I'm interested reading your post as, after 2 years in NZ we've decided to move 'home' to Scotland. I don't miss the weather, or the houses, or the job market. But I do miss (most elements of!) family and friends. I often feel lonely, but mainly feel guilt. It's this which lures/drags us home. My sister has just had her 2nd baby last week and my dad is fighting a losing battle with Parkinson's. I figure that down the line, I'd regret not making the most of time with people, so it's decided. Almost. We just had an amazing holiday in the Gold Coast, and in the one day we visited, I fell in love with Brisbane. It has made me wonder if, rather than wanting to be in the UK, I just don't want to be in NZ. I know for sure I don't want to be in NZ! But the thought of another big move, taking dog, house contents and 2 unwilling kids and starting all over again.Oh dear...I'm worried we will end up being Ping Pong Poms.
Returning to Blighty after nearly 8 years in Queensland!!
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I'm interested reading your post as, after 2 years in NZ we've decided to move 'home' to Scotland. I don't miss the weather, or the houses, or the job market. But I do miss (most elements of!) family and friends. I often feel lonely, but mainly feel guilt. It's this which lures/drags us home. My sister has just had her 2nd baby last week and my dad is fighting a losing battle with Parkinson's. I figure that down the line, I'd regret not making the most of time with people, so it's decided. Almost. We just had an amazing holiday in the Gold Coast, and in the one day we visited, I fell in love with Brisbane. It has made me wonder if, rather than wanting to be in the UK, I just don't want to be in NZ. I know for sure I don't want to be in NZ! But the thought of another big move, taking dog, house contents and 2 unwilling kids and starting all over again.Oh dear...I'm worried we will end up being Ping Pong Poms.