u/Immediate-Passion590

Hey guys?

I’m 29 and I’ve been in Australia 6 months now and I’m just kind of struggling to understand the hype if I’m honest!

I appreciate the weather, more opportunities, better money etc. but I feel like I just can’t settle and I feel nearly guilty that I’m not loving it like everyone else, it’s like I feel unsettled somewhat and it feels as if it’s not real life like we’re just escaping reality.

I love Ireland, I just felt stuck and nearly felt like I was missing out on something if I didn’t come when it seems half of Ireland are here!

I never really had a massive pull to come but I also didn’t want to regret not trying it!

Not sure if anyone else felt similar? Or maybe it’s just a me issue??

Hey guys!

Sooo I moved to Australia 6 months ago with the intention of only staying here for about 4 months!

I am 29! I guess I felt stuck at home, been through a lot of loss, break ups just a lot of sadness and I was stuck in a career that I just felt I couldn’t see myself in another 20 years which was quite male dominated. I felt under appreciated. Burnt out and just felt like nothing was going to change living at home etc.

I love Ireland, I’m not like one of these people saying there’s nothing at home etc. I wasn’t sure when leaving if it was the right choice and I was quite upset leaving but I figured so many of my friends had done it and maybe I should take the leap. It has been tough since I got here but I’m not sure if maybe it’s been my mindset that I was only gonna be here short term that’s maybe not allowed me to have the full experience but I am struggling to fully understand the hype of Australia? I appreciate there are more opportunities, better money etc but I feel like something just isn’t allowing me to settle here and it doesn’t feel like real life I’m not sure how to explain it. It’s like we’re kind of just floating and no one wants to go back to reality. I’m single and been doing it on my own but I guess I was burnt out and lost before coming here and still feeling lost but I’m not sure whether to push on go back to Ireland as I job opportunity at home which would enable a change of career.

There’s just part of me that nearly feels guilty for not loving it or that I’m not using this opportunity to its full potential?