AndyD69

Will do! Thanks mate

Hi Sarah - what line of work are you in? I have 25 years experience, but no real (recent) quallies (I have a CAM Dip). I had pretty high powered jobs here in Design and advertising, as well as owning a full service ad agency, and have always found experience here means more than qualifications. The same doesn't seem to ring true in Oz. Is that fair? Did it affect the quality of job you were able to get?

Thanks everyone!

Hi Frances, thanks again for your advice. We'd love to meet up when we get there. I've been updating my CV with the guys at Immi Bureau to see where we go - flings crossed. We've taken a look at Gosford/Woy Woy and it looks great too, more job opps I think? I wasn't sure whether we could afford the property down there, but it appears similar. We are so excited" just need a few things to get moving now! Regards, Andy

Hi Frances and Mark! Thanks for your kind words. We'd love to keep in touch for any advice you can offer! Yes, we are bringing family - a girl 8, boy 7 and potentially my eldest aged 17 (that's up in the air at the moment). I'd love a boat too, a dream which would never happen here as you say. Do you know much about Newcastle area? More chance for work there I hear. Maybe a creative marketing role for an established business.. Hope to speak soon. Andy

Hi everyone, new to the site so please go easy I am looking at moving our family from Leeds to lake Macquarie area or similar. I have family in Tumbi Umbi (near the entrance) and we have a base there for as long as required. I am a designer (websites, graphics) and also have been Marketing Director. My wife is in social media and administration etc. I run my own business here and it is in part transferable, but for a visa I would take a job initially. Can anyone help with work in the region... How difficult or otherwise it is in this area to find work in this field? Also, where is good to live in the area? It all looks amazing when compared to suburban Leeds! Any advice more than welcome. Andy