Anyone moved back and regretted it?
May 22nd 2006, 1:34 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by carolwilk34
Denise where are you from in the UK?
We have built in that time, we have a pool, and we have done so much.
But things have gone up a lot, I dont find the food cheaper, its swings and roundabouts really, some things are cheaper, some more expensive.
We was sponsored, David being gas/plumber. But he has taken a half cut in wage, and longer hours.
But we new it would be like that for the first 2 years, so im not complaining, see what happens after the 2 years.
Denise
May 22nd 2006, 1:41 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
We would be coming out on a temporary visa so wouldn't be able to buy a house until we got permanent residency. However, the worrying thing is that by the time we go to buy a house, prices will be through the roof!
May 22nd 2006, 1:43 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
thanks for the advice Denise, helps to talk to people who have already been through the torture
May 22nd 2006, 1:46 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by carolwilk34
thanks for the advice Denise, helps to talk to people who have already been through the torture
I know lots of people, who bought on temp visas, and my friend is on a student visa, and they are building.
May 22nd 2006, 1:56 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
That's very interesting to know, thanks for that. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel xx
Did you make friends easily?
Did you make friends easily?
May 22nd 2006, 2:00 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by carolwilk34
That's very interesting to know, thanks for that. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel xx
Did you make friends easily?
Did you make friends easily?
Im going to pm you now, or we might get into trouble for going off the subject.
Denise
May 22nd 2006, 2:02 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
New to the site today so not sure how it works yet.
Thanks for the advice, appreciate it.
Carol
Thanks for the advice, appreciate it.
Carol
May 22nd 2006, 2:13 pm
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had pop up blocker on denise never got your message
May 22nd 2006, 2:15 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by carolwilk34
had pop up blocker on denise never got your message
May 24th 2006, 1:44 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by alkristensen
JUST WONDERING AS YOU FIND LOADS OF POSTS ON MOVING BACK, saying how they miss this and this was better etc, and i would like to know if you have got back and all was not how you thought.
Its just that im off to oz soon and reading the posts about moving back has scared me.
alk
Its just that im off to oz soon and reading the posts about moving back has scared me.
alk
Surely these people never come back to the forum to make any more posts? I can imagine they just want to put a closure on the whole episode!
May 24th 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by carolwilk34
That's very interesting to know, thanks for that. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel xx
Did you make friends easily?
Did you make friends easily?
May 24th 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
I’d say go out there and give it a try but go with an open mind. Take every chance you get and give it your best shot. I’ve heard that it takes most people about 2 years to feel really settled and at home in their new country. Be realistic and accept that it won’t be paradise but it’s a new life and you need to give it your best shot. At least you’ll know you’ve given it try rather than wonder what it would have been like for th rest of you life.
May 26th 2006, 9:27 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Moving to a new country can be intimidating and it can be stressful and you may feel homesick for a bit, but just embrace the chance to explore a new place and make new friends. 
Get out and do as much as you can, try new sports and hobbies and join clubs or do volunteer work etc. to make friends. You might meet people you click with straight away, you might not, so just meet as many people as you can! You might also find some new hobbies you really enjoy.
Don't compare the new place to England because it is bound to have differences, but just look for all the great new aspects of the place you live in. I would say it takes at least 6 months, maybe much longer, to feel settled and used to the changes in your life.
Go for it and enjoy!
P.S. Maybe think twice if you're moving to Perth though?!
Check out the 'moving back the UK' threads. Most people are coming back from Perth!
Get out and do as much as you can, try new sports and hobbies and join clubs or do volunteer work etc. to make friends. You might meet people you click with straight away, you might not, so just meet as many people as you can! You might also find some new hobbies you really enjoy.Don't compare the new place to England because it is bound to have differences, but just look for all the great new aspects of the place you live in. I would say it takes at least 6 months, maybe much longer, to feel settled and used to the changes in your life.
Go for it and enjoy!
P.S. Maybe think twice if you're moving to Perth though?!
Check out the 'moving back the UK' threads. Most people are coming back from Perth!
May 26th 2006, 10:01 pm
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
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May 29th 2006, 2:30 am
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Re: Anyone moved back and regretted it?
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
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