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Mrs Jackaroo

Oct 8th 2007 10:47 pm

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

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Originally Posted by rlogan (Post 5403188)

I know someone who is about to and I am amazed at their bravery. I am interested if anyone else on here has done so succesfully.

Yep we did! Me, hubby and our daughter (6 at the time). Been here 18 months and no looking back :)

Cameron Clan

Oct 8th 2007 11:01 pm

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

Yup we did too - arrived 10weeks ago and wish we had done this years ago.

brido

Oct 8th 2007 11:08 pm

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

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Originally Posted by rlogan (Post 5403188)

I know someone who is about to and I am amazed at their bravery. I am interested if anyone else on here has done so succesfully.

Yes,we did it 8 months ago,we didnt have any friends or family here either and we couldnt have picked a better place to come to.I dont believe in Reccie trips,how can you tell in a couple of weeks if its for you or not.It takes getting back into a normal routine of working ect before you know how well its going.
Thats only my opinion mind you,im sure others are glad they did a reccie trip 1st.

Sleeping Beauty

Oct 8th 2007 11:12 pm

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

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Originally Posted by brido (Post 5404308)

yep, we did too. no going back :D

andicee

Oct 8th 2007 11:32 pm

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

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Originally Posted by brido (Post 5404308)

Yep, another crazy fool. Got the visa, booked the flights and here we are. I totally agree Brido, how can you tell in 2 or 3 weeks whether or not you could live and work here for the rest of your days? We've just had visits from people we know who have come out for a reccie, and all they did was visit the theme parks. Oh, and moan how cold it was! :lol: What a waste of money. Money that could've been put towards a rental, or car, or deposit on a house. Still, each to their own and I understand completely that it may seem a bit daunting. However, fortune favours the brave...and the mad. I'm NEVER going back. Just don't tell the mrs!!!!

Andy

estherg

Oct 8th 2007 11:56 pm

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 5403547)

But then a lot of people do settle too. The trouble is that you don't know if you will until you try it.

Even those that do visit first have no way on knowing if they'll settle long term because it's still a holiday, even if it's to find out about schools, houses etc. and we all know that living here isn't a holiday, it's real life.

Out of all the expats I know, (about 20 people as I have family here who are also from the Uk originally), there's only one who doesn't like it here and she did do a reccie first. Another moved to a different part of Australia, but apart from that everyone else wouldn't go back if you paid them and all of them say they have a better life here. :)

I agree , its hard when you go over on a holiday trip. I never liked the part we went to (I mean to live) but we are going to another state now.:)

Dawn	Oct 9th 2007 1:09 am

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 5403927)

i had an arranged marriage,turned out quite well,my mrs aint bad lookin and weve stayed together 20 years..

strange and almost true....

Same as Dorothy........been here a year and 4 months, living in Merriwa and never visited Aus before :)... also agree, cant say I love it or hate it, very odd feeling :)

want2bthere

Oct 9th 2007 1:44 am

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

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Originally Posted by rlogan (Post 5403188)

I know someone who is about to and I am amazed at their bravery. I am interested if anyone else on here has done so succesfully.

yep we go in about 6 weeks, never been before, selling up, shipping over, kids and all:eek:. just thought what the hell, life is an adventure:thumbsup:

greathere

Oct 9th 2007 1:50 am

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

I backpacked and met the man of my dreams (aussie) april 05. Married him April 07 on our 2 year anniversary and living on the sunshine coast.
I had already visited friends in Perth for the milennium in 2000 (obviously) and swore Id never return because I reckoned it was Britain in the sun..Which it is to a certain extent but thats a comforter i now realise.
What Im trying to say is that I had no dream or wish to be here, unlike most people on this forum. Tried him at home (Liverpool):eek: and he hated the lack of space/rubbish. I couldnt understand but (pregnant) went with it - thought Id change things:)
And do you know what?
Its all true.
Its better here.
I watch Sky UK (you can get corrie and eastenders too) and am horrified at what goes on back at home. Even the hoodies say hello here.. Its funny how secure you get and I wouldnt want my 9 month old baby anything but visiting the uk.
I was in the wrong.
I thank my lucky stars that I realised.
from a non believer. 2 years ago I never of had an inkling to do it but I challenge anyone to get up and hear the birds singing, the genuine smiles on people who say g'day even at 6 am!! to wish they were back home.
Go for it:)
Les

leigh&ivan

Oct 9th 2007 1:52 am

Re: Anyone moved to Oz without visitng first?

Yes 8 months in & don't regret it :) If we'd have done a reccie first I think the whole thing would of scared me off & we wouldn't have done it if that makes any sense :unsure:

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