[eddie&tina]

Here's a guys point of view, who has been instrumental in trying to get his family to oz.
It was my brainwave, from the start, and after loads of investigation, time and effort, talking to OH, i managed to convince her that we can have a better life in oz.
I also love my job, it certainly takes up most of my life and is also my hobby. I'm in my 30s. I think a change of attitude would do me good, not just for myself but for my family.
I do feel slightly guilty as i'm not that close to my family but as for my OH all her family live close by and have regular contact, so from her point of view i know it will be harder. What hasn't made it easier for her is that we know her parents have already said that they will not be flying to oz. The only chance of getting my family to oz is if i pay for their tickets.
To try and make it easier, from everybodies point of view, i have suggested that we give it 2 years and if all is not well we can always come back. That way it takes the pressure off my OH and her family which she sees quite often.
Sorry if i sound downbeaten, its not meant to cos i know once we get there, as a family unit, the changes are going to take some adjusting and without rose coloured glasses on we're going to wish, and my OH will tell me this, why didn't we do this years ago.
eddie