Cornishpoms13 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi I've not posted on here for a while, so long I've had to re-register! my story....sorry to bore you! myself, husband 2 children (then age 11&13) moved to Perth in oct 13. Husband found work, we bought a house (which we still have) children settled into school, life was good. My daughter had struggled with homesickness from the start and my son had his ups and downs. April homesness hit my husband badly, he become very down, unlike him. In May we returned to the uk for a holiday. We'd planned this before we left for Perth, my sister was expecting and I wanted to meet my new nephew. This was a bad move and we'd been warned to to visit the uk in the first 2years....they were right!! On returning my husband became withdrawn and depressed, desperate to return to the uk! In August last year we did. 10 months after we arrived. Now he wants to return and so does my daughter who hated it!! We plan to return next June once my son has completed his GCSEs, so not for a while. Has anyone else been in a similar suitation? For some reason I'm finding this more stressful than when we first went and I loved it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpakey Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi WOW! This must be some of the fastest return rates I have heard of! I've not done the move yet, but we have travelled extensively over 16 years and visited 7-8 times for between 3 and 6 weeks at a time, we have a house that we use, thats as good as our own We ALWAYS come away and think that the grass is greener, OZ when we are in the UK and vice versa I guess it depends what you want out of life, for me, having spent nearly 40 years in the UK, without issue, and enjoying WA so much, I am ready to give something different a go, I certainly cannot imagine staying as I am for hopefully the next 40 years I read this lately, think about what it means- 'if you can or cannot do something, you are probably right' Made me think too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi @Cornishpoms13. I remember you from when you got your visa and moved to WA! Our visa was granted in April 2013 and we decided to do a reccie in October 2013 for my SILs wedding. I still wasn't 100% but we desperately needed a change. We put the house on the market, sold it in January 2014, handed in our notices and moved here in May 2014. I've met a number of fellow PP members since we arrived and you were asked after but no one had heard from you which was a real shame. I'm so sorry to hear you're hubby became depressed and you had to return. When you feel so down about a situation it's almost impossible to see anything clearly. What can I say?!? This time is likely to be different because have all experienced both worlds and know what to expect. It not to say you won't have the same emotions though. Have you all settled back in the UK? Do you all want to move back here? Where did you buy a house and settle when you were in WA? I hope you find the answers you need. Talking them through on here can be helpful in clarifying how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLauren Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Wow, good luck with it this time round. All the best and i hope your hubby feels brighter xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic321 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Wow @Chornishpoms13 this must of been hard on you, I hope you get sorted out and be somewhere you all want to be as a family. I cant really comment as we haven't got to Perth yet hoping to travel in the next few weeks. I have heard that you shouldnt travel back for at least 2years as well and i'm am gonna have a dilemma as its my cousins wedding that i really want to go to but its traveling back just 4 months after moving Good luck with everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 We returned for a family wedding after being here 4 years. I was worried OH would not want to retur. I needn't have worried he hated being back and could not wait to return "home" It's so much money to go back for a visit too. All Id say Cornishpoms is be very sure for your kids sake you are doing the right thing this time. It's a tuff time at that age to be uprooted. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Where you from to Cornish Pom? I'm originally from Saltash. Good luck with the move back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Cornishpom: Very similar story to ours! We are moving to PErth again in July, 14 months after leaving Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'm feeling a bit homesick this week...missing people and the cold, wet and snowy weather (seeing everyone's pics skiing over half term) believe it it not! I can understand how one can yearn for what we've left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 That's a shame Lou hope you feel better soon, I know how homesick I use to feel when living in the UK even though I loved it there I use to miss Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jamesy's Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 HiI've not posted on here for a while, so long I've had to re-register! my story....sorry to bore you! myself, husband 2 children (then age 11&13) moved to Perth in oct 13. Husband found work, we bought a house (which we still have) children settled into school, life was good. My daughter had struggled with homesickness from the start and my son had his ups and downs. April homesness hit my husband badly, he become very down, unlike him. In May we returned to the uk for a holiday. We'd planned this before we left for Perth, my sister was expecting and I wanted to meet my new nephew. This was a bad move and we'd been warned to to visit the uk in the first 2years....they were right!! On returning my husband became withdrawn and depressed, desperate to return to the uk! In August last year we did. 10 months after we arrived. Now he wants to return and so does my daughter who hated it!! We plan to return next June once my son has completed his GCSEs, so not for a while. Has anyone else been in a similar suitation? For some reason I'm finding this more stressful than when we first went and I loved it!! Hi Cornishpoms, I remember you going through the visa process too and have read many of your posts. Yes-we've done it!! We were here the first time round for just under 3 years, then returned to the UK for 5 yes 5 years-in all that time speaking of returning to Perth. It's a long story but we finally made it back with now 4 children in tow so for us it was a huge gamble taking the girls out of school especially the 2 older girls from high school. Unfortunately our eldest daughter had trouble at school in the UK anyway so we felt the time was "now or never" for us. We have been back nearly 4 months and am so pleased we made the move. All the girls have settled well into school, the younger 2 are taking a little longer to settle but they had been off school for about 4 months so it's a big change for them but they are very happy at school and the teachers are brilliant at re-iterating to me that they are fine when they are at school!! So far, hubby has secured a job, we are very happy renting at the moment and will buy once the perfect house comes along. It hasn't been easy-far from it but it has been worth it. Had we not made the move back to Perth I think I would have been devastated-I had wanted to return after about 10 months of being back in the UK as did hubby. But due to circumstances and finances wasn't possible. You can only do what you think is right for you and your children, but good luck with whatever you decide, I know there are a lot of people that "ping pong". My sister is also pregnant-due her first baby in May after years of several miscarriages. Although I am sad not to be there, I know they are all ok and happy and excited about the future. It is also a happy time for my parents after I've taken 4 of their grandchildren away. But for me, it isn't enough to make me want to return. Good luck and let us know how you get on, Jess xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Lou, you have been so busy, moving over, new house, visitors from the uk,maybe you are settling in now and have a bit of time to think , i know this is my main worry esp as we are so busy at the moment seeing everyone before we go and trying to get decluttered. We are here for you and believe me it is freezing here.hugs coming your way xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 there is a good thread just started on PIO regarding this, even though I am not there, I am having very deep thoughts now about leaving youngest son, since getting a sale for the house it has hit my hubby that it is only 7 weeks away and he is getting upset at anything. Is there any parents on here who have done this big move ? would love to hear your story and if all ok . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Biggest hugs Lou!! But just think by the end of the year you will have MEEEE to sob into a glass of vino with ha! Seriously it must be so hard I know I am going to miss so many people here it is scary but I know there are so many new exciting things to do and people to meet that I am holding onto that <3 keep strong xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic321 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm feeling a bit homesick this week...missing people and the cold, wet and snowy weather (seeing everyone's pics skiing over half term) believe it it not! I can understand how one can yearn for what we've left behind. Hope you feeling better Lou Ill also be over in about 6 weeks and ill probably be torturing you for help LOL :jiggy:I will keep you busy heehee xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm feeling a bit homesick this week...missing people and the cold, wet and snowy weather (seeing everyone's pics skiing over half term) believe it it not! I can understand how one can yearn for what we've left behind. Snap feeling really homesick as well.Just want to hug the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I hope you two are feeling better xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpoms13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Currently in St Ann's chapel. We kept our house and rented it out, but of a safety net. But we have just sold and are moving to stoke climsland. We'll always keep a property here! Good with your move benji80 Edited March 1, 2015 by Cornishpoms13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpoms13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi @Cornishpoms13. I remember you from when you got your visa and moved to WA! Our visa was granted in April 2013 and we decided to do a reccie in October 2013 for my SILs wedding. I still wasn't 100% but we desperately needed a change. We put the house on the market, sold it in January 2014, handed in our notices and moved here in May 2014. I've met a number of fellow PP members since we arrived and you were asked after but no one had heard from you which was a real shame. I'm so sorry to hear you're hubby became depressed and you had to return. When you feel so down about a situation it's almost impossible to see anything clearly. What can I say?!? This time is likely to be different because have all experienced both worlds and know what to expect. It not to say you won't have the same emotions though. Have you all settled back in the UK? Do you all want to move back here? Where did you buy a house and settle when you were in WA? I hope you find the answers you need. Talking them through on here can be helpful in clarifying how you feel. Hi yes I remember you we bought I quinns rocks in the north, just a walk from the beach...bliss! Shame I never saw the messages. Have you settled well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpoms13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Cornishpom: Very similar story to ours! We are moving to PErth again in July, 14 months after leaving Oz. Oh gosh really! How long had you been there before you left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpoms13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Cornishpoms' date=' I remember you going through the visa process too and have read many of your posts. Yes-we've done it!! We were here the first time round for just under 3 years, then returned to the UK for 5 yes 5 years-in all that time speaking of returning to Perth. It's a long story but we finally made it back with now 4 children in tow so for us it was a huge gamble taking the girls out of school especially the 2 older girls from high school. Unfortunately our eldest daughter had trouble at school in the UK anyway so we felt the time was "now or never" for us. We have been back nearly 4 months and am so pleased we made the move. All the girls have settled well into school, the younger 2 are taking a little longer to settle but they had been off school for about 4 months so it's a big change for them but they are very happy at school and the teachers are brilliant at re-iterating to me that they are fine when they are at school!! So far, hubby has secured a job, we are very happy renting at the moment and will buy once the perfect house comes along. It hasn't been easy-far from it but it has been worth it. Had we not made the move back to Perth I think I would have been devastated-I had wanted to return after about 10 months of being back in the UK as did hubby. But due to circumstances and finances wasn't possible. You can only do what you think is right for you and your children, but good luck with whatever you decide, I know there are a lot of people that "ping pong". My sister is also pregnant-due her first baby in May after years of several miscarriages. Although I am sad not to be there, I know they are all ok and happy and excited about the future. It is also a happy time for my parents after I've taken 4 of their grandchildren away. But for me, it isn't enough to make me want to return. Good luck and let us know how you get on, Jess xx[/quote'] Great to hears it's all worked out for you. How old are your eldest children?they are my biggest concern, especially my son! My daughters who's amost 13 really wants to return but my son who's loved Perth doesn't, he's nearly 15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpoms13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm feeling a bit homesick this week...missing people and the cold, wet and snowy weather (seeing everyone's pics skiing over half term) believe it it not! I can understand how one can yearn for what we've left behind. Poor you, it hits you hard when it comes and you can't see a way out. But time is a good healer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpoms13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 We have decided to make the move bk next July once my son has completed his GCSEs. We're gunna travel over this July and stay with friends. We don't want to risk losing the the time we did spend in Perth towards gaining citizenship, so we want to return before a year has passed! thank you for all your messages, it seems so much more confusing this time round than the first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Jamie Page Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hey. My family and I moved to Moora, WA back in 2012. We came back to UK a year later as hubby didn't settle well. We have decided to return, but this time going nearer Perth! Big mistake last time, but hey ho you learn through your mistakes lol. I can't wait to get out there again, and my hubby is a lot more excited this time round, so deffo making the right decision. Good luck everybody xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Moora, although a nice enough town, would have been a large culture shock coming from UK. I hope it works out for you this time @Emily Jane Page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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