BritChickx Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Or how old will you be when you emigrate? Some people might think this is mad, but I do want to return! I'll probably be in my late 20's by the time it happens. Do you think age plays a part in migration? would you have settled/not liked it as much if you went when you were younger/older? I think i would have liked to have spent my 20's enjoying aus, but looking more like 30's....that's not old right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 30 and with a wife and 2 kids...single in my 20s would maybe have been a less stressful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairystar32 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 We moved when I was 34, hubby was 42. I think its attitude not age which matters, in if you settle, personally, but I know others with think differently. Would be a hole heap easier and cheaper before kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapri Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I was 41. I nearly did it when I was 25, then again when I was 34. I'm glad I've finally done it :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 28. I don't think age makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest40285 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I was 23, I dont think it would of made a difference either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 29 and 11 months. I think age is largely irrelevant in those middle years. If you're very young it's probably easiest because you don't know any better and if you're over 50 then you either have to be very wealthy or very lucky to get a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I was 42, hubby 41, kids 11 and 7 ... good time for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaneym Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 47 when I came two years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 10 the first time 12 the second 22 the third 37 the fourth 40 the fifth and who knows what will happen after that! :rolleyes: When you are a kid it largely doesn't matter, you are happy if your parents are happy? In my 20s I felt braver, and felt as though I had more years ahead of me to make amends if anything went wrong...In my 30s it started to feel a bit harder, I tend to worry more as I get older, maybe because life gets more complicated? Mortgages, family etc. Now I have hit 40 but will be going home. I am very worried about work, but perhaps have become a bit more philosophical about everything, what will be will be and life is too short kind of attitude? I hope we don't move again soon :unsure: but I bet we will! (as long as it isn't back to Oz) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellybingobingo Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Landed the day before my 41st birthday both 42 now , kids were 19 , 14 , should of done it in 2003 but I chickened out , wish I had of done it sooner all my kids would be with us now if we did lol nevermind though , you carnt dwell on the what ifs , I already feel guilty lol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie 2 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 28, OH 29 and two toddlers 3yrs and 1yr 10 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I am 29 and we've just made the move, my wife is 37. I left home at 17 and officially left the UK at 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristle Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 OH was 45 ( don't tell her I let people know), I was 48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 If all goes accordingly I'll be 28...seems to be a common age to go! It's quite interesting to hear from everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Freckleface Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 My OH was 8, his parents were in their 30's, his aunts and uncles were in their 30's and 40's with kids of all ages from babies to teens and his grandparents were in their late 60's/early 70's by the time they came. They all settled happily even his grandparents so I think a persons attitude and ability to cope with change is a key factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I was 42, should have done it when I was 35 , we' d be living like millionaires now :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Two little ducks...And loving it! Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 59! Hope I can be included as retired here on temp retirement visa, but have no plans or desire to return to UK. And it is renewed every 10 years, so feels pretty permanent to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imo2oz Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I was 44, OH 45 and the kids were 13, 11, 5 & 3. In retrospect it would have been easier when the older two were a bit younger...but you make the move when you can, no good looking back with 'what ifs' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoannaAch Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Both me and hubby where 27. I think it was quite easy for us to move as we didn't have any strong ties with Europe (except for family), both our parents are fully healthy and don't need our help and we don't have kids, so less stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I was 39, my wife 34 and we had a 2year old. You've got loads of time to enjoy it yet BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfndirt Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 26, knew zero people and had AUD$300 in the bank - 1x suitcase and a surfboard. Now 35. Mental really.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I am still missing something because I thought you had rushed off to North Queensland before you visa was granted or to apply on shore or something... anyway...is there a thread with the story in? I think as a girl the best time to come is 18-30 with no kids or maybe 20-40 with kids... Its easier to meet people if your either young enough to be going out or you have kids to meet other mums.. I think if your a 40 year old with no kids, you cant go out meeting new people as easlily and you dont have the mum support group.. just a guess tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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