Life is a journey. I spent 6 years doing jobs that (in retrospect) I struggled with and in a place while OK, was not where I wanted to be. BUT, it was a journey for me and mrs_oab to go on, learn, change and grow to be ready for what we are now doing and where we are heading.
Enjoy the ride.
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Moved to Methvan, NZ with the wife and kids in our late 20's. Did it really for the change, so not sure if we ever saw it as totally permanent, but when we went we had no real plans to come back. We were lucky enough not to have to sell up over here to set up over there. Life was good, but for a variety of reasons mainly linked to family after 2 years we decided it wasn't going to be forever, but stayed another 2 years treating it really as a kind of extended holiday, albeit one where I was at work. We are now in our late 30's, and have no regrets about going and none about coming back, there were pro's and con's to both. Agree with Matts sentiments above really. Mrs B is currently fancying a few years in the states, but this will have to wait a few years due to the kids schooling, I'm a bit indifferent to the US but figure there is 'nowt to lose really.
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Moved over here 3 years ago.
Can't see me setting foot in the UK ever again to be honest. Life there was OK, but nothing really to go back to. Family that matters that's in the UK seems happy enough to visit me, and skype means that I talk to my Mum more than I used to when living just down the road.
Perth though, that's remote even for Aussies - I liked it to visit, but I think living there may be a bit harder. Think six hour flight to Sydney etc.
Sunshine Coast is good - I get trails out the back door a reasonable train commute to Brisbane and only 10 minutes from the coast. Marvelous.Posted 2 years ago # -
Got to admit that I have some reservations - realistically, I know we'd be no better off financially if we emigrated, the cost of living is more or less the same, and although the houses are generally much bigger, etc, they cost much the same as they do here. No doubt the weather's better, but does that mean we'd be any happier?
Yes, No, Maybe.
Being somewhere sunny does not solve the problems in your life. It can add extra stress (new job, new culture although its Oz so thats debatable :lol:, new beer, too hot, not cold enough, sh1t TV etc etc). If you go into it open minded with no specific plans on 'staying' or not then you wil make of it what you want. It could be great, you could hate it.
theboatman - when did you live in Methven ? I lived there 97/98. Happy days outside the Blue in spring with a nice cold Jug of Monteiths Black
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cold Jug of Monteiths Black
Dribble, wish we could get that in Oz.Posted 2 years ago # -
Do it and enjoy it.
We lived in in Adelaide for a year and it was brilliant. Great way of life, with
vineyards nearby and a nice beach within easy cycling distance. Thought seriously about emigrating permanently, but my mum had a double heart attack which served as a very sharp reminder of family bonds and the limited time we all have together.
Still, if I could bundle up everyone I love and take them with me then I'd be back there in a flash.
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cold Jug of Monteiths Black
Dribble, wish we could get that in Oz.
3 Ravens Dark perhaps, Mountain Goat Surefoot Stout, Five Islands Bulli Black
Theres a few options for ya !
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Most of those are new since i left in 2000. Thankfully the aussies are catching up on decent brewing, but the tax is outrageous. I could buy Cascade Premium lager in NZ cheaper than Tassie & I live right next to the brewery.
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True. At least decent beer here isn't too bad - Tuatara Hefe is the god of beers, closely followed by the IPA, the Helles and then anything from Emersons !
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I can get Emersons here, & even Monteiths, but it ain't cheap.
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Wife in can't make up mind shocker!
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People change and grow, ideas evolve, times and situations change. Don't blame her for it
The good thing to do isn't just the thing, it's the combination of the thing and the time.
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There was a TV prog a while back about a once rich man who was now living in a caravan after his wife suggested they give everything away. Unfortunately she didn't like living in poverty so she left him. Women eh? Gotta love 'em ... or something.
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I stiil love her. She is warm.
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KiwiJohn - what about the 2 metre tall brewing co? they're putting out some good stuff down your way...
Glad to here that things are progressing Zokes - see ya soon!
wouldn't worry about MTB in WA; they've got some good funding coming through at the moment for new stuff, so they are gonna be alright; true not huge mountains, but lots of undulating stuff that is different but just as fun.
I'd say cost of living is a little bit cheaper and over here in Adelaide house prices are better than Perth; overall it's a better set up I reckon and thats after nearly turning around and going home in the first 3 or 4 months of getting to Aus!
The weather is dependent on where you go; get south in WA, SA, VIC or NSW and its temperate; hotter summers for sure, but you still get a discernible change in seasons. Head to Tassie if you want a proper winter - or at least to be blown away in the wind (though also by the scenery)!
Having been here for almost 4 years now and having been back "home" in the last year, I don't see anything that will lure me back. Besides, I get my Aussie (dual) citizenship in May too - can no longer lose the Ashes!
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KiwiJohn - what about the 2 metre tall brewing co? they're putting out some good stuff down your way...
Their Cleansing Ale does just that. There're some good brewers in Tas, & Cascade is also very good. It's just stupidly expensive.
Tassie is a good place to live, the pace of life is just right, but wages are a bit backwards.Posted 2 years ago # -
Butts are important
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its quite flat in WA...you might need to take up a new hobby!
The surf is rarely flat in WA.
I have some questions:
1. What is it that your wife is setting up?
2. Any chance of a job?Posted 2 years ago # -
I could buy Cascade Premium lager
but why would you; it's shit.
Coopers Strong and/or Pale Ale..... mmmmm.....
south-western WA is a beautiful place. too far to commute though. Perth itself is lovely. i called it pleasentville whilst i was there. lots of water. lots of beach, surf, barbecues and weeeeeed!
transport in the city is pretty limited so be prepared to drive everywhere.
i found Adelaide to be sooooo boring. the whole city spread along one street - Hindley St/Rundle Mall. ther hills t te east are a nice place though. some proper trails there too....
great country. met the GF there but she wouldn't go back as it's too far away from her (small) family.
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