Is the grass always greener? - SV650.org

31-10-07, 10:15 AM

As most of you will know, I've been in the USA for the last 5 days. I had such a brilliant time and TBH I didn't want to come back. And now I am back I feel completely miserable. Hard to describe but I feel flat, no motivation, can't be bothered to do anything. I keep thinking about what it would be like to live someplace else. I'm sure that everywhere has its problems though.

What do people think? Is it a sign of a good holiday and time to stop daydreaming and being stupid, do you feel like this when you've had a great time and back to work time makes you want to run in the opposite direction? Just wondering if it's me.

31-10-07, 10:17 AM

come and live by me Ed for a week then go back to shrewsbury and you'll be happy again.

31-10-07, 10:18 AM

It's sunny and warm around here!

31-10-07, 10:19 AM

To be honest I do think in certain places in the US life is rather nice. Of course like everywhere in other places it is not.
I had the chance to move to Madison Wisconsin once. I often wish I had done so, just for a 'different' life.

31-10-07, 10:21 AM

You need longer than 5 days in a different place to get used to it, everywhere seems more fun for 5 days. After 2 years in a different place you might well be longing to come "home" to England. I just am happy to live in Oxford and try to travel on holidays as much as possible.

31-10-07, 10:22 AM

It's a classic case of home sickness: you're sick of your home country!

Basically, when you were away you probably did fun stuff, everything was new and exciting and you weren't in a routine. You've come back and are probably feeling like you are a bit stagnant. Doctor Bear prescribes a new hobby. Have you considered trying to train cobblestones to fly?

31-10-07, 10:22 AM

Yes, but it still needs cutting!

Having lived in Oz briefly, I'm going back. This country sucks bums. I doubt once I set my foot down abroad I'd ever want to see England again.

G · 31-10-07, 10:24 AM

Goong on holiday somewhere, seeing the sites and relaxing/enjoying yourself whilst there is an entirely different situation and feeling to going to the same place and working all day.

I keep thinking of going to work in nigeria or UAE. But then after speaking with friends not even the mega money on offer makes it worth it.

BoltonSte · 31-10-07, 10:26 AM

Problem is you enjoy yourself much more for a short period.

I went over for three years on secondment and because we knew we would be back made the most of it.

Although I do prefer to be back here, I am getting the itch to move on after only 14 months back. I think the only way you can decide if you want to live somewhere is stay long enough so that it is no longer a holiday, and try to get there in several seasons.
I could not comprehend how difficult summers would be (90+F and 90% humidity).

Everyones different, now, I wouldn't have an issue seeing somewhere I like, doing research and moving. But typically I would say the above is possibly the best approach. Make sure you have a job, it keeps you focussed and makes it a hell of a lot easier. All the ex-pat wives I met were struggling as they weren't working while the husbands thought it was great as they had their routine set.

Enough of my ramblings....drop me a PM if you want to know more.

Ste

31-10-07, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

Yes,

Having lived in Oz briefly, I'm going back. .

can i come?

this country does pi$$ me off at times....... weather, tax, low pay etc etc

but i know i will never do anything about it, (i think)

31-10-07, 10:15 AM	#1
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Is the grass always greener? As most of you will know, I've been in the USA for the last 5 days. I had such a brilliant time and TBH I didn't want to come back. And now I am back I feel completely miserable. Hard to describe but I feel flat, no motivation, can't be bothered to do anything. I keep thinking about what it would be like to live someplace else. I'm sure that everywhere has its problems though. What do people think? Is it a sign of a good holiday and time to stop daydreaming and being stupid, do you feel like this when you've had a great time and back to work time makes you want to run in the opposite direction? Just wondering if it's me.

31-10-07, 10:17 AM	#2
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the grass always greener? come and live by me Ed for a week then go back to shrewsbury and you'll be happy again.

31-10-07, 10:18 AM	#3
Filipe M. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the grass always greener? It's sunny and warm around here!

31-10-07, 10:19 AM	#4
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the grass always greener? To be honest I do think in certain places in the US life is rather nice. Of course like everywhere in other places it is not. I had the chance to move to Madison Wisconsin once. I often wish I had done so, just for a 'different' life.

31-10-07, 10:21 AM	#5
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the grass always greener? You need longer than 5 days in a different place to get used to it, everywhere seems more fun for 5 days. After 2 years in a different place you might well be longing to come "home" to England. I just am happy to live in Oxford and try to travel on holidays as much as possible.

31-10-07, 10:22 AM	#6
Bear Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the grass always greener? It's a classic case of home sickness: you're sick of your home country! Basically, when you were away you probably did fun stuff, everything was new and exciting and you weren't in a routine. You've come back and are probably feeling like you are a bit stagnant. Doctor Bear prescribes a new hobby. Have you considered trying to train cobblestones to fly?

31-10-07, 10:22 AM	#7
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the grass always greener? Yes, but it still needs cutting! Having lived in Oz briefly, I'm going back. This country sucks bums. I doubt once I set my foot down abroad I'd ever want to see England again.

31-10-07, 10:24 AM	#8
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Is the grass always greener? Goong on holiday somewhere, seeing the sites and relaxing/enjoying yourself whilst there is an entirely different situation and feeling to going to the same place and working all day. I keep thinking of going to work in nigeria or UAE. But then after speaking with friends not even the mega money on offer makes it worth it.

31-10-07, 10:26 AM	#9
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,010	Re: Is the grass always greener? Problem is you enjoy yourself much more for a short period. I went over for three years on secondment and because we knew we would be back made the most of it. Although I do prefer to be back here, I am getting the itch to move on after only 14 months back. I think the only way you can decide if you want to live somewhere is stay long enough so that it is no longer a holiday, and try to get there in several seasons. I could not comprehend how difficult summers would be (90+F and 90% humidity). Everyones different, now, I wouldn't have an issue seeing somewhere I like, doing research and moving. But typically I would say the above is possibly the best approach. Make sure you have a job, it keeps you focussed and makes it a hell of a lot easier. All the ex-pat wives I met were struggling as they weren't working while the husbands thought it was great as they had their routine set. Enough of my ramblings....drop me a PM if you want to know more. Ste __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.

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