I've only studied abroad but I have huge respect for people that actually move abroad to start a new life. You make so many sacrifices and you're taking a jump into the unknown.
I arrived as a young man aged 19 in Sydney. After 30 years in Sydney and the Sunny Coast I am returning to Scotland. A failed marriage after 21yrs and feeling so alone. My parents are in their early 70s and I need to be with them. Loved my time in Australia, the beauty of golden beach is brilliant but always feeling isolated and lonely without having family close by isn't good for my mental health.
Great vid! So very true. My dad came to Oz from Europe as an 18 year old in the 1960s. Was much harder then with limited technology to contact family back home. But he built a life for himself and his family that he could only have dreamed of had he stayed put.
A other great video. I’m in the vote my children are in Brisbane and I’m living in Auckland with my new partner but she doesn’t want to live there but I do some days. And then I have the other problem is my mum has dementia which I can’t leave her here in New Zealand. Etc I don’t know what to do some days
That’s such a difficult situation, obviously you need to be in NZ to support your Mum for now, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t some to Oz one day. Does your partner have children in NZ? Xx
May I suggest you connect with NZ aged care services if you haven't already and get assessed for help and respite you will be entitled to. We have family members with dementia here in Oz and help is available up to and including residential support.
So you think leaving the UK in these modern times is a big deal ? My wife and self left Barbados in 1972 to migrate to Western Australia. At the time we knew no one there, there was no internet and apart from our wedding presents and a few tools we had little money. A bold step for small islanders half way around the world, we were told afterwards. But we did it with confidence.
At least there is the internet today. When the £10 poms came out in the 50s and 60s, it would have been harder. Of the 1 million poms who came to Oz at the time about 250,000 went back. On a side note, driving 1 handed sent my OCD crazy, probably from too many years working in police stations.
Thanks for this! I'm an American who recently moved to Sydney with our family and definitely felt guilty since my MIL only grandchild is ours. But ultimately, we needed to do what was best and safest for our family (having come from the states...) I don't regret it at all but I do miss them. Thankfully they understand and we have video chats which help.
You create your life here and you start your own dynasty in Australia. I moved here at 23 in 1977. I now have Aussie children and 4 grandchildren. Never regretted the move. Before covid i had visitors every 2 years. They are thinking of trips here again. Win win.
Hardest side for me is thinking financially - family can’t afford to visit in AUS, so would be having to go visit them… also difficult as family get older, they need caring for. Hard decisions, but I think worth it.
I do like your (please excuse the term) warts and all posts. There are speed hump, there are complications and there is family back home to consider. These posts would be very helpful to people considering the move. Especially subjects they may not have even considered.
I am Australian my husband is English we are planning on retiring and returning back to England as I have no siblings one of our adult children are also planning to move with us family is a big draw for us.
Is Leaving Your Family To Move To AUSTRALIA Worth It?. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on May 28, 2023 very like. Thank you
Currently back in Berkshire visiting my folks for 2 weeks
Cant waitvto go home
It’s lovely visiting, but you really appreciate home when you get back 😁
Thank you BamFalam! I have been watching your videos now for ages trying to come to the decision we FINALLY agreed to...we are on our way!🎉
Welcome to Australia, u will love it❤
That’s incredible, congratulations on an awesome decision 🥳🐨
I was hesitant and now I am so pleased I made the move
Well done Maz, that was awesome. If I didn’t already live here I’d move straight away. You’re doing a great job to get the best of the rest over here.
Haha glad you enjoyed it xx
I've only studied abroad but I have huge respect for people that actually move abroad to start a new life. You make so many sacrifices and you're taking a jump into the unknown.
I arrived as a young man aged 19 in Sydney. After 30 years in Sydney and the Sunny Coast I am returning to Scotland. A failed marriage after 21yrs and feeling so alone. My parents are in their early 70s and I need to be with them. Loved my time in Australia, the beauty of golden beach is brilliant but always feeling isolated and lonely without having family close by isn't good for my mental health.
Very helpful video thank you
You are very welcome xx
Great vid! So very true. My dad came to Oz from Europe as an 18 year old in the 1960s. Was much harder then with limited technology to contact family back home. But he built a life for himself and his family that he could only have dreamed of had he stayed put.
It would have been very much harder in the 60’s. He must be a real adventurer 🥰
Recently, my husband and I started the process of emigrating to Australia and the fact that it's so far from our home country is a pro.
its hard to leave, especially as i left a year ago on my own. Leavin family has changed me as a person, but so far no regrets ❤ great video as always
I thought I was the only person that cleans the dashboard while going through a car wash 😂
Surely everyone does? 😬🧼
A other great video. I’m in the vote my children are in Brisbane and I’m living in Auckland with my new partner but she doesn’t want to live there but I do some days. And then I have the other problem is my mum has dementia which I can’t leave her here in New Zealand. Etc I don’t know what to do some days
That’s such a difficult situation, obviously you need to be in NZ to support your Mum for now, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t some to Oz one day.
Does your partner have children in NZ? Xx
May I suggest you connect with NZ aged care services if you haven't already and get assessed for help and respite you will be entitled to. We have family members with dementia here in Oz and help is available up to and including residential support.
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So you think leaving the UK in these modern times is a big deal ? My wife and self left Barbados in 1972 to migrate to Western Australia. At the time we knew no one there, there was no internet and apart from our wedding presents and a few tools we had little money. A bold step for small islanders half way around the world, we were told afterwards. But we did it with confidence.
Emigrating now is nothing in comparison, it certainly was an adventurous move that you made 🥰🐨
At least there is the internet today. When the £10 poms came out in the 50s and 60s, it would have been harder. Of the 1 million poms who came to Oz at the time about 250,000 went back. On a side note, driving 1 handed sent my OCD crazy, probably from too many years working in police stations.
Yes it would have been so much harder, we can understand why people would have gone back under those circumstances x
And 80000 of those came back to Australia. Overall more than 75% stayed
We leave in 59 days to move to the Sunny Coast!!! Argh what are we doing? Hahaha.
Thanks for this! I'm an American who recently moved to Sydney with our family and definitely felt guilty since my MIL only grandchild is ours. But ultimately, we needed to do what was best and safest for our family (having come from the states...) I don't regret it at all but I do miss them. Thankfully they understand and we have video chats which help.
You create your life here and you start your own dynasty in Australia. I moved here at 23 in 1977. I now have Aussie children and 4 grandchildren. Never regretted the move. Before covid i had visitors every 2 years. They are thinking of trips here again. Win win.
Hardest side for me is thinking financially - family can’t afford to visit in AUS, so would be having to go visit them… also difficult as family get older, they need caring for. Hard decisions, but I think worth it.
I moved to Brisbane 15 years ago and I think i have made the best decision ever.
Yes.
I do like your (please excuse the term) warts and all posts. There are speed hump, there are complications and there is family back home to consider. These posts would be very helpful to people considering the move. Especially subjects they may not have even considered.
Super glad you’re enjoying, thank you for such a lovely review of what we do xx
I am Australian my husband is English we are planning on retiring and returning back to England as I have no siblings one of our adult children are also planning to move with us family is a big draw for us.
My Auntie did the same, she lived in Hobart for years and then headed back to the UK. It’s your next adventure ❤️
Prepare for the worst👎🏽.
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Is Leaving Your Family To Move To AUSTRALIA Worth It?. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on May 28, 2023 very like. Thank you
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Australia sux... but I can't seem to think of a better alternative.
I would say its properly better now then years passed with the tech now for you are only click away and you can see their faces as well talk
For sure, it is so much easier now. I can’t imagine what it would have been like for people moving over before video calls were a thing xx
Is it harsh I’m not bothered about moving and leaving them?
Same boat. Brisbane bound🙏🏻.