thread: possible move to the gold coast

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  1. #1
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    Jun 2003
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    If there are difficulties at home I probably wouldn't leave the only support you have. Especially with the prospect of a new baby.

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    Jun 2008
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    If there are difficulties at home I probably wouldn't leave the only support you have. Especially with the prospect of a new baby.
    Except she says she has no friends or family where she is. At least with a move, there is the possibility that making more money will reduce that stress.

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    I thought there were problems with hubby? Maybe I'm confused. That happens sometimes. I often find it hard to keep up with so many usernames alike. My apologies MrsS.

    Enjoy QLD!

  4. #4
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    Oct 2004
    In my Zombie proof fortress.
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    We did the big move over 4 years ago. We had one child and one on the way. Dh got a good job offer and we had little left for us in Melbourne support wise. Our marriage at the time was pretty horrid. We moved to where I knew nobody in real life, but thankfully was able to get in contact with a BB'er.

    Whilst I don't "love" where we are, I am ok with it and life is a hell of a lot better than it was,and was going to be, in Melbourne.

    It is a risk though, a big risk. It has worked out for us, our marriage is much better, DH is in a job he loves with good hours. I have found a great job and the girls are settling in quite well. It takes work though. Getting out and meeting people. Trying different groups, hobbies etc. The trick is to know when something is not working out and to back away and move on to the next thing.

  5. #5
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    Apr 2009
    in the garden
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    We moved here a bit over 7 years ago, in 'recovery' mode from some serious relationship and family problems. Best thing we ever did. I felt very brave but I took the attitude (as you said) if it didn't work out I could always go back. But I felt like, for me to make the break & get away it was a kind of now or never deal. I have never for a moment regretted it.

    Gold Coast is beautiful, it is nothing like I thought it would be (no gold chains & Barbies; well not where I am lol), the people are many & varied and as friendly as anywhere - or more.
    There are loads of BB girls and we all love meeting new people

    The only thing I am not sure about is the cheaper housing... I don't know if that is the case & I would suggest checking that really carefully first. As far as I know, we are comparably dearer than other parts of QLD. But as Kylz said, it depends on where on the GC you are looking.

    PM me if you want x