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You know what Jules, and maybe I shouldn't be saying this as I am a mod, but sod it, the ones that used to piss me off the most, were the ones in the UK, who had never lived in Australia, and were bigging it up all the time, I used to secretly wish that they make the bloody move and it all go south for them.... I am awful aren't I !! Cheers Karen

I agree too Very Stormy.... some people on here live in a bubble. I think some people think that they can move over here, get a $100K + job in the mines, and life will be grand with all the sunshine. It is bloody hard graft moving over to Australia, and often not what you know, but who you know. Some people really need to take off the rose tinted glasses. Cheers Karen

I agree with Northern Bird, for one your house looks fantastic, and I too regret selling my house in Canada. We moved back after 2 years, due to various reasons, and I truly wish I hadn't sold my house before we left. It is the only thing I regrett doing. Cheers Karen

Well done Adam Scott. I like him (he is so cute).

Good Luck on your return Kerry.... boy those last 7 days have flown by. Safe Travels. Cheers Karen

Well Dave, the English and French in Canada will always be at odds, just the way it is since the time of Upper and Lower Canada. Yes Canada has had some issues too in the past, however, in your pasting from Wiki, you did not include the following part, on which the world looks upon Canada for it's multiculturism. So far, I haven't found the same about Australia, but let me keep digging !! Support and global influence The Global Centre for Pluralism is located in Ottawa on Sussex Drive at the former location of the Canadian War Museum. Canadian multiculturalism is looked upon with admiration outside the country, resulting in the Canadian public dismissing most critics of the concept.[56] Multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity.[57] Canadian supporters of multiculturalism promote the idea because they believe that immigrants help society grow culturally, economically and politically.[58] Supporters declare that multiculturalism policies help in bringing together immigrants and minorities in the country and pushes them towards being part of the Canadian society as a whole.[58] Supporters also argue that cultural appreciation of ethnic and religious diversity promotes a greater willingness to tolerate political differences.[57] Journalist and author Richard Gwyn has suggested that "tolerance" has replaced "loyalty" as the touchstone of Canadian identity.[57] In a 2002 interview with the Globe and Mail, Aga Khan the 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims described Canada as:[56][59] the most successful pluralist society on the face of our globe, without any doubt in my mind.... That is something unique to Canada. It is an amazing global human asset. Aga Khan explained that the experience of Canadian governance – its commitment to pluralism and its support for the rich multicultural diversity of its peoples – is something that must be shared and would be of benefit societies in other parts of the world.[60][61] With this in mind, in 2006 the Global Centre for Pluralism was established in partnership with the Government of Canada.[62] The Centre seeks to export the Canadian experience by promoting pluralist values and practices in culturally diverse societies worldwide Cheers Karen

You know what I find ironic is that some people believe that Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries, yet up until 1973, there was still a White Australia Policy in effect for migration. I found it ironic when I left Australia to move back to Canada, that for such a multicultural country, there was only white people in the International Airport in Perth. Now when I landed in Toronto, it was more like the United Nations. Maybe the bigger cities like Sydney and Melbourne are very multicultural, but personally I found Perth to be a white person city and racist. Cheers Karen

Congratulations Candy Girl.......get out the champagne. Cheers Karen

Just wanted to wish you all the best on your return to the UK. I do understand about wanting your child to be amongst family. I found that hard when we lived in Perth. My girls were 15 when we moved, and it was always just the four of us. I think they found it hard when their friends had celebrations, and had lots of family around. You know you made the right decision when you feel happier after the tickets were brought Cheers Karen

Ok boys (and girls), have had to delete a number of posts again, which were off topic and getting personal, as you know this is against forum rules. Please take this as a final warning, any more personal insult posts will not be tolerated and further action will be taken. Let's not spoil a good thread, keep it on track and take your squabbles off the main forum. Thanking you all in advance. Cheers Karen

LOL, not funny really, but you couldn't make that stuff up, sad really. Perhaps, the police should have impounded the car, the second time around. Hope their insurance goes up big time.

Not good, although the fool spouting all the racial slurs, comes out looking like a total tool. The Japanese tourists come out looking classy. Perhaps a few Aussies are taking to heart the FIFO slogan. A shame a few idiots can't keep their mouths shut. Like you said, happens everywhere. Cheers Karen

Hello, just a nice request to keep to the topic and not get personal with each other. Please try and play nice boys and girls. Cheers Karen

Okay guys, have had to delete a few posts !.... to be fair to the OP, please keep to the topic. Oh to the OP, the amount of money seems fine to me. Plus your OH will be working straight away, so looks good. Cheers Karen

Hello, I used to live in The Vines. Ellenbrook is only a 3 min drive away, and they have a Woolies, Big W and other shops. Midland is about a 20 min drive, with a bigger mall. You are only about 10 mins from Caversham Wildlife Park, which I would recommend to visit. To get into the city I would take the train, I prefer Guildford to Midland to catch the train. Watch out for the Roos in The Vines, there are loads, and remember if you see one cross the street, there will be a second one behind it. If you need more info, please feel free to PM me. Cheers Karen

Yep really showing it is a two speed economy now in Australia ! I feel bad for anyone moving now. You would def need a job lined up first I think in order to move over. Karen

Looks like things are not all rosey in Australia !! Victoria looks like it is in recession, and I have read that South Australia has entered into a recession. Not good news ! http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2013/03/07/bail-m07.html Cheers Karen

Okay, just had a quick tidy up on this thread, and deleted a few posts. Just a reminder, keep to the topic, and don't debate the poster. Remember don't Assume, as it makes an Ass out of you and me. Just because someone posts a negative view, does not make them a wind up or troll. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation. Cheers Karen

Yeah, they will not be able to enforce anything. Just a heads up, they will use scare tactics, like threatening to take you to Court, just ignore it, just scare tactics. I work in Bankruptcy and did consumer credit in Australia. Cheers Karen

I can fully emphasize with what you are going through. We brought our twin girls to Australia when they were 15. On the outside everything looked good, however, one of the twins couldn't settle, missed her life back in Canada. We ended up with her seeing the school pyshologist, it gave her someone to talk to, however, she was still homesick. For us, we ended up coming back to Canada, as my OH lost his job after 2 years, and I got my old job back in Canada. If we were still in Australia, I am not sure whether the one daughter would have stayed. Every once in a while, we bring up the subject of Austrlia, and ask if any one misses being there. My one daughter dose and would move back if an opportunity arouse for the family, but the one that never settled, would never go back. Good luck....I know how hard it is on the parent as well, as we just want to see our kids happy. Cheers Karen

Baz, is there anything you like about the UK.. Personally, I think London is a great city. Not sure if I would want to live there as I am not a big city type of girl. But really enjoy visiting London. Cheers Karen

It's not just the UK that have seen increases recently. Here in Canada we are up to $1.30 a litre, just a week ago we were paying around $1.20 a litre. I just looked up the price of fuel in Perth, WA, to see how much it has risen to, and is over the $1.50 mark a litre. Even the States have seen increases. Not sure what is driving the price up to be honest. The only thing I have an issue with is when they put the price of fuel up on the day before a long weekend. Drives me nuts. Karen

You are probably not alone. There have been quite a few families move back, where one person has had to compromise. At the end of the day, you have to evaluate what is priority. If family and sticking together is the number one priority, then yes, someone will always lose out. It sounds like family is important to you, look back on your time in Oz with fondness and what an adventure you had, but concentrate on the present. Try to make the best of your current situation. Good luck. Cheers Karen

Just a reminder that this section of the forum is called Moving Back to the UK. Let's all just remember that people's opinions are just that. It is their opinion. Good luck with the move back, you gave it a shot. Cheers Karen

Ah but if you rent in Canada most appliances are included, also pretty cheap over here for tvs and DVD players. Well done on the job offer. Keep us posted. Cheers Karen