Guest moonsurfer Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Have noticed that quite a few postings from folks going back to the UK have said that they had visited Australia and enjoyed it before making the big move, but found living here permanently not what they expected. Besides the distance from family and friends, can I ask what it was that made you feel after you got here that you didn't want to stay living here, even though you had liked it on holiday? I dread the thought of getting older in Australia and am going back to UK on long service leave from work later this year. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindblower Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Pressure of work, finances, high costs of living/housing/socializing, plus greater strain on relationships because no support network.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Shortage of a good sausage? :biggrin: Seriously, I think the consensus is (without going into individual likes or dislikes of either country, that it's "sense of belonging". For many, their hearts simply aren't in the place, and I can understand that. Some talk of their love for Oz but nevertheless, their hearts are in the UK. kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perth Princess Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Shortage of a good sausage? :biggrin: Seriously, I think the consensus is (without going into individual likes or dislikes of either country, that it's "sense of belonging". For many, their hearts simply aren't in the place, and I can understand that. Some talk of their love for Oz but nevertheless, their hearts are in the UK. kev I'd say that is spot on for me. I love Australia and think it is the absolute best place for holidays, but England is my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rayman1 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Brisbane is soo expensive. If you haven't go a lot of money it is soaked up in mortgage. And how is that better than england? Housing is more affordable. The feeling of not being where you belong also hits hard. I am proud to be British and listened too much to the papers of broken Britain. I can't wait to return to the place I know I shouldn't have left. Australia is lovely but not for everyone. If you are happy where you are, stay. Don't mend something that isn't broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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