LozzySwin

Hey everyone, you have all been so helpful. I think I'm over my "wobbler" (for now). I can definately see how Australia is my better option for at least the next few years. England has falled apart at the moment so going back would ruin everything that we've worked for. As you all mentioned I'm 23. We aim to have kids when were in our late 20's early 30's so i seriously dont know what I was worried about. I think life out here will be alot easier once I make some life long friends. It hard to find that connect with someone in life. I have that with my boyfriend and only twice more in my life and those two people are my best friends. I would love to make a friend that makes life out here alot easier. Thank you all so mich you have straightened me out ( for now). Btw... It definately wasnt Liverpool I was missing just my family lol x

Hi Mandy, Everyone is right. I live in Oakleigh at the moment but work in Mentone. As rent goes probably from Patterson Lakes right up to Mordialloc is the best for your money. Sandhurst is a nice estate but trust me you will shop in Patterson Lakes and do everything there so just live there or down in Carrum you will be closer to the beach and its nicer. Definately get in touch with Diane when you get here its really good to have like minded people who know the area especially if you have children. Good Luck with the move you will love Melbourne x

Hi I live in Melbourne in the South East Suburbs and I love it. Petkula73 couldnt be more right. Even though Melbourne is so big it is so laid back and there is soooooo much to do here. My boyfriend and I both came out on working holiday visas and did struggle for work but not because there wasnt any work out there just due to our visa restrictions. Tell them to get on Seek.com or Mycareer. Even Gumtree is pretty good for some jobs. Seriously though Melbourne is GREAT! I currently live in Oakleigh which is pretty central with a fantastic train line but I work in Mentone which again is amazing for families. If your looking for a great place to live though you cannot beat the SE Suburbs. Right by the beach with great train lines. You have the Mornington Penisula right on your doorstep aswell as the Dandenong ranges all only short drives away. From a young person with an old mind Melbourne suits everyone.

I am 23 originally from Liverpool but now live in Melbourne with my boyfriend of 5years. We came out here 7months ago as I graduated University and realised I had no careers prospects in the UK and he was a fully qualified electrician working 12hours a day just to make ends meet. I must admit I love Melbourne and I have never seen my boyfriend happier. Financially I know that Australia can give us everything we need. We can save for our first home and our children will recieve a better quality of life but I know until children come along Oz will never be my home. I still refer to Liverpool as 'home' and I think I always will. Britain forced us out as two young people who worked really hard and got nowhere. Two people who wanted to start a life and a family our option was suck it up and carry on or come out here. I dont regret our decision but I am constantly torn. When ever alone I find tears coming to my eyes when I think of our future and our children not having a relationship with either of their grandparents and my nephews. Even know finally writing this down I find tears coming to my eyes. What do I do? I dont want to tell my boyfriend as I know how happy and content he is feeling out here so I don't want to ruin it for him but I dont know how long I can go on like this. Why do I feel so torn? I know in my head we have made the right decision as the UK has nothing for us and we would yet again be starting from scratch but will I always be fearful to be left alone incase all these feelings come to the surface again. I feel so lost and alone out here and dont want to mention it to anyone as the people I know are bound to be biased. My family back home because they want us their and the people I know here because they dont want us to leave. Should I fellow my head or my heart? I dont want any regrets in my life and I also don't want to get stuck in a life that is bad for my future children.