the best and worst of a past and present life

[chris]

Hi ya all want to go to oz as soon as we can and i was thinking about the things i could not wait to leave behind and was curious for all the people that have emigrated, what is the worst thing about your new life, and whats the best. What was the worst thing about your country you were leaving, and what was the best

[tygwyn]

Good question

The best part of my old life in the UK - Christmas without a doubt

The woret part of my old life - Very little outdoor activities due to the weather

Best part of my new life in Australia - the Weather and outdoor life

The Worst part - missing family, Christmas (very little christmas atmosphere in Australia), lack of culture

Glad we made the move though - whether its a life time choice for us is yet to be decided

[chris]

Would love to find out what we love, hate about the place. We have a weak case for a visa so the closest we might get is reading the forums and a lot of wishing.

[kate45]

Originally Posted by chris

Would love to find out what we love, hate about the place. We have a weak case for a visa so the closest we might get is reading the forums and a lot of wishing.

Hi Chris Where abouts are u thinking of going to in Australia ?

[chris]

We would like to aim for queensland, but would go anywhere were work is avaliable. We could always move agian once we got citenzship if it was not our first choice

[Hazel]

Best part of my old life in South Africa: A lot more disposable income

The worst part of my old life - Lack of security

Best part of my new life in Australia - Security and stress-free lifestyle

The Worst part - Expensive Child care (argh!! This one I am *still* grappling with).

[ct220959]

Hi,

We lived in Sydney for 2 years, 10 mins inland from Manly.
Best parts, outdoor lifestyle, weather, seaside, easy to make friends as long as you give it a go, clothes washing always dry, weekends felt like holiday time, aussie attitude and not such a nanny state (just yet)

Worst, gets dark earlier in summer about 8pm ish, family to an extent but its only 24 hours away.

We would have stayed but visa was only for set period and we are over 45. Cut off for emigration.

col

[chris]

Hi ya
was really intersted to hear that you were over 45 and on a temp visa. this may also be the only route for us as well as my husband is 43. We are concerned that if we love it then leaving is going to be really hard, how have you coped with this? We also have children so would have to pay for their education, and are concerned for their long term security although the experince would be wonderful for them. chris

[ct220959]

Hi Chris,
Leaving was hard on all, we originally left uk when kids were 16,14 an 12. First 3 months was difficult, next 3 easier then last 18 absolutely brilliant. Coming back was harder than going out. Kids now 18/16 an 14 and did not want to leave. But we moved back to old haunts and old friends which helped
However asked them all if they would do it all again answer was a definite yes. All want to move back when possible and it is probably only chance we now have is to go with them.
Re their education, Aussie qualifications are accepted here, my eldest into Uni no probs based on finishing school in Sydney. Second accepted into 6th form based on year 10 results from school, 3rd just fitted back in.
Finally, re location just be aware how hot and humid Queensland can get. We are Scottish and the weather in Sydney was perfect, but I dont do humid so good. Each to their own, we do miss it all badly
But please seek advice from others as well, we have friends who tried it and it didnt work out.

[Hazel]

I am in Queensland too and I can vouch for the hot and humid weather in summer. It is very, very sticky and hot in summer. Nothing will prepare you for it....not even African summers. It's great though....just hot!!