Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Hello
Just wondered if the Australian dream that most of us have been clinging to over the years has somewhat lost its sparkle due to a number of factors (e.g. exchange rates, cost of living, house prices, harder to get jobs, etc,etc,etc.....)
I will point out that I am not trying to be negative here but looking at the realistic picture how many of us might be a lot worse off than when we first started on this migration journey.
Yes we are still in Scotland at the moment (and yes I have cold feet as its was blinking frosty here again last night.....lol)
If there are any people who have migrated within the last year or so then I would really like to know how you feel first hand?
Let it rip...
Cheers
Nom

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

No not lost its sparkle & I am doing well in uk so just waiting till the time is right if that ever happens.

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

We are still in the UK, not sold up yet. It has not lost its sparkle, but I am more concerned about starting out over there due to the exchange rate, house prices and feedback from people on the forum.
We are still desperate to go.

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

The property situation and related economic issues are a bit of a problem but Australia is still a great country with great people. Even if it is raining a little more than I would like so far this summer.:) Even for people struggling, would you rather be struggling in the Aussie sunshine or in the northern European rain?

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

[QUOTE= Even for people struggling, would you rather be struggling in the Aussie sunshine or in the northern European rain?[/QUOTE]

That is our thoughts on the situation exactly:thumbsup:

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Off all Racism is the major factor.


Cheers

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Some people can't cope with the sunshine. ;) As for me, show me the bloody sunshine and I'll be a happy bunny. My webbed feet are turning rusty.

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Sorry to hear you have experienced lots of racism.

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Didn't dream, didn't have much expectation, six years on life is still good, no job at moment but don't care, attitude over circumstance every time ... it aint the cards, it's how you play them ... <drifts off>

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

You know, I find myself agreeing with you more and more every day.

Australian dream? What Australian dream? Emigrating is a major lifechanging event. There should be no dreaming about it at all. It's a huge reality.

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

This is cause for concern on both sides ;) :D

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

An Aussie I knew who I was heading back home after a number of years in the UK had an optimistic view ...

"You may find yourself driving to some boring job in a clapped out old car ... but doing it under blue skies it somehow doesn't feel half as bad" :)

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Yeah, I've booked myself a check up at the local electroconvulsive therapy centre for later in the week.

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

I'm dubious about moving over, slightly worried about finding as good a job as I've got here in the UK...but I can't wait and going to take everything in my stride...one step at a time. I don't think it will ever be an Australian dream but it's going to be the start of better memories!

Re: Has the Australian dream lost its sparkle................anyone???
 

Says it all really.:thumbup: