Just about to emigrate to Oz with my hubby.

Have got all of the paperwork sorted...but wouldn't mind some mental preparation....how do I get into the "emigrating zone" as I'm kind-of-sh***ing myself!?

Heeellllpp

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copious amounts of alcohol usually helps

If you're currently s*****ng yourself, you are already IN the zone.





My advice, pour a large glass of something tasty and alcoholic, remember that it's just 'stuff' and let it go.... this includes possessions, stress, angst, anxiety, and all the rest of it.


Good luck.

sounds like you're already in the zone :-)

Ignore them. You don't need the zone. Sit back, read some crap on here, chill, read some good stuff on here, realise it'll happen regardless, enjoy the ride.

I don't remember getting stressed about any of it (well apart from a 13 year old girl).

1) imagine what a let down it would be if the whole thing was called off and you couldn't go
2) get on some tourist websites and look at all the great things to do once you get there
3) get on realestate.com.au and marvel at how much house you can get for your £


(And I agree with the 'if you're s**tting yourself then you are in the zone' comment! So true!)

heh heh .... I like this quote !

So essentially what everyone is saying is I become a raging alcoholic...and that will solve all of my emigration problems.

Great!

When do you start "feeling at home" though? in a few weeks...months?

that really depends, everyone is different, some feel at home straight away, others it takes longer, and some people never really feel at home here.. for me, i felt at home when we moved into our first home and had our belongings around us, it was a start anyway. Just take each day a step at a time, and you'll be fine (along with the alcohol )

Best thing to remember....you are not in the UK anymore so try not to compare. Everything is more difficult to find......just ask!!!!!! dont struggle on and get worked up.


Go with the flow.......chill out and enjoy your new life.


Oh aye and get pished helps too

Felt at home straight away, but it took me 6 months to get a circle of friends going... A year on, it's all good.

And I move house in 3 weeks.


Bonus!

I had the immense help of my Aussie OH and various family/friends and even with that back-up I'd say you will still feel at sea, on occasions, a couple of years in, probably forever, who knows, I am 2 and a half years in.

Pointers?
1) Don't have any expectations
2) Find things to substitute for the things you miss
3) Email is your friend, use it to keep in contact with friends in the UK
4) Get into the local community, join clubs (especially sporting clubs)
5) Don't, specifically, seek out other Brits
6) Go back the UK to remind yourself (or otherwise) of the 'other side'
7) 'Home' is here, wherever you are, it is not the UK (works for me)