Where is everyone
 

Hi Everyone

As this section is frequented by expats for all over the world, I was wondering where people are.

Im in Las Vegas, going home in 2.5 years.

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I'm in Australia, been here 4 years and currently at a remote posting in Far North Queensland, going back to the UK in 6 months :thumbsup:

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I'm in Taipei, Taiwan. Been here nine months, planning to stay six years.

Where exactly are you MissBetty, if you don't mind divulging? I made it to Cape Tribulation and thought Far North Queensland was the most beautiful place on Earth. I may retire there one day!

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Lol! I cannot divulge exactly as I work for the ambulance service and they monitor social forums like this one - already been CRUCIFIED for an innocent Facebook post ha ha ha!!!!!

Yes it is very beautiful here, stunning in fact, palm trees, sunshine, white sandy beaches but it does depend when you visit. The wet season is horrid - Nov to Feb/March constant rain, humidity, stingers in the water, snakes in the garden, eaten alive by mozzies, hungry crocs in the water and everything goes mouldy!!!! The people up here are feral too. Went to my last job, abdo pain and diarrhoea, but told patient was happy to take her to ED if she wanted to go. Her partner came home, abused the s@#$ out of me (he was drunk) so had to call for urgent police assistance as he threatened to 'smash my face in' as he thought I hadn't taken her to hospital quickly enough. This was at 10 am lol!!! I get abused and threatened at least 4 times per month by patients/relatives, there is a massive drink and drug problem up here :thumbdown:

If I retired here I would go to the Sunshine Coast or the lower part of the Gold Coast. Nicer people/weather/shops/restaurants/beaches - trust me on this one! ;)

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The middle portion sounded like the 5th level of hell. Feral people:eek::eek::blink::ohmy:

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Ha ha! Well Sartre did say "Hell is other people" ;) I love my job though and I have just been out to the sweetest old lady, I love the oldies!!!! Makes up for the ferals but yes, I've just about had enough of here!

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I'm in Canada (East coast). It's trying to be Spring but it snowed yesterday.
Leaving early 2013.:)

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I am in Edmonton Alberta. Going home in 2 years.

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Sunny California, and it's living up to it's name today.
Up north in the hills on the way to Tahoe, in a town that no one knows where it is, even people who live 40-50 minutes away. :lol:

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Torbay, North shore. NZ

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In California, between San Francisco and San Jose.

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Five miles outside Washington DC.

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The most boring place on Earth ;)
Nova Scotia, Canada and returning home July 2013 :thumbsup:

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Okay, you got me convinced. :blink: (Not even Port Douglas?)

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Nope! Mind you I think Port Douglas is lovely but I have a friend who worked there as a cop and she said it's a very different place when the sun goes down!!!

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Oh well, you've saved me a lot of time, money and effort, thanks! New Zealand it is then.

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A very mixed bunch we are arn't we:)

Just goes to show that it you can take some of us out the UK and spread us all over the world, but when push comes to shove, home will always be the UK.

:fingerscrossed: that everyone who wants to get back does.

And for those who end up staying, that they find peace and some joy with their new homes.

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I feel a bit bad, I shall PM you! :)

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I am in the South Island of New Zealand, currently have house on market and can't wait to get back to the UK. Been here 5 years!

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I am in gulfport, MS. Going back to the uk Tuesday May 2nd after 25 years in the united states. It's a strange feeling. Suitcases packed and parked by my bed ready for the flight Tuesday afternoon!

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Wanganui New Zealand since June 2011, arrived NZ February 2011. Wanganui is two and a half hours drive north west of Wellington. Well, it's a vast improvement from Christchurch !

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I'm very excited for you :thumbsup:

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Ohh lucky you, good luck with it all. Maybe it will be my turn next, must keep thinking positive, those negative thoughts keep arguing in my head and I have to keep telling em to sit down and shut up!!!

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Ooh how exciting!!!! Have a safe flight and keep us all updated once you've settled in. Good luck! :thumbsup:

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I hear you! I had a bad few days, teddy went out the pram, I had a bloody good cry and I felt very sorry for myself. However after I put up a thread on here I got some lovely, kind, positive replies and it got me through. Keep telling those negative thoughts to bugger off!!!! :)

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Have a safe trip and let us know how you're doing after so long in the US!

I'm just outside Hollywood in Los Angeles. Been in the US 15 years (10 years in LA and 5 years in NYC) Was planning on moving back to the UK next May however we've brought the move date up and are HOPING to be back by August this year!!!! :fingerscrossed:

Just getting the house ready to put on the market. Very stressful!! :blink:

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I'd seriously check out this place before coming - you just might be in for a surprise - like most of us:eek:

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Well, I've been on holiday there and have known several Kiwis over the years. They don't seem feral. :unsure:

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I'm in Georgia, USA- going home in September 2012! :D

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I am in South Australia ...been here 56 years. Have travelled all over Australia,, lived in most places except Darwin !!!!

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We were in Aus for 12 years, Dubai for 6 Months and my OH is currently working in Africa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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In Nova Scotia, Canada - been here 3 years and some days I really want to live in the UK :)

Currently getting the house ready to be put on the market ....

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No it isn't......it's Oban.

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I'm on Long Island, east of Manhattan.

Good luck to all those trying to sell up and move back to the UK. Our house has been on the market for 2 very long years. People want either high end or a complete dump. Nothing 'middle of the road' is moving around where I live. So frustrating.:thumbdown:

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Same here we are middle of the road too and not having much luck! Hope you get a buyer soon!

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I have my fingers in my ears, Lalalalalalalalalala.......

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We are in Calgary, Alberta. Going back in September after just under 2 years...18 weeks and counting ;)

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We're on the Red Sea coast, in Egypt :egyptian: (it had to be done, when else would I get the chance!!).

Hoping to return to the UK later this year.

:angel:

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I'm back for good in the UK after 29 years in Australia. :zzz:

I am soooooo happy to be home. :thumbsup:

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Cochrane Alberta, been out here 6 years now heading back in 3 years time. :thumbsup: