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Should I stay or should I go
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As large numbers of stupid people were out yesterday totally disregarding the 2 metre rule, I can see the UK going into lockdown, like other countries. Greece have announced this from 6am today.If you do come back, you may not be able to physically see your friends and family and be limited to using technology.Would that be any different to how you stay in contact now?What would happen if Oz went into lockdown if you are not considered a 'key worker'?If it were me, I'd be thinking where my long term future lies.5
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Australia went into lock down today and I am not considered a key worker. I'm not sure if I'm confusing a bout of home sickness with thinking heading home is the right to do. Although I hadn't really thought about coming back until I spoke to a friend on Skype yesterday and she brought up getting stuck here. I honestly don't know where my long term future lies but I did think that getting my Australian citizenship, which should be possible in 4 years, would give me more options further down the line so perhaps that's the track I stick with.0
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As all the airlines are grounding their planes, it would be impossible to get a flight back - and even if you were to get a flight back, you will find that everything is in lockdown over here. My advice to you would be to stay where you are, making the most of the situation and then review once things get back to "normal" - whatever that might be.1
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thorsoak said:As all the airlines are grounding their planes, it would be impossible to get a flight back - and even if you were to get a flight back, you will find that everything is in lockdown over here. My advice to you would be to stay where you are, making the most of the situation and then review once things get back to "normal" - whatever that might be.I didn't think we are actually in lockdown (but I didn't catch the lunchtime news).To me, lockdown is what they have in Italy & Greece i.e. nobody allowed on the streets unless you have a valid reason and possibility of fines if you break that.I can see it coming (because of the attitudes and actions of the selfish, silly few at the weekend but already...?0
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Friend of my sons posted similar on Twitter the other day, friend was only in Oz on a visit to family. General consensus was to stay put, not try to come back earlier. You're in a better position than they are - they had to consider what healthcare they'd be able to access as visitors etc.
I'd suggest staying put.Signature removed for peace of mind1 -
I was due to fly back with Emirates next month but the UAE is suspending all passenger flights from 25th March. I spoke with a friend out working in Kuwait earlier today and he was saying that all passenger flights in and out had already been suspended there for a week and now they have a curfew. I think all things considered I probably am better off staying put. Thankfully I badgered my employer a few weeks ago about sorting out the paperwork not so long ago or I might have been really stuffed.
@Savvy_Sue, if your friends are British then there's a reciprocal health agreement with Australia which should give your friends some kind of cover. Due to this agreement I was able to apply for a medicare card before my longer term visa came through. God knows what the queues for medicare cards will be like though.1 -
If you come back you will still only be communicating via the phone /Skype.
I'd stay put.Forty and fabulous, well that's what my cards say....0 -
Well you went for 2 yrs, stay for 2 yrs then come back, why do you think you need to change anything? You can keep intouch with people online just as you would have to were you back here, the only workaround is the time difference x
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It takes time to settle somewhere especially if you are yet to make close friends and all this virus stuff is scary no matter where you live. What's the rush? Why not stay a bit longer to make absolutely sure and then decide? Once you are settled in work and have friends and the world is back to normal have another think. Importantly save some cash so you have choices. You don't want the choice to be taken out your hands because you can't afford to move / visit / get another place etc.1
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We've just gone into 'lockdown' in the UK - from the Beeb:
The prime minister is announcing strict new curbs on life in the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
From this evening people must stay at home except for shopping for basic necessities, daily exercise, any medical need and travelling to and from essential work.
Shops selling non-essential goods will also be shut and gatherings in public of more than two people who do not live together prohibited.
The UK death toll has reached 335.
If people do not follow the rules police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings, Boris Johnson said in a televised statement from Downing Street.
Other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms, and places of worship must also close immediately.
Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed.
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