Peach Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Before I get me head bit off I've read from start to finish on this thread and find it strange that there's a lot of people who don't want to go back to the UK and don't get much enjoyment being there but spend a lot of time on an expat website..!!!! #justsaying Maybe they enjoy the company of similarly minded expats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Maybe they enjoy the company of similarly minded expats? Most of them couldn't wait to get away..??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Most of them couldn't wait to get away..??? From the UK, yes. PiO is primarily populated with expats or people who want to be expats.. a perfect fit for people that don't enjoy living in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I come on here to maybe, just maybe, help others to get some knowledge for when they migrate- nothing to do with going back to the UK at all though it is nice to 'keep in touch' albeit from a distance. Same as I like to hear about places like Africa or India- but I don't want to go there, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) I think you missed my point! I was simply stating the assumptions people might make regarding people who don't visit (to which you seem to have taken offence), just like your assumptions regarding people who do! As I said, its a personal thing, and trying to pigeon hole people (either way) is pointless. Sorry if I upset you, that wasn't my intention! Before I get me head bit off I've read from start to finish on this thread and find it strange that there's a lot of people who don't want to go back to the UK and don't get much enjoyment being there but spend a lot of time on an expat website..!!!! #justsaying I don't think there's a correlation between spending time on PIO and liking/disliking the UK. I agree with Harpodom in that to pigeonhole people as one thing or another is unhelpful. The individual will have their reasons as to why or why not they do or do not have a desire to spend time over there. Those reasons will be as individual as the person is and will often have little to do with how 'settled' or 'unsettled' they are and more to do with individual circumstances. I find the need to pigeonhole and label people on this forum baffling tbh. The second you mention 'missing' something or voice a negative take on anything Aussie you're 'unsettled' and 'unhappy'....if you are overly positive about the Australian experience you're 'foolish'..'wearing rose-tints'....you can't win. Just enjoy your life and do whatever suits YOU as an individual. No need to justify yourself to anyone. Edited December 1, 2014 by HappyHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Before I get me head bit off I've read from start to finish on this thread and find it strange that there's a lot of people who don't want to go back to the UK and don't get much enjoyment being there but spend a lot of time on an expat website..!!!! #justsaying An expat website is for expats which bit are you struggling with Paul perhaps we can help and explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I don't think there's a correlation between spending time on PIO and liking/disliking the UK. I agree with Harpodom in that to pigeonhole people as one thing or another is unhelpful. The individual will have their reasons as to why or why not they do or do not have a desire to spend time over there. Those reasons will be as individual as the person is and will often have little to do with how 'settled' or 'unsettled' they are and more to do with individual circumstances. I find the need to pigeonhole and label people on this forum baffling tbh. The second you mention 'missing' something or voice a negative take on anything Aussie you're 'unsettled' and 'unhappy'....if you are overly positive about the Australian experience you're 'foolish'..'wearing rose-tints'....you can't win. Just enjoy your life and do whatever suits YOU as an individual. No need to justify yourself to anyone. Great post HH. Well said. It will go on happening though unfortunately. Some on both sides just have their agenda and cannot see past that. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Great post HH. Well said. It will go on happening though unfortunately. Some on both sides just have their agenda and cannot see past that. :sad: Yep and there's nothing like getting jumped all over for expressing an observation. Sick of feeling bullied quite frankly. Had enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 An expat website is for expats which bit are you struggling with Paul perhaps we can help and explain it. The bit I'm struggling with is people leave the UK ( never want to return and all that ) and then spend everyday talking about it or subjects related to it with other british people on a expat website. Very strange .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 To add to his I feel about this site, in my opinion only a few types of people should be using this site 1. People moving over 2. People unhappy a want a moan 3. People returning to the UK its beyond me why anyone who claims to have a wonderful fulfilling lifestyle would bother wasting any time on here bleating on about how good their life's are, it sounds harsh and I understand people are trying to help others but my brain doesn't belive that they are happy. Get on with it if it's that bloody good Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 To add to his I feel about this site, in my opinion only a few types of people should be using this site1. People moving over 2. People unhappy a want a moan 3. People returning to the UK its beyond me why anyone who claims to have a wonderful fulfilling lifestyle would bother wasting any time on here bleating on about how good their life's are, it sounds harsh and I understand people are trying to help others but my brain doesn't belive that they are happy. Get on with it if it's that bloody good Just my opinion So would you be including the people in the UK who say how much better their life is than Australia and have no intention of moving back? Just asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 So would you be including the people in the UK who say how much better their life is than Australia and have no intention of moving back? Just asking Yes, I was on this site 3.5 years before I left for Australia and never posted once, 6 months after landing I started to post because I was am stil am unhappy here, I have a date when I'm going home and bet my life as soon as I've dropped back into UK life I'll be gone. I just think you have to move on and not beat the drum how Good it is... Who you trying to convince.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Well I think some people would agree with me that it doesn't really matter what the persons situation is. As long as they aren't deliberately on the wind up then this site seems to be for anybody who wants to participate. Some people want to help others even if they aren't moving. Others have made friends with members and enjoy chatting to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yes, I was on this site 3.5 years before I left for Australia and never posted once, 6 months after landing I started to post because I was am stil am unhappy here, I have a date when I'm going home and bet my life as soon as I've dropped back into UK life I'll be gone. I just think you have to move on and not beat the drum how Good it is... Who you trying to convince.....? You could start a new site 'Whinging Poms in Oz'. It could be one long whinge-fest left only to those who were unhappy or planning to return to the UK. For those thinking of emigrating coming on the site the only advice would be "don't come" lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 You could start a new site 'Whinging Poms in Oz'. It could be one long whinge-fest left only to those who were unhappy or planning to return to the UK. For those thinking of emigrating coming on the site the only advice would be "don't come" lol. The amount of moaning you do your fit in well then. Your user name says it all to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The amount of moaning you do your fit in well then. Your user name says it all to me I am looking out of the window now at a dark grey sky which is forecast all week (at least) which is simply a matter of fact rather than a moan. If you plan to move back you could try Gbye Blue Sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I am looking out of the window now at a dark grey sky which is forecast all week (at least) which is simply a matter of fact rather than a moan. If you plan to move back you could try Gbye Blue Sky. Not worried about weather . More to life than a blue sky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 To add to his I feel about this site, in my opinion only a few types of people should be using this site1. People moving over 2. People unhappy a want a moan 3. People returning to the UK its beyond me why anyone who claims to have a wonderful fulfilling lifestyle would bother wasting any time on here bleating on about how good their life's are, it sounds harsh and I understand people are trying to help others but my brain doesn't belive that they are happy. Get on with it if it's that bloody good Just my opinion If PIO was limited to those three categories, then most people in category '1' would be discouraged from coming to Australia because of all the nasty information from categories '2 and 3?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 If you want to go back to the UK for a holiday, whether that holiday lasts a week or a lifetime, go for it. If you can afford to go every year, twice a year, thrice a year, whatever, and you can put up with the flight, go for that too. And if you are so happy in OZ, that you don't ever want to go back, well that is cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Not worried about weather . More to life than a blue sky... What's your date for heading home @paul1977? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) The amount of moaning you do your fit in well then. Your user name says it all to me You could start a new site 'Whinging Poms in Oz'. It could be one long whinge-fest left only to those who were unhappy or planning to return to the UK. For those thinking of emigrating coming on the site the only advice would be "don't come" lol. I think that's pretty harsh on @Gbye grey sky. I'm not on this forum all the time, but from what I've seen, he comes across as a pretty positive and very well balanced poster. Currently looking out of the window and it's dark at 16:13. Maybe gbye darkness would be more appropriate?! Edited December 1, 2014 by vickyplum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I think that's pretty harsh on @Gbye grey sky. I'm not on this forum all the time, but from what I've seen, he comes across as a pretty positive and very well balanced poster. Currently looking out of the window and it's dark at 16:13. Maybe gbye darkness would be more appropriate?! I wasn't concerned tbh @vickyplum. The poster is really not where he wants to be atm and on that basis the positive posts about Oz probably grate. It appears though that he may be heading home if I have read a previous post on this thread correctly so hopefully that will improve his state of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 30 years. It's just too far and too expensive. I would rather have a cheap two week holiday in Bali drinking Bintang and eating Babi Guling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I understand why some people who would rather not spend their holidays in the UK.The same reason I don't like spending my precious holiday time in Australia.After being in Oz for 30 yrs,the only reason I go back is to see family.Now Mum has passed away,atleast I have a good excuse not to go anymore.When you spend holidays visiting family,you feel obligated to spend time with them.We're very spontaneous on our holidays and to feel dictated to by family to be with them,or be back at their place for dinner or whatever feels quite controlled to me.We're used to doing stuff when we want to do it.Afterall isn't that what holidays are for?Otherwise you'd just as well be at work right? For us there are too many other places we'd rather go on holiday,but I think I do understand how some people feel,but its in reverse for us lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I love going home and wish I could afford to go back every year but it isn't a holiday as such and I do wish my sisters would consider visiting me here but they can't be bothered to. Have a friend staying at the moment and she is having a fabulous time. With the high cost of travel and lamentable annual leave allocation, it's easy to not have any proper annual holiday here. Family trips home cost around $20k and sadly don't have that spare very often. Did go back last year though on my own and that was fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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