jen85 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Curious to hear from some Brits about the reasons why they moved back? As an aussie I can name loads of reasons to leave but would like to hear your thoughts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Not gone yet but 100% going. My reasons are - Fremantle and mandurah are the only places you can visit in 1 day. - WA's very boring after you've been here a while and done the limited things you can do/see - rubbish shops ( and I mean dreadful ) - isolated from everything and anything - very expensive - miss family - a general feeling of not living in the current year - hate not seeing people walk around the streets, all you see are cars driving - no town feeling to be honest I can list more.. This is the way I see things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Vikki Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Not gone as of yet but not sure what will happen in the future. However, we have been considering this for a bit now and think one reason for us would be under estimating the little things that we took for granted in the UK. Certain little things that may not have even been initially considered in all the excitement of move to Australia, but over time end up coming to the surface. Things that we may have done every day or every weekend and not even realize that you will miss them until they are not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren&liz Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Just had a phone call this morning to tell me that my Mum has fallen and broken both her ankles. Feel so useless being here. When something happens you are unable to be with the people you love. Liz x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 The sausages and bacon here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Not gone yet but 100% going. My reasons are- Fremantle and mandurah are the only places you can visit in 1 day. - WA's very boring after you've been here a while and done the limited things you can do/see - rubbish shops ( and I mean dreadful ) - isolated from everything and anything - very expensive - miss family - a general feeling of not living in the current year - hate not seeing people walk around the streets, all you see are cars driving - no town feeling to be honest I can list more.. This is the way I see things Must say I agree with everything you have mentioned and I'm an aussie! Very interesting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Not going till October but main reasons are definitely to be back with family and for my kids toi grow up with close relatives. Another reason would be the uncertainity of your future...without work for even a small amount of time here could be disasterous to any savings you may have made. Also the fact that you have to cater for very expensive holidays to the UK if you want to see family, then you have to do the goodbye's all over again. Gotta add to this though we've had a great 2 years on the Goldcoast though but can't call it 'home' ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Vikki Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Just had a phone call this morning to tell me that my Mum has fallen and broken both her ankles. Feel so useless being here. When something happens you are unable to be with the people you love. Liz x Oh yes totally agree with you. It was the same for us when we had the call from my mother that my father had passed away. It took us four days to get back to my mother. Previously that would have taken us 5 minutes. Times like this it makes you realize how far you are actually away and that when you need to get back it is going to take time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Well, am here now and all the things I thought I valued in my life were, indeed, here for me: sense of belonging shared values and sense of humour variety in all things the fabulous countryside so much going on being able to support elderly parents and other relatives weather that doesn't keep you inside all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I returned out of curiosity (I'm a brit but emigrated with family when I was a small child)and also because I wanted to spend more time travelling OS,which is something I wouldn't of been able to afford if I had stayed in Sth Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Well, am here now and all the things I thought I valued in my life were, indeed, here for me:sense of belonging shared values and sense of humour variety in all things the fabulous countryside so much going on being able to support elderly parents and other relatives weather that doesn't keep you inside all the time Agree with all of this but main reason is work. While Australia is beautiful, it is very expensive and the casual nature of work availablr with poor holiday allocation even where you can find work is too frustrating In my area of work (change management/IT) maturity levels are very low and there is much more emphasis on paper qualifications than experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 We moved back because the boredom of Perth was driving my wife insane. We also had two small kids, and she couldn't nest in Perth. It's a woman's thing apparently. She does want to go back again now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 The parochial nature of the Perth. It feels at times more like i am living in a giant nursing home The expense of doing things The lack of having anywhere easy to go. Cant just drive to another major city for a day out The poor quality of everything from houses to clothes to food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrada Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 It was a while ago now but I suppose just as relevant. I always felt everything in Australia was temporary whether it be the houses or the friends or the buildings. We just missed the lifestyle here and couldnt get it in Australia. We missed the pubs, the people, the countryside, old friends and lots of other things. Its not to say Australia isnt a wonderful country but for us and clearly many others it isnt as wonderful as here. We have considered going back but lots of things are putting us off not least of which is how expensive it has become. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I am an Aussie with an English partner who has been here in Australia for thirty years. Came as a 17 yr old and has never really settled lived in almost all states. Has always wanted to return however circumstances have never allowed it to be possible even now....elderly mother so we are waiting for it to be possible we'd go tomorrow if we could. Working towards it so maybe just maybe it will happen. It's amazing how happy he is when we've been over to his home as he calls it. I have to say i prefer it over there too have had a couple of longish stays there. We decided to make the move previously however i have Australian children and their father said no so stayed put all grown now so perhaps in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I notice a commin theme is perth is dull perth is isolated Perth is behind the times. I have never understood why so mant poms go go perth. Melbourne is a far better city for europeans imo. lots going on other cities in victoria to visit cheap flights etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I notice a commin theme is perth is dull perth is isolated Perth is behind the times. I have never understood why so mant poms go go perth. Melbourne is a far better city for europeans imo. lots going on other cities in victoria to visit cheap flights etc Nail on the head. But we went to Perth as my family live there and , dysfunctional as they are, I love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Quit the Perthbashing! It is what it is, an place of outstanding natural beauty with first world facilities, clean, well organised and awesome weather. Best suited to people who derive pleasure from the simple things in life, nature and time spent in gorgeous surroundings, in nice weather with friends and family. If you want a vibrant, buzzing city culture, dont come!! But if you just like popping into a very well set out and resourced city with a variety of bars, clubs, museums and theatres perths for you! Jeez i dont know what some people want in life! Each to their own. DO your research. If I went back it'd be for family and friends not to do with how rubbish perth was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 But Perth is bad and I don't understand why, after all these years, it has not developed more. Sure it is beautiful phsically but mentally - no. Boring boring boring place. What a pity because it has so many other things going for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Perth is loved by those who are similar to goldfish. They go round in circles never getting bored. It is the goldfish bowl of cities 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Wow. Such judgemental posts! Shocked. How can you judge a whole city of people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Perth is loved by those who are similar to goldfish. They go round in circles never getting bored. It is the goldfish bowl of cities And with a 5 second memory..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Perth is loved by those who are similar to goldfish. They go round in circles never getting bored. It is the goldfish bowl of cities Then move. Why do it to yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Wow. Such judgemental posts! Shocked. How can you judge a whole city of people? Not judgemental but more Opinionated if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Or perhaps the people who love Perth are more in tune with themselves and nature and not constantly seeking stimulation of a man made nature? Perhaps those deeper thinkers find enough in Perth to satify than those who only see the surface and never scratch any deeper. Looking for shiny new things that sparkle but soon lose their shine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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