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I arrived in Brisbane 6 weeks ago along with OH (bricklayer) Daughter (15) and son (13). I havnt found that I have fallen in love with what I have seen as much as some people but I guess it is early days. I find I have felt really guilty for the kids they do miss their friends and they are not use to spending all their spare time with us, they have started school but you cant expect them to form any sort of friendships that can compare with what they had in the UK. Saying that they seem to cope with it better than I do, OH loves it likes the work etc.
I cant say I feel I live in little britain either not met anyone!!! I think because the kids are that bit older I dont have to do the school run so meeting anyone is quite hard, im also not working yet but do have a couple of interviews lined up, so hopefully when working it might improve. All it seems do of done is rain lately so that dosnt help.
i guess i just need a little reassurance that feeling as I do is normal or have I made a big mistake?!
Hi
Our friends live in North Lakes and if you PM me i will ask them if its akay to pass on their details maybe you and Karen could meet up for a coffee. Their 2 eldest are at North Lakes school I think the eldest is 12 and then the other is 9. They havent been there long either - about 2 months.
You will meet loads of Poms in the shopping centre - i think half the staff are Pommies!!
I arrived in Brisbane 6 weeks ago along with OH (bricklayer) Daughter (15) and son (13). I havnt found that I have fallen in love with what I have seen as much as some people but I guess it is early days. I find I have felt really guilty for the kids they do miss their friends and they are not use to spending all their spare time with us, they have started school but you cant expect them to form any sort of friendships that can compare with what they had in the UK. Saying that they seem to cope with it better than I do, OH loves it likes the work etc.
I cant say I feel I live in little britain either not met anyone!!! I think because the kids are that bit older I dont have to do the school run so meeting anyone is quite hard, im also not working yet but do have a couple of interviews lined up, so hopefully when working it might improve. All it seems do of done is rain lately so that dosnt help.
i guess i just need a little reassurance that feeling as I do is normal or have I made a big mistake?!
Jo
hiya, it is still very early days, and you proberbly have not really stopped since you got there? i was the same, we have been here 4 months now, and it just seemed to be one thing after another, hubby started work, had to find somewhere to live, kids into school etc, and your last on the list!! but it will come with time, honest, i have made some really good friends now, kids have made friends, and they are just as good as their old friends!
i am a bit of a distance from you but your more than welcome to come here for the day, for some coffee's and a good old chin wag!
Hi Jo
Sorry to hear your not very happy. The first month of landing in Oz is usually very busy and you don't have time to breathe let alone deal with any emotions. Then once the kids start school and the hubby gets a job you have time to dwell and realise how much you miss giving your friend a call down the road and meeting her for coffee. It really is early days and I am sure soon things will start to improve. My eldest son was terrible as he didn't want to leave the UK but he made friends within 3 months and he has more friends here than he ever did back in the UK and believe me this is a big thing for him as he is very shy and reserve, just like his mum, lol. The children will make friends, get them to invite people over for tea, this is a great way to meet the parents and form a friendship with them.
You could always take up a volunteer position somewhere this will also help you meet people.
Unfortunately I am down in Melbourne so can't meet you for a coffee but please feel free to email me anytime if you want to chat.
Welcome to PIO, it is hard when you have finally got all the bits sorted eg somewhere to live, kids in school hubbie in a job, no doubt when you get yourself a little job soon you will feel much better honestly.
I used to spend my days writing letter to friends and family but that was in the day before emails etc., but once you get out there and make friends it will be different.
Onecrankypom (Chris) lives in Northlakes, maybe you could PM him and meet up with him and his other half, no doubt he will post on here to you anyway, he's been there about the same length of time as you.
Good luck and keep checking in on here, we are a friendly bunch!
Last edited by Jaynie; 28-07-2008 at 09:23 AM.
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Evening and welcome to Northlakes i been here 8 weeks today seems like forever. As you can tell not like any town back home just missing the High Street as we know it. But im informed that a cinema is being built in phase 5/6 of North Lakes in the future si it always growing
I arrived in Brisbane 6 weeks ago along with OH (bricklayer) Daughter (15) and son (13). I havnt found that I have fallen in love with what I have seen as much as some people but I guess it is early days. I find I have felt really guilty for the kids they do miss their friends and they are not use to spending all their spare time with us, they have started school but you cant expect them to form any sort of friendships that can compare with what they had in the UK. Saying that they seem to cope with it better than I do, OH loves it likes the work etc.
I cant say I feel I live in little britain either not met anyone!!! I think because the kids are that bit older I dont have to do the school run so meeting anyone is quite hard, im also not working yet but do have a couple of interviews lined up, so hopefully when working it might improve. All it seems do of done is rain lately so that dosnt help.
i guess i just need a little reassurance that feeling as I do is normal or have I made a big mistake?!
Jo
JO i been here 8 weeks and have just started a temp assignment in Toowong so I know what you are going through but Im assuared things do get better i nearly went home after 3 weeks but people on here asssuared me things do get better even through my otherhalf is a local to Brisbane she been a big help to me being there as for knowing people i only know her friends and the inlaws and im like you not really knowing other people who i can say theyh are my set of friends. Think positive
Hi Jo and welcome to PIO, i'm sure you will be fine in another month or two, my friend went though the same emotions as you but 12 months on, she is now very happy, and settled in Melbourne. Hope everything turns out ok for you Tania X
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I feel similar to you. Moved to North Lakes couple of weeks ago & the kids just started school today. That took some sorting, you cant seem to rush anyone! But they had been hanging around us too long & need to make some friends. I just hope that they do! I have boys aged 12 and 10 & a girl aged 7. hubby is a brickie. We would all like some company so let me know if you fancy it or maybe just us for a coffee next week when they are at work/school. I dont think its little britain either, hardly heard any pom accents!
Sue
