Stay or go back to the UK.

[anj1976]

I agree with amaslam. when u r bored and the money is slow, its normal for anyone to think this way. A friend moved to AU 3-4 years back adn i still remember, he called me one day and was on a complaining mode, all he talked about was the people, the place, no jobs, and tht he is sitting at home since 4 months and he has not been able to get what he wanted, within 2-3 days he called back and was all excited, he had a job. in no time he changed his mind. he was in India a few months back for 10 days and he said he never wants to come back, he is so happy and settled there, when i asked him why was he so negative then initially, he said its normal, u dont hv friends, work isnt good, everything changes and somehow we cant accept the change, we want to go back to the comfort zone but soon things settle.

[swordfish]

Originally Posted by surfbum99

Hiya,

We moved from Ipswich, Suffolk 6 months ago to Brisbane after getting my VE175 visas. Been living and working in Brisbane for 6 months now.

Only trouble is, well I'm getting bored of it, beaches, think I've been to everyone from Noosa down to Bryon. Everything costs money as usual, dreams about going again to see Sydney, Ayers Rock well everythings costs.

Think I fancy going home to live say in Royal Tunbridge wells, get a job back with my old firm...dont know sometimes. here no bonus, no overtime.

HI Surfbum99............Im still in the uk trying to get out to australia, why would you want to come BACK!!! to cold and wet england, Its done nothing but rain all week, we've had no summer about 4 weeks in all of sunshine, petrol went up by 2 pence to £1-07a litre this week,there are so many shops now that have shut down due to the recession.Its cold and the nights are drawing in, gas and electric prices are going up, the country is run by idiots Gordon brown and the rest of the labour party!
you are better off in sunny australia. I cant wait to get there...........
Swordfish

[sarahhd]

Hi Surfbum,
We are in the process of a visa application and it worries me to hear your views on down under. What do you miss about home, it can't be the weather thats for sure. The cost of living has increased, the high streets don't look the same anymore, so many shops closed its depressing. The large multinational firms are closing up and moving to countries like India and China for a cheaper workforce. The country is in such bad shape it's going to be years before its back on even footing, there's no easy fix for whats happened to the economy and there are no guarantees of anything these days, your job may be there now, but it could also end up being a casualty of the recession in the future.
Give it another few months and maybe take up a new interest, you'll meet people and have an out.
I wish you all the best and hope you get through these unsettled feelings.
Sarahhd

[Halo]

Originally Posted by surfbum99

Hiya,

We moved from Ipswich, Suffolk 6 months ago to Brisbane after getting my VE175 visas. Been living and working in Brisbane for 6 months now.

Only trouble is, well I'm getting bored of it, beaches, think I've been to everyone from Noosa down to Bryon. Everything costs money as usual, dreams about going again to see Sydney, Ayers Rock well everythings costs.

Think I fancy going home to live say in Royal Tunbridge wells, get a job back with my old firm...dont know sometimes. here no bonus, no overtime.

Luckily I only have to do two years (one year gone) - I think I feel the same way about OZZZtralia. If you can - stick it out and get a PP - Perhaps the world will change and your kids will enjoy what this place has to offer.

I just can't believe what a rip-off this place is.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Halo

Luckily I only have to do two years (one year gone) - I think I feel the same way about OZZZtralia. If you can - stick it out and get a PP - Perhaps the world will change and your kids will enjoy what this place has to offer.

I just can't believe what a rip-off this place is.

You sound homesick to me! Its such a shame that you guys travel half way around the world with what must have been such great expectations and then decide dont like it after a few months! There must be good areas of OZ that arent "rip off" heck, its a big country, there must all manner of areas to suit, just like the UK, how can you generalise so easily????


I really think now is the time to do some serious self analysis. Restless hearts etc...!! Where and when will you ever feel settled???

I'm not having a go, BTW
Jo xxx

[jojo]

Originally Posted by surfbum99

Think I fancy going home to live say in Royal Tunbridge wells, get a job back with my old firm...dont know sometimes. here no bonus, no overtime.

I used to live near Tunbridge Wells and all I can say is WHY??? IMO, Its dull, very expensive and pretentious with its history and little cosy " ye olde tea shoppes"!!!

Hhhhmmm, typically "olde English" Is that what you're missing maybe???? How long before the novelty of all that would wear off and you crave OZ again????


Jo xxx

[Halo]

Originally Posted by jojo

You sound homesick to me! Its such a shame that you guys travel half way around the world with what must have been such great expectations and then decide dont like it after a few months! There must be good areas of OZ that arent "rip off" heck, its a big country, there must all manner of areas to suit, just like the UK, how can you generalise so easily????


I really think now is the time to do some serious self analysis. Restless hearts etc...!! Where and when will you ever feel settled???

I'm not having a go, BTW
Jo xxx

Yes and no..... I'm homesick for some culture.... humour, banter and some wit. I think there is a reason they stuck the crims here

I also think that OZ is just to small for me.... And Australians suffer with a much unneeded inferiority complex.

Decent place but................... Europe is still the centre of the world... So, the question is - How long can I still live in the 51st state of America.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Halo

Yes and no..... I'm homesick for some culture.... humour, banter and some wit. I think there is a reason they stuck the crims here

I also think that OZ is just to small for me.... And Australians suffer with a much unneeded inferiority complex.

Decent place but................... Europe is still the centre of the world... So, the question is - How long can I still live in the 51st state of America.

Maybe what you're looking for is within, does it matter that the country you live in isnt the centre of the world? You live within your own confines and those around you! If you dont like them then thats what need to change??????

I live in Spain, which IS europe and quite frankly on a day to day level (or any other level come to that??), you'd never know that I'm in the centre of the world, I'm in a hot, dusty and fairly quiet village?? And most of the time, I'm in my house and garden, I venture out to see friends in little bars or go shopping to shopping malls that could be anywhere in the world (apart from the UK cos it doesnt rain lol)

In the UK, everyone tends to keep themselves to themselves, you have "the nanny state" and no control over anything, and again on a day to day level its you're friends and family you have to live with and gain your excitement from.

I cant judge Australia cos I've never been or wanted to. But there must have been something that made you "jump thru hoops" and travel all that way to live there?? Try and remember why and how you felt about everything back then!

I kinda know how you feel, I think (???) and maybe I feel it too sometimes, but I've looked deeply into why and its simply homesickness with me and wanting that comfy reassurance of being where I "know" how it is!!??

Jo xxx

[Halo]

Originally Posted by jojo

Maybe what you're looking for is within, does it matter that the country you live in isnt the centre of the world? You live within your own confines and those around you! If you dont like them then thats what need to change??????

I live in Spain, which IS europe and quite frankly on a day to day level (or any other level come to that??), you'd never know that I'm in the centre of the world, I'm in a hot, dusty and fairly quiet village?? And most of the time, I'm in my house and garden, I venture out to see friends in little bars or go shopping to shopping malls that could be anywhere in the world (apart from the UK cos it doesnt rain lol)

In the UK, everyone tends to keep themselves to themselves, you have "the nanny state" and no control over anything, and again on a day to day level its you're friends and family you have to live with and gain your excitement from.

I cant judge Australia cos I've never been or wanted to. But there must have been something that made you "jump thru hoops" and travel all that way to live there?? Try and remember why and how you felt about everything back then!

I kinda know how you feel, I think (???) and maybe I feel it too sometimes, but I've looked deeply into why and its simply homesickness with me and wanting that comfy reassurance of being where I "know" how it is!!??

Jo xxx

Jo,

Basically I did not jump through that many hoops and it was always about getting another PP so my kids have a choice in x years (who knows what the world will be like)

Also - I was looking for an English speaking 1st world country with a warm climate to move to.... One quickly learns that weather is not everything.

It all depends what you like and are into. I would never tell someone not to come here as its a great place but perhaps its not for me. I miss Europe...

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Halo

One quickly learns that weather is not everything.

Tell me about it LOL !!! Dont tell anyone, but I'm craving rain!!!


Jo xxx