My advice to anyone else who wants to make a major change like changing or leaving a job,don’t wait as long as I did to finally make that change,I’m scared there’s nothing for me now .
Maybe I should try traffic control,one of those folks who holds up signs at roadworks,STOP ,SLOW,etc, I know this would involve being outside in all kinds of weather,either too hot or cold but I’m willing to give it a try one day
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I moved a year ago to London. You only live once and you can only regret not taking the chance, you rarely regret taking a risk if you think it’s worth it. Worst case you return back.
I moved from a major capital to Darwin - its an adjustment but…
Having talked to a few people made similar moves, the consensus is moving to a smaller regional city, it’s a lot easier to meet people, make friends.
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Moving interstate/intrastate away from your comfort zone is one of the most exciting, thrilling yet terrifying experiences. The first move away is always the hardest, but you really do grow as a person.
When I was a teacher and now as a journalist, moving for a job just became a fact of life - but I’m thankful for it.
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So for those following the thread I ended up moving interstate.
Is it okay to move back? I know myself and I miss my home. My city, my family there, familiarity.
I want to go back.
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Depends on whether they want you back. 
Why would it not be okay?
I moved from QLD back to NSW for the same reasons many years ago.
The only thing was I waited a few months to make sure it was what I really wanted to do.
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Are you on the run from something or someone? Cause I can’t think of many other reasons why it wouldn’t be ok. If you’re genuinely unhappy about it, then (from the outside) it appears like it’s a fairly easy decision to make.
You’ve made the move and for whatever reason (or reasons) it hasn’t worked out as you might have hoped or expected (and that’s okay), if you’re progressively feeling negatively towards it and you’re ok with the inconvenience that comes with relocation then do it (and if the second is a challenge, put a plan together to achieve it). There are only a few people who have to be content with the decision and that’s you and possibly any others close to you.
Radiohead does make a good suggestion though - if at the end of your selected time period, your decision hasn’t changed, then do it.
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I’ve told myself to give it until new years then see how I feel then but in saying that I know my feelings will not change lol.
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That (on the face of it) seems reasonable, especially if there isn’t an external factor that is driving the need for a decision sooner.
Its a significant decision for a whole variety of reasons, try and approach the next few weeks with an open mind
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I’ve been in a similar boat myself a decade ago. Took a job opportunity at the other end of the state (and pretty much culturally part of Queensland), found that I struggled to ever really feel at home there though (probably didn’t help that I didn’t know anyone) despite being a lovely place with lots of lovely people. Unfortunately the job turned out to be very different to what I was expecting and I didn’t find myself fitting into the culture of the business which made things very hard.
I stuck it out for 8 months and in the end it was a family situation that triggered the decision to move back- by then I was one foot out the door already.
It’s probably more common than you think for people to make a big move and then within a year decide to move back home. I wouldn’t regret it though as if you hadn’t have done it in the first place and given it a go you probably would find yourself always wondering “what if?”.
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Oh absolutely. I’m glad I did it but I honestly felt regret the first night after moving in. And I haven’t had the feeling leave yet.
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I was a bit different… I was excited when I first got to QLD and loved exploring the new area (probably helped that it was the Gold Coast!).
It was about 2 years in that I felt the desire to move back home starting to sink in, and when the opportunity tu get a transfer back to Newcastle with work 6 months later, I took it.
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When I was 18 I moved to Hobart for my apprenticeship, I always felt like I was ok down there but I noticed I did still keep calling the north west coast home when talking to people and I spent most weekends coming back up here. About 5 years later, my wife who I met down there and I moved back up to Devonport and we just settled straight away. I felt like I was home and comfortable again and my wife was calling it home straight away and doesn’t regret leaving Hobart at all.
I honestly can’t see myself living anywhere else, we gave it a go and we’re quite comfortable here so you’ve given it a good go and now you can either see if there’s somewhere else you’d like to try or go back to where you’re comfortable. Life is too short for regrets.
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How are you feeling about it now?
Hi All,
I would appreciate some career advice/ experiences please.
I understand this is an unusual situation so many people probably haven’t had this experience but I still would appreciate some advice.
I moved to Brisbane from Sydney a year ago. The career I had in Sydney was for 10 years. In QLD I can’t do the level of the role I was doing in NSW due to different laws and not having the required qualifications in QLD that I didn’t need in NSW.
I’ve been job hunting here now for 12 months and haven’t been able to find anything. Obviously I’ve been looking at different career paths due to the reasons stated above.
It’s become evident that this is now taking too long and for many reasons including mental health I really need to “get back out there”.
The advice I’m asking for is do I just stop fighting it and start my career again “at the bottom” and work as a casual in the industry while starting my studies and get my qualifications so I can work back again at the same level and even higher with said qualifications?
I’m in a financial position where I’m able to work casually and still afford to live etc and study at the same time but it’s just that I was really looking for a change in industry.
What would you guys do? If I started studying here I would be finished in roughly 2.5 years and be able to then apply for Regional Manager roles in QLD.
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Do the study would be my (unqualified) advice. If you legally can’t do it without it, then you need to just put 2.5 years away and get through it.
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So you would give up trying to find a new career and just go back and start again in the career you’ve known at for 10 years and got pretty high up in NSW?
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I assumed you’ve moved to QLD for personal/family reasons so it’s the area you wish to remain based?
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Predominately yes, and I own a place here so it’s just ridiculously cheaper to live here than rent in Sydney.
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