find suitable employment, education, whatever, etc.
The UK has its downs but being lucky enough to live in Oz for 7 years, Hong Kong for a year and Israel for 6 months, you get to see that every place has its crap.
M
Apr 17th 2005, 8:19 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Ben wanting brisbane life
Personally i hate UK too, but really u should be going cos u want OZ not cos u hate UK. at least that way you wont have any expectaionsof OZ when u get there
M
Apr 17th 2005, 8:19 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by wmoore
Good point. I liked the words someone used the other day, something like "go for the pull factors, not the push".
I do worry about some of the people who hate certain things in the UK but seemingly don't expect a lot of the same problems in Oz.
I do worry about some of the people who hate certain things in the UK but seemingly don't expect a lot of the same problems in Oz.
As to the other comment, weather is such a big factor for me and my family so I don't think an arguement can be put up on that one!
Apr 17th 2005, 8:20 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Jim2004
maybe give Turkmenistan a go ?!
Apr 17th 2005, 8:20 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Merlot
This is my sentiment, not saying that those who feel strongly should not voice it, just that I have learned that you should never burn bridges as you never know what is around the corner.
Week in week out we read on the "Return to UK" pages heart breaking stories of those who had great dreams and they are just not happening in Australia, the homesickness, inability to find suitable employment, education, whatever, etc.
The UK has its downs but being lucky enough to live in Oz for 7 years, Hong Kong for a year and Israel for 6 months, you get to see that every place has its crap.
M
Week in week out we read on the "Return to UK" pages heart breaking stories of those who had great dreams and they are just not happening in Australia, the homesickness, inability to find suitable employment, education, whatever, etc.
The UK has its downs but being lucky enough to live in Oz for 7 years, Hong Kong for a year and Israel for 6 months, you get to see that every place has its crap.
M
Apr 17th 2005, 8:21 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Ben wanting brisbane life
Your choice Jim but i have little uns so must think of their best interests first. stability is of paramount improtance to them, NZ or Taz WOULD PROBABLY RANK HIGH 2nd and 3rd before i consider coming back to UK
Apr 17th 2005, 8:22 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Yeah I like those words too
As to the other comment, weather is such a big factor for me and my family so I don't think an arguement can be put up on that one!
As to the other comment, weather is such a big factor for me and my family so I don't think an arguement can be put up on that one!
Apr 17th 2005, 8:24 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by Ben wanting brisbane life
Exactly my point Merlot. Hold no expectations and there will be no dissapointment, at least then i can make a well informed judgement on what is best for my family and me.
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Apr 17th 2005, 8:26 am
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Re: fed up with uk
if you just see that post, sorry, was sposed to be a new thread!
bloody Auntie Stella is off already! ...lol
bloody Auntie Stella is off already! ...lol
Apr 17th 2005, 8:26 am
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Re: fed up with uk
Originally Posted by wmoore
Weather is probably a big factor for a lot of people wanting to go to Oz. There's no doubt that the ability to get out more without packing wellies and a brolly is a pull.
Apr 17th 2005, 8:26 am
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I have to say in the last 12 months here in the UK I have noticed BIG changes, not all great ones and the old green grass and village Bobbies have gone forever.
The thing is I have been blinded or ignored them as my priorities are my family and friends, anything else is a minor player.
This makes me realise the big thing on motives, these were the reasons for me coming back and staying.
I guess this is why many out on the Forum are moving, they have their own personal motives and needs. We are not always going to have the same.
I just wish everyone well on their own journey but don't burn your bridges, always keep an ace up the sleeve just in case.
M
The thing is I have been blinded or ignored them as my priorities are my family and friends, anything else is a minor player.
This makes me realise the big thing on motives, these were the reasons for me coming back and staying.
I guess this is why many out on the Forum are moving, they have their own personal motives and needs. We are not always going to have the same.
I just wish everyone well on their own journey but don't burn your bridges, always keep an ace up the sleeve just in case.
M
