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If you're unhappy at home, you'll be unhappy in an adopted country.
I reckon the first rule of migration is "keep your negative opinion of your adopted country to yourself" - if you hate the place, fine then leave.
Second rule "whenever a local ask's how you like the place?" - you always love it. This one simple statement will open doors to a social life that will let you truly love the place, your circle of friends will expand and you'll get introduced to places/things that takes the locals years to find/do. You have to remember that you are not unique - many millions have gone before and will have tainted the locals views - hence the "whingeing pom" tag in Australia.
Third rule "become a citizen as soon as you're able to" - keep your old citizenship if allowed, but do the people of your adopted country the courtesy of taking part in their society fully - they'll appreciate you even more. It also confers great responsibility - you can now abuse the local politicians at the pub!!
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