My husband and I have 3 kids 8, 14, and 16. We’ve had an easy 8 years in OZ. In the time we have been in Australia we have started our own business, bought our own home, and the kids go to wonderful schools. We have been incredibly lucky with the opportunities Australia has offered us. However, as a family our lifestyle feels incomplete. Without family around us everything seems less enjoyable, and not as fulfilling, especially during the holiday seasons.
‘Great weather,resort lifestyle and one of the highest average wages in the world.’
The summer months here in QLD can be a killer; it's just too hot, and the humidity is tiring. The pools are great but not so much on my hair and skin. We spend most of our time during the summer indoors with the air-con on or at Westfield because the air -con is free. ($1000 a 1/4 electricity bill does that to you)
Although this is a minute and petty reason, choosing a holiday destination for us became less appealing as the climate and lifestyle we are constantly surrounded by is filled with tourism.This therefore ruined our feeling of authenticity and excitement that one relates to holidays.
The biggest thing as a family that we are all in agreement with is, saying goodbye to the people we love is shattering, be it a letter, phone call, or an airport goodbye. Why do we put ourselves through such heartache just for climate and lifestyle?
