View Poll Results: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Yes, it was just what I expected and I'm very happy here. No regrets at all.
21
40.38%
Yes, it went well and even though I really miss my home-country I won't be moving back.
6
11.54%
Yes and I like it more than I thought I would, the best thing I ever did!
10
19.23%
No, it was nothing like I thought it would be and I regret ever coming.
3
5.77%
No, it was a complete culture shock, can't settle. If I had chance to go home I would.
4
7.69%
No, I really didn't like it and moved back to my home country.
2
3.85%
I found it very hard to settle at first but now I love it here.
2
3.85%
I struggled to get employment/sponsors so therefore had to come home.
1
1.92%
Not really, some of the family have settled and some haven't it's been difficult
3
5.77%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll
Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Jan 30th 2014, 5:11 pm
#1
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Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
I'm curious about this and I bet a lot of others are too who are starting the journey and reading the forum.
If we could get a hundred people to vote on this poll ( I know it's a big ask ) it might even make it credible, what do you reckon?
Sorry guys it should say: your not 'you're ' Not sure how to change it?
If we could get a hundred people to vote on this poll ( I know it's a big ask ) it might even make it credible, what do you reckon?
Sorry guys it should say: your not 'you're ' Not sure how to change it?
Last edited by Molly Coddle; Jan 30th 2014 at 5:27 pm.
Jan 30th 2014, 8:41 pm
#2
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Those options are very loaded.
What about those who just don't see what the fuss is about or can take it or leave it?
I am sure there could be many more.
What about those who just don't see what the fuss is about or can take it or leave it?
I am sure there could be many more.
Jan 30th 2014, 8:42 pm
#3
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
None of the above really. Yes it was fine, settled ok, enjoyed it for a while then needed to go back where I belong.
Jan 30th 2014, 10:20 pm
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Some might have liked a "yes, and I'm still stuck here" option.
Jan 30th 2014, 10:30 pm
#5
Still alive
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Or a "same shit different bucket" option.
Jan 30th 2014, 11:04 pm
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Send me some suggestions if you like, apart from the one you have mentioned.
Jan 30th 2014, 11:13 pm
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Can I just say thank you to the 9 people who have voted so far.
I really appreciate it, as I'm sure do a lot of others who are just starting out.
If we could get more that would be great, it is anonymous by the way, so no one would ever question you over your view.
Cheers.
I really appreciate it, as I'm sure do a lot of others who are just starting out.
If we could get more that would be great, it is anonymous by the way, so no one would ever question you over your view.
Cheers.
Jan 31st 2014, 12:36 am
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Re: Did you're move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
When I came here all good , 40 years later , not so much so , I dislike the way that this country has headed/is heading , intensely actually when I think about it.....
Where next ?? aaaaaaaahh , now that's the question.
Where next ?? aaaaaaaahh , now that's the question.
Jan 31st 2014, 6:47 am
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Re: Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Nothing suits me in the list.
I was apprehensive about the move and thought it might not work out, but it did. So my answer starts with "No.." but then nothing you have got in the No answers fits my situation.
I was apprehensive about the move and thought it might not work out, but it did. So my answer starts with "No.." but then nothing you have got in the No answers fits my situation.
Jan 31st 2014, 6:56 am
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Re: Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
I didn't have any firm expectations and try to remain that way.
It's turning out OK, I can't see me living anywhere else but I don't rule that out either. Life is full of infinite possibility ...
It's turning out OK, I can't see me living anywhere else but I don't rule that out either. Life is full of infinite possibility ...
Jan 31st 2014, 7:04 am
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Re: Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Nothing in the poll suits my circumstances. An odd set they are though lol
My kids have settled here & bred with the natives so I guess we're stuck here for the duration now. Good job it's not all bad.
My kids have settled here & bred with the natives so I guess we're stuck here for the duration now. Good job it's not all bad.
Jan 31st 2014, 8:23 am
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Location: Brisbane, QLD. (Though an Ulster girl through and through!)
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Re: Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Living in Australia has changed me for the better, I went from being a fat, lazy sod who rarely felt like walking the length of myself, to nearly 20kg lighter and the fittest I've ever been in my life. I started running, and within my first 6 months I ran my first half-marathon and now I set my alarm clock at 4am on Saturdays just so I can squeeze my long run in before it gets too hot.
It's also given me the courage to leave a career which I've been in for the last 13 years (teaching) to pursue something I'm much more passionate about (policing). At the age of 36, I don't think I've ever been so fit, healthy and positive in my life, and I believe living here, has given me the courage to do things I'd never have felt possible if I'd still been living back in the UK.
I still miss proper chips though...
It's also given me the courage to leave a career which I've been in for the last 13 years (teaching) to pursue something I'm much more passionate about (policing). At the age of 36, I don't think I've ever been so fit, healthy and positive in my life, and I believe living here, has given me the courage to do things I'd never have felt possible if I'd still been living back in the UK.
I still miss proper chips though...
Jan 31st 2014, 8:33 am
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Re: Did your move to Australia turn out to be everything you thought it would be?
Living in Australia has changed me for the better, I went from being a fat, lazy sod who rarely felt like walking the length of myself, to nearly 20kg lighter and the fittest I've ever been in my life. I started running, and within my first 6 months I ran my first half-marathon and now I set my alarm clock at 4am on Saturdays just so I can squeeze my long run in before it gets too hot.
It's also given me the courage to leave a career which I've been in for the last 13 years (teaching) to pursue something I'm much more passionate about (policing). At the age of 36, I don't think I've ever been so fit, healthy and positive in my life, and I believe living here, has given me the courage to do things I'd never have felt possible if I'd still been living back in the UK.
I still miss proper chips though...
It's also given me the courage to leave a career which I've been in for the last 13 years (teaching) to pursue something I'm much more passionate about (policing). At the age of 36, I don't think I've ever been so fit, healthy and positive in my life, and I believe living here, has given me the courage to do things I'd never have felt possible if I'd still been living back in the UK.
I still miss proper chips though...
