Friends,
as an ex-Oz Mil ATC that has just moved to Canada (who are just like Aussies in outlook) I think its magnificent (love them Rockies).
My oldest son started school today and he is the centre of (positive) attention and he is happy. We are very well thought of in this part of the world.
I suppose it depends on "where". The northwest pacicific states of the US as are the New England states are similar to Canadians.
If your family is happy and you are making the $$$ whats the problem? Oz is only (at worst) a days flying time away.
Gotta go, I here a Kokanee calling....