Hello,
I'm considering a sea change for our family and I'm seeking some opinions.
My family and I live in the same town my husband and I grew up in and now our kids are growing up in it too. This is all very nice and our family are nearby but I can't help dreaming of what else is out there to experience.
We had our children young (we were 21 and 24 when they were born) we are now 35.
All of our school friends have up and moved years ago and have experienced so many more wonderful things than us (although they all either don't have families or are just starting them now). They have travelled all over the world and we have never been out of Aus, they have wonderful careers and have experienced so much.
I feel we are stuck in a rut!
We have literally been doing the same thing day in day out for so long, I feel like we have been left behind!
I'm considering broaching the subject of a move interstate to broaden our horizons and live a different lifestyle for a while.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation?
Now that I think about it I am finding the whole concept quite daunting yet exciting at the same time.
Where do I start?
Hubby works FIFO to WA so it doesn't really matter where we go in relation to his work. I'm a teacher so with a bit of luck I should be able to find work elsewhere. Our kids are in grades 4 and 8 so we will need to consider their futures.
I have a few friends in Brisbane so considering that might be a possibility but again, I have no idea where to really start.
Any suggestions or similar stories to tell?
Have you done it? Did it work out?
Thanks
Stuck in a rut. Time for a sea change!
Saturday, 10 May 2014 - 15:38
Stuck in a rut. Time for a sea change!
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You know a lot of people move on and move out of their home town just to come back in the end because they realise it been "boring" also meant it was safe and a stable place for their children to grow up. Is it possible to try something a little bit more temporary before you make such a huge decision? You can explore the world and live without moving to a different country or state. Why not plan a family holiday to greece or thailand or something? I felt very much the same and actually moved to a different country with my partner and child. At first it was exciting and interesting but eventually it became the same daily routine as living in Aus and I really started to miss the family support and life style back here has to offer..
Anyway not trying to talk you out of it! Follow your heart and who knows you might make the best decision of your life. Just make sure you do your research and be smart about it.
What about doing some kind of house sitting for a set period of time and getting a temp teaching position for that time? You could rent out your house rather than sell if your buying. It may give you the opportunity to experience different places without having to commit for too long. Don't make the mistake of thinking you won't get to experience travel at some point, my parents did all their travelling later as they had their kids young (so I was about 18 when they started travelling). Funnily all their friends were stuck at home raising kids being 'in rits' because they had young kids. So whatever happens you'll get your turn.
If this is something you want to do then I say do it! You are still young and there are many ways to meet new people through the wonderful world of the internet!! Moving is always hard at first I moved from a small town 13 years ago the first year I thought I'd go back because I got very homesick but after sticking it out I am still here loving it! You don't want to live your life with regrets or wondering what if? And your home town will always be there if you ever want to return.