Is the grass greener?
Jan 3rd 2008, 7:50 pm
#61
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Re: Is the grass greener?
how pompous
the thing is mate you cant win, if you sit there in the UK posting how fantastic your life will be in Aus posters will jump on saying ah but you havent lived here yet.
if you state reasons for leaving (I might add I dont agree with some of yours but to you they are relevant) then you get flack saying you arent coming because you want to.
research, pick bits out of the forum but dont be too influenced by it. There are many people on here who will say they love the place but in real life they are desperatley unhappy.
good luck
`It's interesting to see the OP being shouted down for stating immigration as a reason for leaving while considering becoming one herself.`
Thanks for that. I have tried to explain but seem to keep getting shot down.
The immigration situation in the UK I am referring to is mainly the illegal ones, as I have mentioned in a previous posts.The ones that come in and dont intend to work, bring nothing to the country and just hang about in gangs.
If I were to emigrate my husband and I would both take skills to Oz with us and intend to work hard and fit into the community.
My reasons for the post were to see if people agreed that its what the UK is coming to and `is it better in Perth`
I am not a political person, just a wife and mother who has some difficult choices to make.
I wish I hadn`t put the blooming post on. I had some lovely, lengthy, friendly replies but also some that just made me feel crap. Thanks.
If you are all on this expat site, were you not in my situation at some point?!
I`ve looked back at some of your earlier postings from the days when you went out there yourselves and yes suprisingly you were.
If you`re just going to put me down for my original post then please dont bother posting. Negative comments about my reasons for leaving the UK in relation to my expectations in Perth fine but please dont judge me.
Thanks for that. I have tried to explain but seem to keep getting shot down.
The immigration situation in the UK I am referring to is mainly the illegal ones, as I have mentioned in a previous posts.The ones that come in and dont intend to work, bring nothing to the country and just hang about in gangs.
If I were to emigrate my husband and I would both take skills to Oz with us and intend to work hard and fit into the community.
My reasons for the post were to see if people agreed that its what the UK is coming to and `is it better in Perth`
I am not a political person, just a wife and mother who has some difficult choices to make.
I wish I hadn`t put the blooming post on. I had some lovely, lengthy, friendly replies but also some that just made me feel crap. Thanks.
If you are all on this expat site, were you not in my situation at some point?!
I`ve looked back at some of your earlier postings from the days when you went out there yourselves and yes suprisingly you were.
If you`re just going to put me down for my original post then please dont bother posting. Negative comments about my reasons for leaving the UK in relation to my expectations in Perth fine but please dont judge me.
if you state reasons for leaving (I might add I dont agree with some of yours but to you they are relevant) then you get flack saying you arent coming because you want to.
research, pick bits out of the forum but dont be too influenced by it. There are many people on here who will say they love the place but in real life they are desperatley unhappy.
good luck
Jan 3rd 2008, 8:16 pm
#62
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Joined: Apr 2005
Location: On the edge of the Dandenongs, Melbourne
Posts: 2,387
Re: Is the grass greener?
how pompous
the thing is mate you cant win, if you sit there in the UK posting how fantastic your life will be in Aus posters will jump on saying ah but you havent lived here yet.
if you state reasons for leaving (I might add I dont agree with some of yours but to you they are relevant) then you get flack saying you arent coming because you want to.
research, pick bits out of the forum but dont be too influenced by it. There are many people on here who will say they love the place but in real life they are desperatley unhappy.
good luck
the thing is mate you cant win, if you sit there in the UK posting how fantastic your life will be in Aus posters will jump on saying ah but you havent lived here yet.
if you state reasons for leaving (I might add I dont agree with some of yours but to you they are relevant) then you get flack saying you arent coming because you want to.
research, pick bits out of the forum but dont be too influenced by it. There are many people on here who will say they love the place but in real life they are desperatley unhappy.
good luck
Just really do your research. Think about the type of city you want to be close to, the sort of suburb and environment. I believe THAT to be crucial.
No one can guarantee that it will be the right move for you and your family. However, it's certainly been the right move for us - we love it!
Jan 3rd 2008, 8:22 pm
#63
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Re: Is the grass greener?
`It's interesting to see the OP being shouted down for stating immigration as a reason for leaving while considering becoming one herself.`
Thanks for that. I have tried to explain but seem to keep getting shot down.
The immigration situation in the UK I am referring to is mainly the illegal ones, as I have mentioned in a previous posts.The ones that come in and dont intend to work, bring nothing to the country and just hang about in gangs.
If I were to emigrate my husband and I would both take skills to Oz with us and intend to work hard and fit into the community.
My reasons for the post were to see if people agreed that its what the UK is coming to and `is it better in Perth`
I am not a political person, just a wife and mother who has some difficult choices to make.
I wish I hadn`t put the blooming post on. I had some lovely, lengthy, friendly replies but also some that just made me feel crap. Thanks.
If you are all on this expat site, were you not in my situation at some point?!
I`ve looked back at some of your earlier postings from the days when you went out there yourselves and yes suprisingly you were.
If you`re just going to put me down for my original post then please dont bother posting. Negative comments about my reasons for leaving the UK in relation to my expectations in Perth fine but please dont judge me.
Thanks for that. I have tried to explain but seem to keep getting shot down.
The immigration situation in the UK I am referring to is mainly the illegal ones, as I have mentioned in a previous posts.The ones that come in and dont intend to work, bring nothing to the country and just hang about in gangs.
If I were to emigrate my husband and I would both take skills to Oz with us and intend to work hard and fit into the community.
My reasons for the post were to see if people agreed that its what the UK is coming to and `is it better in Perth`
I am not a political person, just a wife and mother who has some difficult choices to make.
I wish I hadn`t put the blooming post on. I had some lovely, lengthy, friendly replies but also some that just made me feel crap. Thanks.
If you are all on this expat site, were you not in my situation at some point?!
I`ve looked back at some of your earlier postings from the days when you went out there yourselves and yes suprisingly you were.
If you`re just going to put me down for my original post then please dont bother posting. Negative comments about my reasons for leaving the UK in relation to my expectations in Perth fine but please dont judge me.
Don't be a victim of the doom and gloom culture that surrounds the UK's future - that old argument has been raging ever since I can remember. I don't subscribe I'm afraid as I've witnessed some huge improvements and visited some fantastic places where I'd love to live on my frequent business trips (equally some shite places that make you cringe, as I've seen same over here many times - eg Western suburbs of Sydney - Doonside etc, who would live there FFS? I'd much rather live in Yorkshire).
Just take the opportunity, if you don't do it you know you'll regret it!
Jan 3rd 2008, 8:44 pm
#64
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Re: Is the grass greener?
We have been away from the UK 5 and a half years (3 yrs NZ, 2.5 yrs Oz) and are definitely considering a move back to the UK in another 4 - 5 yrs. We live in Sydney and find it very much all about the 'beach' and the 'weather' which after awhile becomes somewhat boring and we want more things to do. Have done a number of day trips to places around Sydney only to get there and think 'we drove 3 hours for this?". We also find the pull of family very strong as my OH and I get older in particular our daughter knowing her grandparents. Plus I have serious doubts about the education system over here - the emphasis seems very much on sport rather than maths, english etc. It is also hard to make friends and without family around Xmas and birthdays seem pretty lame.
I am glad we have seen a bit of the world but it certainly isn't all roses.
I am glad we have seen a bit of the world but it certainly isn't all roses.
Jan 3rd 2008, 9:28 pm
#65
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,133
Re: Is the grass greener?
Don't post it if you don't mean it.
Anyway, on a lighter note, life is good here because there is no imminent threat from Al Quaeda, or indeed anyone called Al, because they are booking people for jay walking.
And indeed I got done for the first time in three years today (and feel more Australian because of it!).
Normally I'd stop but it was raining and I was in a 'what the hell' mood.
Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the ever-entertaining Plod:
Plod: "Do you have any identification?'
Me: "Here's my driving licence'
Plod: "Thank you Sir"
Me: (jokingly) "You're not going to take that as well are you?"
Plod: <tells me in monotone that this is not a traffic violation and does not carry any demit points>
Ah it brightened my day so it did, well worth $30.
Good luck with your plans
Anyway, on a lighter note, life is good here because there is no imminent threat from Al Quaeda, or indeed anyone called Al, because they are booking people for jay walking.
And indeed I got done for the first time in three years today (and feel more Australian because of it!).
Normally I'd stop but it was raining and I was in a 'what the hell' mood.
Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the ever-entertaining Plod:
Plod: "Do you have any identification?'
Me: "Here's my driving licence'
Plod: "Thank you Sir"
Me: (jokingly) "You're not going to take that as well are you?"
Plod: <tells me in monotone that this is not a traffic violation and does not carry any demit points>
Ah it brightened my day so it did, well worth $30.
Good luck with your plans
Jan 3rd 2008, 10:03 pm
#66
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Location: Mu Mu Land
Posts: 1,132
Re: Is the grass greener?
Anyway, on a lighter note, life is good here because there is no imminent threat from Al Quaeda, or indeed anyone called Al, because they are booking people for jay walking.
And indeed I got done for the first time in three years today (and feel more Australian because of it!).
Normally I'd stop but it was raining and I was in a 'what the hell' mood.
Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the ever-entertaining Plod:
Plod: "Do you have any identification?'
Me: "Here's my driving licence'
Plod: "Thank you Sir"
Me: (jokingly) "You're not going to take that as well are you?"
Plod: <tells me in monotone that this is not a traffic violation and does not carry any demit points>
Ah it brightened my day so it did, well worth $30.
Good luck with your plans
And indeed I got done for the first time in three years today (and feel more Australian because of it!).
Normally I'd stop but it was raining and I was in a 'what the hell' mood.
Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the ever-entertaining Plod:
Plod: "Do you have any identification?'
Me: "Here's my driving licence'
Plod: "Thank you Sir"
Me: (jokingly) "You're not going to take that as well are you?"
Plod: <tells me in monotone that this is not a traffic violation and does not carry any demit points>
Ah it brightened my day so it did, well worth $30.
Good luck with your plans
Total pricks! (I have good reason for this comment)
Jan 3rd 2008, 10:10 pm
#68
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Posts: 7,444
Re: Is the grass greener?
Don't post it if you don't mean it.
Anyway, on a lighter note, life is good here because there is no imminent threat from Al Quaeda, or indeed anyone called Al, because they are booking people for jay walking.
And indeed I got done for the first time in three years today (and feel more Australian because of it!).
Normally I'd stop but it was raining and I was in a 'what the hell' mood.
Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the ever-entertaining Plod:
Plod: "Do you have any identification?'
Me: "Here's my driving licence'
Plod: "Thank you Sir"
Me: (jokingly) "You're not going to take that as well are you?"
Plod:
Ah it brightened my day so it did, well worth $30.
Good luck with your plans
Anyway, on a lighter note, life is good here because there is no imminent threat from Al Quaeda, or indeed anyone called Al, because they are booking people for jay walking.
And indeed I got done for the first time in three years today (and feel more Australian because of it!).
Normally I'd stop but it was raining and I was in a 'what the hell' mood.
Here is an excerpt from my conversation with the ever-entertaining Plod:
Plod: "Do you have any identification?'
Me: "Here's my driving licence'
Plod: "Thank you Sir"
Me: (jokingly) "You're not going to take that as well are you?"
Plod:
Ah it brightened my day so it did, well worth $30.
Good luck with your plans
sounds like fun,,
a bit of a dance half way across,couple of steps back ,a little wiggle ,bit of a swagger and a bit of a shuffle..
Jan 3rd 2008, 10:13 pm
#71
Joined: May 2007
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Re: Is the grass greener?
With a gut like that he wouldn't have stood a chance anyway ... the thin blue line my arse.
Jan 3rd 2008, 10:22 pm
#73
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Re: Is the grass greener?
With that said, there are always more than one reason a person migrates and one common reason is they want to get away. The whingers though would lean in favour of it being the main reason for migrating.
Also, just because you can make a life for yourself it doesnt mean you will stay, it merely shows that you are able to use your life skills and these are transferable to most any country.
Jan 3rd 2008, 10:23 pm
#74
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Location: Mu Mu Land
Posts: 1,132
Re: Is the grass greener?
Of course she will take on board and appreciate any feedback, negative or positive. Didn't we all?
A few on here seem to have forgotten very quickly.
Jan 3rd 2008, 10:29 pm
#75
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Re: Is the grass greener?
[QUOTE=nurselindsey;5731094] I worked for the NHS prior to leaving the UK and vividly remeber one of my last shifts where of the 19 patients we had on the ward - 9 were polish and 4 were asian
And your point is???
And your point is???