We emmigrated in 1998, our boys were 7 and 9, our lifestyle here in Brisbane is wonderful. I agree, I get homesick when family get together to celebrate during the year. My mum is 80 next year, did visit last year.

Moving so far from family Is the one thing that seems to be scaring me. We don't even talk to our family much as it is but an hour flight away is different from an 18 hour flight away. Great video, very relatable and insightful.

Millions and millions of people do it everyday, and have been for centuries. It's for the better of your own future, and your children's future. Millions have done it decades ago, when there was no internet, no email, face time, social media etc. You only had postal system to send letters which took weeks or months, and overseas phone calls. Which involved going through operators, phone exchanges, timed calls that cost a fortune. Most people could only afford to call once maybe twice a year if your lucky.

This is the bit of my move down under that really gets me. If it wasn't for missing friends and family, there isn't that much else that makes me want to stay in the UK. I'm at the stage of hoping to have kids pretty soon and looking at trying to raise them in London where we live now, I just don't know how anyone does it. The costs are absolutely insane and I don't really want to raise my kids in a small flat or miles out in the outskirts of London when we could raise them on on a beach in Aus! I've absolutely fallen in love with Aus the 2 times I went and it's always reassuring seeing how happy you are, despite clearly the big challenges that there are moving to the other side of the world. And yes where we're moving is so much cheaper than London for what you get, even if Australia is expensive!

@jenniferharrison8915

14 күн бұрын

So happy for you, life is short, be where you feel warm and relaxed! Welcome to Australia! 🤗

My Kids are 12, 10, and 3, they all really wanna go, myself I see more career opportunities and just a better lifestyle, England has become a dump, I’m 41 now and see this as my only opportunity to either do it or not, but I see my Mother breaking down in tears if I was ever to break the news to her, a big part of me wants to leave, a small part of me thinks I can’t do it to her, but for me my kids future is the priority.

@jenniferharrison8915

14 күн бұрын

Look to the future of your children, your future! Mother's know there kids have to leave home sometime - leave the nest - sometimes unfortunately, the emotions can be manipulation not love, love is unselfish! Be strong and firm! 🙋

@marcinakamartin619

13 күн бұрын

Try to take your mum with you? But yes, you should not stay for her. Then you will regret all your life that you didn't make a move.

Another great video guys. I really appreciate these honest chats. It gives us a real insight into what it's like moving to Australia

Traditional things and reminiscing for nostalgia are just part of age not necessarily distance. Find a craft that hones you back to a sense of curiosity and goal setting aims - as boring as making a box kite from scratch and teaching the kids or taking up crotchet and making a family quilt with squares you all contribute from here and abroad - connections come in different ways that overcome distances the world has already overcome through the rewaards that are achieved.

Women seem to feel the loss of friends and family more than men. Kimberly Lucas on her KZread channel, and 12 months in to migrating, seems to be really feeling it, whereas somehow the two of you have crested the despair trough to a much greater extent.

Really enjoyed this honest video. Moved to Queensland three years ago and have no regrets at all. It’s a wonderful place to bring up kids. Almost ashamed to say I have absolutely zero homesickness. Going back to the UK for the first time at Christmas and I’m looking forward more to the 24 hours in Singapore than the time in the UK 😬

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

Glad to hear that your loving your best life

A great video guys. makes me think about my situation. i moved from England in 1964. all we had back then was an airogram that came once every two weeks. Phoning was a very rare occurance as we didnt have that opportunity back then. we moved because my parents wanted to give the kids a better life. and we have had a better life and thats it the goal. we have to let go of what we knew to get on with your dreams. i knew my grandparents via the airograms. but life in Australia is way better than if you stayed behind back home.

@marcinakamartin619

13 күн бұрын

Wow. So long time ago. That is so true! Like in Auss is so much better. There is no point to regret that you have to leave loved once. Parents have to think about their kids future and happiness.

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

It must have been so difficult back then

We came from Germany in 1960. No telephones, no internet……my mother was homesick, but the rest of us were happy to be here.

@libatalklieb5793

7 күн бұрын

That was a good time to come.

WELL DONE btw! Applaud the Coward bit and when something happens deal with it then ... yes please.

My family moved here in 1967. (Shoutout to anyone who was a £10 Pom who came over on the M/V Aurelia) We lived in Canberra. My Grandmother wrote to mum and asked her to pay a visit to a friend of hers to say hello. She lived in Perth! When mum said no, I can’t my grandmother was most put out and told her to stop making excuses and being so selfish and that it wouldn’t hurt to make an effort.😊

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mark

Aroura (spelling sorry .. . its just o eh .. damn!) her not wanting to do stuff - "being lazy". She's TIRED! I reckon that's it. Going to School even for a day let alone 5 days a week IS REALLY TIRING! I used to run reading programs in Grades 1 and 2 and Help @ Tuckshop once 1 month or more (convened full time 5 days a week @ one school for 1 year as well) and had 3 kids so triple that regime as well. IT's Bloody Tiring going to school. She's only little and she's just started school - she's just tired I reckon.

Thankyou for this! After seeing a lot of family members this weekend (which is rare) I’m just thinking is this the right decision? But this has reassured me!! Started talking about this in Feb, job hunting in march, interview beginning of April, job confirmed end of April and hoping to start the visa process this week!! We could be out there by the end of the year which is exciting and scary all at the same time 🤣

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

Sounds like everything is coming together Shannon

Guys, don't mean to be unsympathetic but you should do what every aussie does --- save up for a trip and look for cheap airfares. Used to be every aussie would have a gap year in europe after leaving school. EXCEPT in your case, you can bring rellos here and they've somewhere to stay (i.e. with you). That's a saving. HERE'S ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT THINGS -I can leave my home in Sydney and be IN LONDON in less than a day. Awesome eh?

@queenslanddiva

13 күн бұрын

The problem with that is of course, every Aussie is born and raised here, and has family. So not really relevant

@JohnHollands

12 күн бұрын

@@queenslanddiva erm, NOT every aussie is born and raised here. But it still applies, these potential migrants aren't considering all the options INCLUDING they'll be better paid, more healthy with a better house and well able to afford trips for themselves or granny..

Great video as always

We’ve got a 5 year old and 13m old too, and the 5 year old sounds just like yours at the moment 😂

The upside is that when you move away from everyone you actually become an extremely close nuclear family. Our family became very strong and supportive and that has never changed, and I’ve noticed that with other migrant families as well.

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

That's true as well.

Im mocing in auz but already making a 6 month escape plan for this reason

How old are you guys if you dont mind me asking? We are heading to Oz in October, cant wait to see it, then we will decide for certain if we make the move! I appreciate all your videos they're excellently put together and informative with a slice of charisma, cheers.

@colincheng3000

13 күн бұрын

I live in Hervey Bay Queensland there's no comparison ❤ Australia

@teresaearl5688

9 күн бұрын

We are 60, Kidd are happy adults, great life here in Brisbane.

@teresaearl5688

9 күн бұрын

Meant kids lol

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

36 years young Tom

Guys! What a great movie. Thank you so much for these insights. I wonder whether you know sth about private schools in Brisbain/Gold Coast/Sunshine Coast. Have you ever been in any? Southport, St Hilda, Trinity. What features should a good private school have and which one is worth to pay money for. What additional curriculums they should have? How much are swimming lessons in the leisure centre and how much in the private school or are they in the curriculum (for free?). Are you considering a private school for your girls later from year 7? A lot of voices can be heard that even state school teachers are sending their kids to private school? Which catholic private you know are good.Thanks a lot in advance as you have more access to the first hand info. Homesick won't be sth we are worrying about as we are not close to our family any way. Wirdows? 😂 We are coming for indefinet stay in December! Cannot wait to start our new life down under! ❤

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

At this stage we're happy where they are. Any school can be good. I don't think it's about what they offer, but how you feel when you're there

@Ergo-ji8dn

6 күн бұрын

I don’t think there is any need to stress about private schools. If you live in a middle class neighbourhood you will almost always be in a catchment for a good state school. Almost all state schools have swimming lessons for children either in their own pool or a nearby pool in the warmer months. If you think about how much you spend on private school fees, compare that to what activities, experiences and adventures your children could have for half that amount. I have younger extended family members who went to both and I can see no discernible differences in their educational and social outcomes. I do find the state school educated teens to be a little more tolerant, grounded and kind in their attitudes and actions.

Mr. Johnston, Don't worry. In today's world, you have WhatsApp, Viber, KZread, Zoom, MS Team that did not exist in the 90's. We are closer than ever before.

Australia gives you lessons in independence and self determination

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

True that

@stephaniebell4272

8 күн бұрын

@@ThatJohnstonLife my family arrived from Germany in 1960. I’m so glad they made the journey. My life has been full of promise and adventure. Most of which would not be possible in Europe without LOTS of money. I’m glad you came💖

@libatalklieb5793

7 күн бұрын

Australia can be cruel also.

@stephaniebell4272

7 күн бұрын

@@libatalklieb5793 I’m sorry if you’re having a bad time. It should never be like that.

@libatalklieb5793

7 күн бұрын

@@stephaniebell4272 A bad time? I own more of Australia than most Australians, i have more than i need. I am just stating a fact.

Please could you share what agent you used to help you move?

We emigrated in 1990 from the UK 🇬🇧 to Queensland ❤our life the only thing I miss is Chelsea FC😂

@ThatJohnstonLife

9 күн бұрын

Better missed if you ask me

Divorce! 😂😂

First, I think!

What you are not being told is that if you come here poor you will be a slave to the landlord all your life. Australia was a good country for migrants, but not anymore.