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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 13th 2011, 11:33 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,088
Posted By fific

Re: What makes for a successful move back to the UK?

agree with your post - I think you need to give it time and remember to appreciate all the things you love about being home and enjoy reminiscing about the things you loved in your o'seas life. I...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 13th 2011, 9:39 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By fific

Re: trying to help a friend in trouble in US

Thanks for very helpful replies - agree this is more complicated than I can deal with - wish they had headed home after business went down - they seem to be completely stuck there.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 12th 2011, 12:03 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By fific

Re: trying to help a friend in trouble in US

They do - but I am not sure they are telling me the whole story - something doesn't sound right and so I am trying to find out the various ways in which people can live in US without a green card and...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 12th 2011, 9:49 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,777
Posted By fific

trying to help a friend in trouble in US

Hi there am hoping someone here can give me some info to help a friend who is living in US and is in some trouble.

I am trying to get a handle on their legal status - they have been living in US...
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2011, 3:50 pm
Replies: 2,180
Views: 310,625
Posted By fific

Re: Queensland Ambulance Service

Hi 2 weeks is not very long when you have the jet lag to deal with - but if you are really trying to get a sense of what life is like - go and look at a couple of houses in your price range to really...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 2nd 2011, 8:19 am
Replies: 43
Views: 12,340
Posted By fific

Re: Uk Uni - Student Loan for Expats

Hi - its important to read through the government rules on classification.

As Dunroving has said you need to be ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years prior to commencing your...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 21st 2010, 7:10 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 9,988
Posted By fific

Re: What are those of you that have moved back to UK feeling this winter???

The snow looks beautiful, the cold bearable with the right gear ( brilliant boots, double layer coat and hats scarves gloves). but we're feeling a little lonely as no-one can really get out or in....
Forum: The Rovers Return
Dec 6th 2010, 8:10 am
Replies: 26
Views: 6,555
Posted By fific

Re: The state of Britain according to TriBoy

Sounds lovely - I always liked Guildford, I noticed so many people out running yesterday morning in the crisp fresh air it must be lovely for runners - big change from the extreme heat in Oz. Have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 2nd 2010, 5:16 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,711
Posted By fific

Re: Thoughts/Issues on being back in UK after Oz

We lived oop north for a few years and had a great time but like you we were always outsiders "bloody southerners" so I guess it's horses for courses - didn't take it to much to heart though like I...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Nov 26th 2010, 5:57 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 6,555
Posted By fific

Re: The state of Britain according to TriBoy

Lovely post very honest and balanced. We have perched ourselves in a very picturesque part of Berkshire and I am loathe to leave it. I watch the squirrels running across the fence everyday and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 26th 2010, 5:45 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,711
Posted By fific

Re: Thoughts/Issues on being back in UK after Oz

We can relate to this thread having been back for just over four months and on auto pilot sorting out logistics - now we have sold our house in oz and got money in bank and jobs all sorted we're a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2010, 4:01 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 6,584
Posted By fific

Re: We're home!!!

Hi we've been back three months now and have really enjoyed getting back into the land of the living - but I still seem to have my down days - probably because not fully settled - furniture hasn't...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2010, 8:43 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,503
Posted By fific

Re: Are These Feelings Normal

Hi it is normal to have these feelings but I would satisfy yourself by investigating job opportunities further with those who are currently there. Having just returned to the UK after three years on...
Forum: Australia
Sep 9th 2010, 10:11 am
Replies: 2,180
Views: 310,625
Posted By fific

Re: Queensland Ambulance Service

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Big difference is property, first time house buyer needed 150,000 pound to get into a decent area but that got me 4 bedroom detached bungalow, double garage and swimming...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 8th 2010, 5:50 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 16,143
Posted By fific

Re: What had changed when you returned?

The biggest change has been me!! appreciating the important things in life (friends, family, humour, conversation) and the beauty of england, in no hurry to re-join rat race (thanks oz) and grateful...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 3rd 2010, 9:57 am
Replies: 123
Views: 16,143
Posted By fific

Re: What had changed when you returned?

More cycling everywhere, I don't know if more outdoor activity but certainly plenty going on, pleasant service (98% of time) and lovely lovely conversations with strangers. Cheaper food. Just too...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 18th 2010, 10:38 pm
Replies: 126
Views: 14,510
Posted By fific

Re: English Winter - Pros and Cons Please

Pinkneys Green in Maidenhead - it is lush.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 18th 2010, 9:43 pm
Replies: 126
Views: 14,510
Posted By fific

Re: English Winter - Pros and Cons Please

Really not true - greyer yes overall cant argue with that - but when the sun comes out which it has done a lot this summer - then wow - this evening glorious sunshine -green lush countryside,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 4th 2010, 10:57 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By fific

Re: Do peopole who have moved back live their lives differently?

Have only been back for a month and think I am much simpler in my thinking and attitude than I was before I left. Family came at the weekend and there was complaining (from SIL) about some of the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2010, 2:29 pm
Replies: 2,180
Views: 310,625
Posted By fific

Re: Queensland Ambulance Service

Hi dont want to burst anyone's bubble of life in Aus as it is a really beautiful country but really make sure you do your research and understand how quiet it can be in many areas and that if you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2010, 6:08 am
Replies: 23
Views: 4,034
Posted By fific

Re: Glad I'm not the only one who likes Britain

I had to comment as we too are going back - my OH is already there. We had leaving drinks for him and the only negative comments came from the two pom colleagues that were there the rest of our...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 30th 2010, 1:27 am
Replies: 2
Views: 959
Posted By fific

RRV when to apply

Hi we are going back to the UK in june and our PR visa expires in Nov 2012.

Do we need to apply for RRV before leaving or just before the visa expires.

Does it matter how long you are out of...
Forum: The Update Forum
Mar 27th 2010, 4:20 am
Replies: 47
Views: 11,931
Posted By fific

Re: Back in the U.K 3 months on

Great post really heartening to hear a rounded perspective. Can I ask which grade/year your son has gone into - my daughter is 15 and technically should return mid-gcse to yr 11 - most schools are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 23rd 2010, 5:32 am
Replies: 175
Views: 16,849
Posted By fific

Re: Reasons For Returning

I am smiling at the number of people who have mentioned walking their dogs - thought I was the only weirdo who so misses walking in the woods with my dog and my best friend where we would discuss our...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 14th 2010, 6:16 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By fific

Re: Applying to UK uni from Oz - URGENT UCAS deadline looming.

Looking at Bournemouth animation) high entry standards which could be an issue. Definitely the industry leader number one choice by a mile over others in Uk and unis here ( and there's a beach not...
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