Why would you move back to the UK?
Oct 19th 2006, 8:50 pm
#91
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Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by northernbird
I don't mean to be argumentative but how can you know after 6 weeks whether you like it or not, I have had longer holidays.
Were in the process, again
of saying goodbye to another batch of friends returning overseas, all of them say the same thing, had doubts almost from the beginning. Met a lady from toronto at the gym, she married an aussie and has been here 26 years 
she had instant dislikes and they never went away. Australia seems to be a real love/hate place, its either lovestruck honeymoon, or get me out of here moment.
Must say some of my initial concerns have never gone away and I didnt emigrate via the daily mail, I emigrated with an aussie.
If you dont like it get out, its the right thing because you see so many people who have been here bloody ages who now say its too late to get out, thats no way to live but its a reality for many.
Oct 19th 2006, 11:01 pm
#92
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 629
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Oh lots of reasons, like (as they come to mind):
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
Oct 19th 2006, 11:03 pm
#93
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 30,102
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by ShozInOz
Oh lots of reasons, like (as they come to mind):
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
Oct 19th 2006, 11:06 pm
#94
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Well then we have to agree to disagree. One thing I learned in my job is the ability to weigh someone up very fast. Smell a lie and spot the BS. Had to.
Did you know that your impression of someone is made within the first 10 seconds?
Did you know that your impression of someone is made within the first 10 seconds?
Like you said we will have to agree to disagree.
Oct 19th 2006, 11:08 pm
#95
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Manc
Well how long is "Time"?
a week?
a month?
6 months?
a year?
10 years?
a week?
a month?
6 months?
a year?
10 years?
Oct 19th 2006, 11:09 pm
#96
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by ShozInOz
Oh lots of reasons, like (as they come to mind):
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
Oct 19th 2006, 11:11 pm
#97
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
You know I used to agree with that, but after seeing another batch of people go back to the UK I am beginning to think those first instincts in the first few weeks are pretty important.
Were in the process, again of saying goodbye to another batch of friends returning overseas, all of them say the same thing, had doubts almost from the beginning. Met a lady from toronto at the gym, she married an aussie and has been here 26 years she had instant dislikes and they never went away.
Australia seems to be a real love/hate place, its either lovestruck honeymoon, or get me out of here moment.
Must say some of my initial concerns have never gone away and I didnt emigrate via the daily mail, I emigrated with an aussie.
If you dont like it get out, its the right thing because you see so many people who have been here bloody ages who now say its too late to get out, thats no way to live but its a reality for many.
Were in the process, again
of saying goodbye to another batch of friends returning overseas, all of them say the same thing, had doubts almost from the beginning. Met a lady from toronto at the gym, she married an aussie and has been here 26 years she had instant dislikes and they never went away. Australia seems to be a real love/hate place, its either lovestruck honeymoon, or get me out of here moment.
Must say some of my initial concerns have never gone away and I didnt emigrate via the daily mail, I emigrated with an aussie.
If you dont like it get out, its the right thing because you see so many people who have been here bloody ages who now say its too late to get out, thats no way to live but its a reality for many.
Oct 20th 2006, 12:16 am
#98
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Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 652
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by ShozInOz
Oh lots of reasons, like (as they come to mind):
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
You are right with every single point, now I am even more homesick! I am going to show it to my Aussie hubby to remind him what he is missing from the UK. He lived there for 10 years.
All the best to you, you lucky thing you.
Oct 20th 2006, 1:06 am
#99
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Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Kings Moss, UK - it's a bit like Emmerdale
Posts: 1,389
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by ShozInOz
Oh lots of reasons, like (as they come to mind):
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
- quick access to lots of great towns and cities at the weekends, like Winchester, Chichester, Brighton, London...
- always close to the countryside, rivers, and coast
- great museums and galleries
- fascinating heritage and architecture
- good restaurants and take aways
- fabulous landscapes
- the seasons, e.g. the amazing colours of autumn right now
- the small size - short flight even to the highlands
- far better opportunities, pay and working conditions than many countries
- excellent universities
- generally good value and wide variety of food
- good education compared to many countries
- good healthcare system compared to many countries
- diversity of environment over short distances
- ease of access to other countries and cultures, including all of Europe and North-East USA within a few hours
- mild weather for most of the year
- brilliant British sense of humour
- world class TV shows
- probably the best music scene in the world
- the arts
- Vibrant and brilliant cities: London, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, Glasgow, Oxford, Belfast, Manchester, Chester...
- a social life that is probably a bit too hectic
- and of course many, many, many amazing people that we we love and can now see regularly.
That's why!
Oct 20th 2006, 2:46 am
#100
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Posts: 2,199
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Rob Morton-Jone
You are totally missing the point!!!! 
Cant understand why people make the effort to move over here and expect the same as where they were????? Many move back because it is not the same as the UK (as many have posted on here)
Of course its not!!!!!! Its B****y Australia!!!!!!!
Cant understand why people make the effort to move over here and expect the same as where they were????? Many move back because it is not the same as the UK (as many have posted on here)
Of course its not!!!!!! Its B****y Australia!!!!!!!
Not everyone had a bad time in UK...some of us did have a great life in the UK and if OZ doesn't match up to it, or even betters it, then whats the point in staying??
Sometimes it's not a matter of Hating where you emigrated to...it's a matter of what you 'prefer'....and if thats the UK then so what!!! why would this offend you?
Oct 20th 2006, 6:05 am
#101
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 511
Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Exile
Nobody expects it to be the same. It has to be significantly better to justify such a huge move. And many people realize only when they get here and live here for an extended time that it isn't.
The rubbish about people expecting the UK with sun is trotted out again and again by those who are insecure about the move and need to explain away all the people going back. This enables them to maintain the comforting illusion that the very real problems some people have here don't actually exist.
The rubbish about people expecting the UK with sun is trotted out again and again by those who are insecure about the move and need to explain away all the people going back. This enables them to maintain the comforting illusion that the very real problems some people have here don't actually exist.
Oct 20th 2006, 6:34 am
#102
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Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Because its not full of Australians?
Oct 20th 2006, 6:40 am
#103
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Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Rushman
You've never been to Earl's Court have you?
lol. Earl's court is now too expensive for Aussie backpackers.
Oct 20th 2006, 12:24 pm
#104
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Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
Originally Posted by Rushman
You've never been to Earl's Court have you?
Oct 20th 2006, 12:49 pm
#105
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Re: Why would you move back to the UK?
I would move back to the uk if it did not work out over seas.