Flake

Good luck! Let us know how you get on! :cute:

Ive just spotted your thread (and after getting really cross with certain unhelpful comments) I wanted to offer a top tip that might already have been suggested, but I found feeding my son as we were literally taking off made a lot of difference as the suckling action helped his ears naturally adjust to the change in pressure. Also the flight crews that I have seen recently have been brilliant in supporting young families so I'm sure they are well trained in this.

I have flown many times with my children as infants (who btw are now 14 and 16) and found calm mum who ignored unhelpful others really made most difference

Thanks so much for the tip, it's good to know you have flown many times with infants so it can't be that bad! ;-)

Thanks Flake! Much appreciated.

 

I've got my profile going on Seek but will have to wait until I arrive until those individual vacancies can be pursued. There seems to be plenty of opportunities similar to my current role, I suppose I'll just have to wait and see as to whether my UK based experience is enough! As for LinkedIn, I'll have to check it out as I'm not familiar with how it all works - Thanks for the tip

 

I suppose it's finally sinking in that my partner is all lined up and I will be technically unemployed for the first time - scary stuff but exciting prospects too!

 

Thanks again,

 

Hazel

you're welcome! :-)

your UK experience will stand you in good stead, I'm sure you will have no issue securing work, just have to make sure you put yourself out there with recruiters and do lots of online applications! It can be tedious but I reckon you will have no problem!

Good of luck with the move, such an exciting time!

Hi, my partner is being sponsored on a 457 visa and we are heading to Sydney in September. I am a Law graduate and have been working as a Legal Assistant for the past year in the UK.

 

I am yet to find a job and was looking for any advice in the legal sector. Based on my situation do you think it would be difficult to secure a similar role in Sydney? And where do I start when I get there?

 

I have contacted an employment agency which is active in both the UK and Oz to get started but any other advice would be much appreciated!

 

Thanks

 

Hazel

Hi Hazel,

I cant offer any specific advice I'm afraid, but one thing that has been suggested is that LinkedIn is a solid place to start for advertising yourself.

My husband works in Corporate insurance and finds LinkedIn an ideal tool for job applications and profiling yourself internationally.

Another website to use is seek.com.au - you will find all relevant job opportunities there and can create a profile for yourself for recruiters to find.

Good luck in the move, hope it goes smoothly and you settle in quickly! :-)

I remember when we arrived in suburban Brissie and were having an Indian meal when someone walked in in PJs to get their takeout. Have also seen people filling up their cars in PJs. Gave us a bit of a chuckle but I thought it was quite practical. At least they weren't naked! The lack of shoes thing does get to me a bit - in hospitals, restaurants, shops - yuck!

thanks for the reply! I haven't come across that yet! :biglaugh:

We originally looked into batemans bay but just too far out for work opportunitys, I will be an early years teacher and my husband is an illustrator/ artist so need to get straight on with job searching! There's just sooo much you can't arrange from this end :?

yes it certainly feels impossible that's for sure, it may be worth contacting education recruiters beforehand with your CV and proof of visa , it may not get you a job as soon as you land but it will certainly help get the ball rolling.

Good of luck with your move! Kiama is gorgeous, I love the blow hole there :-)

:dull: My first post and it's right when we are about to jet off! It's difficult to describe how it feels right at this very last part in the UK but what I do know is I'm feeling quite worried about jobs, schools, renting with little proof of income as we don't even have jobs lined up yet and lots more, just wondering time frames for others in NSW for these types of things for those who aren't/weren't sponsored by an employer?? 

Hi Pink Butterfly,

First if all have to say, I LOVE Kiama, it's beautiful, you are very lucky to be moving there! What made you decide on Kiama?

I dont know know much about schooling I'm afraid, but when it comes to accommodation, they are normally pretty good with overseas applicants, if you have any copies of rental references and/or mortgage statements to take with you, that will help tremendously, sometimes ( if you really want the place) it is worth offering a few months rent upfront if you do not have work lined up, and that often does the trick.

What type of visas do you have? and what type of work will you be looking for?

I know Hays Recruitment International offer a service to those who have their visas and are moving, they can give you info in salary expectations and even line up interviews for you before you get there! It depends on what line of work you do and what type of visa you hold.

It's bound to feel nerve wracking, but it's better to do something, than nothing at all! :-)

We flew UK - New Zealand when our daughter was 5 month old; we stopped over in Los Angeles which just made life much, much easier. Not sure we'd have survived the direct flight :-)

Thank you for sharing your experience, definitely food for thought! :-)

That's right. Because babies in business class and first class don't cry, do they?

I think people write that because the chances of babies flying in first class are a lot more minimal- not that it matters of course, babies will cry wherever they are and of course there is every chance they could be!

Good Luck. Sounds like you are ready to settle in Oz. Don't do what I did and go back to England. LOL

Thank you, you, I actually already did that and learnt the hard way! Lol

once we we return to Aus, that's it, never going anywhere!

Will you you ever make it back you think?

I tell you what is funny..why SELFISH parents assume other passangers on the flight who dont have kids

want to listen to your screeching brats..What happened to consideration for others..There isnt any anymore thats what...Its the ME culture as long as Im okay thats all that matters, and your screeching brats will turn out the same way..selfish...Put a dummy in it, thats what parents always used to do when we used to live in a less selfish greed driven world..

Let's have a look at this 'ME' culture you are referring to and let's discuss the word IRONY.

This post was intended for the practical advice from others who have travelled with their infants, in an effort to AVOID the very thing you are speaking of- therefore expressing a desire to contain as much discomfort to not only the child but also OTHER PASSENGERS.

Any intelligent person can derive from this a lack of selfishness, and thereby a lack of the 'ME' culture you are referring to!

Now comes the part where you learn the understanding of IRONY; because in your attack ( which I may add, is for no good reason, given that clearly this post is part of proactive approach to flying with an infant)

you may notice that all you are doing is indulging your own desires to Troll what was, a perfectly harmless and understanding thread and tarnish it with your own negativity.

Which suggests that only SELFISH party or member of this greedy 'ME' culture is you, Echidna66.

Can only assume that there must be something missing or very wrong in your life, if you feel the need to attack people online, when they are clearly not guilty of the very thing you complain of, it doesn't even make sense!

Quit hijacking threads with your obvious issues and get real.

Where are you all living in Aus with people publicly in their PJ's??? Just curious....

We are using Concept Australia, absolutely brilliant service.

Hey there,

 

Just wondering if there are some surfer girls out there, living in the eastern suburbs in Sydney that are from the UK? If that's you, then hello! My name is Natalie and I'm looking for other ladies around the area who'd be interested in going for a surf...get in touch anyone who fancies meeting up. Happy Monday!

 

Natalie :cute:

hi Natalie,

try Sydney forum too http://www.sydneyforum.com

Please bring a pacifier for noisy kids and please use it as most selfish parents these days, seem to either refuse or cant be bothered to stop their screaming kids from keeping all the other passengers awake during the flight with the worst noise known to mankind..

I'm sure I do not know anyone who would ignore their child while in distress, particularly on a long haul flight!

As most people, when flying with an infant, that's the VERY thing they are wanting to avoid, so a little compassion wouldn't go amiss.

It is PUBLIC transport at the end of the day, so the choice is either to suck it up- or go first class.

It's funny how some people believe they are more important than others while traveling in the same cabin?!! Baffles me.

Hey Ksarah,

it it may be worth looking at Domayne, http://domayneonline.com.au

Hi all,

just wondered if any of my fellow poms live in Kings Langley in Sydney?

It would probably cost less for you to get on a plane and drop to her in person!

6 months should be a breeze - it's the 1-2 yrs that are tricky!

Many years ago I flew with mine at that age - once on my own and with a toddler in tow. More recently we've travelled with the grand kids as babies.

 

You should be good for a bassinette at that age and chances are the bub will sleep most of the way. I'm not a fan of stop overs, get it all over and done with in one hit and don't prolong the agony is my motto. Feed on take off and landing - helps equalise the ears and bub will be strapped to you with an extension strap at that point anyway - BF is obviously the easiest option at that point if you can!

 

Im also a firm believer in travelling as light as you can but take a change of light clothing for all of you in case you get spewed over. My other must have was a baby sling (but, then, I always used a sling and never owned a pram anyway) - get a good one like Ergobaby because there may be times when you need to walk the aisles with the bub and your arms drop off after a while if you don't have a sling.

 

It'll be fine! Just be calm and it will all fall into place! Your biggest issue may be jet lag - I found on one trip that DS had just got himself into a nice little sleeping routine and of course his body clock stuck with the routine longer than mine did in the new time zone. It was worse going East though, from memory

thanks Quoll! That's amazingly brave to travel on your own with young ones, I am not that brave! Yes I think the jet lag will be a little difficult, I just can't wait to get back and settle in for their new routine! Luckily we are staying at my in-laws on arrival so will be very comfortable while we wait for our goods to arrive, find work and find a house! Eeeek and all before baby has turned 1! I will not be going anywhere for a VERY long time after that!

Just to let you know, the liquid limitations don't apply to baby food, my wife just flew longhaul with our 5 month old daughter and took the pre-made formula bottles, 200ml each and not a problem. They get a bit of extra scrutiny at security but nothing major. You get to jump the queue at security, and are first to board the plane.

 

Also, if you do fly with your bubs as an infant, in the bassinet, its very cheap. With emirates it cost us about £20 return for our daughter to go, she got 10kg checked baggage allowance, plus 7kg hand luggage, plus a pram / pushchair, also provided with food and drink on the flight - plus a gift bag including a teddy, blanket, teether and a few other bits.

wow that's very good value! Thanks for the info! It's hard to believe anything where long haul in concerned is so cheap! Brilliant! We always fly with emirates due to the extra baggage allowance and slightly more leg room than other airlines, ( at least it seems that way?!) so let's hope it's the same when we come to fly!

Thanks for the info :-)

We are using concept as well, totally recommended, good luck with your move!

Yes definitely affordable, you may even find a 2 bedder for that if you are lucky. I have family in Wollstonecraft which has a train station to the city ( under 15 min journey) Crows Nest can be within walking distance of Wollstonecraft and is perfect if you like the cafe and restaurant culture, you will be spoilt for choice. It's a leafy suburb which offers the best of both worlds in regards to living specification.

Accommodation can be expensive, however there is plenty in that price range on offer. good luck in your move!

It's easy to think of Things as overly expensive in Sydney but it's important to remember it's all relative to income, and based on your job prospects, you will be absolutely fine. Biggest tip: do not convert the cost of things into £££'s in your head, it will give you the wrong perception. Forget the £££££ and live in $$$$$

Hey!

 

So I'm coming to Aus in February and I was on Instagram looking at people's times in Australia and I've only just realised how big spiders are!!! Can anyone recommend any good repellant or anything to keep them at bay???

 

Thanks

xxx

the big spiders like huntsman are not really put off by spider repellent unfortunately, but the good news you will hardly see them, I only saw one in three years and it was in my post box, and not in the house.

Most places have screen doors and a lot of apartments have them on the windows too, I never actually saw a single spider inside the house! It's only returning to the UK we have been bombarded by the little critters!

And the huntsman yes are big, very big in fact but not aggressive or poisonous . It's the little ones you need to be wary of.

Thank you, that's very good to know about the liquids, I will be so thankful to land after the flight, I will want to kiss the ground! Lol

after that we will be staying put for a VERY long time! :wink:

Hello!

Not in Sydney yet unfortunately, but will be next year! Moving to the Hills District, just wondered if you have settled in and enjoying living in the hills, did you find anyone for meet ups?