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Been Back a Year
Hi All
Just thought i'd drop a little post about returning to the Uk We came back this time last year after only being in WA for 5 months. For us Home is where the heart and it didn't take long to realise that Australia would never be our Home. We appreciate everything so much more now, and things that we thought we were getting away from were all in Oz to. I'm so glad we tried it and had the experience and WA is beautifull and still miss it when something or someone has got on my nerves. I even think that If i could pick up all of my family and close friends and move them there with me I'd prefer to be there. But then we wouldn't have the long summer nights and crisp cold mornings and even the damp drizzly walks to work. There were lots of reason for leaving the Uk and thinking about it now alot of our reasons were exaggerated to convince ourselves that we were doing the right thing. So when people look on here looking for a bit of advice, every family is different, everbodies reasons are different and who knowss maybe its right for you. So my advice is Give it ago. You can always come home |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8265859)
Hi All
Just thought i'd drop a little post about returning to the Uk We came back this time last year after only being in WA for 5 months. For us Home is where the heart and it didn't take long to realise that Australia would never be our Home. We appreciate everything so much more now, and things that we thought we were getting away from were all in Oz to. I'm so glad we tried it and had the experience and WA is beautifull and still miss it when something or someone has got on my nerves. I even think that If i could pick up all of my family and close friends and move them there with me I'd prefer to be there. But then we wouldn't have the long summer nights and crisp cold mornings and even the damp drizzly walks to work. There were lots of reason for leaving the Uk and thinking about it now alot of our reasons were exaggerated to convince ourselves that we were doing the right thing. So when people look on here looking for a bit of advice, every family is different, everbodies reasons are different and who knowss maybe its right for you. So my advice is Give it ago. You can always come home |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8265859)
Hi All
Just thought i'd drop a little post about returning to the Uk We came back this time last year after only being in WA for 5 months. For us Home is where the heart and it didn't take long to realise that Australia would never be our Home. We appreciate everything so much more now, and things that we thought we were getting away from were all in Oz to. I'm so glad we tried it and had the experience and WA is beautifull and still miss it when something or someone has got on my nerves. I even think that If i could pick up all of my family and close friends and move them there with me I'd prefer to be there. But then we wouldn't have the long summer nights and crisp cold mornings and even the damp drizzly walks to work. There were lots of reason for leaving the Uk and thinking about it now alot of our reasons were exaggerated to convince ourselves that we were doing the right thing. So when people look on here looking for a bit of advice, every family is different, everbodies reasons are different and who knowss maybe its right for you. So my advice is Give it ago. You can always come home so we think this time we will be better off with our own house rather than a rental we have our own house here but struggling to pay mortgage and we have a few more friends in nz than here, kids all grown up so no worrys there |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8265859)
There were lots of reason for leaving the Uk and thinking about it now alot of our reasons were exaggerated to convince ourselves that we were doing the right thing. I feel like nutting the wall when i read the reasons of some:rolleyes: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Good luck concretepump :thumbup:
Its funny how everbodies experiences are different. When we were in Oz we couldn't beleive how little work there was for Plasterers and no one would even give my husband a chance. He kept going to meet people but they just messed him around or offered ridiculously low wages, and In our opinion WA is more expensive to live in than England. Yet someone else could go for an interview and get a great job working for a great person. I also think if you've got a good life style here it's harder to settle. We spoke to lots of people who left the UK and they didn't really have much to leave behind so to them a new beginning in Oz would be a step up. We actually took a step back and found that it wasn't fulfilling enough to be lonely and without our family. But we definately see England in a different way and appreciate it alot more, so it done us the world of good to try something else. |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by lilybilly101
(Post 8265879)
So glad you've settled and enjoying life back home. It's always encouraging to here positive experiences when you're making scary, not to mention bloody costly plans to go back! Thanks.
Costly but worth it. Good luck and be prepared for "what the hell you doing back her here" and "can't beleive you've come back from Oz to this dump" Even my son who's 4 said to someone "Why dont you go and live there then" lol Family means more to us than a beach and sunshine, and not forgetting that Perth becomes a bit miserable and cold during their winter. So to be lonely and in the cold was just another reason for us to return |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8266573)
lonely and without our family.
. Still, I wouldnt be rushing to recommend to anyone else to return after as little as five months even if it worked out OK for you guys. Some people know right away and are proved right with time, but many find that after a year or so that the stuff that was driving them nuts at first is now all in the past. |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8266581)
Costly but worth it. Good luck and be prepared for "what the hell you doing back her here" and "can't beleive you've come back from Oz to this dump"
Even my son who's 4 said to someone "Why dont you go and live there then" lol Family means more to us than a beach and sunshine, and not forgetting that Perth becomes a bit miserable and cold during their winter. So to be lonely and in the cold was just another reason for us to return And yes, how astute of your 4 year old. Maybe that can be the line, 'Try it and then comment please...otherwise SHUT UP!' The latter may need to be the mantra in my head! |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8266581)
Costly but worth it. Good luck and be prepared for "what the hell you doing back her here" and "can't beleive you've come back from Oz to this dump"
Even my son who's 4 said to someone "Why dont you go and live there then" lol Family means more to us than a beach and sunshine, and not forgetting that Perth becomes a bit miserable and cold during their winter. So to be lonely and in the cold was just another reason for us to return |
Re: Been Back a Year
"But then we wouldn't have the long summer nights and crisp cold mornings and even the damp drizzly walks to work."
lots to miss from the UK when moving overseas, doesn't matter matter what anybody says but there are things that just won't compare no matter where you are in the world. Main thing is good to hear you are happy.:thumbsup: |
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Like Bev2 I stayed in Canada for just over five months and have been back a year - it has been a very difficult time and I am only just getting myself back on track but I can say hand on heart that I am so pleased to be back - yes moving was a learning curve and yes it has been a costly learning experience but I agree, I have learned so much about myself and others in this whole emigration process and I truly appreciate what I have and what I can have in England, much more so than when I left. I never rubbished the UK but I did exaggerate the benefits of moving purely to justify the reasons for so doing.
But whatever anyone decides to do, has to be the right thing for them whatever that may mean! |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by livinginreality
(Post 8272350)
People who say things like "Can't believe you've come back from Oz to this dump"are either deluded or havent been to Australia (or have on holiday and assume its the same as living!!!!)I think as I always say,it depends where you live does'nt it?The reality is both countries have dumpy area's,problems and so on.People often say to me "Well it looks nice on(wait for it)Wanted Down Under"to which I usually reply "Well they're hardly going to show the huge council estates,kids sniffing glue,hoons ect are they????:rofl:Anyway to the OP,glad its all working out for you,you've done it,you know whats real and what is'nt and atleast you can now move on with your life.
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Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273018)
These type of comments from people make me feel like this
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/y...gainstWall.gif These comments do my head in too and I'm happy in Aus, God knows how people not content with Australian life view this sort of stuff. :lol: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8273077)
I reckon the vast majority of the people making these comments haven't even been to Aus........
These comments do my head in too and I'm happy in Aus, God knows how people not content with Australian life view this sort of stuff. :lol: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273133)
It brings out the beast in me.:D Especially when theses comments are from div's that have never left the UK:rolleyes:
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Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8273151)
The ones that really wind me up are the ones that make out the UK is some post apocolyptic wasteland, where crime is rife and there is a mugger on every corner..... The UK, like every country, has it's problems but is still a fantastic place to live. As I've said, I'm content here but if I had to go back for any reason, I'd have no issues with it.
You're either up early or up late:huh: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273159)
Well i've not been stabbed, raped, mugged or even spat at yet...but there's time:D
You're either up early or up late:huh: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8273170)
My meds are playing havoc with my sleep cycle... I sleep 14 hours one day then 2 the next:D
Hope you get well soon hun:) |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273182)
OR you could be slightly addicted to BE...;)
Hope you get well soon hun:) I wanted to sort my problems out and thought BE was an issue with that until I realised the support I have had from folks on here through it all. People I have never met are a better support network than I ever thought possible........ |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8273200)
Lets say both then:D I got Sue to suspend my account recently and managed 2 days before I got her to reinstate it.
I wanted to sort my problems out and thought BE was an issue with that until I realised the support I have had from folks on here through it all. People I have never met are a better support network than I ever thought possible........ Maybe i'm just nosey, curious, funny..but whatever it is, it's there. |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273218)
What is it about BE eh? i don't want to be on here as much as i do either:o
Maybe i'm just nosey, curious, funny..but whatever it is, it's there. That's if I don't move back anyway as my marriage is looking ropey....:unsure: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8273236)
There are a lot of folk on here I really wish I could share a drink with.... You included. Next time I'm over I will... If I'm invited!:lol:
That's if I don't move back anyway as my marriage is looking ropey....:unsure: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Your pic brought a smile to my face! lol :thumbsup:
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273018)
These type of comments from people make me feel like this
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/y...gainstWall.gif |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by pammiej
(Post 8279466)
Thats what the emigration process sorts out for you - whether the marriage really was strong enough to survive a move to another country or not - its an eye opener finding out which!
Not given up yet..... |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8279923)
Jury is still out! We are working at it but I think we have emigrated with the issues and the whole process has just put them aside for a bit. It is coming home to roost now.
Not given up yet..... Hello darlin ;) keep your chin up. Planning a trip back soon? we'll either go in the summer of xmas can't decide now. |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by dollface
(Post 8279958)
Hello darlin ;) keep your chin up. Planning a trip back soon? we'll either go in the summer of xmas can't decide now.
Life can really suck. Nature can really suck up the people that should live long and prosper..... |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8280040)
Just had some sad news to add to my woes. Kirsty's (the Mrs) Aunt ( a lovely woman) has just been given 7 months to live. Cancer in both lungs. She will be going back to make her peace. I really like this woman but I have had so much time off work with illness I can't go back.
Life can really suck. Nature can really suck up the people that should live long and prosper..... Flying back all that way under those circumstances is horrible. |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8280106)
Yes it sucks big time, especially when you are on the other side of the world. My MIL died of lung cancer in 2008. She was given 6 months to live but died way before that. My mum had breast cancer last year and fingers crossed it won't come back.
Flying back all that way under those circumstances is horrible. |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8280120)
The wife and I are struggling as you may know but strangely this is uniting us. I nearly died a couple of weeks ago but I have a second chance. Her Aunt doesn't. It makes me sad.
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Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8280040)
Just had some sad news to add to my woes. Kirsty's (the Mrs) Aunt ( a lovely woman) has just been given 7 months to live. Cancer in both lungs. She will be going back to make her peace. I really like this woman but I have had so much time off work with illness I can't go back.
Life can really suck. Nature can really suck up the people that should live long and prosper..... |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by dollface
(Post 8280161)
Ow no:( sorry to hear that. Life really is too short.
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Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8280166)
It's bullshit eh? Anyhow, how are you C? I'm actually in the best place for a while..... In spite of it all!:lol:
I'm good thanks pal. Back into the swing of things after xmas. Cooking haggis tonight much to the hubby and kids disgust:lol: i'll still make them eat it:lol: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by dollface
(Post 8280171)
I'm good thanks pal. Back into the swing of things after xmas. Cooking haggis tonight much to the hubby and kids disgust:lol: i'll still make them eat it:lol:
I frakin' love Haggis:wub: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8280182)
We have a Haggis in the freezer but with all that's gone on we forgot about it!
I frakin' love Haggis:wub: |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by dollface
(Post 8280360)
I love it too:wub: kids and hubs weren't raised on it tho'. My girls went to school today in Scotland rugby tops and tartan hairbands,:wub:
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Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8280384)
We're right sad eh! Ye can take the girl out of Scotland..........
I know........still a Scottish lassie at heart;) |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by bev2
(Post 8266581)
Costly but worth it. Good luck and be prepared for "what the hell you doing back her here" and "can't beleive you've come back from Oz to this dump"
Even my son who's 4 said to someone "Why dont you go and live there then" lol Family means more to us than a beach and sunshine, and not forgetting that Perth becomes a bit miserable and cold during their winter. So to be lonely and in the cold was just another reason for us to return |
Re: Been Back a Year
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 8273018)
These type of comments from people make me feel like this
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/y...gainstWall.gif |
Re: Been Back a Year
The easiest thing to say to people who question why you have moved/are moving back is: 'Because I wanted to', and leave it at that.:thumbup:
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