Returning to the UK: where are you in the process?
 

While frequenting the MBTTUK forum, you see a lot of familiar faces. Some of us already have plans in place, while others are just thinking of moving back at this stage.

I just thought it would be interesting to do a quick poll, to see who's where in the process of moving back.

It should be a public poll (if I do this right!).

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As the poll says, in the process but no exact date as yet. Wish I did and then everything else should fall into place. :unsure:

Good luck to everyone which ever stage your at.

Lynne x

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all booked and ready for the off! after a few weeks of feeling sick at the thought, im actually excited again now and know its for the best, i dont hate oz though, its just not for us!

we go on the 31st july, in the process of trying to sort a rental for our return, but there isnt any!!!! at the moment anyway!

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I knew that I wouldn't do the poll think right - I never do. :( Ah, well.

We're off on the 21st July. I've gone from being really sad about leaving Aus to really looking forwards to being back in the UK. Most things are sorted; just need to find somewhere to live now. :eek:

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what u doing with your car(s)? i am avoiding the issue at the moment, dont know how long it will take to sell and what to do without the car, or sell back to dealer???? we foolishly brought brand new:o

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We are about 2-3 years away from moving back (from NZ) we are trying Oz first before finally going 'home'...aaaahhhh...
And about 6-8 months before we leave NZ (or sooner if we can):D

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We plan to return next year, although nothing definate.

(need a holiday first back in UK just to make sure)

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flights booked for 9th july,need a job,house and schools but we'll be staying with family so theres no rush !
cant wait:thumbsup:

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:confused:No flights booked yet, would like to go back in november after my visitors are away home fron their holiday. Just had a thought, november in scotland brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

sj x

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I'm in a situation where one of us has already gone back and I'm waiting to sell the house and follow. It's a horrible state to be in and I wouldn't recommend it.

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We don't have a car. We live very close to the CBD in Sydney and have just never had a need for one. So that's something we don't have to worry about at least. :)

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Im just waiting for flight money to be sent then i hope to be coming back in a week or 2. It was going to be july but its too long for us all to wait & it just prolongs the agony.

I just want to be home now!!!!

UK here i come!!:D

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this is so true, we made the decision to leave oz december and its been such a long time to wait, we are booked on the flight outta here on the 31st july........and i have had a few wobbly weeks, and im sure its because we are too prolonging the agony:)

lets hope your money comes quickly

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Just realised that sounds liek we are all going but we arnt. Its only me & my baby, hence my quote of prolonging the agony for all of us

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omg sorry i didnt realise, the very best of luck:)xx

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Its ok, tht why i thought id better say!!:D

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Our flights are booked as well, we leave on 12th June, and get home on 13th.

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Gee, thats only a week away. Hope you keep us posted and be honest about how you feel when you get back. Every little helps..;)

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Sure I will ;)

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If you want it changed drop a line to Paul or Sue, they can probably fix it up :)

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We fly a week on Tuesday (same day as Mike & Jo!)! Still got return flights booked but we're only going one way! :D

Re the car - We had to sell back to the dealer, lost over $7k as we had also bought brand new! :eek: But what can ya do! lol

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I am looking at flights for me as I am going early to start the school year in September and the dog and cat had their rabies blood test today. So fingers crossed OH can leave in exactly 6 months from today.

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House on market, removals quoted and dogs ready to go, hopefully be outta here no later than beginning of November:p

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I have just booked for Hubby & kids to return in August, I hope to join them but if house hasn't sold he will go back with the kids so they can start school in september, also he has a job lined up so the sooner he starts earning the sooner we can get a mortgage and buy a house in UK.
The cost of living here is stressing me out I don't know how much longer I can keep going !!!!

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Just wanted to say a big GOOD LUCK to all of you moving back!!!!:)

There seems to be so many at the moment that, Im not sure if Ive wished you well or not!

Its a huge, huge, brave, mad and scary decision.....but you all know that. :)And hopefully with that knowledge you will have a new found energy and determination to make a success of your new life back in Blighty.

Welcome HOME to you all

The forecast is predicting the hottest Summer on record this year - :rofl:
Ive tried to get a plumber for a week now. All people who showed to give quotes etc BRITISH, all very busy so no joy yet - so no, the Poles havent taken all our work. (If anyone knows of one, though, I could use him for my bathroom right now!)
Have I got News for you was on TV last night. Paul Merton was partner with a Perth commedian. You know what P Mertons like - he just was so scarcastic with any comments the Ozzie made, he made him look like a pr@@k! The humour here hopefully will help you, it does me!

Anyway, Best of British!

Chrissy

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We're off on the 28th of June, pity we miss you and P by a couple of days it would have been good to have a piss up (again):)

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Great post Chrissy - can I just add I have had no problems with chavs or hoodies since being home (almost a year now)!!!

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I know. :(

What is your exact itinerary again, I cannae remember it.

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I see you are returing. We met at one of the Sydney meets. We are still here!!! The family return for their first trip back in early July. I will be my second. What made you decide to go back? We are just visiting but I am looking forward to it. It's been a lot harder to settle here than i thought. It will be three years in October.

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Been here 2 years, in process of applying for citizenship, then out of here!

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Hi there. Yes, I remember the meet. And the problems you had work wise. Hope things are plodding along a little easier for you all now.

We only ever moved over here thinking it would be for two years. We passed that milestone in March, so we're heading back in July. What wasn't part of the plan was falling hopelessly in love with Aus and planning to pong before we've even pinged. :D But we're lucky - we're now Australian citizens so can come and go as we please. I think we'll spend the next few years in Blighty, but will do a stint out here again at some point in the future. We're looking forwards to going back, but will be sad to leave Aus, too.

Hope all is well with you and yours. :)