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Could someone give me some advice so I know whether to go for it or not.
My hubby has always wanted to move to oz and now I have come round to the idea along with my 14 year old and 13 year old daughter. The only thing is I am afraid of planning it and then not going through with it or when I get there I will be so homesick. I know I need to think about my family and what a better way of life we would have but to move to the other side of the world were you know no-one is scaring the bajesus out of me. I do feel there is nothing on offer to kids in Northern Ireland and I am sure they will love Oz but then I think about my parents. They are 72 years of age and I wonder if I am being selfish and leaving them at this time of their lives.
hi guys i know how you feel, everybody gets nervous, we booked our flights today, and fly out on 17th march, and if i'm honest i'm nervous as anything, but we are doing this for our kids, so we will give it our best shot and thats all you can do! and again i'm the same with my parents, i'm heartbroken that i'm leaving them, get tears just thinking about it, but you have to do whats right for your family now!! and just think of the amazing holidays your parents could have, you never know they might even follow you to oz!!! best of luck with everything! sheena
My hubby has wanted to go for years and I have always said no, but being the good wife that I am (ha ha) I have agreed to get visa's and go over for 4 - 6 weeks to seriously look at it, then make a decision.
The thought of leaving my family and support I have in the uk makes me feel sick but what if ??? life is better for us especially the kids then I would be selfish to pass up such a opportunity.
You can call Australia for 2p a minute and web cams are excellent too. I tell myself that we are taking the kids on a adventure for 2 years, We will rent a home and leave all assets in the bank and then if its not what we thought we will come back to the uk. At least we will know we gave it a go.
If you look on this site people who have done it are so lovely, they meet up and support each other.
Ive done lots of reading and as time goes on I am slowly coming around to the idea.
My friend moved to Adelaide two years ago and she says it was hard but the best decision as it has given her and her husband the chance to bring their children up together as work/life balance is good.
Believe me, I am sure those thoughts go through everyones minds. My parents are in their 60's and not in the best of health. They ahve told me point blank they ill not come and visit. I am not sure if that is just to try to make me change my mind about going!
I get really upset when I think about taking their grandchildren away from them but then I also think my kids futures are what is important. I know things ain't perfect in Australia, but I am sure it will be much better than bringing them up here.
Our plan is to go for five years, get citizenship and then decide if we want to stay. It is better to regret doing something then regret not doing it. (thats my theory anyway!!)
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Tracy & Geoff, Oliver (10) and Daisy (6), Visa applied for online 09/1/08, police checks sent 14/2/08 meds 18/1/08, finalised 11/2/08. visa granted 16/7/08, flying to Perth 11/1/09
As far as I can tell we are in almost exactly the same boat as you (right down to family names)
My father has inadvertantly to me that if I go 'that will be it' but, having lived in the Southern Hemisphere already & daily getting more and more worn out by the half-full misery and disrespect of this place, I'm more & more convinced its the right thing for us and (more importantly) our monsters. They are like caged tigers through our 6 month winter.
Everyone who is able (and that certainly isn't everyone) should be considering this. I have convinced myself that if my parents can't travel then I'll get back (realistically) as much as possible. I'm also sure that those who visit will soon consider making the move also.
Stay strong Murray-kin - your biggest adventure awaits !
Just a quick question, just new to site,my family and I are thinking about migration to OZ and would be looking to go on a skilled visa, we are thinking about doing all the paper work ourselves and I would like to ask you if the vetassess ass is to be done before applying for visa and if so, how do you apply for the test, Any help gratefuly appreciated,
Many thanks, susan
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Believe me, I am sure those thoughts go through everyones minds. My parents are in their 60's and not in the best of health. They ahve told me point blank they ill not come and visit. I am not sure if that is just to try to make me change my mind about going!
I get really upset when I think about taking their grandchildren away from them but then I also think my kids futures are what is important. I know things ain't perfect in Australia, but I am sure it will be much better than bringing them up here.
Our plan is to go for five years, get citizenship and then decide if we want to stay. It is better to regret doing something then regret not doing it. (thats my theory anyway!!)[/quote]
Could someone give me some advice so I know whether to go for it or not.
My hubby has always wanted to move to oz and now I have come round to the idea along with my 14 year old and 13 year old daughter. The only thing is I am afraid of planning it and then not going through with it or when I get there I will be so homesick. I know I need to think about my family and what a better way of life we would have but to move to the other side of the world were you know no-one is scaring the bajesus out of me. I do feel there is nothing on offer to kids in Northern Ireland and I am sure they will love Oz but then I think about my parents. They are 72 years of age and I wonder if I am being selfish and leaving them at this time of their lives.
Thanks in advance.
I would say go for it! We have a 16 month old daughter and wouldn't have considered it before we had her - with us both working full time there was less time to notice how awful the area we live in has got!! It's the things we don't do that we regret, isn't that the saying? Definitely worth a go for your children.
Yes the vetassess test has to be done before you can apply for your visa. The best place to start is by looking on the Vetassess website - VETASSESS - Vocational Education Training and Assessment Services. Also the immigration website has all the info re trade assessment and visa applications, Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Don't worry about doing the paperwork on your own. I have done all ours without any problems (yet!!). Any questions, ask away.
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Tracy & Geoff, Oliver (10) and Daisy (6), Visa applied for online 09/1/08, police checks sent 14/2/08 meds 18/1/08, finalised 11/2/08. visa granted 16/7/08, flying to Perth 11/1/09
I agree with TracyB37, better to have done it then gone back than saying to yourself in 20 years time..what if. We came over in Aug 06 and yes it was hard for my wife for the first couple of months but now she is loving it! It is different and strange but so much nicer than the UK!! We went back at Christmas (first time in 18 months) and how the Poms (I can say that now coz I'm naturalised) are soooo miserable!!! We are up in Darwin - well just outside - and it is so lovely. Not much traffic, the people are great and friendly, my daughter can go to school on her bike and we don't worry.
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