jen85

I would say to anyone thinking Australia is a "better" life for their children, ask yourselves what it is that you think is better, lifestyle, careers. People have very successful and happy lives in the UK and being separated from family and growing up without that cannot be replaced and I wouldn't underestimate the effect it can have, I speak from experience.

Oh ok I didn't know that, can I say where its listed?

Depends on your definition of quiet, but there is always noise when you live near other people I think, be it dogs or children or parties etc. I think people could just be more considerate than they are, they don't seem to care how much noise they make in their house bounds.

Good luck to you! I go in and out of having anxiety but I think that is normal, I leave in 2 weeks ahhhhh!!! :wacko:

Not to be rude but I think you may find it hard to get sponsored with those skills, your partner may have more luck but it is very dependant on where you wish to live and the work available and other tilers will tell you work is up and down. It may be best to work out how much money it would cost to live where you wish to go then work out what the work is like in that state / city. Cheaper than flying out here and ending up with no work which does happen to many!

Hi all, I am moving to the UK in 2 weeks and need to sell my car, anyone interested or know anyone interested please let me know. Thanks

I wouldn't say avoid Sydney cause that's abit misguided, everyone just needs to be aware of their individual situation because not all states are the same and costs vary. When deciding where to live it is important to ascertain what money you would need to survive in that state / city.

I wouldn't count on it, there have been many crimes in this country lately with punishments / sentences that do not fit i.e Jill Meagher, Simon Gittany, Cowardly one punchers, murder is murder and life is life not 25 years. It may be in a modern jail but freedom is taken away and that is important to everyone.

I have heard this too from many banks, they won't lend unless you have been a resident for a minimum of 3 years. Doesn't matter how long you have been employed, that is what I have been told my multiple banks in the UK. I would rather rent and buy when I can personally, its not a big deal to wait abit.

I was glad to hear this morning that the UK courts have sentenced the killers of the Woolwich Soldier, Lee Rigby to life sentences (45 years). http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-26357007 Well done to the UK for handing down a sentence which reflects the crime, it does not bring him back but sets a precedence and hopefully the family can take something from it. Now Australia should follow and introduce harsher penalties.

There are good and bad aspects to both countries that cannot be denied, you just must accept them for wherever you decide to live and make the best of it. If your family is that important to you then the other sacrifices can be made at least you have a "worst case scenario" view at the moment so you are forewarned. Bear in mind the UK is on the up and the winter is at its worst for a short time of year. Maybe somewhere else in the UK would be a better fresh start.

I'd take the job every day of the week, you can always get citizenship if you really want to come back but you mentioned you wanted to settle down and be near family so maybe you need to decide what it really is that you want.

Traffic has increased over the past 5 years, that is fact. But depending on where you are coming from into the city it will be different. My bro in law has to drive in because of his job so not everyone can get on the train and can sometimes take him up to 1.5 hrs each way every day. All roads are busy now well the ones North anyway.

You will never understand unless you have done it, my suggestion try to knock yourself out with sleeping tablets if you can.

None of that matters, it is where you feel most comfortable and are happiest!