kayliandnathan Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 You sound a lot more settled and reading your first post and your last post really is inspiring as many of us are about to experience the same heart ache and emotions whilst leaving our homes, so to know its real but possible helps others get through!!! Good luck and keep positive, remind yourself of all the things that made u want to be there! Kayli xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 eb I just read your first post on this thread with tears . running down my face, going this is going to be me!! We are set to fly out in 8 weeks and I am now having melt down! Can't bring myself to book flights or movers although I have them holding a date. How are you coping emotionally now? Does it get any better? Mary Some days are better than other trying to keep busy.Got some coffee morning planned with some of the pp and meet up in couple of weeks with others. Grandkids when skype.then are saying nanny when you coming home thats the 3 year old what do you say to a little girl when she asks that. Will know Tomorrow about another rental we have put in for . Just need hubby to get a job that not easy at the mo. Thanks all for your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsL Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 You sound a lot more settled and reading your first post and your last post really is inspiring as many of us are about to experience the same heart ache and emotions whilst leaving our homes, so to know its real but possible helps others get through!!! Good luck and keep positive, remind yourself of all the things that made u want to be there! Kayli xxx I agree with Kayli, keep positive Deb and things will get better!! Good luck and hope your husband find a job soon! Tali xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 We have been here nearly 5 weeks. Still have a lot of down days but from what i read its the norm. Skype helps a lot how people managed with out it.must of been so hard. Just got our 1st rental going to sign up today.We move in in 3 weeks just as our container arrive so not got too long to wait for our stuff.Got a mattress to sleep on.looking for a fridge today got a washing machine yesterday. Still no luck on the job front.Lot of money as gone on rental. We have paid 3months up front to secure it as we are not working. Hoping it want be long before we get work then we can get a car. House still not sold in Uk so looks like we might have to put up for rent.Was hoping to sell then we could look to buy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi Deb. Glad you are slowly getting sorted. It takes a while. I do recommend not over doing it on Skype as it can prolong homesickness. It is better to just contact at fixed limited points. I only figured this out a long time after moving, but do even see it in my life now when I work away from home. Years ago I was in the army and could be away for 6 months and only a letter every week. Now, I am away up to 6 weeks and actually get more homesick and I think it is because I am on Skype a lot to my wife. Where is the rental you are going to? I wouldn't worry about renting for a while and having to rent. To be honest I think it is a good thing to get used to areas first. Also, you might decide to build rather than buy - it is often cheaper here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 We have got a rental in Rockingham but we do want to try different area. If feeling down wont Skype it makes me worse. Looking forward to meeting up on Sat with everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Deb you are doing so well, if you see this as the most difficult bit and you are working through it, things will just get better and better. Surely it is the most difficult part still having unfinished business in the uk and yet to get your teeth into a work routine in Perth and to add to that not settled in your own space yet. Immerse yourself in research and exploring see it as a great opportunity off work to really get to know Perth and what it has to offer you. Write yourself a diary it's good way to express yourself but also a great source of information on where you go and what you see incase you forget. Most importantly stay aware of your motivations to emigrate try not to focus on what/ who you might be missing in the UK and set small goals to achieve each day. i apologise if this post is not helpful or seems like therapy I don't mean it to be x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 You advice is great every one one on pp have been great with they advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I agree...everyone on here has been incredibly supportive which I have found to be a god send. I've also enjoyed meeting up with some fellow PPs who are lovely people and I shall definitely continue to meet up with them...as well as looking forward to meeting more of you on Saturday! Emigrating is a huge drain both physically and emotionally...what do they say are the three most stressful things you can do in life? Is it divorce, move house and move jobs? They missed this off: this is way more stressful!!! Edited July 25, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Three months in thought I would let everyone know how we are doing. Its happened - at last we are both working! I started a week ago and OH should be starting soon. I know you have to be patient and it happens, but its so hard when you see your savings disappear. We where starting to think how much longer can we cope no money coming in. Having a house in England and sending money back has been a struggle. When you are here you want to do so much and again you need to watch the pennies We are now in our long term rental with our own stuff around us, so that helps a lot. This forum has helped a lot with answers and advice, sending hugs and just everyone waiting to help. We have had a offer of a car to lend, furniture when ours went missing and we had nothing to sit on, the lovely ladies I have met up with, you have all helped me get thought the last 3 months. OH would not have a job if he had not come to PP meet up so all you newbies come to these meet ups it can change your life and you will meet some great people. Still very home sick but getting out and about helps a lot So thank you everyone for making our life a lot easier and for Lou arranging theses meet ups. Sully tell your OH we owe him a few drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 So glad it's all coming together for you both Deb xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Akasully2 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Deb, we are both so happy to have helped your OH secure his job. Great news! Funny how these things work out, a chance meeting, saying the right things to the right person, at the right time. Enjoy your red wine and have a nutty dance round the kitchen!!! All the best, Sully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Lovely to hear your update, I hope everything starts slotting into place for you soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Glad to hear it is coming together Deb. The homesickness will pass, just give it time. The summer will be hear soon and it will make a big difference to have the sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Deb, I am so so pleased for you both!!! Sometimes these things stall because someone's busy and they don't realise to someone else is desperately waiting them to make that next step. So the little chaser did the trick! It's so brilliant that you both came to the little meet up I arranged in the Pirate Park, despite not having little ones so you borrowed some and came anyway! That you met other PP's and shared your experience so far and that your OH was still looking for work. That you met others in a similar industry and that Sully's OH, despite only having been here a short time themselves, happened to know someone who was looking for someone just like your OH! What a result!!! Someone told my OH that 80% of jobs in WA are never advertised but go through word of mouth (not sure how true 80% is but I know it's a lot) so you definitely have to put yourself out there and meet people, find out what they do and let them know what you do. It's often about being in the right place at the right time So when are we having a celebratory drink? Tomorrow in Little Creatures?!? Lou x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Defo, hope weather better tomorrow than today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thats great Deb, you will be able to get into a bit of a routine and money coming in will be a big weight off your shoulders too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Defo, hope weather better tomorrow than today. Don't worry. It is only weeks not till it start to seriously warm up. September can be what we now call "warm". A Brit calls hot. By February you will be like most west Australians and wishing winter back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Yep certainly agree with the above; the warmer weather will soon be here and then with week after week of 30+ deg we'll all be wishing winter would return once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Can not belive we have been here 12 month not been an easy 12months. Still get very homesick. We have bought our 1st OZ home. We know we would never be able to have a house like this back in England. We spend a lot of time outside never would in England a few weeks if your lucky. We are both settled in our jobs. We have made some good friends thought PP. Can not get use to it going dark early, really miss the light nites. Can not belive how much we use the public transport,never use busses in England. Find we have more money here and we get to go out a lot more. Love the weather and Perth Going back for xmas thinking it might be harder to say goodbye again. So miss my family, skype a lot which helps but it's not the same. Dont want the kids to know me as the nan on the tablet. Still dont know what the future holds do we stay or do we go back. Thanks to everyone we have met on here,the help and support everyone has give us over the last 2 years. the friends we have made, you have all helped us settle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just found your post !!! wow emotional and truly wonderful ) So pleased Perth has turned out well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks Pegg when are you coming to Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 that year has flown by @Deb !!! glad you've got a nice house, hope things continue to improve......J xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 we are hopefully coming this time next year @Deb as just starting the process.... Exciting times though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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