Kiki2013

Thanks for your reply! When I say home I mean UK for sure. I'm from Yorkshire originally but could never imagine living back there. I'll plan on going to London, I've lived and worked in the city before and loved it. I can imagine after 8 years anywhere you would feel completely home sick especially because Perth is so far away from other destinations. I guess because you had other factors in your move, such as a family illness you weren't completely ready perhaps and the issue was forced? I truly hope that things pick up for you and you find happiness, wherever that may be.

Thanks Rupert. Your straight forward advice has really helped! I didn't even realise that I had put quality in inverted commas.. Looking at it I obviously think I'm supposed to feel a certain way about Australia and what it has to offer, and clearly I don't deep down. Kinda repeating what the tourist board would say. Australia is an amazing country and I'll never regret my time here. It's just not for everyone to stay long term. I thought I was stupid for thinking so.

Hello and thanks for reading. Im a 31 yr old female who came to Melbourne 2 yrs ago, alone on a PR visa. I am considering moving back home to the UK but am scared about regretting my decision and making it difficult if I do want to return to oz. I can't seem to get any balanced opinions from friends/family. Obviously those that I love would love me to go back and some friends think I'd be 'crazy' to return. Reasons I'm considering going back: I'm lonely, despite efforts to make friends (I have a handful), its not the same as been back home and I feel my friendship group is lacking (ive tried meet up groups etc). My career.. There's little opportunity for promotion and as a midwife I feel I'm losing my skills, doing less. Reasons to stay.. I can apply for citizenship 2015 ( this feels forever away at the moment) the climate and the 'quality' of life etc. I know going home will be tough and returning to my old place of work will be difficult as colleagues have 'leap frogged' me in promotion etc. I just don't know what to do. Pros and cons seem pretty even. My heart says UK my head Melbourne. Im sorry if this sounds 'airy, fairy', I just think if I could get some feedback from people who understand, been there, done that and can share their experiences it will help. Especially how you found fitting in back home. Many thanks kiki