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Hi Guys, in the same boat, 457 and MA lodged mine mid December and the company I am working for want me out there for the 26th Jan. Starting to get worried now that mine is not going to come through in time... Good luck everyone

Although I am moving to Sydney in 3 weeks on a 4 year work visa (never even set foot in Oz before) your post has really helped me. My OH and furbaby can't come until July so I have 6 months on my own (well relatively, i do know a few people over there). Ironically my best friend lives in regional QLD and my OH's cousin is the Manager of Perth Glory but of course, I am in Sydney so will be a while before I settle! Excited but nervous and more upset about leaving my dog, who is currently cuddled up and tucked into my leg. Please do keep these updates coming as you settle in.... a lot of what you say will be a massive help to anyone else nervous about getting on that plane! Best wishes, Karen

My daughter is now 19 and she has just come back from 13 months in Australia and Thailand and she certainly didn't have anywhere near as much cash when she first went. She was in a similar position to you before she went and it has honestly been the best experience of her life. She is now focused on what she wants to do to get back out there at the earliest opportunity. Ironically, I have secured a job in Sydney and leave in 3 weeks for 4 years. If your life is how you say it is, and you are clearly not happy with it, you have the means to do something about it! Life is not a rehearsal! Grab it with both hands. If you don't like Oz, there are other countries to explore and home (and the 2 friends) will always be there..... What are you waiting for? I had my daughter at 19 and have worked damned hard and had to wait for over 20 years to follow my dream. You have the perfect opportunity, with no ties or commitments to do it now and choose a whole new life path... its not called running away... it's called running too!!! Best of luck!

Hi Bob, I just wanted to also add how impressed I have been with sarah who has been dealing with all my enquiries in regards to my furbaby 'Colin' the staffy. Through her advice he has already had is rabies jab and now booked in for blood test the day before I fly. My partner is staying in the uk until he can come out, but yes, if I had realised before how long the rabies blood test could hold it up (I would have enquired with you guys a lot sooner). Not booked with you yet, but after having many quotes, you guys will get it and I don't mind saying it is because of how nicely I have been dealt with and the fact that you guys recognise how important he is to me!! simple things like the header of the email: Colin to Sydney - as opposed to: your dog! Sad, but working in hospitality and customer service, these things mean alot so my 'baby' will be being entrusted to you in the near future!! Thanks again!

Hi, just waiting for the final confirmation of the 457 visa. Job offered and contract signed. Due to fly all being well on the 23rd Jan. Working in Ultimo,Sydney. Not booked flights until get the final confirmation... Accommodation provided for first 6 months but then looking at moving to the suburbs, excited and nervous at the same time! Good luck everyone.

Hi All, thank you for allowing me to join your forum. I am looking for some advice and appreciate there are probably umpteen threads that will help to answer some of my questions but I am very short on time. I have been lucky enough to be offered a job with a 457 visa attached for a role in my sector in Sydney. I am panicking a little as it has all happened so quick and they want me out there by the 21st January. opening a new property beginning of February. I am a General Manager for a Student Accommodation provider and am covered under Accommodation and Hospitality Managers code. A couple of things I wanted to get peace of mind on if possible. Salary is $95k + super + up to 10% bonus. Accommodation provided for up to 6 months. Health care included. Fiance following in 6 months. is this going to be enough money for two of us to live on until such times as he finds a job? We are also transporting our dog over which is not being paid for as part of the reloc package, I have already started this process but it will take 6 months to get him out there. (My reloc package in effect, this covers my flight and excess baggage only). Once he arrives we will have to be in rented accommodation, I am looking at ideally being no more than 30 - 45 mins from Ultimo and looking at a 3 bed house (got 17 and 19 year old who will be visiting regularly) but not sure what sort of areas to move to. I am 39 and my partner is 44. So excited but I am a planner, so this has all thrown me into a loop and my fiance is going to have to do a lot of organising from over here. We are not shipping stuff as to be honest, we needed new furniture anyway and I wont need any until I move into rented. Can someone give me peace of mind that what feels like an opportunity of a lifetime, is indeed that?? and of course if there is anything I have just missed altogether. Thanks, nervous but excited. Karen