I met an Australian girl in Glasgow and after getting married and shortly after our first son was born we moved to Australia in 1991. Australia was just coming out of “The recession we had to have” quoting Paul Keating at the time, and houses were much more affordable but then again wages were much lower and unemployment was higher. It still felt much better to live through a recession in Australia than Maggie Thatchers Britain though! I had permanent residency due to my marriage but I became a citizen as soon as I was eligible. It did take quite a few years before I truly settled and stopped getting itchy feet. Looking back it was the best decision we ever made, especially for bringing up our children. The outdoor lifestyle and job opportunities here make Australia a great place to raise a family. I still miss Scotland ,especially family and friends and manage to get over every few years but definitely no regrets about moving here. I’m now in the mid north coast of NSW near Coffs Harbour. There’s plenty of towns nearby that offer the beach lifestyle you want and not as expensive as Central Coast. I think the hardest part of moving so far away was my parents missing out on their grandkids growing up Good luck and I hope you find peace and happiness whatever you decide to do. Neil
My story is similar. Came on a working holiday in 1987, met a Kiwi, went back to London, and he followed me. We married, stayed in UK 2 years and returned in late 1990 to Melbourne in the middle of that recession. Have not once ever regretted my decision, other than, as you say, grandparents/ children on both sides missing out. Now our 27 year old son is doing the reverse in the UK. He tells us how exorbitantly expensive it is over there and has had two long chunks of unemployment.
I live in Terrigal on the Central Coast having moved from Sydney. I've also lived on the Gold Coast and Port Stephens. I find the Central Coast to be fantastic and easy access to Sydney gives it great appeal. This area will no doubt continue to appreciate in price. The question is....will the grass be greener by moving to another area? The hard part is the challenge of being first generation immigrants, no matter where you live. My wife is one, from a non English speaking background. She found it so tough, but eventually you do find your feet.
We live in Adelaide, it's a nice place to raise a family. We live and would recommend the southern beach suburbs. House prices have doubled since 2020 but still more affordable than the east coast. All the best.
If a beach lifestyle is what you’re after, Perth is the place to be. We do not feel isolated here. So many people travel to Bali, Thailand, Singapore, even Japan. We also do family trips down south to Busselton, Margaret River or up North to Coral Bay and the Ningaloo Reef. We love our city and it always feels great coming home! Be warned if you come in July or August expect plenty of rain!
To be fair any time someone has spoken about Perth they only ever say it's isolated. It looks beautiful and a lot more affordable than Sydney. We would give it a shot if something came up 😊
Perth is very isolated & soulless, some areas are full of Brits lots of FIFO miners. Great beaches but isolated from the rest of Australia & inward looking.
I really recommend coming to visit Brisbane to see what you think! It's a much more laid back lifestyle and we often drive to the beaches on the weekend. Check out sunshine coast/Gold Coast while you are here, I personally think it's so much nicer up here.....prices are crazy here now too much still not as bad as nsw. Perth is great but super isolated. Hang in there! It took us years to set ourselves up and that was without kids....you guys are doing a great job but it's a long process! Hope your dad is recovering well 🙂
A lot of people go through this, the only difference is I'm choosing to Vlog it. It's part of the journey and please remember this is OUR journey. You may come out and nail it first time 😊 I wish you all the best 😊
Hi Kim, I do think your options will open up much more with PR. We did it the other way Hubby moved to the U.K from U.S and getting PR was a massive pain (from fiancee visa, to leave to remain to PR) but so worth it. Childcare seems crazy expensive is Australia for sure, we have just had a bill extending free childcare here in U.K which is very welcome! Thanks for sharing all your decision making/updates, look for to the Q & A, Love Jessie x🧡
Hi Jessie. We have a lot of opportunities on the cards if we were to return to the UK, so it's not a negative thing if we are to return home (despite what people may think...) there's a lot of pros for us. I do however agree that PR would be great, for many reasons, but mainly the fact that if we do return home then we can always come back. I hope we can make it work here, we just need to feel more settled ❤ hope you are well x
Thank you for informative, interesting and honest video. I live in NSW but travelled extensively and lived temporarily in all States plus even UK for months with my job. For what it is worth - Perth is pleasant, lots of Brits, but after Sydney would seem small - though has everything. Biggest issue is that it is the second most isolated City in the world - for short breaks Bali and Singapore can be as easy as the Eastern Capitals. But now has direct flights to UK. Adelaide is lovely, historic and low rise but again small compared to Sydney, Melbourne etc (like living in Aberdeen compared to Glasgow or Edinburgh). Not as isolated as Perth but still a bit on the edge. Brisbane seems a good compromise - can get hot. Changed from 25 years ago when Queensland seemed very backward (airline pilot once said then- we are now entering Queensland please put your watches back 50 years!). Your husband as an engineer will always be very employable but if we have a recession it is always more difficult to get jobs outside Sydney and Melbourne. Darwin is exotic but very small, isolated and hot besides the crocodiles. Canberra/ACT has great schools, hospitals and cultural facilities plus very short rush hour. Good for young families but is 90 minutes at least from South Coast. Most affluent City for salaries but major employer is Commonwealth Govt so you have to be citizen to apply. Seems 482 Visa is more for singles and childless couples than families. Good luck whatever you decide!
This is an extremely helpful comment thank you. We actually hadn't looked into Brisbane much but a few people have suggested it now so I think it's something we may potentially explore. I hear it's also quite expensive but I guess Sydney always takes that trophy 😅 thanks again for this x
@@kimberleylucasI am Brisbane based and it’s beautiful. If you want a nice area consider Aspley, Bridgeman Downs or Virginia. I live in Boondall and it’s an excellent suburb but it’s full of mosquitos. All of those suburbs are close to the airport - my partner is an engineer and he’s done both FIFO and city based roles.
If your up to it you can always homeschool in Australia we do this with our son very hard but worth it in the end you need to register with local state agency and upload a learning plan. school is not for everyone I had 3 children go to mainstream they loved it, our 4th child who was born with heart complications and learning difficulties we home schooled after I wasn’t happy with the school and neither was he. Always at home so being a child care educator we decided to home school.
I truly feel for you. I don’t understand how and why Australia has become stupidly expensive? Nice to see a Scot come to Australia. :) You have other options you can select and try: Brisbane or Gold Coast = growing and humid Adelaide = better climate than east coast, cleaner, not crazy busy yet not too far from bigger cities like Melb/Syd. Perth = similar climate to Adelaide, more isolated, closer to SE Asia and Europe. NSW towns worth considering. Good luck!
because it a left socialist country ! australia been shit since the 80s to many fucking taxes to pay why australia is expensive ! in uk alcohol 'luxury cars tax much less than australia
We have been here 5 weeks and the stress is already greater than I expected, I was expecting a nice honeymoon / holiday period but the pain of getting a rental took some of that away. As you say you have already made the big move, so to move state now if it means you get the lifestyle you desire then it's a no brainer, I hope you find 'your' Australian dream
Its harder Kimberley to settle having come from Scotland which is a very close community (and very beautiful!) The Buderim area of the Sunshine Coast may suit your family more than where you are at present. I wouldnt move inland as the isolation could feel worse. My sister lives in WA south of Perth. It definitely does have an isolating feel though but could be worth considering. I think moving back to the UK is a big decision but one we didnt regret but takes a lot of thinking about. We always said to give it five years but obviously your kids will by that time be settling and they may find a move back unsettling. Definitely worth looking at the Sunshine Coast. Hows your dad now? Do hope big improvements to his health. Sending you love xxxx❤❤❤❤
I am SO hoping that you come to Perth and I can show you around the place! Our kids are the same age and I feel like i know you so well from your vlogs haha x
Really think you should look at Brisbane or the Gold Coast. People head for NSW/Sydney because it is more heavily known to folks from overseas. It is busier and more expensive than other states (except maybe Melbourne). Lifestyle in Brisbane is a lot more laid back and has so much to offer. Don't discount SA, ACT or Tassie.
Thank you for this. We are currently doing our research on Brisbane as it seems to be a popular recommendation. We also have family in Adelaide so wouldn't rule out here either! 😊
I watched you just after you first moved here and back then I could see you were going to have difficulty settling in. Are you sure you want PR and to purchase a house or do you want to go back to the UK. You've never really seemed happy here. I've lived in both and they're very similar but also very different. Opportunities here are better but you don't seem happy as you're constantly and continuously bringing up negatives. One side of my family is from Scotland and I'm so glad they decided to emigrate several generations ago - but you've got to find your place and consider the lives you want for your little ones.
I don't disagree with your comment at all. You are correct, I don't feel happy here and I can't see how it can work for us to bring up our children when it's so unaffordable. Our lives weren't terrible in the UK - we had a mortgage, 2 cars in the driveway and family support around. That being said, we moved to Australia for the future of our kids and whilst we haven't had a great shot at life in New South Wales, I definitely don't think this would be the case in another state. Many people have assured me of this, who also started off in NSW. If you are unhappy then you should change that right? If it doesn't work for us as a family then we go home 😊 many people would tell us we were silly for going home and not trying somewhere else first.... you can't win 😂
Perth is beautiful and has a laid back lifestyle and the most beautiful beaches. It has the largest expat UK population residing here in Australia and you can think you're still in the UK as so many live and work here! Qantas has direct flights from Perth to Heathrow and many UK expats here love that they can be back to the UK in 17hrs. Many people here travel to Bali as it is only 3hrs 45 mins from Perth. Some people go just for a long weekend and we get cheap fares. I have lived on the east coast of Australia and much prefer Perth and the State of Western Australia.
18 months already! Wow! Well done for lasting 18 months first of all. If you decided to return home would you consider another area in Scotland or somewhere with a better climate in Europe to get the best of both worlds? Obviously there’s the language differences in Europe but learning a language sounds like a piece of cake compared to the obstacles you guys have gone through in Aus. 😂 SAHM life is hard core. You’re smashing it! You really do take a back seat as a mum when it comes to your kids. Really hope things change soon for you guys so you can start to do a lot of the thing you have not been able to do. It’s a journey for sure! Would you consider homeschooling Isla until you find the area you want to settle in and then you could send your little boy to nursery for 1-1 time with her? X
sorry to hear mate sounds like ya hearts into moving back to UK , ya gave it a go though but family come first i guess good luck on what ever you decide , Darwins the go though gods country ❤
The UK is definitely not a third world country!!!!! In Australia people now are living in tents and cars because they cant afford a home. Food prices are through the roof and the crime has got dreadful. It was bad enough when we lived there! Youth crime horrendous. Sadly no country is free from these things.
Get your PR and Citizenship before you decide to go home. The UK unfortunately is now a very poor country with a lot of rich people and if you’re not in the rich cohort then your standards of living will decrease and your kids will be growing up in a society which is frankly broken. I’m thankful I made the decision to live in Australia despite it taking 6 years+ before I truely felt this was the right place to be. It will probably take longer before you guys feel settled but it’s a marathon not a sprint, the prize is worth it though. You guys are also putting too much pressure on yourselves. New country, new job, new life and having small kids on top of that 🤯🤯
Lol you dont need to diss the U.K. and quite frankly your interpretation of it is way off mark. Every society has its challenges and yes after 14yrs of Tories running services into the ground, we do have a massive challenge to fill a £95 Billion black hole they left behind for Labour to cope with. The U.K has many amazing qualities too, free health care and education to name a couple. My hubby is american and he is SO glad to be here rather than in the states, trust me having lived in both, U.K is hands down the better option. Australia is amazing as is the U.K, both those things can exist at the same time!
🙄 As an Aussie who grew up on the central coast, gotta say us locals are sick of people migrating here from overseas, only to push up housing and rental prices. Stop whinging. Go home. You’ll be happier and so will we.
As a migrant I gotta say you should take a look at your states skills shortage list instead of having a go at people who are brought over to help with the skills. Do you expect us to camp on the beach? 😅😅😅
My brother found it extremely hard in Sydney, and he was on his own. He's found his home now in Perth. He got another company to buy his visa (not sure that's the correct term, but just thinking Euan could try looking for another job and get the new company to buy the visa...if he can't transfer to another job.) My brother was on the 482 visa for 4 years, so you can move jobs as long as someone is willing to buy the visa. My brother is now applying for his PR. You will know what is best for you and your family. But seriously think about it, the UK holds nothing for anyone anymore. I watch the news it's like a third world country now. Would you want to go back to UK now??? I know your family is a massive pull, but you have to do what is best for you and your children. Good luck deciding. X
@@kimberleylucas I'm sure you will, it takes time. I only moved to Ireland and I can tell you there were some dark times, but 11 years later, we're out the other side,band there is no way on this earth I would ever go back to the UK. I look forward to hearing what you do, but definitely look into the option of Euans visa being bought out. My brother contacted a recruitment agency in his field of heavy diesel mechanic, and they did absolutely everything for him with the company he works for getting in touch with the relevant departments to buy his visa. It took about three months, but he's now in Perth earning $125,000 a year. 👍 It can be done, i know it's a lot, but maybe you'll look back in a few years and realise, yes it was hard, but you made it through. Good luck lovely ❤️
This isn't really objectively good advice tbh. The way the 482 visa currently works, after you've remained with the same employer for 2 years, they can then sponsor you for permanent residency (which takes around 1 year extra). If Euan transfers over to another company (which isn't easy btw), that'll reset the clock on being sponsored for permanent residency - and best case scenario that'll mean at least another 3 years of waiting. Processing times are always increasing so it'll take around 3-4 years to secure PR after changing companies. Even if the new job is paying $20,000 extra p/a, the uncertainty of living in Aus for 3 extra years as a non-PR is daunting to say the least. Also, the advantages of any potential salary increase will be offset by the financial benefits of being a PR 3 years sooner e.g. primary education for non-PRs costs around $6,000+ p/a per child (free as a PR), non-PRs also have to pay A LOT more fees for property sales/purchases. Also by staying in his current job & becoming a PR 3 years sooner, Euan will have access to a much wider range of higher paying jobs (which non-PRs are ineligible for). That will also offset any short-term gains of changing his sponsor. Side note - applying for PR directly via the points based system (SC 189/190 pathways) can take years to get approved and is incredibly competitive so it's not even guaranteed (unlike the employment sponsored pathway, which is essentially guaranteed).
He's a civil engineer. We were brought over on a sponsorship visa and are giving things our best shot. This video, along with my channel, documents our journey so far. A lot of people have enjoyed following along and seeing the changes we are making for our family. Hope this helps.
@kimberleylucas ok, perth would be your best bet, affordable, big expat community and he could walk into a high paying job in mining. The cavet being if your not a outdoors person you would find it boring I guess. I've lived in 5 countries and 2 citys in Australia. Best beaches in the world and endless opportunities if you are willing to put in the work. Don't go back without checking it out at least.
watching since you moved here how you enjoy aus sad that you are trying to work out to stay or not but was just in Scotland and Britain boy just or more expensive as aus miserable house's and weather just my thoughts hope you make the best choicesfor your fam
I met an Australian girl in Glasgow and after getting married and shortly after our first son was born we moved to Australia in 1991. Australia was just coming out of “The recession we had to have” quoting Paul Keating at the time, and houses were much more affordable but then again wages were much lower and unemployment was higher. It still felt much better to live through a recession in Australia than Maggie Thatchers Britain though!
I had permanent residency due to my marriage but I became a citizen as soon as I was eligible. It did take quite a few years before I truly settled and stopped getting itchy feet.
Looking back it was the best decision we ever made, especially for bringing up our children. The outdoor lifestyle and job opportunities here make Australia a great place to raise a family. I still miss Scotland ,especially family and friends and manage to get over every few years but definitely no regrets about moving here.
I’m now in the mid north coast of NSW near Coffs Harbour. There’s plenty of towns nearby that offer the beach lifestyle you want and not as expensive as Central Coast.
I think the hardest part of moving so far away was my parents missing out on their grandkids growing up
Good luck and I hope you find peace and happiness whatever you decide to do.
Neil
My story is similar. Came on a working holiday in 1987, met a Kiwi, went back to London, and he followed me. We married, stayed in UK 2 years and returned in late 1990 to Melbourne in the middle of that recession. Have not once ever regretted my decision, other than, as you say, grandparents/ children on both sides missing out. Now our 27 year old son is doing the reverse in the UK. He tells us how exorbitantly expensive it is over there and has had two long chunks of unemployment.
home ownership shrunk under bob hawke growing government bigger
I live in Terrigal on the Central Coast having moved from Sydney. I've also lived on the Gold Coast and Port Stephens. I find the Central Coast to be fantastic and easy access to Sydney gives it great appeal. This area will no doubt continue to appreciate in price. The question is....will the grass be greener by moving to another area? The hard part is the challenge of being first generation immigrants, no matter where you live. My wife is one, from a non English speaking background. She found it so tough, but eventually you do find your feet.
We live in Adelaide, it's a nice place to raise a family. We live and would recommend the southern beach suburbs. House prices have doubled since 2020 but still more affordable than the east coast.
All the best.
If a beach lifestyle is what you’re after, Perth is the place to be. We do not feel isolated here. So many people travel to Bali, Thailand, Singapore, even Japan. We also do family trips down south to Busselton, Margaret River or up North to Coral Bay and the Ningaloo Reef. We love our city and it always feels great coming home! Be warned if you come in July or August expect plenty of rain!
To be fair any time someone has spoken about Perth they only ever say it's isolated. It looks beautiful and a lot more affordable than Sydney. We would give it a shot if something came up 😊
Perth is very isolated & soulless, some areas are full of Brits lots of FIFO miners. Great beaches but isolated from the rest of Australia & inward looking.
I really recommend coming to visit Brisbane to see what you think! It's a much more laid back lifestyle and we often drive to the beaches on the weekend. Check out sunshine coast/Gold Coast while you are here, I personally think it's so much nicer up here.....prices are crazy here now too much still not as bad as nsw. Perth is great but super isolated. Hang in there! It took us years to set ourselves up and that was without kids....you guys are doing a great job but it's a long process! Hope your dad is recovering well 🙂
Thank you for this, we will absolutely consider here too! Thank you for asking about my dad, he is recovering well 😊 x
I’m with you on most of the points you’ve made here. I’m not looking forward to the stress of it all but I know it will be worth it in the end.
A lot of people go through this, the only difference is I'm choosing to Vlog it. It's part of the journey and please remember this is OUR journey. You may come out and nail it first time 😊 I wish you all the best 😊
Hi Kim, I do think your options will open up much more with PR. We did it the other way Hubby moved to the U.K from U.S and getting PR was a massive pain (from fiancee visa, to leave to remain to PR) but so worth it. Childcare seems crazy expensive is Australia for sure, we have just had a bill extending free childcare here in U.K which is very welcome! Thanks for sharing all your decision making/updates, look for to the Q & A, Love Jessie x🧡
Hi Jessie. We have a lot of opportunities on the cards if we were to return to the UK, so it's not a negative thing if we are to return home (despite what people may think...) there's a lot of pros for us. I do however agree that PR would be great, for many reasons, but mainly the fact that if we do return home then we can always come back. I hope we can make it work here, we just need to feel more settled ❤ hope you are well x
South Coast is beautiful 😍 Bulli/woonona Northern Suburbs north of Wollongong lot of families & beach life!
Thank you for informative, interesting and honest video. I live in NSW but travelled extensively and lived temporarily in all States plus even UK for months with my job. For what it is worth - Perth is pleasant, lots of Brits, but after Sydney would seem small - though has everything. Biggest issue is that it is the second most isolated City in the world - for short breaks Bali and Singapore can be as easy as the Eastern Capitals. But now has direct flights to UK. Adelaide is lovely, historic and low rise but again small compared to Sydney, Melbourne etc (like living in Aberdeen compared to Glasgow or Edinburgh). Not as isolated as Perth but still a bit on the edge. Brisbane seems a good compromise - can get hot. Changed from 25 years ago when Queensland seemed very backward (airline pilot once said then- we are now entering Queensland please put your watches back 50 years!). Your husband as an engineer will always be very employable but if we have a recession it is always more difficult to get jobs outside Sydney and Melbourne. Darwin is exotic but very small, isolated and hot besides the crocodiles. Canberra/ACT has great schools, hospitals and cultural facilities plus very short rush hour. Good for young families but is 90 minutes at least from South Coast. Most affluent City for salaries but major employer is Commonwealth Govt so you have to be citizen to apply. Seems 482 Visa is more for singles and childless couples than families. Good luck whatever you decide!
This is an extremely helpful comment thank you. We actually hadn't looked into Brisbane much but a few people have suggested it now so I think it's something we may potentially explore. I hear it's also quite expensive but I guess Sydney always takes that trophy 😅 thanks again for this x
@@kimberleylucasI am Brisbane based and it’s beautiful. If you want a nice area consider Aspley, Bridgeman Downs or Virginia. I live in Boondall and it’s an excellent suburb but it’s full of mosquitos. All of those suburbs are close to the airport - my partner is an engineer and he’s done both FIFO and city based roles.
@@kimberleylucas if you like coastal living, a lot of people love living at the Sunshine Coast. But it’s harder for engineering roles
If your up to it you can always homeschool in Australia we do this with our son very hard but worth it in the end you need to register with local state agency and upload a learning plan. school is not for everyone I had 3 children go to mainstream they loved it, our 4th child who was born with heart complications and learning difficulties we home schooled after I wasn’t happy with the school and neither was he. Always at home so being a child care educator we decided to home school.
I truly feel for you. I don’t understand how and why Australia has become stupidly expensive? Nice to see a Scot come to Australia. :)
You have other options you can select and try:
Brisbane or Gold Coast = growing and humid
Adelaide = better climate than east coast, cleaner, not crazy busy yet not too far from bigger cities like Melb/Syd.
Perth = similar climate to Adelaide, more isolated, closer to SE Asia and Europe.
NSW towns worth considering.
Good luck!
because it a left socialist country ! australia been shit since the 80s to many fucking taxes to pay why australia is expensive ! in uk alcohol 'luxury cars tax much less than australia
Because of migrants like her moving here and running up the cost of living
The UK is stupidly expensive too. So no change for us.
We have been here 5 weeks and the stress is already greater than I expected, I was expecting a nice honeymoon / holiday period but the pain of getting a rental took some of that away. As you say you have already made the big move, so to move state now if it means you get the lifestyle you desire then it's a no brainer, I hope you find 'your' Australian dream
A lot of people seem to be moving to Melbourne, but it's not the best for the beach lifestyle...
Its harder Kimberley to settle having come from Scotland which is a very close community (and very beautiful!) The Buderim area of the Sunshine Coast may suit your family more than where you are at present. I wouldnt move inland as the isolation could feel worse. My sister lives in WA south of Perth. It definitely does have an isolating feel though but could be worth considering. I think moving back to the UK is a big decision but one we didnt regret but takes a lot of thinking about. We always said to give it five years but obviously your kids will by that time be settling and they may find a move back unsettling. Definitely worth looking at the Sunshine Coast. Hows your dad now? Do hope big improvements to his health. Sending you love xxxx❤❤❤❤
I am SO hoping that you come to Perth and I can show you around the place! Our kids are the same age and I feel like i know you so well from your vlogs haha x
It's so lovely to hear from you - I'm thrilled you are loving Perth!! X
Really think you should look at Brisbane or the Gold Coast. People head for NSW/Sydney because it is more heavily known to folks from overseas. It is busier and more expensive than other states (except maybe Melbourne). Lifestyle in Brisbane is a lot more laid back and has so much to offer. Don't discount SA, ACT or Tassie.
Thank you for this. We are currently doing our research on Brisbane as it seems to be a popular recommendation. We also have family in Adelaide so wouldn't rule out here either! 😊
I watched you just after you first moved here and back then I could see you were going to have difficulty settling in. Are you sure you want PR and to purchase a house or do you want to go back to the UK. You've never really seemed happy here. I've lived in both and they're very similar but also very different. Opportunities here are better but you don't seem happy as you're constantly and continuously bringing up negatives. One side of my family is from Scotland and I'm so glad they decided to emigrate several generations ago - but you've got to find your place and consider the lives you want for your little ones.
I don't disagree with your comment at all. You are correct, I don't feel happy here and I can't see how it can work for us to bring up our children when it's so unaffordable. Our lives weren't terrible in the UK - we had a mortgage, 2 cars in the driveway and family support around. That being said, we moved to Australia for the future of our kids and whilst we haven't had a great shot at life in New South Wales, I definitely don't think this would be the case in another state. Many people have assured me of this, who also started off in NSW. If you are unhappy then you should change that right? If it doesn't work for us as a family then we go home 😊 many people would tell us we were silly for going home and not trying somewhere else first.... you can't win 😂
@@kimberleylucas Australia is the most boring and expensive country on the planet. Always was and always will be.
@libatalklieb5793 you sound like a complete failure in life
@@jonv570 Mate, i have made more money here than you will ever make and i still think it is a shit house.
@libatalklieb5793 lol ok hero, yet you're still here, congratulations on being miserable
Perth is beautiful and has a laid back lifestyle and the most beautiful beaches. It has the largest expat UK population residing here in Australia and you can think you're still in the UK as so many live and work here! Qantas has direct flights from Perth to Heathrow and many UK expats here love that they can be back to the UK in 17hrs. Many people here travel to Bali as it is only 3hrs 45 mins from Perth. Some people go just for a long weekend and we get cheap fares. I have lived on the east coast of Australia and much prefer Perth and the State of Western Australia.
18 months already! Wow! Well done for lasting 18 months first of all.
If you decided to return home would you consider another area in Scotland or somewhere with a better climate in Europe to get the best of both worlds? Obviously there’s the language differences in Europe but learning a language sounds like a piece of cake compared to the obstacles you guys have gone through in Aus. 😂
SAHM life is hard core. You’re smashing it!
You really do take a back seat as a mum when it comes to your kids. Really hope things change soon for you guys so you can start to do a lot of the thing you have not been able to do. It’s a journey for sure!
Would you consider homeschooling Isla until you find the area you want to settle in and then you could send your little boy to nursery for 1-1 time with her? X
As a fellow mum I can literally feel your stress through the screen 😂 I hope you are doing okay! Xx
sorry to hear mate sounds like ya hearts into moving back to UK , ya gave it a go though but family come first i guess good luck on what ever you decide , Darwins the go though gods country ❤
Thank you, if somethings for us it won't go past us 😊 of something comes through we will definitely give it a shot 😊 I'd love to visit Darwin
The UK is definitely not a third world country!!!!! In Australia people now are living in tents and cars because they cant afford a home. Food prices are through the roof and the crime has got dreadful. It was bad enough when we lived there! Youth crime horrendous. Sadly no country is free from these things.
how 'bout fowlers bay in south oz😏
Homeschool for a few years until you decide what really happens 🎀
Get your PR and Citizenship before you decide to go home. The UK unfortunately is now a very poor country with a lot of rich people and if you’re not in the rich cohort then your standards of living will decrease and your kids will be growing up in a society which is frankly broken.
I’m thankful I made the decision to live in Australia despite it taking 6 years+ before I truely felt this was the right place to be. It will probably take longer before you guys feel settled but it’s a marathon not a sprint, the prize is worth it though.
You guys are also putting too much pressure on yourselves. New country, new job, new life and having small kids on top of that 🤯🤯
Lol you dont need to diss the U.K. and quite frankly your interpretation of it is way off mark. Every society has its challenges and yes after 14yrs of Tories running services into the ground, we do have a massive challenge to fill a £95 Billion black hole they left behind for Labour to cope with. The U.K has many amazing qualities too, free health care and education to name a couple. My hubby is american and he is SO glad to be here rather than in the states, trust me having lived in both, U.K is hands down the better option.
Australia is amazing as is the U.K, both those things can exist at the same time!
@@aye70aye nobody wants to dis their own Country but it’s facts.
Yes I agree. Get PR then decide. You can always come back.
🙄 As an Aussie who grew up on the central coast, gotta say us locals are sick of people migrating here from overseas, only to push up housing and rental prices. Stop whinging. Go home. You’ll be happier and so will we.
As a migrant I gotta say you should take a look at your states skills shortage list instead of having a go at people who are brought over to help with the skills. Do you expect us to camp on the beach? 😅😅😅
Who do you think you are coming to Australia and trying to change our way of life? 😂
Sounds a lot like you want to go home..
Sounds a lot like we are giving this a good shot before we do 😊
My brother found it extremely hard in Sydney, and he was on his own. He's found his home now in Perth. He got another company to buy his visa (not sure that's the correct term, but just thinking Euan could try looking for another job and get the new company to buy the visa...if he can't transfer to another job.) My brother was on the 482 visa for 4 years, so you can move jobs as long as someone is willing to buy the visa. My brother is now applying for his PR. You will know what is best for you and your family. But seriously think about it, the UK holds nothing for anyone anymore. I watch the news it's like a third world country now. Would you want to go back to UK now??? I know your family is a massive pull, but you have to do what is best for you and your children. Good luck deciding. X
Glad your brother is settling well. Hopefully we can experience this too! Will keep you posted ❤
@@kimberleylucas I'm sure you will, it takes time. I only moved to Ireland and I can tell you there were some dark times, but 11 years later, we're out the other side,band there is no way on this earth I would ever go back to the UK. I look forward to hearing what you do, but definitely look into the option of Euans visa being bought out. My brother contacted a recruitment agency in his field of heavy diesel mechanic, and they did absolutely everything for him with the company he works for getting in touch with the relevant departments to buy his visa. It took about three months, but he's now in Perth earning $125,000 a year. 👍 It can be done, i know it's a lot, but maybe you'll look back in a few years and realise, yes it was hard, but you made it through. Good luck lovely ❤️
Don’t move to Perth we’re full and people who were born here are forced to live in their cars and in tents because migrants keep taking our housing
This isn't really objectively good advice tbh. The way the 482 visa currently works, after you've remained with the same employer for 2 years, they can then sponsor you for permanent residency (which takes around 1 year extra).
If Euan transfers over to another company (which isn't easy btw), that'll reset the clock on being sponsored for permanent residency - and best case scenario that'll mean at least another 3 years of waiting. Processing times are always increasing so it'll take around 3-4 years to secure PR after changing companies.
Even if the new job is paying $20,000 extra p/a, the uncertainty of living in Aus for 3 extra years as a non-PR is daunting to say the least. Also, the advantages of any potential salary increase will be offset by the financial benefits of being a PR 3 years sooner e.g. primary education for non-PRs costs around $6,000+ p/a per child (free as a PR), non-PRs also have to pay A LOT more fees for property sales/purchases.
Also by staying in his current job & becoming a PR 3 years sooner, Euan will have access to a much wider range of higher paying jobs (which non-PRs are ineligible for). That will also offset any short-term gains of changing his sponsor.
Side note - applying for PR directly via the points based system (SC 189/190 pathways) can take years to get approved and is incredibly competitive so it's not even guaranteed (unlike the employment sponsored pathway, which is essentially guaranteed).
what does your husband do? you moved to the most expensive city in Australia, maybe have a more realistic goal and move
He's a civil engineer. We were brought over on a sponsorship visa and are giving things our best shot. This video, along with my channel, documents our journey so far. A lot of people have enjoyed following along and seeing the changes we are making for our family. Hope this helps.
@kimberleylucas ok, perth would be your best bet, affordable, big expat community and he could walk into a high paying job in mining. The cavet being if your not a outdoors person you would find it boring I guess. I've lived in 5 countries and 2 citys in Australia. Best beaches in the world and endless opportunities if you are willing to put in the work. Don't go back without checking it out at least.
Perth is not affordable 😂 are you delusional? And besides we’re full the vacancy rate is 0.2% and buying a house isn’t any easier
@Swy2023 have you actually lived anywhere else? wake up its still the cheapest city in Australia to buy a house.
watching since you moved here how you enjoy aus sad that you are trying to work out to stay or not but was just in Scotland and Britain boy just or more expensive as aus miserable house's and weather just my thoughts hope you make the best choicesfor your fam
Thank you for your comment 😊