Considering a move back to Ireland...

[Guest clodagh01]

Here goes..am new to PIO. Is there anyone else considering a move back to Ireland. Have been here nearly 8 years (Brissie) and am homesick:mask:No family here..certainly don't miss the Irish weather but miss the people..family and friends..

 

Have been back to Ireland many times and there are also personal reasons why I am considering the move back. Seems like everyone else is going the other way:wacko:

Any one else thinking about moving back to Ireland for whatever reason? We are Citizens here. 2 kids.

Would love to hear any thoughts or advice...

Its a huge decision but one I need to make...soon.

[BrisDubBris]

Hi,

 

It is a tough choice to make. Things in Ireland are not great at the moment but some people have not really felt too much ill effect of the recession.

 

I would say it really depends on what you do for a living & how much money you would have to bring back.

 

What are your family & friends telling you?

 

Wages have dropped a great deal in the last 12 months & are going to get lower in each of the next 2 or 3 budgets.

[Guest Gibbo]

We moved back to Ireland from Perth last year. The reason we moved back was that we found it too expensive in Perth.

Although things are a bit tough in Ireland at the moment its not all bad. Property for example has come back to very affordable levels . Couple this with a generous AUD / EURO exchange rate and this can make a huge difference to people who decide to move back.

[Guest famousfive]

We have made the decision to return home to Ireland by Christmas and cannot wait to be honest.My husband,who is an aussie,would go tomorrow if he could but circumstances mean it is best to wait.My three kids are also very happy with the decision,especially the 11yr old because she has struggled a bit in the 2 1/2yrs we have been here.

Our reasons are many I suppose but what it all boils down to is the fact that the aussie way of life is not our cup of tea.We feel as if we have landed in retirement.Don't get me wrong,there is of course plenty to do and see here,but for us it's boring.I feel as if I have turned into my mother[no offence mom]who is in her 70's.I would rather wait until I retire before I classify walking the dog,mowing the lawn and having a few friends drop by for a bbq and a discussion of the best super fund and the price of bananas as a 'Really Good Weekend'!!!

There are many aspects of life here that I love but not enough to make me stay.I look forward to returning to my old self and enjoying life rather than just existing.

 

If you have a few bob behind you now is a very good time to return as long as work is available in your area.Many who are struggling at home right now were way overstretched to begin with,many were living a life fueled by credit and obviously for many the fall has been a hard one.But life continues,people tighten their belts and things improve.Some people have lost everything yet others remain in a good position,these are the people to emulate on our return.Have realistic expectations and dreams and you will not be setting yourself up for disappointment.

What we have realised since coming here is that we take a lot for granted at home.Things we took as day to day,necessities even,are luxuries here.In Ireland we never knew we had it so good,too good as it turned out.

 

We will return with realistic expectations,with a better appreciation of what Ireland offers and with the knowledge that we fit in,we belong.One other thing that I look forward to is the Irish way of looking outward,you always feel a part of the wider world somehow and this is encouraged in our children.Maybe it is because we are a migrant nation?This insular way of thought in oz is something I struggle with.

Sorry for the ramble,all the best with your decision and if it is what you all want then just go for it.

[hilton]

Im also considering it. Ive only been here about 10 months, have enjoyed myself but just miss family and friends so much. D-Day will be next week when I find out if company I work for here will Sponsor me. If they dont it will make my decision much easier as I am unlikely to get another job offer with 2 months left on my WHV so will just do some travelling and go home. If they are prepared to sponsor me I will have to consider it as I would feel guilty leaving a job to go home to no job and eat into my savings but at same time too you cant put a price on happiness.

[Guest GreenIsHome]

I've been here in Sydney for 4 years now, I'm ready to go home, I miss family and friends and the Irish way of life, I've also found out I'm pregnant, and the thought of being here on my own (not including my husband) for the birth and my parents not seeing the baby when is born is killing me. It also means we can't just pick up and go back with out having a job back there... Just don't know what to do....

[Kirsty M]

I've been here in Sydney for 4 years now, I'm ready to go home, I miss family and friends and the Irish way of life, I've also found out I'm pregnant, and the thought of being here on my own (not including my husband) for the birth and my parents not seeing the baby when is born is killing me. It also means we can't just pick up and go back with out having a job back there... Just don't know what to do....

 

Hi GreenIsHome, sorry I'm Scottish not Irish but I related to your post and thought I would share my experience. I'm hoping to move back to the UK with my hubby within the next year or two. I lived in Sydney for 3 years (hubby 5 years) before moving to Melbourne 2 years ago. I had my baby boy last November and I have to say that I found it difficult being so far away from family and friends during that period and I still do.

 

I had a very healthy pregnancy so from that point of view it was great, but I really wished my family had been around to see me bloom, go shopping for baby stuff and basically to have shared in my joy. Sorry if that sounds a bit self indulgent but I'm only being honest. When I had my little one I had an emergency c-section and it would have been nice to have family around to help us out a bit. We have friends of course but no really good friends here in Melbourne. I didn't have one visitor in hospital and it was a very lonely experience in some ways. I watched my family celebrate the birth of my son on skype and so wished I could have been there with them. We are a very happy little family unit but I am convinced we will all be even happier surrounded my the meaningful people in our lives.

 

On a positive note I found the care I received here really excellent. I have also found my mother's group to be a great support. Not at all the bitchy competitive mummy group. My friend recently had her baby in the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney)...forget the name of the hospital but she was really well looked after too. My mum and dad came out for a long visit, along with my uncle and then my in-laws visited, so we have been lucky in that respect. I am also heading home next month for 7 weeks so that will be good for my soul, although I do feel a bit guilty taking my son away from his dad for such a long period, even though hubby understands.

 

I didn't think it would be as hard emotionally being pregnant and having my baby here in Oz but it has been quite a challenge for me. It's not to say that you won't be able to cope with it and you get used to it but you are right to think about how you will feel and manage without anyone around. How does your husband feel about it?

[Guest Slainte]

It's all depends on if you can afford it and if you have a job when you come back. Ireland's economy is in the pits at the moment - but if you can get through financially I would go back, it's obvious you're not happy. I am going the other way in less than 2 weeks but I have been on the dole here for over 2 years and have no choice.

 

Good luck!