[ian5621]

Hello all,

Myself and my partner are planning to come over to NZ to work as Nurse's sometime this year, we are going to see Tonix at the end of March. I really do want to do it, because I have had it with this country now, its gone totally out of control. The main problem is I'm very scared about the move, thinking will I like it? Will I be too home sick? But then again I dont want to be sitting there when I'm old and grey thinking I should of done that. Were all you going through the same? Thanks in advance

Ian
Liverpool

[JandM]

Hello.:)

Will you like it? Will you be too homesick? It's very brave of you to come right out with these questions. I'll bet everybody who's ever emigrated or thought about it wonders the same things, but some would hate to admit it.

I know there are things about NZ that I love. I think that's true of just about anywhere I ever go: I'm the optimistic type, and I look for things to be good, so I tend to find some. I know, also, that I'll miss some things and people, some of the time. I wouldn't be human if I didn't. But I think being 'at home' is very much a matter of taking a decision inside your head as to what or who IS your home.

One big advantage we have over previous emigrants is that we can keep in touch with those we leave behind much more easily, and also, that travel is much quicker and easier than it was for them. Friends and family can visit, and so can you.

[ian5621]

Thankyou so much for that, Im looking forward to it, but on the other hand Im not, but am sure am going to give it a try. Thanks again.

[Pebbles]

Couldn't agree more with JandM!
And if you follow your heart and keep an open mind to any drawbacks, you should be okay. Nowhere's perfect.
And also .. what is the worst that could happen?

[nickydwuk]

Ian, we all go through the same emotions. I was the one who was really positive about moving right from the beginning - it took my OH nearly 12 months to make up his mind. Even though I feel deep down it is the right move I am filled with worry & panic like you that we won't like it or be too homesick and as I was the one pushing it to begin with I am petrified that my OH & family will blame me if it all goes pear shaped. Don't get me wrong, we know it will be tough the first few months and are a strong family so will get through it but you always have those niggling little doubts. We just have to look on the bright side and become 'glass half full' people. Go for it - as you say you don't want to wish you had done it when you are drawing your pension :yes