I really miss Ireland!!

lorz_xx

As the title says I really miss Ireland and Dublin in particular, I have been in Australia for just over a year and I cannot seem to feel comfortable here yet every small thing reminds me of home, I cried the other day for over a hour when I watched an Ireland rugby match and heard the anthems!, I am going home to Dublin for Christmas next week so I am happy about that! I miss the accents, humor, craic, and even the weather. I have a job over here but I am seriously considering moving home even though the chance of me getting a job back home is pretty slim. I really don't no what to do HELP!!!!

Bigus

Sure isn't it great that you're getting home for Xmas, you might very well get a job here start putting the word out now . Good luck

tunedout

Home is sh*t.

Bigus

tunedout wrote: »

Home is sh*t.

Go to Australia so or are you barred?

zenno

You'll really miss Australia when you are in Ireland for longer than a few day's.

NeonCookies

Hey, while I'm not in Australia I understand what you mean about missing home. I'm sure everyone's telling you you're crazy for feeling that way but it happens, and who are they to decide your life. I can't wait to go home. I won't get to go home for Christmas, but I'll be back in a few months. My boyfriend feels the same, we're just not comfortable here. It's up to you decide whether it's a bout of homesickness that'll pass, or something more. Don't make any rash decisions, but at the same time do what's right for you. You only get one life.

tunedout

NeonCookies wrote: »

Hey, while I'm not in Australia I understand what you mean about missing home. I'm sure everyone's telling you you're crazy for feeling that way but it happens, and who are they to decide your life. I can't wait to go home. I won't get to go home for Christmas, but I'll be back in a few months. My boyfriend feels the same, we're just not comfortable here. It's up to you decide whether it's a bout of homesickness that'll pass, or something more. Don't make any rash decisions, but at the same time do what's right for you. You only get one life.

tell that neon cookies fool a few things
one life my hole
tell him life is about earning money full stop
and that one you have money everythings grand
and that their only homesick cos they've no money for a new car

Xavi6

Once you get your fix at home you'll be fine.

Anyone who has a choice between living and working in Oz or Ireland would be mad to give up the former unless they have to.

NeonCookies

tunedout wrote: »

tell that neon cookies fool a few things
one life my hole
tell him life is about earning money full stop
and that one you have money everythings grand
and that their only homesick cos they've no money for a new car

So money is more important than your personal well-being and happiness? Fair enough if it works for you, but not everyone wants to live like that. While it's important, what's the point if you're unhappy in a country thousands of mile from everything you love. If I'm a fool for thinking like that, then so be it.

Mezcita

Xavi6 wrote: »

Once you get your fix at home you'll be fine.

Anyone who has a choice between living and working in Oz or Ireland would be mad to give up the former unless they have to.

Disagree. It's horses for courses really.

If having lived in one country you prefer another it's no big deal just going home.

mel.b

Xavi6 wrote: »

Once you get your fix at home you'll be fine.

Anyone who has a choice between living and working in Oz or Ireland would be mad to give up the former unless they have to.

Mezcita wrote: »

Disagree. It's horses for courses really.

If having lived in one country you prefer another it's no big deal just going home.

I agree with Mezcita. I am Australian and have lived here in Ireland for 5yrs now. A couple of interesting jobs have come up recently in Oz and after thinking about it i decided to stay in Ireland

lorz_xx

Wow mixed results one here I disagree that life is all about money I am earning a lot of money over here in my current job but still I am missing home really bad! sometimes I think I would rather be broke at home where I love than rich in a country that doesnt feel like home hopefully this feeling of homesick is just because it's Christmas time when you start to think about family and home. I am due to come back to Oz in January just hope this feeling stays in ireland and doesnt come back with me

NeonCookies

lorz_xx wrote: »

Wow mixed results one here I disagree that life is all about money I am earning a lot of money over here in my current job but still I am missing home really bad! sometimes I think I would rather be broke at home where I love than rich in a country that doesnt feel like home hopefully this feeling of homesick is just because it's Christmas time when you start to think about family and home. I am due to come back to Oz in January just hope this feeling stays in ireland and doesnt come back with me

Yea, give it time. Christmas will always be hard because so many people have ingrained traditions of what Christmas should be. My advice would be, go back in January, and give it another go. If you still feel that way after 6 months (or set your own time frame that you can work with), then you know it's not for you and you won't feel any shame about going home, or regrets in the future that you didn't try. Try to save some money during that time in case you do decide to go home and then at least you'll have something to work with for a while. Good luck

MrCreosote

Not sure how long you're staying back in Ireland OP, but if you find you prefer Ireland in January to Australia in January,you'll know what decision to make.

zenno

I'll never leave this island of Ireland no matter how bad it gets but if i were to be on another island far away for a few years then if i seen something like this i would want to come back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xkDNvuIvSQ

jackbhoy

You'd think Ireland was bloody Auschwitz the way some people describe it here, gimme a break.

I'm in Oz out of choice, I happen to love life here at present, but I know if I moved back to Ireland I could also have a very good life there. I am not ready to move back Ireland yet but it's a possibility some day.

Oz is great but depending on how the chips fall with where you end up living, working, who you make mates with etc can make it a completely different experience for different people. Amazingly (looking at some of posts) it doesn't have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

My advice OP.
You've been here over a year so you've given it a good go, it's not like your are whinging about being homesick having only been here a week.

Go home, enjoy Christmas. Give it a fresh go in NewYear, if after a month or two you feel the same then you know what decision to make.

One thing I would add is if you do decide to go back try to stay in.work here and save while searching for some job leads back home, it'll make life much easier. Either way goodluck.

I'm off to airport now for my Christmas trip back.to hellhole Ireland

professore

I bet the people saying Ireland is sh1t have never lived abroad.

Mellor

OP, for the most part everyone is giving you over sentimental opinions, of both countries.

I think you be foolish to go home if you don't think you get work. Not because money is everything. But because supporting yourself is important (to me).

You're going home next week. The best time of year to go for the things listed. Also the best time to see the slump back in January. I loved home last Xmas, but January was so boring. Couldn't wait to get back.

zenno

professore wrote: »

I bet the people saying Ireland is sh1t have never lived abroad.

There's gold on the bottom end of the earth but the crock of real gold is in Ireland, as in Home, relaxing feeling of a good atmosphere and good scenery when you arrive back.

Things are not great here at the moment but things can be great if you are financially stable and have a good outlook on things. But what will drive you all back under to ozz is the complaining about this situation here and after a week or two you will be saying...I need a break so back to ozz it is.

Anyway OP if you are coming back, i will say to you...have a great one and if you hear the mumblings of a downer conversation in your vicinity just leave and go to a place where the party is pumping with good company and a good atmosphere and let the good times roll on until departure.

zweton

just back from Auz 2 weeks ago, spent 9 mths there. Its not all its made out to be, if you take away the good weather you could be anywhere else in the world! I have been to Canada and have to say it beats Auz hands down. Which is why i am hoping to go back :-)
Plus its just too far away when family members get sick back home.
Enjoy your xmas and decide after that.

catbear

It might be to do with your age too. Back in the depressing 80s I got a chance to go to the US, only lasted a few months. I really tried to make it there but I was on my own and I missed home and friends. I can still remember going for that first pint with friends when I got back, it was a great feeling.

Now I've left again, I'm in my 40s and I most definitely don't miss Ireland. Once your parents have passed on and your friends have settled into domesticity being elsewhere is easy. Australia is alright, I had been here before so I had no preconceived ideas about it when an opportunity came up. I'm here for the sun and relaxation.

I really loved Ireland once, it was great fun but when the greed started to take over in the early 00s I found it increasingly hard to feel settled there. There are things about Ireland that are unique but I can easily enjoy them on short visits.

AngryHippie

professore wrote: »

I bet the people saying Ireland is sh1t have never lived abroad.

I was back there last week, can't face Christmas at home, pensions being robbed by the government, thieving ba$tard bankers getting away with it all,
court system handing out suspended sentences left right and center because their is no money to punish scumbags any more, Enda talking hor$e****e morning noon and night while its obvious to the dog on the street that he's taking everyone for a ride and hasn't a fecking clue what he's doing, Roads are in sh1te the place is freezing, it pi$$es rain every other day, hospital services are fcuked everyone is depressed except the fat fcuks at the top creaming it.

I love so many people over there, its a fcuking tragedy I can't bring them all with me, but the people are the only reason I go back.
Reason 1
Nostalgia 0

bored reader

Omg Hippie you really are Angry, but I agree with most of your points to be fair. I have sponsership in my pocket and am thinking of going out again. I was there for 4 yrs from 2001.

A few things to note,
When in a steady job with a good network of friends in IRL there is no better place.
When in Oz with a poor network of friends just working to get by can be terrible.
I would like to know a little more about the OP's situation before I cast any judgement.

Regards
BR

snowguy

^^Zweton,

I'm curious as to why you say you liked Canada better than Oz. I've never
been to Oz but my brother is there, I have friends in Sydney and Brisbane. From
what I hear Canadians are like Ozzies, and that the countries are similar, economies
are similar scenery ( minus the quantity of snow in Oz).
I have to say, when I see the pics of the sunshine and all year round outdoor
life style I have to say I'd like that. When I'm shovelling the snow, I often think of my friends in Oz, sweeping the sand from their sandals :-).

Happy Monday

catbear wrote: »

It might be to do with your age too. Back in the depressing 80s I got a chance to go to the US, only lasted a few months. I really tried to make it there but I was on my own and I missed home and friends. I can still remember going for that first pint with friends when I got back, it was a great feeling.

Now I've left again, I'm in my 40s and I most definitely don't miss Ireland. Once your parents have passed on and your friends have settled into domesticity being elsewhere is easy. Australia is alright, I had been here before so I had no preconceived ideas about it when an opportunity came up. I'm here for the sun and relaxation.

I really loved Ireland once, it was great fun but when the greed started to take over in the early 00s I found it increasingly hard to feel settled there. There are things about Ireland that are unique but I can easily enjoy them on short visits.

Are you working over there?

Happy Monday

professore wrote: »

I bet the people saying Ireland is sh1t have never lived abroad.

You'd be wrong then!

But as people have said each person's personal situation guides their thinking.

I have lived in Oz and was happy there and back here for many years but not now because of jobs and houses.

To the OP - give it one more year.

Come back for the right reasons only not because you miss the GAA and Lyons Tea.

mandrake04

zweton wrote: »

just back from Auz 2 weeks ago, spent 9 mths there. Its not all its made out to be, if you take away the good weather you could be anywhere else in the world! I have been to Canada and have to say it beats Auz hands down. Which is why i am hoping to go back :-)
Plus its just too far away when family members get sick back home.
Enjoy your xmas and decide after that.

I actually thought you put in for an application for PR? did it it not work out?

Zambia

With respect you don't like any aspect of your life you can move you are not a tree.

catbear

Happy Monday wrote: »

Are you working over there?

Yes and really enjoying it, work at something you like and it won't feel like work. I'm here over a year now and I often feel like I'm on a sun holiday. I work 30hrs on average a week making enough to pay the bills, have fun and increase my savings. I don't have expensive hobbies or tastes so I'm not chasing big money. On my days off I'm usually reading a good book under the shade of a tree by the beach with a chilled bottle of Cuvee Shiraz, a nice picnic and a swim at sunset to finish it off.
In a way I feel semi retired, I'd rather enjoy life now while I'm independently mobile rather than have worked a miserable job for a pile a cash that I'll be too tired to enjoy by the time I'm eligible to retire.

zweton

mandrake04 wrote: »

I actually thought you put in for an application for PR? did it it not work out?

I was about to but had to go home for family reasons. Glad i didnt now though, its nice but im glad to be back temporarily. I still enjoyed my time there though.

zweton

snowguy wrote: »

^^Zweton,

I'm curious as to why you say you liked Canada better than Oz. I've never
been to Oz but my brother is there, I have friends in Sydney and Brisbane. From
what I hear Canadians are like Ozzies, and that the countries are similar, economies
are similar scenery ( minus the quantity of snow in Oz).
I have to say, when I see the pics of the sunshine and all year round outdoor
life style I have to say I'd like that. When I'm shovelling the snow, I often think of my friends in Oz, sweeping the sand from their sandals :-).

Nah canadians much friendlier, no ****e talk with them imo.
Auz is not sun all year either depending on where you go, plenty of rainy days just like back home when i was there. I much preferred toronto over sydney and melbourne though, i generally had a better time over there.
Everyone is different i guess.

Pisco Sour

Yet another ridiculous b1tchfest about Ireland! The OTT drivel you read here is mad. If you think Ireland is bad, then try living in Bolivia, or the favella's of Rio, or virtually all of the continent of Africa, or indeed about 90% of the world in general. Despite it's problems Ireland still remains one of the best countries in the world to live in, and is still in the top 15 countries in the world based on standard of living. A bit of perspective people. I never understand the need for people who have moved elsewhere to bash Ireland. Is it to try justify to oneself the reason one has moved half way across the world away from friends and family? I don't get it. If you like Australia, great. Why the need to insult another country though and the many positive people who are happy out in what is a great country. It's not like Australia is Peter Perfect either. Honestly, first world problems!

OP, I feel your pain. This is my 3rd Christmas in a row away from family and it is very tough. However unlike you, I really like Australia and have settled nicely here. But it is not home. I went back for the first time in 2 years for 3 weeks back in July, and from reading the general consensus here I was expecting to want to be "dying to get back to Oz" after a few days. Well nothing could have been further from the truth. I had a wonderful time catching up with everyone and I was extremely sad having to say goodbye again. I surrounded myself with positive people, people who have an understanding of perspective, and my experience was great as a result.

Enjoy the trip back and then come back out and give it a proper shot. Join a sports club or whatever. It's a great way to meet people. If you are still unhappy in 6 months then go travel and head home with no regrets.

STIG83

Been in Oz over a year,me and the missus are heading back to Ireland next year for the good

token101

snowguy wrote: »

^^Zweton,

I'm curious as to why you say you liked Canada better than Oz. I've never
been to Oz but my brother is there, I have friends in Sydney and Brisbane. From
what I hear Canadians are like Ozzies, and that the countries are similar, economies
are similar scenery ( minus the quantity of snow in Oz).
I have to say, when I see the pics of the sunshine and all year round outdoor
life style I have to say I'd like that. When I'm shovelling the snow, I often think of my friends in Oz, sweeping the sand from their sandals :-).

I'm in Oz now and toying with the idea of Canada next year if I don't get the sponsorship here, and even if it's offered to me I'm not sure I'd take it up. I'm probably alone in this, but I definitely didn't come to Oz for the weather, strictly for the money and better career opportunities. In fact, I'd almost prefer to be in four feet of snow now rather than sat here having to have a fan on!

lorz_xx

Pisco Sour wrote: »

Yet another ridiculous b1tchfest about Ireland! The OTT drivel you read here is mad. If you think Ireland is bad, then try living in Bolivia, or the favella's of Rio, or virtually all of the continent of Africa, or indeed about 90% of the world in general. Despite it's problems Ireland still remains one of the best countries in the world to live in, and is still in the top 15 countries in the world based on standard of living. A bit of perspective people. I never understand the need for people who have moved elsewhere to bash Ireland. Is it to try justify to oneself the reason one has moved half way across the world away from friends and family? I don't get it. If you like Australia, great. Why the need to insult another country though and the many positive people who are happy out in what is a great country. It's not like Australia is Peter Perfect either. Honestly, first world problems!

OP, I feel your pain. This is my 3rd Christmas in a row away from family and it is very tough. However unlike you, I really like Australia and have settled nicely here. But it is not home. I went back for the first time in 2 years for 3 weeks back in July, and from reading the general consensus here I was expecting to want to be "dying to get back to Oz" after a few days. Well nothing could have been further from the truth. I had a wonderful time catching up with everyone and I was extremely sad having to say goodbye again. I surrounded myself with positive people, people who have an understanding of perspective, and my experience was great as a result.

Enjoy the trip back and then come back out and give it a proper shot. Join a sports club or whatever. It's a great way to meet people. If you are still unhappy in 6 months then go travel and head home with no regrets.

I'm definitely gonna give it another go in oz but ultimately I no I'm going to move back to Ireland some day, I just can't stop thinking about home and the little things like the humour and familiar smells oz is so big and it's weird not walking 2 minutes down the road and bumping into someone you no lol I'm going to enjoy Christmas back home and who no's when I get back il be reminded of why I first left and want to get back to oz ASAP

cmac2009

Pisco Sour wrote: »

Yet another ridiculous b1tchfest about Ireland! The OTT drivel you read here is mad. If you think Ireland is bad, then try living in Bolivia, or the favella's of Rio, or virtually all of the continent of Africa, or indeed about 90% of the world in general. Despite it's problems Ireland still remains one of the best countries in the world to live in, and is still in the top 15 countries in the world based on standard of living. A bit of perspective people. I never understand the need for people who have moved elsewhere to bash Ireland. Is it to try justify to oneself the reason one has moved half way across the world away from friends and family? I don't get it. If you like Australia, great. Why the need to insult another country though and the many positive people who are happy out in what is a great country. It's not like Australia is Peter Perfect either. Honestly, first world problems!

OP, I feel your pain. This is my 3rd Christmas in a row away from family and it is very tough. However unlike you, I really like Australia and have settled nicely here. But it is not home. I went back for the first time in 2 years for 3 weeks back in July, and from reading the general consensus here I was expecting to want to be "dying to get back to Oz" after a few days. Well nothing could have been further from the truth. I had a wonderful time catching up with everyone and I was extremely sad having to say goodbye again. I surrounded myself with positive people, people who have an understanding of perspective, and my experience was great as a result.

Enjoy the trip back and then come back out and give it a proper shot. Join a sports club or whatever. It's a great way to meet people. If you are still unhappy in 6 months then go travel and head home with no regrets.

Great post, a lot of Ireland bashing goes on in this forum. Ireland/Oz have their own pro's and con's.

markymark21

Its just that time of year. I'm doing six 13 hour days in a row this week and then working x-mas day so I'm even missing home a little bit

Christmas can go **** itself this year

res ipsa

First Christmas in Ireland since 2008.

Went to Bali last year, that was better.

Christmas jumpers are a big thing now, don't get it myself, irony maybe?
Not much evidence of recession except in da meedja, hard to get a drink at the bar (the Dew Drop, Munroes, The Blue Note) or a book in Easons (The Good Room & The Shelborne Ultimatum).

Happy Monday

res ipsa wrote: »

First Christmas in Ireland since 2008.

Went to Bali last year, that was better.

Christmas jumpers are a big thing now, don't get it myself, irony maybe?
Not much evidence of recession except in da meedja, hard to get a drink at the bar (the Dew Drop, Munroes, The Blue Note) or a book in Easons (The Good Room & The Shelborne Ultimatum).

Is this Galway you are in?
The recession is destroying people's lives here.
A few drinks at Christmas does not make it boom time baby!

ArseBurger

snowguy wrote: »

I have to say, when I see the pics of the sunshine and all year round outdoor
life style I have to say I'd like that.

Myth. In winter it rains all the time. And it gets cold. Even worse when most houses/apartments are not insulated and there is no double glazing.

Understand and accept this about Australia and you'll be fine.

catbear

ArseBurger wrote: »

Myth. In winter it rains all the time. And it gets cold. Even worse when most houses/apartments are not insulated and there is no double glazing.

Understand and accept this about Australia and you'll be fine.

The weather all over Australia is exactly the same? Myth.
Depending on where you're living in Australia. Winter in Perth did get cold but it didn't rain that much. I think there was a two week period where it rained at some point during the day but never was it persistant like in Ireland.

mikom

res ipsa wrote: »

First Christmas in Ireland since 2008.

Went to Bali last year, that was better.

Christmas jumpers are a big thing now, don't get it myself, irony maybe?
Not much evidence of recession except in da meedja, hard to get a drink at the bar (the Dew Drop, Munroes, The Blue Note) or a book in Easons (The Good Room & The Shelborne Ultimatum).

Stick around for Jan and Feb and notice the difference.

ArseBurger

catbear wrote: »

The weather all over Australia is exactly the same? Myth.
Depending on where you're living in Australia. Winter in Perth did get cold but it didn't rain that much. I think there was a two week period where it rained at some point during the day but never was it persistant like in Ireland.

Whatever.

In NSW, VIC, QLD, NT it rains a **** load during winter and it's colder in NSW and VIC. NT gets a **** load of cyclones. Especially Darwin - where they all seem to start. Happy?

WA is not really Australia anyway. It's more of a holding cell for working class Irish.

Mellor

ArseBurger wrote: »

Whatever.

In NSW, VIC, QLD, NT it rains a **** load during winter.

The wet season in northern QLD and NT is in summer not winter. Summer is very warm and dry, summer is warm and humid.

Most of oz isn't sunny all year round. But a lot of the north doesn't have a typical winter.

Pisco Sour

Just back from Mildura. 42 degrees yesterday. Anyone who thinks that's "great weather" is off their rocker!

crushproof

ArseBurger wrote: »

Whatever.

In NSW, VIC, QLD, NT it rains a **** load during winter and it's colder in NSW and VIC. NT gets a **** load of cyclones. Especially Darwin - where they all seem to start. Happy?

WA is not really Australia anyway. It's more of a holding cell for working class Irish.

Erm, it was pretty much dry in QLD, well where I was anyway, throughout the entire winter....I may think you're getting your seasons mixed up. Summer is the wet season and even at that there's only been a couple of days and nights of rain. And to be honest it's a relief when it does!

Although I agree when it comes to winter the houses are woefully insulated and even though its mild compared to an Irish winter it gets dam cold indoors once the sun goes down.

Nonetheless, there's a lot more sunshine here than back home, maybe a bit too much...I've sweated more in the past year than my entire life. I do love the sun but it's a bit too much, the amount of people I've come across who have had skin cancer is incredibly alarming, one of the reasons why I do want to move back home eventually.


Merry Christmas maaates.

horsemaster

Give it time. Its the holiday season and feeling a bit blue is normal due to use not being in Ireland. You might feel better ina few weeks. The folks here have said some fine reasons for you to stay there, or come back. They are very valid. Ultimately, the decision lies with you. Be with friends during the holiday season. Now might not be the time to make hasty decisions. You will have plenty of time after the new year. I have been in your situation for over 20 years. I lived in different countries and I always missed home, especially the holiday season. But it paid off in the end. That doesn't mean you have to do the same. Just give it a few more weeks before you decide. Good luck!

catbear

ArseBurger wrote: »

WA is not really Australia anyway. It's more of a holding cell for working class Irish.

Do you not believe in working arseburger?

!Nicky!

Alrite OP..I'm currently in Oz and know what you mean.This is a long post but give it a read.

When I left home I absolutely hated Ireland and wanted to leave as soon as possible.Didnt think there was anything there for me and I didn't like the atmosphere and the lifestyle etc.

Now that I'm here that's changed a lot.I DO really miss Ireland and do want to go back some time possibly I stay.

Can I ask,where you're living(and how),who you're with and what you do.....I ask this in the sense of:
-Do you have your own place or are you crashing in others place or hostels etc??
-Are you with friends you've known for a while and are happy with or are you with people you've maybe met recently and still are only getting to know them
-Are you working at what you want or just working to make a living.

I know from experience here the worst times that I've really wanted to go home were when I really didn't feel like I had my own place to come home to each day,getting cabin fever with friends who ive had to spend pretty much every waking minute with and not having any personal space of my own and also when I've been doing ****ty jobs just to get by and not enjoying it.

I'm here for the money to begin with...Make as much as I can and try set up a life for myself.If it comes to it and I end up here for life then that's what'll happen but from where I am now I can see how you may be in the same situation I was in.Coming up on a year here and possibly feeling its not what you wanted BUT you still may have not settled in( a year is a short period of time) and may not be living the life that you want.

If you feel that this is how it might be I would urge you to try and get what you want out of life here and see how you feel.Settle in your own place and try get work you enjoy.Enjoy the lifestyle,cos that's why we're all here.

If you feel like that's not how it is then maybe head back home but if you do I'd make sure you have your second year visa to come back on if you can.I know too many people who have gone home and regretted it and can't come back only for a 3 month holiday.

Hope you find what you want.

lorz_xx

!Nicky! wrote: »

Alrite OP..I'm currently in Oz and know what you mean.This is a long post but give it a read.

When I left home I absolutely hated Ireland and wanted to leave as soon as possible.Didnt think there was anything there for me and I didn't like the atmosphere and the lifestyle etc.

Now that I'm here that's changed a lot.I DO really miss Ireland and do want to go back some time possibly I stay.

Can I ask,where you're living(and how),who you're with and what you do.....I ask this in the sense of:
-Do you have your own place or are you crashing in others place or hostels etc??
-Are you with friends you've known for a while and are happy with or are you with people you've maybe met recently and still are only getting to know them
-Are you working at what you want or just working to make a living.

I know from experience here the worst times that I've really wanted to go home were when I really didn't feel like I had my own place to come home to each day,getting cabin fever with friends who ive had to spend pretty much every waking minute with and not having any personal space of my own and also when I've been doing ****ty jobs just to get by and not enjoying it.

I'm here for the money to begin with...Make as much as I can and try set up a life for myself.If it comes to it and I end up here for life then that's what'll happen but from where I am now I can see how you may be in the same situation I was in.Coming up on a year here and possibly feeling its not what you wanted BUT you still may have not settled in( a year is a short period of time) and may not be living the life that you want.

If you feel that this is how it might be I would urge you to try and get what you want out of life here and see how you feel.Settle in your own place and try get work you enjoy.Enjoy the lifestyle,cos that's why we're all here.

If you feel like that's not how it is then maybe head back home but if you do I'd make sure you have your second year visa to come back on if you can.I know too many people who have gone home and regretted it and can't come back only for a 3 month holiday.

Hope you find what you want.

I'm living in Perth and I'm sharing an apartment with 4 of my closest friends that I've known since I was little and I'm also working in a really good company and I love my job to a normal outsider everything seems perfect and people would kill for the lifestyle in living at the moment but it just doesn't seem right without my family and Ireland it's the people in Australia that I'm finding most difficult to get used to they seem to not like us Irish and their humour sucks!!

catbear

lorz_xx wrote: »

........but it just doesn't seem right without my family and Ireland it's the people in Australia that I'm finding most difficult to get used to they seem to not like us Irish and their humour sucks!!

I'm having the opposite experience, being Irish has been a great help. Perhaps it's just the particular people you're working with. I won't argue about the different sense of humour, but there are other aspects that make up for that. I wasn't expecting it to be the same as Ireland in the first place anyway, I'd been here before so knew what not to expect.