Hi all
My wife and me have been giving some serious thought about making the move from the UK to Oz , so much so I have had my skills and experience looked at by an migration expert who has told me our chances are pretty good and has advised us what visa route to go down , so feeling pretty confident about actually getting to Australia .
My only concern is I have obviously been doing a lot of research on oz ,and have seen quite a few negative responses on some sites in relation to my trade. (plumber / gas safe registered engineer ), I have seen a lot of posts from guys In the same industry as me say it's been a complete waste of time as they have gone to OZ been there 6 months failed to find work and now returning to UK broke as the Australians prefer employing Australians over the brits. Mainly within this line of work , also I have read I would have to re sit all my present qualifications to be able to work in OZ as a plumber /gas engineer
., our other concern is we have read the Aussies can be a little bit stand offish to the brits, myself wife and son are really outgoing people and want to move for the weather but also to make new friends and start a new life there and are a little worried we may not integrate with people there,
Was just wondering what other people's experiences have been , we're pretty hopefull we will get there , just getting a few last minute nerves before starting the visa process.
Cheers
sam
