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.
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.
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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.
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