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In the early days when it was all new and we were finding our way there were regular phone calls, emails and visits. But as life settled down I think we all adjusted to a different sense of normality. Visits were still looked forward to but not quite so intensely, phone calls and emails were appreciated but not sent or received as often. Living on the periphery of each other's lives changed the dynamic. That doesn't mean that we care less about the people who moved away, just that the gap created by absent family and friends has been smoothed over as everyone gets on with day to day life. Tx -
By Amber Snowball · Posted
I sometimes wonder if they think because you are in Australia, you are on holiday so have more time than them or that you are the one with all the “news”? Rather than you are living a life of work, putting the bins out and ferrying children to sport just like them. I have found the same in both directions. When I moved to Australia people all gave me their email addresses and I duly emailed, not a single one replied. 🤷🏻♀️ one did when I sent a ranty email asking if they were receiving my emails and they literally sent “yes” back to me. Gave it up then. Coming in the opposite direction years later pretty much the same thing. So I assume out of sight, out of mind and as others have said, I moved so therefore it’s on me to make the effort. Luckily I don’t get that attached to people, so I move on quite easily. I did visit the uk and not tell anyone once, so had a lovely holiday that didn’t revolve around seeing family. But I have an incredibly fractured relationship with my family, so not hard…..😬 -
By Marisawright · Posted
I suggest you get a quote for a shared container, to compare it with the cost of the Movecube. The Movecube used to be a no-brainer because it was cheaper than a shared container, but that's certainly not always the case now. If you're not sure what to bring and what to leave behind, try doing a 'pretend shop' at the websites of major Australian stores. Sites like TheGoodGuys for electrical, HarveyNorman for furniture (or IKEA if you like their stuff, but make sure there's going to be a branch where you are, as they aren't everywhere here). The thing that stunned me, when I moved countries, was how much it cost to replace pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, towels and linen -- all the small stuff. We tend to buy those things gradually and don't realise how many you need, and how much they cost, when you have to trek round the shops and buy them all at once. The dog is going to be the most expensive cost of the lot! Doing it yourself won't save much and isn't worth the hassle and potential disasters, look at Pet Air or similar. You'll save a ton of money by having family to stay with, so that's great. Buying a car is expensive, and Australians don't generally lease their car, because leases here are a dreadful rip-off. Also don't get sucked into a car loan from a car dealer, because they're a rip off too! Probably best to compromise on a second-hand car to start with.
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