Would you move back to the UK?

[justlookatthatbooty]

Been away 15 years.
Considering a move back. Part of me says, "No, Run as fast as you can in the other direction (Bali)" and part of me says, "Go for it, (not London tho) for 2 years max."
Considering rural such as Perthshire but know nothing about Perthshire whatsoever. Don't fancy being in narrow minded rough racist waters, esp for the DC;s (preschool age).

Would you move back to the UK, after years away? If so, why?

we were forced to move back despite trying really hard to avoid doing so. Been hating it, we're working towards leaving again, hopefully to Oz this time.
We're lucky to be living in a so called "privileged" area, so crime rates are fairly low in comparison with the rest of the UK, but ultimately it's not where we'd like our children to grow up.
Of course no one can answer this question for you as we all have different views on quality of life, principles etc. I also depends on where you are at the moment. I suppose if you live somewhere really grim then the UK can feel like the promised land.
If you're happy where you are stay put, I would.

peterpie you said:Children here are expected to start school the year they turn 3 and yes I am talking about "real" school, all day, every day. The average school day runs from 9-4pm and even 5pm and that´s not including before and after school club. That means that many children are actually in school from 7.30am ´til as late as 6+pm. Working hours here are ridiculously long, more so than in the UK, leaving minimal time for family life. Part time contracts are few and far between. Many working mothers have no choice but to put their babies into nurseries all day long, every day.

How's this different to the UK? Unless you have the luxury to be a SAHP, this is exactly what happens here too :-(

sorry, just realised that this thread is many years old and only today came back to life...

Neversayno - I have PM'd you

Peterpie I'm in Spain and it's 9am til 1.50pm, even secondary it's only til 2pm.