Guest flipflop Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Arrived March 07 and have booked tickets to leave 28 July 2010! Thank god I have a 2 month trip back to the UK over Christmas to recharge my soul, otherwise next July would seem an eternity away. My hubby knew we'd made a mistake the first day he arrived (ahead of us). He walked around the city centre in about 20 minutes, and realised that that was it. We came over here because he is (technically) Australian and was born in Perth, and because we thought we could have a better and cheaper way of life. We also came for the sunshine and the kids. My poor husband now hates the place more than me and would leave tomorrow if we could. Needless to say he will no longer be supporting the Aussies in sport! We may have a nice house, but on the whole we find Perth a really expensive place to live, and lacking 95% of the sort of things that we are looking for in life. To top it off I've never been so cold as I have been since living here, and the shortish summer doesn't make up for the incredibly long winter and lack of Spring and Autumn - I'm a sucker for daffodils and leaves on the ground! We now believe, that despite the parks and beaches being great etc, the kids will be better off in the UK and will receive a more rounded education, and in turn, more choices later on in their lives. I don't regret coming here at all. It was an expensive exercise, but an important one to make. I have spent my life living abroad, but after a while have always be drawn back to the UK. I'm a pingpongpom in reverse I guess! We really did believe (and wanted to believe) that Australia was the place to settle and put down roots, and if we hadn't tried it out we'd never have known it wasn't for us. We'd have then spent a whole life time thinking 'what if'. I wrote and linked to a blog about the reality of life here recently. Those who love the place will pick holes, those who hate it will relate. Those looking to pick a fight will always argue that black is white! Rachel :biggrin: I agree the weather is not as good as it is made out to be but as your husband was born and brought up in Perh i think he will have beem spoiled by living so long in the UK, Perth as I have said is a great place to grow up in but if you leave and go back it seems quite backward in a strange kind of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flipflop Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Arrived Oz May 08Returned to UK March 09 Worst decision ever-now saving very hard to get back late 2010. Oz feels like my home now! what made you return in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 what made you return in the first place? Probably the negative posts on PIO :biglaugh: kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ollie247 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi there, We are heading back to the Uk Hopefully in March and we can't wait. I know they have a recession going on, but if we could jump on a plane tonight we would... Its not that we hate Melbourne it's just not for us and we have lived in a big house and earned more money than we did in the uk but we have relised that it's not the b all and end all when you have no real family and and friends to socialise with and enjoy it with. So we can't wait. TTFN:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon h Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We are feeling the same, love Oz but want to be closer to family as my mum is sick and not getting any younger, have looked at Spain to still be in the sun but easier to get to UK with cheap flights, but property out there is so expensive so dont know what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ollie247 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi there, We looked at spain as my Husbands mother lives in Altea near benidorm but its the language barrier for us that stops it. Also my son is 11 in Feb and will be starting high school in Sept and we have messed him around enough i think stopping and starting. TIme to make a decision and stick with it. My husband is 38 and already his is moaning about he is getting too old and we will need to get back on the property ladder etc etc. AS we will be starting life from scratch again as we have not bought and sold a property during the time we have been in OZ (3 years) so off we start again... Hope you are feeling better and more posive soon Sharon. We are heading back to the north east? What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest proud2beaussie Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Guys and gals, I've deleted a couple of posts that were getting a bit personal,this forum is primarily for people who are thinking about returning to the UK and these people have a right to express their opinion and views,please respect each others comments even if you don't agree with them,and if necessary use the report button if you offended by something. Please be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 To all those going back to UK, Its brave to up sticks and move here but a braver thing to admit it wasnt for you and move back! Well done for trying it out. Good on ya for standing up and saying you didnt like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rachellh Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Before leaving the UK my Australian wife and I ALWAYS bagged off about GB, England etc but the biggest thing that we have learnt over the past couple of years living in Oz is that the grass really is never greener on the other side. It is true for us at least that we just miss silly things that were typically British. They might have been done the wrong way or the long way round but once you take that out of your normal life, reminisence takes over which will make you miss these things. I'm not talking about TV, the seasons, local pubs, shops like M&S or Next but being called "Sir" in Waitrose, standing in queues, iconic London transport that throws you around its carriages, the conservative customer service in shops where you have to ask for help not being jumped on when you walk through the door all the way through to traditions such as the opening of Parliament with Black Rods and Whitehall Road closures, roast dinners EVERY Sunday (it's almost the law). Don't get me wrong, Australia is a great country and I certainly don't expect it to turn as English to accommodate me, however for all the complaining we did whilst we were in the UK about the UK only now with hindsight does it seem completely foolish and judgemental. We look forward to going back to England, either for a holiday or to live but in my Australian life I always find I am still doing things the English way. It can be 35 degrees outside yet I will insist on wearing my shirt, cuff links, suit and tie to work. Sandals over a pair of flip flops (thongs), a short sleeve shirt or polo shirt rather than a singlet shirt. As the saying goes, "you can take the man out of England, but you can't take England out of the man". My husband will be so pleased to hear there is another man in Oz who wears cufflinks to work - I think he was starting to believe he was the only one! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MSTO Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Moved here Feb 2005, and since had 2 children here....all good when it was just the two of us but now we have 2 boys we want to be back in the UK with all our family around us....hope to go back around May next year....I cannot wait:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doaldsons Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi there, We are heading back to the Uk Hopefully in March and we can't wait. I know they have a recession going on, but if we could jump on a plane tonight we would... Its not that we hate Melbourne it's just not for us and we have lived in a big house and earned more money than we did in the uk but we have relised that it's not the b all and end all when you have no real family and and friends to socialise with and enjoy it with. So we can't wai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doaldsons Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hi ollie 247 where s/e subs are you we are in Rowvile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flipflop Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hi there, We are heading back to the Uk Hopefully in March and we can't wait. I know they have a recession going on, but if we could jump on a plane tonight we would... Its not that we hate Melbourne it's just not for us and we have lived in a big house and earned more money than we did in the uk but we have relised that it's not the b all and end all when you have no real family and and friends to socialise with and enjoy it with. So we can't wai Is it just family that is drawing you back or something deeper? have you looked at other states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can I join? We had a family vote last night and we're heading back Dec/Jan. HOORAY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can I join? We had a family vote last night and we're heading back Dec/Jan. HOORAY!!!! Have a safe journey.:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pegasus 90 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can I join? We had a family vote last night and we're heading back Dec/Jan. HOORAY!!!! Wow, family vote; it took us about 8 months to decide!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can I join? We had a family vote last night and we're heading back Dec/Jan. HOORAY!!!! Back to lovely Norfolk.....you will see it and appreciate it ,all over again . It will be like going to Specsavers and getting a new pair of glasses each ..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can I join? We had a family vote last night and we're heading back Dec/Jan. HOORAY!!!! What i meant was ,it will all come into focus . Things that you didnt notice or took for granted will be made crystal clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MSTO Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 What i meant was ,it will all come into focus . Things that you didnt notice or took for granted will be made crystal clear Bunbury You are so right...we lived so close to the Lake District and never really appreciated it whilst we lived there...we will now. I cannot wait to get on the winter woollies and visit the Lakes...take the kids sledging...we certainly took it for granted whilst we lived there and most certainly will not when we return:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jackie Macdonald Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can I join? We had a family vote last night and we're heading back Dec/Jan. HOORAY!!!! Welcome back... feels great when you finally come to a decision doesn't it. I've been back nearly 4 months now and I can honestly say it's been fantastic all the way. I've no regrets and all that doubt and heartache has well and truly left me. I see my country through very different eyes. I've been given another lease of life and I'm living it with gusto!! I wish you and your family all the very best. Jackie x:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 What i meant was ,it will all come into focus . Things that you didnt notice or took for granted will be made crystal clear I hope so..... it's the 4th time back in Norfolk for us - job moves!! Thanks everyone for your good wishes. We had to make a decision quickly because of our daughters' ages (GCSE's and other boring stuff.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MSTO Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Welcome back... feels great when you finally come to a decision doesn't it. I've been back nearly 4 months now and I can honestly say it's been fantastic all the way. I've no regrets and all that doubt and heartache has well and truly left me. I see my country through very different eyes. I've been given another lease of life and I'm living it with gusto!! I wish you and your family all the very best. Jackie x:smile: Jackie your posts have kept me really positive with our move back to the UK....I would just like to thank you....so thanks alotxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrew6 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I REALLY want to go back, i have been here 2 months and really not liking it that much, loads of issues i dont really want to say about that are making me want to return. My only concern is that the kids love it here....but as a single parent here im not entitled to any benefits at all and at home i can at least get child benefit, gotta be here 2 years for that. But money isnt the main reason for going. I would get on a plane today with the kids and go back but for the guilt of them. So realllllly in a dilema, i know kids will settle anywhere but my container hasnt even arrived yet lol...and they are missing their stuff so would be cruel to make them wait another 3 months. I just feel sooo crap and been sooo down since i got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janine the party queen Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I REALLY want to go back, i have been here 2 months and really not liking it that much, loads of issues i dont really want to say about that are making me want to return. My only concern is that the kids love it here....but as a single parent here im not entitled to any benefits at all and at home i can at least get child benefit, gotta be here 2 years for that. But money isnt the main reason for going. I would get on a plane today with the kids and go back but for the guilt of them. So realllllly in a dilema, i know kids will settle anywhere but my container hasnt even arrived yet lol...and they are missing their stuff so would be cruel to make them wait another 3 months. I just feel sooo crap and been sooo down since i got here. Oh my You really do sound as if you are really down.Afraid I cant offer any great words of wisdom except; We dont know you and you dont know us but if you explain your problems there is bound to be someone on PIO with a possible solution.:hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I REALLY want to go back, i have been here 2 months and really not liking it that much, loads of issues i dont really want to say about that are making me want to return. My only concern is that the kids love it here....but as a single parent here im not entitled to any benefits at all and at home i can at least get child benefit, gotta be here 2 years for that. But money isnt the main reason for going. I would get on a plane today with the kids and go back but for the guilt of them. So realllllly in a dilema, i know kids will settle anywhere but my container hasnt even arrived yet lol...and they are missing their stuff so would be cruel to make them wait another 3 months. I just feel sooo crap and been sooo down since i got here. Hi Andrew, I am so sad for you that things havent worked out for you. Being a single parent (hat off to you) cannot be easy and not having another half to vent your feelings to is damned hard. Eight weeks you say, and without your belongings, no wonder you are stressed, it has been a long journey in both mind and spirit. Why not contact other members of PIO in Perth, there are literally hundreds out there that would listen, give advice and meet up. There are some lovely people about and as soon as you have a network of people around you, you can then start living again. You dont say what you do for a living or where in Perth your residing, but I am sure when people this end have got back from work you will be inundated with replies. Unfortunately although I am in WA right now I am approx 1600 kms from Perth but if you want to chat pm me and I will gladly call you.:hug: ss x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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