pommybird

Hi Hutch - the two aren't mutually exclusive - you can 'chat' on BE AND have a good, happy life

I too am very happy back in Blighty but do seem to be spending quite a bit of time on here, a bit like Seasprite - I think I'm a bit addicted (not healthy - mental note to self - stop spending so much time on computer and do a bit more housework - it has definitely been neglected since finding BE!!) but also on a more serious note it has been great to find others that actually feel like me and can empaphise and identify with me - albeit faceless people behind a PC.

For me it has been so refreshing to know that others (and seemingly intelligent, normal, nice people) have also found life in Oz was not for them (for whatever reason) - I guess posting and reading on BE has given me a bit of an epiphany about my migration experience, before I felt a bit of a failure but now......was I glad we went - totally, did I learn a lot about myself and my life - totally, was I glad we came back to the UK - totally, am I glad I have found like minded people on BE and spend a few moments each day checking out what they have to say.....TOTALLY!!

seasprite

I have to agree, it has helped me accept our situation and feel less stoopid! But as we are still in limbo land a little bit I spend time on here. After all BE has helped me through the entire experience over a 2.5 year period. I am hoping once settled properly I can kick the habit...and move on

Danny B

Well I am a reformed character now and I haven't looked (and will not be) in there for a few days now.
The reason I did go in there was to get a feeling of how many were returning from Canada, I'm pleased to say over the 3-4 months I looked it was only a handful.

It strikes me that for people who are unahppy in Australia, the first place they turn for help is the MBTUK forum which is visited by other unhappy people in the same situation. You can imagine the results...not a particularly good place to go when you are homesick.

I think the MBTUK forum should be for exactly what it says Moving back to the UK after a long spell abroad can be very daunting. Share your experiences or ask a question.
and create another forum dedicated to people with severe homesickness verging on depression and in need of support, perhaps even getting some professional advice from qualified members.
All the Oz bashers should 'Take it Outside'

LouiseD

Same reason that all of those happy people in Oz come on here I guess

By your reasoning, everyone who enjoys Oz shouldn't be on here then?

Do you have to be sad and miserable to come on BE?

LouiseD

I don't actually see as much Oz bashing in there as UK bashing elsewhere. Pot and kettle spring to mind here

I see people who are confused, upset and worried that they can't return to the country they love (jobs, partners, kids etc). I also see people who are anxious about moving back to the UK because they have seen, read and heard horror stories about the UK, which to fair do exist but they also exist in other countries but aren't publicised as much.

The Moving Back forum helped me so much last year when I went through a really bad time in Oz. There is so much support there and people are genuinely caring and helpful and despite their anguish still maintain a great sense of humour, so please don't judge them until you have been through a similar experience.

Danny B

Well I'm happy that the forum helped you through your rough patch, I'm not judging anyone, I know exactly what homesickness is like. My Wife went through two years of absolutely hating this country (UK) when I dragged her away from Canada to be with me here. It's amazing how you change over time, as they say time heals and now she loves the place but now I want to go back to Canada!

Kapri

I think I've just found my new job in Australia

LouiseD

Your wife is obviously a wise woman then

Wendy

No, just sad will do

steveparker

More sports- yes

Better food- no, fresher and better choice in the UK and fairly stable prices

More out door- no, we walked every day in the UK but not here .too hot....but lovely in the sea on my boogie board

It's not what we thought it would be like but we are going to do three years ( done 8 months) and then decide what we and two lads 19&17 by then want to do

Hutch

Nah - you've both got the wrong end of the stick. I've been slagged off in there on many an occasion (rightfully so on several ) because I'm not 'Moving back' and therefore what am I doing in a 'Moving back' forum arguing the toss with folks that are 'Moving back'. You guys don't fit into that category either (one of you at least ... ), as you have now 'Moved back ...' You're no longer an expat etc etc.

And yes, it does help to be sad and miserable if you want to come on here, because you'll probably end that way by the time you log-out anyway.

worzel

Because we are bored at work, sitting here wishing we were at home living our fantastic new lives in non-boring Perth

northernbird

Lovely day for boating

worzel

Please don't! I am in a new office two days a week overlooking the Swan River. It is like a mill pond out there. I'd love to hitch her up, drive down to Matilda Bay and go hooning on the river at 30 knots.

northernbird

Do you race the wine cruise boats?