Jilldesp Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Hi, just wondering if anyone in the process of moving to Oz has been having any doubts about it?! At the moment I am having days where I am super excited but others when I just feel anxious about it all. I know that all of this is probably normal but just wanted some reassurances that it is! I am worrying a lot about my children and how they will settle, especially my 14 year old son; although he is happy to go. I am concerned that if we come back after 2 years ( we have planned to assess the situation after this time) that he will have missed his GCSE's. I am wondering whether the NSW's Rosa I think it's called, will enable him to do a levels here if we did return?! If anyone knows the answer to this I would be really grateful. Also, I would like to hear from anyone who had doubts and worries but are now settled and happy! Thanks xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Just a thought but this might be in the wrong section of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilldesp Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Your probably right but don't know how to move it:( x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I moved it, don't worry. As for getting doubts, i think most of us have doubts and wobbles as the move gets closer, i certainly did and its been a popular topic on here so others have to. Migrating is a huge move, so its quite normal to have those ''What the hell am i doing ? moments' lol. I cant help with NSW education, sorry but hopefully someone can. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilldesp Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks for moving my post and for your response! I know these feelings must b normal! Just wish I had a crystal ball!!!! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Education is an issue - he could do GCSEs by correspondence if there was a likelihood you might want to return. I'm not sure what you mean by NSW's Rosa - NSW does the HSC at yr 12 and it is perhaps the most rigorous of all states assessment processes but HSC scores don't travel that well back to UK for Uni. Or if he came back in time for A levels he could pick up some GCSEs at the same time. Or if it really doesn't look good you could send him home to board with relatives and do what he needs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickandpaula Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I feel like this all the time and it tends to be after reading about people who have regretted the move or are on there way back to the uk. I try not to read these threads now and focus on our friends that are in Newcastle and Brisbane, both are completely settled and are having the time of their lives. We are going to try and get our citizenship as a minimum as if it does not work out this time around, things may be different when were older. Stay positive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Biatch Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Normal - one minute I'm excited then the next I'm chewing my finger nails! But the closer it gets and the more things I get ticked off the list, the easier it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yes got visas and now worried about the move! Huge step, you're bound to be worried. That's what I tell myself anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiegirl Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Even Iam and Iam a Aussie returning after 15 yrs, with 14,12,7 yr olds, I have mixed feelings about going back and the kids settling in,and will I still like, why Iam leaving all my friends and family, even thou I have friends over there and family , it is still all Abigail shock and thinking Iam I doing the right thing .if you contact schools in the area you are going to they will let you know what they have on offer for your kids, and might be easier to understand, as they don't do GCSE over ,but there schooling is so much different to here some things we are more advanced, and then they are in some subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I think it would be abnormal not to have some worries, especially when there are kids involved. You can only go and try it. If you don't like it , come back .....and spend the next 5 years slagging off Aus on the forums! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 The question to ask is, are they just wobbles or are they justifiable doubts? If you've both always been keen to do the move, then they're probably just wobbles and you'll get over them. However if your oh was mad keen to move to Australia and you had to be persuaded to go along with it, then maybe it's some real doubts that are resurfacing and you need to be sure you're committed. It's a great adventure and if you're up for it, I'm sure you'll have a great time - but the actual move can be very stressful and expensive and if your heart's not really in it, it's not easy to get through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilldesp Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Hi , thanks for all your responses. I have been researching the school thing and as long as my eldest can get GCSE's in maths and English he should be fine. I am excited about it and looking forward to the adventure! thanks again! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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