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I’m sure that anyone looking to return to the UK will have spent a long time agonising over whether it is the right thing to do. It’s a gamble and scary, but if it helps, I genuinely don’t recognise the dreadful place that is sometimes described on PIO. I choose to live here as despite the economic problems (and there are many) I am happy, and more importantly so is my family. I could list a whole load of reasons, but it would just be my list and not much use to anyone else I guess. No-one knows where the economy will be in five or ten years time but that is true for any country and I think you sometimes just have to trust your own instincts and get on with things.

It probably does help to have a plan though, particularly as some areas of the UK seem to be struggling more than others. Lots of research before you return may be the key and may make the difference between settling or pingponging. No matter how long you spent in Australia, you return as a different person or family and it may be difficult to slot straight back into the life you remember or hope for. If you can allow for that in your plans it may provide a bit of a head start in terms of settling.

All the very best to everyone currently in the process of MBTTUK. Don’t believe everything you read about the state of the country - the weather is still unpredictable, the politicians are scary, and jobs are less secure, however millions of people still happily choose to live here. Tx

Sensible and well said T,,,,reassuring as well

I once heard it said, depression is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of having to be strong for too long, hope you feel better soon.:hug:

That had made me feel better now ,,what a great quote ,,)))

we had great service def as good as emirates !!!

Great to hear cos we prob gona be using them ,,,how u go on with baggage allowance with them thanks ,,,,Cheryl x

Stupid question coming up ,,what's checked luggage guys :-))))

Thanks again Julz. Great info ,,,looks like 32 kg with china southern ,,like u read good and bad reviews

Thanks guys for all the help as usual ,,,,looking at shipping excess baggage as we spk ,,haha

Thanks very much ,,,,not good news ,,haha

Hy guys ,,we maybe coming back soon ,,what's the baggage allowance for going home ,,,thanks Andi

My visa already validated so this mean we not get the extra allowance to go back

Cheers pal

Hello guys ,,,what is the baggage allowance to relocate to the uk from oz ,,anyone no ,,,cheers Andi

China Southern Airlines also have cheap flights to UK in December.

Hello jurls what is the service and baggage allowance like with china southern ,,cheers pal ,,they are way cheaper

Hello m2m does the tax rise mean that ,I will have earned around 23000 by June 30 th ,,so will only pay tax on approx $5000 dollars earned ,,,cheers andix

I would return home for sure if i could.

Me too pal ,,not for us Here,,lovely place just too expensive ,,great for hols ,not to live :-((((

So jealous of u all going back ,,think we will be soon ,,good luck to u all ...me and my family feel so cut off and we are struggling financially ,,,things so expensive ,,,like I say can't wait ,,take care u guys

Living here has shown me the uk is a good country after all ,,,

Life's ok but will never be home

Hello ,,we are in saltwater and its fibre but dishes and fibre on allamanda

Cheers Caroline ,,,,thanks and you take care ,,,Andi n chez x

Good to hear your settled so quick ,,we been here 3 weeks and I'm struggling a bit ,,,work not what I expected ,,kids liking school and wife has settled really quick ,,,,weather good

Point cook is ok ,,,point cook, senior and point cook college are good schools ,,,kids eager to go at moment ,,,,I just need to forget home for a while i think ,,,,but at moment give me e plane home now ,,,daft I no but don't feel right just yet ,,,,,but well done Caroline and keep it going ur post can only help me .,,......

Great news ,well done ,,,we got the news 2 weeks back ,,,,,it's the best feeling ......congrats to u all ....

Yes ours was Decision ready when it was lodged ,took 5 weeks or so and got co and decision on same day ,,,looking at flights in feb ,,,,,,can't wait

Sorry about this ,still new to this ,,we are off shore in Bolton,it's a 119 ,and it was a completed app when lodged ,in nov

Does that mean it was a drc...

Thought I would let everyone know ,we got our co and decision on the same day today ,,,Melbourne here we come

Our app was completed when it was lodged on 5 nov ,approved and granted today ,,,,,now we're nervous,,,,

Sorry to jumpin here ,,just going through the horrible waiting time as u all no about ,,we had lodged on 4 nov all complete ,got acknowledge ment 21 nov ,,I'm told by my agent that it takes a month from lodging to get a case officer ,she has told us 4/6 fast track processing ,,till a decision ,,,so goin of this 6 weeks from 4 nov is mid December ,,,anyone else been through same timeline ,we are goin on a 119 sponsorship,job is waiting ,,any help is gratefull ,cos waiting is killing us .