Atlas Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hi all, I don't post too often as I'm definitely more of a lurker, but I thought I'd post a little update here since I personally really enjoyed reading these kinds of posts from other members when I was in the process of applying for my visa! After planning a move to Australia for a number of years, my husband and I are flying out tomorrow morning to Melbourne and we're buzzing! It's all been a bit mental the past month or so as we have not only packed up our flat and rented it out, but we've left Guernsey (where we were based) to head to England for a week and squeezed in our wedding which took place on Saturday 21 January I can safely say that planning a move to the other side of the world, along with a wedding and interviewing for jobs, is pretty hectic but everything seems to have turned out well so far!! We arrive in Melbourne on Wednesday night local time and as my husband (it still feels weird to type that!) relocated with work, we're being picked up from the airport and put up in a serviced apartment for 3 weeks. I received a job offer last Monday and we will both be working in the CBD, starting on 6 February so that gives us a little bit of time to hopefully sort out the essential bits and pieces. We haven't secured a rental yet and we're hoping to be based in either South Yarra or Prahran. Fingers crossed there'll be something nice around as our stuff is due to arrive at the end of the month/early February! Anyway, I'll post an arrival report once we've settled in a bit etc! I just wanted to share the news as well as say thanks to the members of this forum who have helped us along the way. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Lovely post...and hope you enjoy your flight and your new life! :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Have a wonderful trip and we look forward to hearing an update once you are settled. It's great news you both have a job lined up. Don't work too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Congratulations on the wedding, we did exactly the same but 10 years ago. Had to move out of our house, get married and sort shippers then fly out, all within 4 weeks !! lol It was worth it, even if chaotic at the time. Lots of luck with everything Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Very exciting, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Wow, busy week, best of luck with your adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaty Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Good for you. 20 degrees in Melbourne this evening (18.00 hrs) Fab. Enjoy! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) South Yarra has many new apartments and you will have no trouble securing a rental. A quick look shows 144 x 2 bedroom properties available today and this is not even a particularly busy time! Edited January 24, 2017 by rosiew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BacktoDemocracy Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I hope it's everything you hope for, you're off to a flying start with your husband being supported in the move, good luck, I must say I'm a bit envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonpom Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Wishing you the best of luck. We moved to Mels 3 months ago and have no regrets at all. With change comes nervousness/anxiety at times but I would have had that if I moved 50 miles from London too! Poms In Oz site has been a goldmine of advice, reassurance and experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBI Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Congrats guys! We lived in South Yarra 3years ago till last June great location plenty of apartments to be had. We fly back out with our daughter in March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstanhope Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Wow sounds like you have it all sorted....hope that's us some day soon! Enjoy..looking forward to the next instalment Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collie Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Congrats, sounds like you are well set up. Have a look at Fitzroy also, it has really come on with lots of nice small bars, not as stuck up as Prahan/South Yarra. I used to always head for Chapel st when visiting Melbourne but would go to Fitzroy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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