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Hi all, thanks for all of your thoughts so far, it's helping to clarify a few things and definitely good points about both London & Sydney!! humm will put this on the back burner for a few days though i think for variety and excitement London's the place to be.... I should just have to hang out in the parks more instead of the beach

Equally there's no shortage of humour amongst the Aussies, it all depends on who you meet and your personal experiences.

 

Have you tried dating sites? Or googling meet ups to expand your opportunities to meet 'the one'?

Hey yes I know totally agree, and have tried both especially meet ups and i have made some fantastic friends through there, i think that its just a combination of things pros and cons... I guess ultimately it's whats most fulfilling across the board on balance thanks for your input

I come from London and now live in Sydney. Both have their merits and it really does depend on your personal desires. For a single person looking to meet maybe London is better as one or two friends its hard to meet ppl in Sydney. Having said that i met a guy last week that meets girls very easily (in Sydney) so really depends on you and not the city.

 

Both great cities, just remember how lucky you are to be in a position to be able to make the choice. Good luck in the decision!

 

I'm happy in Sydney as a married guy but maybe London is easier to meet ppl especially when you can connect with the humour.

Hey thanks for your reply! Yes I do think that guy to girl ratio is somewhat different, as do my girlfriends.. I guess yes sense of humour is important, and I know that there's no shortage of that amongst the brits

Hey, thanks for your reply!

I work in advertising, so comparable salary in Sydney is better on balance I think, even though Sydney is expensive, I think that I have more disposable income here than in London on the same job... I think!

A friend of mine is getting sponsored by their company from a 457 for PR so know its possible, but haven't looked into it myself...

Are you based in the UK?

Hey all,

I was hoping to get some advice on this forum about UK and Oz, and thought what better place to go than Pomsinoz

I am trying to weigh up the pros and cons of Sydney vs London I'm from London and moved to Sydney 2 years ago for a change of lifestyle and pace, the weather, beaches and out door lifestyle all were very appealing, so i decided to make the move...

Well my circumstances have changed now and my role have come to a close, so my 457 visa is now at critical point where I'd need to find something asap to keep it active.... Roles haven't been coming through so time pressures are accelerating this process of a possible London...

So the question i am faced with is should I head back to London or try and stay in Sydney? I miss all London has to offer culturally and of course the Brits! but commuting and weather not missed at all!!!!!! I've also found Sydney not to be the most friendly place especially when single, I also prefer the brits sense of humour

Is there anyone on here, that has been in living Sydney as a singleton and moved back to London? How have you found the comparison and experience so far? Also cost of livings and work / life balance? lots to consider!

To add to this i am in my mid 30's so no spring chicken! (lol) but i feel that it's easier to meet people in London than here in Sydney, also another contributing factor!!! I am worrying about the stress of London life and sometimes I think that the standard of living is better in Sydney (and possibly in my field better comparable salary), but coming from London, Sydney's feel not half as exciting and much less variety on offer I love the diversity of London - but not the stress.

Any thoughts would be gratefully appreciated about how London is now!!!