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without wanting to sound like a dating agency - which i dont want to do - i was just wondering if anyone is going through this migration thing alone like me. I have no OH, no kids, nothing. Just me, myself and I heading to Oz. Im close to my UK family and have lots of UK mates so Im not trying to run away from anything but have visited Oz several times, once in Brisbane for 18 months and decided that QLD is where i want to be.
Yep I'm with you on this one. Moving to Sydney next Wednesday (21st Nov). More of an amatuer than you though as I have never visited Oz before. Got a job offer and being as have no kids, wife etc... to uproot i thought what the hell and booked my flight! Getting a little apprehensive now as its getting so close but also mega excited. Only downside is away from family for the first Xmas ever.
I am doing the migration thing alone too and it is good to know that I am not the only one. I visited twice and love it out here. On a one-year holiday visa (non-working) whilst my permanent residence visa is being processed to see if I love Australia enough to make the move on my own.
I hope that you are meeting lots of people. Shame we aren't on the same coast!
thanks for replying guys, glad to see im not the only one.
Chris - good luck with the big move on 21st, Im pretty sure you will love it, i dont know anyone who disliked sydney ! You will have a ball. Yes xmas will be hard, I had a christmas there once without friends or family and although I had a good day, it wasnt really christmas day. The aussies are a nice bunch though, no-one will let you have christmas on your own.
Kaz - good luck with the permenent residency.Thats a good way of doing it, I should have done it like that, then I wouldnt be just waiting for the visa to come through so I can go literally the next day.
its going to be hard leaving family etc but I just know Im doing the right thing in the end.
Hi guys,
I think you're all incredibly brave doing it alone! My husband and I moved to Sydney in march and found it hard enough only knowing each other. I'm informed that in some way it can be easier doing it alone - you get more invitations out as people know that you're probably having a tough time, more so than if you are a couple because people perceive that you already have someone (even if things are getting a little tetchy because you've spent so long together and need someone new to talk to!).
This will also our first Christmas here away from family and I think its always going to be tough, whether you come out alone or with someone else. I'm not looking forward to it....
Good luck guys! Australia is definitely a great place to live
Caroline
Hi Helen,
Ive just booked my flight, visa accepted, leaving for Perth on 25th Nov, going on my own but looking forward to it! Im glad so many other people are doing it to!
BBQ in Kings Park on 2nd Dec. I am going on my own at the mo as I dont know any Poms that are up for it so come along if you are awake (will be an early start for me)
Kaz
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1/11/07 Arrived in Perth for a long holiday whilst I decide if I am brave enough to move here on my own.
14/12/2007 Offered a job and a sponsored visa (457).
without wanting to sound like a dating agency - which i dont want to do - i was just wondering if anyone is going through this migration thing alone like me. I have no OH, no kids, nothing. Just me, myself and I heading to Oz. Im close to my UK family and have lots of UK mates so Im not trying to run away from anything but have visited Oz several times, once in Brisbane for 18 months and decided that QLD is where i want to be.
Anyone else a billy no mates ??
Helen
Hi
I'm here in Perth on my own, been here 3 months and enjoying it although work is constantly busy.
ahh man you are all in perth !! how unfair is that ??
and you are all going pretty soon, doubly unfair !!
I think we are all brave too. <pat on the head to us> I think it could be quite handy going on your own, you're kind of forced to meet people, its either that or be on your own and no-one wants that.
dont suppose anyone knows anyone heading to townsville ?? Even a youngish couple, Im not fussy ! Im 29.
Kings Park BBQ
