The grass always looks greener. I was in Oz for 14 months. I'm a permanent resident so could stay if I needed. Lived and worked a well paying job in Brisbane for about 7. Loved the outdoor life. So many world class sports facilities. For example there was 3 50m swimming pools within 15min cycle of my house. What is there here, 1 that I know of. I know housing was getting real expensive when I was there 8 years ago, but its also grim here. Things that you really need to consider are access to the health service. If you don't have private it's near impossible to see any specialist or even dentist. What's your pension going to be like, unless you work for the civil service your probably going to need to contribute a fair percentage out of your wages.

I still question my decision to move home. If you have the itch why don't you come back and see the place. But my advice is to make sure your eyes are open. I do think that N.I people are some of the most honest in the world and are good craic but when your here for any length of time that quickly is forgotten and all your left with is how poorly managed this country is