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Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Just pondering really, out of You, Your OH and your Kids - who you do think found it hardest to settle in to your new life?
Your OH who had to start a new job, probably back at the bottom of the ladder, in a new country? You - stuck at home, not knowing a soul and missing everything that is normal for you? Your Kids - thrown into a new school, having to make new friends and learn a whole new way of schooling? |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7527955)
Just pondering really, out of You, Your OH and your Kids - who you do think found it hardest to settle in to your new life?
Your OH who had to start a new job, probably back at the bottom of the ladder, in a new country? You - stuck at home, not knowing a soul and missing everything that is normal for you? Your Kids - thrown into a new school, having to make new friends and learn a whole new way of schooling? ;) |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7528014)
What if you dont have kids? Yet another case of discrimination against the childless. :thumbdown:
;) Not discrimination. She's just not interested. |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by fledermaus
(Post 7528046)
Not discrimination. She's just not interested.
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7527955)
Just pondering really, out of You, Your OH and your Kids - who you do think found it hardest to settle in to your new life?
Me Your OH who had to start a new job, probably back at the bottom of the ladder, in a new country? Same sort of position as in the UK, and he loves it! You - stuck at home, not knowing a soul and missing everything that is normal for you? Yup, but I am working and have just joined the local gym..... Your Kids - thrown into a new school, having to make new friends and learn a whole new way of schooling? Weird boundary issues with the local schools. |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7528014)
What if you dont have kids? Yet another case of discrimination against the childless. :thumbdown:;)
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 7529606)
You jaffa's take this seriously don't you?;)
Perhaps there were medical reasons (ie cancers) for being unable to have children? Perhaps there were children who died in infancy? Be careful assuming that childless couples simply have a male partner who fires blanks. |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7529629)
Perhaps it was a lifestyle choice?
Perhaps there were medical reasons (ie cancers) for being unable to have children? Perhaps there were children who died in infancy? Be careful assuming that childless couples simply have a male partner who fires blanks. [serious mode] If you can't have kids then I'm sorry. If you don't want to then thats your perogative and as someone who never really thought he would have children I can understand that choice clearly. If it's reason 3 then my condolences, I can't imagine the pain of that situation. [/serious mode] |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 7529644)
Blimey Butch, you are the last person I expected to take my comment seriously.
[serious mode] If you can't have kids then I'm sorry. If you don't want to then thats your perogative and as someone who never really thought he would have children I can understand that choice clearly. If it's reason 3 then my condolences, I can't imagine the pain of that situation. [/serious mode] No real offence taken or upset caused. |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7527955)
Your OH who had to start a new job, probably back at the bottom of the ladder, in a new country? - strange working environment, different work attitude, quite insular
You - stuck at home, not knowing a soul and missing everything that is normal for you? - get out, volunteer, go to new Mum's groups Work sucked initially, very straight laced must follow the rules ooh you can't do that type attitude. COmpany have since hired a couple more Brits which has helped My 2 yr old loves it! |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
[serious mode] it depends
if its just 2 people more chance they bounce back faster people with young children its harder and depending on the ages of the children, young children dont understand whats going on so that leaves the mom and dad and I would say thats difficult on both. add on teenage kids and I think its hard on everyone. a hole family can be under so much stress and find it all so difficult Butch I would say could bounce back from anything chucked at him;) he would get a biscuit at anyones door, even mine:D |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
[QUOTE=Butch Cassidy;7528014]What if you dont have kids? Yet another case of discrimination against the childless. :thumbdown:
Then just answer whether it was you or your OH and if you have no OH then it was probably just you who found it hardest, unless you never found it hard. So all bases covered there then? |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
If it is family, i would normally say the one left at home, either the mum/dad..
My lot all sorted...now its my turn and just got involved in groups and loving it :eek: Learnt alot from canadians since i landed :rolleyes: |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
I think the family i left back in the UK have found the move the hardest ! (but thats just me;))
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7527955)
Just pondering really, out of You, Your OH and your Kids - who you do think found it hardest to settle in to your new life?
Your OH who had to start a new job, probably back at the bottom of the ladder, in a new country? You - stuck at home, not knowing a soul and missing everything that is normal for you? Your Kids - thrown into a new school, having to make new friends and learn a whole new way of schooling? |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530261)
I think the family i left back in the UK have found the move the hardest ! (but thats just me;))
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7530277)
I didn't even consider the family left behind...ooops!!
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530292)
oh ****...........i think i left my wife back at Manchester airport in November :eek:......i knew i`d forget something :lol:
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7530295)
All the peace and lack of meals didn't remind you?
(i bet that shocked ya ?:lol:) |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530306)
In my defense...... i would honestly say i cook 99% of the meals !
(i bet that shocked ya ?:lol:) |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7530310)
No but if your not actually married...do you want to come live with me? You sound like a right catch! :thumbsup:
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530316)
Just to spoil the illusion of perfection............i very rarely wash up :p
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
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Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7530317)
That's okay...I hear paper plates are really good here in Canada...!
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by kate white
(Post 7530139)
Butch I would say could bounce back from anything chucked at him;) he would get a biscuit at anyones door, even mine:D
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7530525)
Shortbread?
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530316)
Just to spoil the illusion of perfection............i very rarely wash up :p
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by AmyDavid
(Post 7527955)
Just pondering really, out of You, Your OH and your Kids - who you do think found it hardest to settle in to your new life?
Your OH who had to start a new job, probably back at the bottom of the ladder, in a new country? He had a hard time whilst we were still in the UK. You - stuck at home, not knowing a soul and missing everything that is normal for you? I found the first few months difficult, now knowing people, not being able to work and not accepting offers of get togethers as I was just too nervous.:rolleyes: Your Kids - thrown into a new school, having to make new friends and learn a whole new way of schooling? Starting the new school was really hard - but also easy, she has settled really well but still has bouts of I miss my friends. Also want to say that sometimes we feel unsettled for the really odd reasons - we have been here almost four years. Last year was particularly hard. We all settled really quickly but then sometimes - like yesterday talking to my next door neighbours girl (in the UK) I couldn't help thinking on how much we have missed. I just take a gulp and think Hey, get on with it girl! when I get like that. Also yesterday whilst driving to Cochrane to look at a supposedly rust free car, we couldn't help being incredibly happy with our lives. This homesick/settling thing is a strange bag of feelings that you never know when/how or even what will set you off, I'm just glad it's not an every day occurence. |
Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Steve_P
(Post 7530661)
Geez, you must be pretty ripe by now then. :p:rofl::rofl:
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7530525)
Shortbreed?
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530789)
Just what kind of dog would you like throwing at you then ?
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7530793)
A hotdog of course:sneaky:
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7530799)
is that not an oxymoron ?
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7530953)
who are you calling a mormon? :curse:
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by dazzlerdaz
(Post 7536239)
Donnie Darko ;)
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Re: Emigration - Who find's it the most difficult....
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7536444)
Yeah I could never apreciate that movie. :thumbdown:
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