Is it really a better life???

**Viksta** · 25-04-2011, 08:33 PM

We have decided after many, many years of talking about moving to oz, decided to go for it, we were hoping to go to brisbane as my sister in law is there and it would be nice to have family, however i was advised due to my own circumstances we could only go to Adelaide with statesponsorship, which is fine, looking on here, it sounds fab!
We have applied online and am waiting to hear if they have received our paperwork.
Now I am starting to panic that maybe it isnt the best thing to do!
I know everyone had lots of different opinions and experiences, but i was wondering if it really is a better life?
We live in Slough, which is not a very nice place to live any more, but I'm wondering if we would be happy just moving area or if oz really is the better option, my main concern, (which i know this is for lots of people!) is leaving my parents, my son is so close to 'nanny and grandad' so I cant decide if moving to the other side of the world is going to be all its cracked up to be if we cant share if with mum and dad?
I think i just kinda need to know some of the small things about oz?
Does this make sense??
Any advice would be great!
Thanks
Viks

**thebacons** · 25-04-2011, 08:57 PM

This really all depends on what your life is like here and what your ocupation offers in Adelaide compared to here. You need to do your reasearch on all of these aspeacts and i would recommend a recce to Adelaide aswell. When we did our recce we did Adelaide & Melbourne and did not like Melbourne atall. We loved Adelaide as it ticked all of our boxes. If you have not been a recce in my opinion is esential as without one you dont really know what you are letting yourselves in for. Lots have done it without recces and its worked but i would not have been willing to have moved my family, sold my house, and given up my whole life without visiting first. Alot of people say they cant afford to but i could not afford not to. The recce and everything else is just reasearch and more reasearch. Good luck.

**Squareman** · 25-04-2011, 11:39 PM

You need to come for a recce and get a better idea. In my opinion, Adelaide is better than anywhere in the uk because you have great weather, the people are friendlier abd have a positive outlook on life and kids grow up in a more 'traditional' environment - good values, work ethic etc.

**HEAPS GOOD !!!** · 25-04-2011, 11:47 PM

Alot depends on where your coming from and what sort of lifestyle you currently have.

The lifestyle we have out here is pretty amazing, Beach, sunshine, wineries, dolphins stuff we could only ever dream about when we lived in the UK.

Sure we have had tought times real tought times....like being out of work, mrs having to go ba ck to UK for funeral etrc etc....but we picked ourselves up dust yourself off and carry on.

There are heaps of poeple out here from all walks of life going through similar stuff each day...make feinds quickly as these become you new family...to share the good and the bad times with.

From our experiences so far after 3 years we could not have made a better choice.

HG

**taunton** · 26-04-2011, 01:17 AM

It is such a hard choice to make, to leave family...

We first emigrated in 2006, we had family visit us within the first 14 months, we then had a sudden death in the family 3 months after that which just knocked me sick...then my brother became ill back in the UK and with this I decided that as a family we would return.....we returned in 2008, seeing all the family was just amazing, being back in the UK was just great, but after 6 months I realised what a mistake it was to return to the UK for good, both my husband and I had good jobs in the UK, family to hand , but something just didn't click......

We decided last year we would return to OZ, the life style is better, it is better for the kids and better for us....sadly we lost my brother through ill health late last year and at first it did put a sudden stop to our plans to return...but after a couple of months we still realised that returning to OZ was the best for us as a family...

I am very close to all my family and leaving them for the 2nd time is really hard, but this time round I am prepared for the best and the worst situations that can be thrown at us..

The kids adapt well and much more quickly than you will as you will be the one worrying about everyone else...the heart strings get pulled in evrey direction you can imagine, there is no two ways about it, if you are a close knit family it will be hard on you all.

In my/our experience, living in Adelaide then returning to the UK and now returning back to Adelaide, you have to have an open mind, things can be tough, there will be days when you think, god what have we done, but the good days far out way the bad ones and the bad ones get less and less....

The prospects for the kis are far better in OZ and far better for the adults, and just because you have state sponsership does not mean you have to stay in that place for ever.....we had state sponsership and could have moved any where after completing 2 years in Adelaide.....

Do your research, use sites like this one as much as you can....most people are more than happy to give up their knowledge and personal views and experiences....

For some it is not a move to be taken lightly, for some it is instantly the best thing they have ever done and never regret it......

This is my opinion only, but if you have a chance in life then take it, life can be so short for some and life is for living and not having regrets...

Good luck with all your plans and research...

Cheers Wendy

**Trakki** · 26-04-2011, 03:10 AM

As others have said it really depends on you. For us yes it is 100% better, although we don't own our own house like in the UK we are alot happier, have a lot more family time and love it. It has certainly not been easy as those that know us will agree but we would not even contemplate going back even if someone offered us millions. you have to be prepared for the hard times and boy do they get hard but if you are willing to put the effort in then you will reap the rewards. You have to also be prepared for missing your family, you have to decide if you could cope with that.

As I said for us Yes it is a better life and no we wouldn't swap it

**HEAPS GOOD !!!** · 26-04-2011, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by taunton

It is such a hard choice to make, to leave family...

We first emigrated in 2006, we had family visit us within the first 14 months, we then had a sudden death in the family 3 months after that which just knocked me sick...then my brother became ill back in the UK and with this I decided that as a family we would return.....we returned in 2008, seeing all the family was just amazing, being back in the UK was just great, but after 6 months I realised what a mistake it was to return to the UK for good, both my husband and I had good jobs in the UK, family to hand , but something just didn't click......

We decided last year we would return to OZ, the life style is better, it is better for the kids and better for us....sadly we lost my brother through ill health late last year and at first it did put a sudden stop to our plans to return...but after a couple of months we still realised that returning to OZ was the best for us as a family...

I am very close to all my family and leaving them for the 2nd time is really hard, but this time round I am prepared for the best and the worst situations that can be thrown at us..

The kids adapt well and much more quickly than you will as you will be the one worrying about everyone else...the heart strings get pulled in evrey direction you can imagine, there is no two ways about it, if you are a close knit family it will be hard on you all.

In my/our experience, living in Adelaide then returning to the UK and now returning back to Adelaide, you have to have an open mind, things can be tough, there will be days when you think, god what have we done, but the good days far out way the bad ones and the bad ones get less and less....

The prospects for the kis are far better in OZ and far better for the adults, and just because you have state sponsership does not mean you have to stay in that place for ever.....we had state sponsership and could have moved any where after completing 2 years in Adelaide.....

Do your research, use sites like this one as much as you can....most people are more than happy to give up their knowledge and personal views and experiences....

For some it is not a move to be taken lightly, for some it is instantly the best thing they have ever done and never regret it......

This is my opinion only, but if you have a chance in life then take it, life can be so short for some and life is for living and not having regrets...

Good luck with all your plans and research...

Cheers Wendy

Spot on.....:)

HG

**Viksta** · 26-04-2011, 10:08 AM

Thanks everyone!
Everything over here is pretty awful these days, I know people don't like people bagging the uk and i'm not it just doesnt really feel a nice place to bring up children (but that is my opinion!)
I've been to oz a few times and fell in love with the place, but we've never been to Adelaide! We will definately do a reccie before making the big move, think I just needed reassurance that life for they boys mainly would be better! As you know we've just had some 'good' weather and it makes such a difference being able to take them outside and do things!
Will keep you all posted on how we get on!
Thanks again
Viks

**Django** · 26-04-2011, 11:18 AM

I wouldn't say the word 'better' in the thread's title but 'different'. Its different values, different outlook, different opportunities, etc. In short a different life.

Indoors family life is family life. If people think that by moving here any family problems will sort themselves out then they are in for a shock. Things will be exactly as they were in the UK.

Out side of the house however is a totally different ball game. whether it is better or worse depends on the individuals. For some, they take to it like a duck to water while others will needs a trip back to the UK to decide whether its for them or not. Another group will want to book the flight back within a few weeks of arriving.

Reckies are all well and good but, its not until you are living here, earning and spending dollars day in day out will you really know. We have been here a little short of 3 years and there are still times I feel like I'm on holiday so how you can 'switch off' from holiday mode in a few weeks on a reckie is beyond me. I would say if you are committed to come just make the move. The money you would spend on a reckie/holiday you could save and it will come in very useful this end or it could be in reserve to pay for your flights back should you decide its not for you.

Good luck

Pete

**sueoc** · 26-04-2011, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Django

I wouldn't say the word 'better' in the thread's title but 'different'. Its different values, different outlook, different opportunities, etc. In short a different life.

Indoors family life is family life. If people think that by moving here any family problems will sort themselves out then they are in for a shock. Things will be exactly as they were in the UK.

Out side of the house however is a totally different ball game. whether it is better or worse depends on the individuals. For some, they take to it like a duck to water while others will needs a trip back to the UK to decide whether its for them or not. Another group will want to book the flight back within a few weeks of arriving.

Reckies are all well and good but, its not until you are living here, earning and spending dollars day in day out will you really know. We have been here a little short of 3 years and there are still times I feel like I'm on holiday so how you can 'switch off' from holiday mode in a few weeks on a reckie is beyond me. I would say if you are committed to come just make the move. The money you would spend on a reckie/holiday you could save and it will come in very useful this end or it could be in reserve to pay for your flights back should you decide its not for you.

Good luck

Pete

Spot on!How very true.