About to take the plunge :(

[SteveandMel]

Hi all

Myself and my wife and 1 year old girl are just about to apply for visas, mine being a skilled migration as a diesel mechanic.

We are very nervous about the whole thing, and keep questioning ourselves as to whether we are doing the right thing.

We are just about to put our house up for sale, and after paying off the mortgage and other stuff, we will have around £30k to pay for visas and starting out in Oz...will this be enough?

i have a million questions to ask.....so you will be hearing more from me :))

Thx guys

Steve

[NTH SHARMAN]

HiI Steve and family,

Welcome to Poms. Don't worry, we all question what we are putting ourselves through. We were going to go without even having a visit, but validating the visa became necessary so we went three weeks ago. We all absolutely loved it. And not just because of the sunshine either (cos it only put in an appearance on two out of the 12 days). Of course we are still nervous, worried and a little unsure, just the same as you will be, but you wouldn't be normal if you didn't have those feelings. Let me just say, from what I saw in the short time I was there, you'll be doing the right thing for your little girl.

Ask as many questions as you like - someone on here always has an answer.

Tracey x

[lisaallen67]

Hi,

No one ever has enough money do they? Really though you have enough as long as you expect to rent for a while. I know what you are going through as me and my husband emigrated a few years ago. We went through every emotion and were still doing so after 3 years in Australia. For family reasons we have been back in the UK and are going back to Oz for good later this year so we have to do it all again (we now have a 3 year old). Just remember, no place is perfect and it will be hard in many ways but it is worth it. Scary but good.

Lisa

[jonny.co@tiscali.co.uk]

Hi guys.
welcome to pio.We are all a friendly bunch on here.there will always be someone on here,who can give you any advice or info.dont be frightened to ask tons of questions,it is a major process,you are not alone,and it is nice to be in touch with people going through the same thing as you.good luck with your process.
nicx

[calNgary]

Hiya welcome to poms in oz ,my hubby is a diesel mechanic too,he found work no problem so dont worry about that.Good luck with the visa it is hard and stressful ,infact after the TRA i reakon i could recon an engine myself,lol,but its well worth it once your here,,Jodi was 3 when we came and Zak 7 both kids love life here but you dont realise how quick they forget they the uk,,
Cal x

[SteveandMel]

Thx for the replies guys


this is getting more exciting (and stressful) by the day...hope its worth it :)