Hallo all, how many people actually regret emigrating out to NZ due to the standard of living compared to where theycome from?. The reason I ask is I continually hear about people especially Brits who tend to spend a couple of years over here there return back home indeed the Brits are called boomerangs as they leave NZ then realise they got it wrong and come back again sometimes to leave again!. Anybody done this, would be interesting to find out. As you will gather I would have gone back but my family is out here.
Disappointment of life in NZ
beenhad
29 November 2016 05:48:46
29
Sarah Key
19 December 2016 20:59:40
3
Why don't you ask those people directly when you hear about them? Just approach them and ask them what happened and try to draw your own conclusions 
Maybe their expectations haven't been met or maybe they didn't really know what they were expecting or maybe there's another reason...
Good luck!
coppies
13 January 2017 06:20:49
7
NZ has become incredibly expensive and with a low wage economy it is not surprising that people leave. NZ is being sold as a lifestyle globally but sadly that is not longer true and that together with a low wage economy fuels the rise in violent crime.
Guestposter789
13 February 2017 18:52:58
0
I am disappointed with living in nz. I find the people here aren't as friendly as you'd think and a little uptight. It is hard to make kiwi female friends here for me as the kiwi women I've met are either trying to be masculine or wanting to put me in my place. It's incredibly frustrating. I've joined different groups and picked up different hobbies to try and meet different sorts or people but haven't really connected with anyone. There are some nice people here so maybe that will change.
I have a job but it was hard to get. There's a lot of competition in my line of work and ageism in the workplace . That's a worldwide problem that extends to here. I'd like to move but going back to America isn't an option right now.
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in New Zealand
Things to do in New Zealand
More and more tourists and expats are heading to New Zealand every year, thanks to its natural beauty and ...
Sports in New Zealand
Sport is an important part of the culture and national identity of New Zealand. Many New Zealanders participate in ...
Things to do in Auckland alone, with family and friends or with a partner
The biggest city in New Zealand is full of exciting things to do and places to explore. In the evenings, you may ...
Things to do on weekdays in Auckland
The biggest city in New Zealand always has something to do of an evening. So whether you want a big night out ...
Sports in Auckland
Kiwis all over the country absolutely love sports and staying fit, and Auckland is no exception. Anywhere you ...
Eating out in Auckland
Auckland has a strong food and drinks culture with influences from the West, Asia, the Pacific Islands and ...
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"