Hi all,
Just want to share my opinion, even though I haven't moved to Oz yet.
People tend to look at others so often, whether it's for making decisions or not, many don't trust their own instinct anymore.
I am reading this post too, but deep down I know I won't let me guide here. It's more out of curiosity.
I learned to go with my gut, feelings that come from deep down.
Those feelings tell me I want to live in Oz for the weather, the lifestyle, nature & wildlife, etc, for this period of my life.
Nobody knows what he/she will want in 5, 10 or 20 years. We change, our interests change, accept it and act accordingly.
You might be thinking, that's easy, you haven't even moved to Oz yet. And that's true.
Right, well, lets talk in a few years then... What can I say?
I will have had time to build my new life to the fullest as I am dreaming it now. If at some point I start missing things like family too much, it might be a sign to come back.
If negative feelings supersede the positive ones, then you are maybe in the wrong place, or there could be other things going wrong in your life that influence your decision.
Either way, YOU should investigate where those feelings come from.
I honestly believe that when you live your life truly from within, there are no wrong moves.
There is no harm in having doubt, as long as you follow your own path.
Stop seeing it as a "mistake" to emigrate, or move back, it's the path of life, embrace it.
If you already think you might regret the move back to Europe, then stay right where you are, because you probably will.
I'm taking my flight soon, with open heart and no regrets, towards the life I believe suits me best.
And if I'd have to come back because I don't feel happy (after a thorough evaluation), then I will....
Hope this can help some of you out!
Take care
Chris