Congratulations for admitting that things are not working out as well as you hoped. It is the same for me, but at my age of 75, with heart and lung problems and alone, a return to Oz would not be practical now.

Britwhore, I feel excited for you! I know you said the career prospects for you are better in the US, so I don't blame you one bit for returning. Good luck when you return. Let us know how things turn out!

Thanks so much everyone! It's going to be a crazy few months but SO much easier than when we moved out here We've finally broken the news to family and they weren't surprised. I think they realized we weren't really fitting in and they could see us getting more and more depressed especially regarding the work situation. They're obviously sad that we won't be "down the road" but know that it makes sense.

The only thing I'm worrying about is flying the dogs. I know Virgin are great but 4 dogs in cargo is expensive! Another choice is American Airlines as excess baggage but I don't know how good they are with dogs. Anyone flown dogs via AA?

Thanks so much everyone! It's going to be a crazy few months but SO much easier than when we moved out here We've finally broken the news to family and they weren't surprised. I think they realized we weren't really fitting in and they could see us getting more and more depressed especially regarding the work situation. They're obviously sad that we won't be "down the road" but know that it makes sense.

The only thing I'm worrying about is flying the dogs. I know Virgin are great but 4 dogs in cargo is expensive! Another choice is American Airlines as excess baggage but I don't know how good they are with dogs. Anyone flown dogs via AA?

britwhore,

I'm sure just making a firm decision must be a relief, its awful when your trying to make a big decision and aren't sure what to do. Good luck with the move and please keep in touch and let us know how it all goes

britwhore and hubby, glad to hear that you both are able to agree on a new phase in your life.
Best wishes to you both.

I'm happy for you that you've come to a decision...must be a huge weight off your shoulders. May I ask if you have jobs waiting for you back in Cali?

WOW Britwhore, can't believe you're going back Time has flown since last summer, I remember you arriving.
Good luck with the future in Cali.

So sorry things didn't work out and I hope everything goes smoothly and works out for you in California.

Thanks so much everyone

Bet your glad the decision has been made and now you can plan your new adventure. I like to read both points of view from returnees and if the US has better prospects for you that's the place to be. Best of luck and thanks for updating.

All the very best on your return, hope it all goes well for you !!

Good Luck Britwhore, we have just the same back to NZ as we did not fit in either and also had a lot of personal issues which grew worse after we had told the family needless to say the last 2 weeks were very stressful.

We have now been back 8 weeks and feel like we have never been away, our dog coped with quarantine the first time ever he has had to do tis and is happy to be back with us,

Once we made the decision it was a huge relief and within 6 weeks I had secured a good job in NZ we are now about to move into our own place with our stuff having arrived which we can not wait as we never unpacked much in the UK so somethings we have not seen for 12 months (xmas come early)

Welcome back janeyk. That was quick. Are you in Auckland ?

I came 'home' June 2012. I returned for 3 mos. when my daughter a mother of three girls, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is doing well now. I am retired & currently live in Hay-on-Wye. The countryside is out of this world. Spoiled for choice of dog walks. My family over here, bro. S-I-law only live 20 miles away although my niece lives/works in London & my nephew is in the Army, currently stationed in the UK. At this time last year he returned from 4 mos., with the Army, in Canada. They are sending him back for another 18 mos. He would like to eventually settle there. I am very happy about that. I hope eventually, his sister will follow him. I too will be returning to Canada, eventually. What is happening in the UK courtesy of the EU (or, as some refer to it, the EUSSR) re the freedom of movement is heartbreaking.We are in the countdown now - Dec.31st midnight - England's borders will be a free for all. For those of you who rely on the BBC for news from 'home' as I did before I came back, I suggest you swallow your pride & read the Express if you REALLY want to know what is going on. Come over for a visit, if you can. The England I grew up in no longer exists.
If Cameron gets in in 2015 I'll eat my hat. He knows it too & is throwing out promises left, right & centre. Now the 11th hour is approaching, even the BBC is having to report on some of the issues. However, you will not get the whole picture from them.