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Hi all. Thanks for the kind messages and posts. I am really looking forward to my holiday and those wondering I am 29 with no kids, my girlfriend is 23 so there is a small age gap... And yes i am taking her, one reaon is altough I met her in April last year just before my step faher passed, we really only see each other once a week or maybe twice at most which is why i think we have lasted. I think the holiday will be a great decider for me on our relationship.. I am not going to make any big decision yet! Holiday first then some changes in my life I reckon. Those who asked I am not that close to my auntie, my auntie was close to my mum! me and my brother are close however he has his own life and would support me what ever i chose to do!! Thanks for the messages

Hi all, This massive post is really just to get it off my chest, but as a long reader of pom in oz couldn't think of no where better to post So I went to Oz Jan 2010 and done the whole WHV thing for 2 years, then luckily got sponsored on a 457 for my job, it was a fantastic job which I loved so much up in Karratha WA. However my Step Father got cancer and was really ill, so came back for a visit in March 2013. He passed away in April so I had to extend my stay for a extra 4 weeks, which caused issues with my job but stayed home to support my small family, basically my mum and brother. Further to my Step Father passing my mother didn't cope too well with his death, she cared for him for 2 years with his cancer and she had a mental breakdown about a week before he passed. She was sectioned under the mental health act and was in a secured hospital for 5 weeks, she seemed to come to terms with his death and with the help from me, my bro and our auntie thought we could get her back to her normal self. However, that was never meant to be, in June 2013 she commited suicide and after the 2nd funeral in just 2 months me and my bro had sooo much to sort out, house, cars, famil business etc etc Around, december 2013 we had done everything that was required to resolve all my mum and step fathers affairs. from all bills / debts paid to cars returned to the buisness being closed and house being sold. it was a lot of work. The problem now, Well i was made redundant from my uk job that I got in sept 2013 (shortest job ive ever had ;0) so I have nothing to do, I was soo busy the last 10 months its just come to a sudden stop... Over the last few weeks, i have kinda felt myself slide into a depressed state, I am going bed late 2-3 am getting up at 12/1pm I have no interest in anything, probably put on a stone in the last 6 weeks.. I do however have a girlfriend who has suported me through all of this, the only issue is Im not in love with her. I love her and she has a fantastic heart but I just feel we are so different... any way that is a whole different post.. I am looking for work, but I cannot think of anything worse than sitting on a train to london everyday followed by 7/8 hours in a office!! being in IT this is the norm, so I was thinking of a career change however this is too another post. Back to my original post, after 11 months of being back I just dont know what to do now... I have tried to get over the whole OZ thing and just be home and get on with life but its always in the back of my mind.. and after last year I kinda hate being here and want to leave!! Anyway, I am going egypt in March for 10 days, I hope this will give me the time to decide 1 - what to do about my relationship and 2 what to do for my future and hopefully help me snap out of this horrid despressed moany, grumpy, lazy, man I have become!! Thanks for reading!!!

It honestly can take from 3 days to 6 weeks, my company are quoating 2 weeks...

The state that you are in now, is it possible to register your relationship? if you are in NSW then the link for info is: http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Relationships.htm Basically if you register you can waive the 12 month requirment - still include all the information you have, but it makes the application the little bit simpler..

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I dissagree, I'd say if you have experience in office / customer service roles then you will have no issues getting temporary work. I have worked in Sydney and Perth and I had a 6 month contract with Dept of Transport(Mainroads) within a week. However, getting a full time perm role would not be an option until your partner visa is granted.

Wow. So fast..

How long for the nomination to approval? Congrats too btw

Andrew are you actually from Romford? IT Market is Perth seems to be pretty good at the moment... Sorry the IT Support market in Perth

Ok so your broke, You cannot work because your on a tourist visa... you can't re-train or socialise with others because your broke... Hmmm. I think there is only one option mate and you know what it is..

I'd 2nd that it is probably medical related.. If only I became a Doctor!!

Hi Just wondering what docos you uploaded? I am a bit worried I wont have enough evidence of my skills? Its mainly experience? I am doing the job right now and have been for a a 5+ years.. Anyone out there that didnt upload too much i.e a work reference and some certs? or just a CV? I am asking today for sponsorship, they are either gonna say YES..... Or Nooooo. Wish me luck.

Pretty sure you will be fine 7 years of marraige and 3 kids will probably give you PR straight away...

I would advise the PMV may be the best option from the two your are enquirying about. However can she apply for a WHV? then pop over and live with you for a period of 12 months then apply for partner? or if you're in a state that allows registration of a relationship do this which waivers the 12 month rule..

Byron, What visa are you in the process of getting?

Hi, Ok so WA state migration list has watch and clock repairer and maker Seeked any jobs for WA 0 results returned.. None of the state will sponsor my job which is pretty basic IT Support 1,563 jobs containing IT Support in Perth from seek. Also on WA SS was a park ranger.. surley... 1 job containing park ranger in Perth I mean I know my job doesnt take a genius to do but I personally specialise in a specific dept which is pretty technical bUT HEY HO... Maybe for WA SS i will become a Meat inspector oh, but 0 jobs found for - jobs containing Meat inspector in Perth This is just a rant and now I am finished. ;

Not exactly... a week before his probationary period is not the same as after the probationary period.

The thing is, I wanted to stay in Aus soo bad and my friend who is 12 years older than me with 3 children offered to marry me for a visa, I politely declined! but did think about it for a second and one of the reasons was OMG i couldnt tell anyone that I would be marrying someone just for a visa. etc etc, The marraige doesnt have to be a big deal, but not telling a single person is - in my eyes not a genuine marraige, its a marraige to get a visa.

I think its a bit suspicious that you are not telling anyone... You really need a few Ausstie statdecs from close friends or family.. maybe its time to have a chat / advise from an agent and get some professional advice.

Well my friend is doing the same so in 9 months I can advise then lol.. Pretty sure if the marraige is legal and you are in a genuine relationship and everything is above board then one would assume you will not have too many issues.

The fact you have been here for 3 months without a visa and not made any contact to diac is not good. I think working rights is the least of your worries. You currently do not have a visa to have working rights too.. Stop putting it off and sort it out... Edit: this is ment to encourage you to get ya ass in gear... P.S there is a dept within diac that deal with cases like yours so maybe see them first then if they cannot help see a MARA.. (google IMMITV and find the video about overstaying - info is on there)

I know alot of people who have been sponsored and have less qualifications than me. I know someone who sat on a corner of the street rasing money for charity and they sponsored them i mean cmon but then again raising money is sales and it generates money... Anything that generates the 1 thing that companies exsist for then anything is possible.

Well the 457 is really for skilled workers, if your not skilled in the field then really you shouldnt qualify, however recruitment is basically sales and if you are good at it, I am sure agencies will do what they can to keep you.

I actually prefer the bacon over here, don't know why. The sausages on the otherhand, I normally just woolworths it up for some good pork ones and they are normally ok. I am not a fan of the traditional beef sausage tho..

Cool, my first flight with them in April.. Thanks for the heads up...