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Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2005, 11:28 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,927
Posted By darwinite

Re: Spinoff of Homesick/Happiness threads

Sorry, but why do you put up with that. Kicks his butt. Sorry, but that is what he needs. If he is neither willing to go home, nor willing to make the most of his life there, nor willing to see...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 31st 2005, 11:22 am
Replies: 45
Views: 5,008
Posted By darwinite

Re: When did u know?

Great unique employment opp for husband here, that's why.... I have seen every place in Australia and New Zealand twice thinking that a move within the area would solve everything. But came to the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2005, 10:20 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,927
Posted By darwinite

Re: Spinoff of Homesick/Happiness threads

I have not read all the replies. But I have been feeling like your husband has for a long time. I can only advise you: Let your husband fly back "home" for a few weeks. He will come back with more...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 18th 2005, 9:36 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,732
Posted By darwinite

Re: Australia Vs New Zealand????

You must be kidding. Snowy Mountains vs Southern Alps, estinguished boring volcanoe hills vs say Tongariro Crossing, etc. While Australia does have its good sites, New Zealand is 10 times more...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2005, 6:19 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,732
Posted By darwinite

Re: Australia Vs New Zealand????

I would prefer Australia. New Zealand is much more beautiful in my eyes (mountains, beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, all close together). On the other hand New Zealand is even more isolated from the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2005, 6:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By darwinite

Re: Canada vs New Zealand

I have lived in Canada and I loved it. I have been to NZ many times and while I loved the landscape (NZ really has got it all) I would not want to move there. I would prefer Canada simply because I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 17th 2005, 6:04 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 5,008
Posted By darwinite

Re: When did u know?

I think I already knew after a couple of days. Having no choice though, because I did not want to leave the love of my life I stayed for 3 years. I still feel like I felt after the first few days....
Forum: Rest of the World
Jan 16th 2005, 10:17 am
Replies: 14
Views: 6,893
Posted By darwinite

Re: Advice on moving to Kenya

I understand that friends and family think that way. After all Kenya is poor, corrupt, there is a very high HIV rate (at the coast they assume that 80% of all people are infected, some people I...
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2005, 9:30 am
Replies: 127
Views: 10,490
Posted By darwinite

Re: ok, here we go with the homesick blues!!

Yes, I have lived overseas : ).

I started off in Kenya: I did get a culture shock, of course. After the very first day I had a culture shock. Did not take me 5 months to realize everything is...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 15th 2005, 9:18 am
Replies: 135
Views: 21,328
Posted By darwinite

Re: Does it ever stop aching?

I agree partly with you. You have to go with YOU. But that is a problem when you JUST go because of your partner. I made the mistake that I just went for my partner. I did not wholeheartedly want to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2005, 7:57 pm
Replies: 127
Views: 10,490
Posted By darwinite

Re: ok, here we go with the homesick blues!!

Who ever feels what was listed up there is depressed. Immigrant depression is something almost every immigrant experiences sooner or later. It is when you have to make a decision on whether you...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2005, 7:53 pm
Replies: 127
Views: 10,490
Posted By darwinite

Re: ok, here we go with the homesick blues!!

Can somebody explain what it is with the 5 month culture shock-stick it out thing?

I would say that after 5 months reality kicks in. The first few months everything is exciting and new, you are...
Forum: Rest of the World
Jan 14th 2005, 7:29 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,893
Posted By darwinite

Re: Advice on moving to Kenya

I have lived in Kenya for 6 months. It was a great experience. I loved it. I have also been thinking about going back there. I now live in Australia and am not nearly as happy here as I was in Kenya....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 14th 2005, 7:03 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 11,243
Posted By darwinite

Re: Thoughts about Perth and Returning to UK

I don't really understand why so many people suggest to move elsewhere in Australia.
If you don't like it here and are homesick, if you don't like the BBQ mentality, if you get bored by the...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 14th 2005, 6:48 pm
Replies: 135
Views: 21,328
Posted By darwinite

Re: Does it ever stop aching?

I have not read all replies to your post, but I just wanted to let you know how I can so totally relate to everything you wrote. I am not from the UK, but from Germany. Everything you miss I miss. We...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 14th 2005, 6:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,332
Posted By darwinite

Re: I feel homeless...where to live?

Hi, I am german married to an Australian and know what it is like to feel homeless. We live in Australia now, but have been thinking for years of going elsewhere, just can't seem to find the right...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 14th 2005, 6:21 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,542
Posted By darwinite

Re: NZ Exodus

I seriously thought about moving to NZ a while ago. I live in Australia at the moment and am not really a big fan of the country. When checking out NZ I noticed what a beautiful country it is, so...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Nov 29th 2003, 11:11 am
Replies: 184
Views: 29,825
Posted By darwinite

Sado, I don't understand why you are having a go...

Sado, I don't understand why you are having a go at sculkin. What makes you think that you know what it is all about?

I have lived in many countries including Kenya, the States, Canada and...
Forum: Australia
Nov 28th 2003, 12:16 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By darwinite

world wide comparison safety and quality of living

I just came across an interesting read.

http://www.mercerhr.com/pressrelease/details.jhtml/dynamic/idContent/1084615

Might not be representative, but still interesting.

Personal safety...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2003, 11:51 am
Replies: 88
Views: 7,328
Posted By darwinite

I often hear, that money does not make you happy....

I often hear, that money does not make you happy. That is often said by people who have enough of it. True, money does not make you happy, but not having enough money really does not make you happy...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2003, 11:33 am
Replies: 88
Views: 7,328
Posted By darwinite

True, I am very negative at the moment. Not...

True, I am very negative at the moment. Not surprising because it is the built up season here, which is the reason why Darwin has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. And yes, I forgot many...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2003, 12:16 am
Replies: 88
Views: 7,328
Posted By darwinite

Lucky for me that I have not only lived in Darwin...

Lucky for me that I have not only lived in Darwin but also other parts of Australia, hey? I am grateful that I have an opinion that is based on real life experiences in not only Darwin but also the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 12th 2003, 11:08 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 7,328
Posted By darwinite

Thanks for the warm welcome. I don't mind...

Thanks for the warm welcome. I don't mind criticism and different opinions, esp. not from those who are already here.

This forum is great because there are people writing who have been in...
Forum: Australia
Nov 12th 2003, 6:46 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 7,328
Posted By darwinite

Australia - my opinion

I have just found this great forum and am really enjoying reading the posts. Originally from Germany (please excuse my mistakes)I have gone through most visas and been on and off about 3 years in...
Forum: Rest of the World
Nov 12th 2003, 4:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,807
Posted By darwinite

My Dad lived and worked there for a little while....

My Dad lived and worked there for a little while. Not sure what information you are after. he said it is a little depressing with all the problems the country is facing. HIV, not enough doctors and...
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