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Happy, excited, scared, worried - completely in a flap!!!
Hello all!
I’m Claire and have been loitering around here for quite a while now just reading and getting an idea of the pros and cons before definitely deciding to make the move. My husband has started a degree and we had decided to wait until he only had a year left to do before starting the visa process – that gave us time to research things and visit so we could be totally 100% sure of what we were doing!
But . . . things look like they may have changed!!!
He has just had an interview with a company in Joondalup who have said if they can organise a temporary visa they would want him to start work in November – I know its only an if they can organise it but now I’m completely confused:-
A job offer that we’ve always dreamed of – fantastic – really happy
Got to tell my mum I’m taking her grandchildren halfway round the world – sad
Uprooting my children and taking them to start a completely new life – worried
Going to a more laid back chilled out way of life in the sun – really excited
To sum up I'm completely confused!!!
Am I doing the right thing – I don’t know but I don’t want to live my life saying what if we had taken that opportunity . . . . .
So, obviously the main thing I’ll miss, like most people I suspect, is my mum – she helps me out a lot with the kids and I see her every day but what are the other things people miss – are there things you can get in England that they don’t have in Australia?
Is there a list anywhere on this site of what people think the pros and cons are?
Also does anyone actually know what Joondalup is like?
So, obviously the main thing I’ll miss, like most people I suspect, is my mum – she helps me out a lot with the kids and I see her every day but what are the other things people miss – are there things you can get in England that they don’t have in Australia?
Yeah, intelligent conversation!
Seriously, I really hope all goes well and whatever decision you make works out for you. Welcome to PIO x
We have family who live in Iluka which is bang next to Jundaloop and if we were moving to Perth (were going to Brisbane) then we'd move to Jundaloop as we cant afford to live in Iluka (next to the ocean.) The old baily pub in Jundaloop centre is booming on the weekends. Your close to great beaches and the train is only 20 mins to Perth centre.
Hi Claire, and welcome to PIO I hope you manage to find the answers to all your questions, but life is to short to regret things, go with your heart, you'll be fine Best wishes Tania X
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Hiya Claire i think we all confused at some point ,leaving friends and family is hard but with MSN and Skype you can stay in touch for very little cost.Ali and Yorkshire pom are two members in Perth im sure they wouldnt mind you sending them a PM if they dont pick this thread up, good luck with everything
Cal x
oh claire i know how you feel. hubbie has interview at 8.30am tomorrow - what if they say yes we want you? what if they don't want him?
it's exciting though isn't it??!!!!!!!!!!
cath
I’m Claire and have been loitering around here for quite a while now just reading and getting an idea of the pros and cons before definitely deciding to make the move. My husband has started a degree and we had decided to wait until he only had a year left to do before starting the visa process – that gave us time to research things and visit so we could be totally 100% sure of what we were doing!
But . . . things look like they may have changed!!!
He has just had an interview with a company in Joondalup who have said if they can organise a temporary visa they would want him to start work in November – I know its only an if they can organise it but now I’m completely confused:-
A job offer that we’ve always dreamed of – fantastic – really happy
Got to tell my mum I’m taking her grandchildren halfway round the world – sad
Uprooting my children and taking them to start a completely new life – worried
Going to a more laid back chilled out way of life in the sun – really excited
To sum up I'm completely confused!!!
Am I doing the right thing – I don’t know but I don’t want to live my life saying what if we had taken that opportunity . . . . .
So, obviously the main thing I’ll miss, like most people I suspect, is my mum – she helps me out a lot with the kids and I see her every day but what are the other things people miss – are there things you can get in England that they don’t have in Australia?
Is there a list anywhere on this site of what people think the pros and cons are?
Also does anyone actually know what Joondalup is like?
Thanks
Claire
hi claire! we have all been through it at one stage or another! you are not alone, but like i always said "do you really want to live your life with the what if's"? you dont know unless you try! and if the worst comes to the worst you can always go back!!
your mum can always visit, or have you thought about maybe her moving as well? might be an option for you! we have been here 4 and half moves now and do you know what??? wish i had done it sooner!!!
goodluck with everything!
Wow, thanks everyone - you are all very reassuring. Now I'm really excited (apart from the prospect of telling my mum, but these things have to be done!!)
Fingers crossed - we've had a call from the Australian embassy and although there are no temporary visas at the moment apparently it changes every month so we will find out by the 8th of August.
I'll keep you all posted - I may well need some friends in Perth soon!!!
