thejaggers

Hi All New to the forum and have learned so much about oz already - so thank you for that ! I have been thinking of relocating to Melbourne from Leeds due to a pending job offer and wondered if I could get some advise. I have read a lot about how bad the weather can be in Melbourne and am frankly very surprised. I grew up thinking all Australia was hot. all year round.. Are these comment over the top or is the weather sketchy? Surely the weather can only be infinitely better than the constant grey skies of West Yorkshire. Also I would be getting a 457 visa can anyone tell me how long these last for ? I have read varying things. Lastly one of the biggest worries I have is telling my children (A boy 7 and a girl 5) my boy is especially sensitive and I am not sure how he will take the news, he is very close to the rest of the family. Any tips on how we can convince him its the best move for us. thanks in advance