jordiemagoo

Hi! Yes, provide she has evidence to prove it. Her qualification must be recognised as well.

Thanks for your advice. It certainly is food for thought.

I am an Australian citizen currently living in the UK. I am thinking of moving to Brisbane in 18 months time. I am considering buying an apartment (with no mortgage) in Brisbane city to rent out in the meantime. Will this hinder me in buying a house when I actually move over? Will this limit the amount I could borrow?

So, do you think the GBP will drop in value if the majority vote out?

It is the not knowing if the UK is in or out! I am trying to track the GBP against the AUD.

With the EU Referendum to Leave or Remain in the EU, I am concerned about the GBP currency exchange rate into Australian dollars. Any advice?!

Hi! I am an Australian citizenship working currently as a Deputy SENCO in a comprehensive secondary school in the UK. I have been in this post for almost five years. In my previous job I was the Mananger of a SEN Base for students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties. I worked in that role for 8 years. I have a Masters in Special Education. I taught this year in Brisbane in a SEP unit. I am planning on returning but was considering teaching in Sydney. The only issue is obtaining the Working With Children Check in NSW as it states you physically have to supply your proof of Identity - this is difficult as I am in the UK! A very big risk to resign from my job in order to apply once I arrive in Sydney. Anybody else experience this problem? What did you do? Are there plenty of SEN jobs in Sydney?

Hi! I am an Australian citizenship working currently as a Deputy SENCO in a comprehensive secondary school in the UK. I have been in this post for almost five years. In my previous job I was the Mananger of a SEN Base for students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties. I worked in that role for 8 years. I have a Masters in Special Education. I taught this year in Brisbane in a SEP unit. I am planning on returning but was considering teaching in Sydney. The only issue is obtaining the Working With Children Check in NSW as it states you physically have to supply your proof of Identity - this is difficult as I am in the UK! A very big risk to resign from my job in order to apply once I arrive in Sydney. Anybody else experience this problem? What did you do? Are there plenty of SEN jobs in Sydney?

Thanks. That doesn't sound too positive. What if I am a Special Education Teacher?

Hi! I am wondering if anyone has secured a teaching job before emigrating to Sydney? I am an Australian thinking of returning but I really need to be offered a job beforehand. Can you secure a teaching job and then once in Sydney obtain a Working with Children Check certificate.

That is why we decided to come back to the UK. We are hoping to get some closure on this dilemma sooner rather than later.

Thank you. I really appreciate your advice.

We just think the sunshine and warmth would be better for an elderly person.

I am 45 and my partner is 39. No children. We just don't think the UK is the place to be elderly.

I am so confused about what country to live in - Australia vs U.K.?! My partner and I emigrated to Brisbane (I am originally from there) at the end of last year. Just before we left my partner had an emotional breakdown after our leaving drinks. She did not want to move. We always said that there was nothing wrong with our lives here - lovely home, both had good, well-paid jobs but we felt we wanted more of the outdoor lifestyle. Brisbane offered sunshine and a guarantee of that. Also, I already had a friendship base there. My partner was thinking of ways we could withdraw from the sale of our house. Despite both of us questioning whether we should go through with it, we did in fact move to Brisbane. We arrived but both disliked it straightaway. My partner had a meltdown in the supermarket crying and saying she wanted to go home. In the meantime, we socialised regularly with Aussie friends. I worked - my work colleagues were lovely and welcoming. However, I wasn't feeling it. I think I put up a barrier as I guess I felt superior (not necessarily in an arrogant way). I felt because I lived in London and travelled I had more life experience. I felt because I had made a success of my life in London that somehow returning home I was going backwards. I was earning more in Brisbane as a classroom teacher than I was in the U.K. as Deputy SENCO. My partner and I decided we would return to the U.K. As soon as possible. I contacted my old school and managed to get my job back. Unfortunately, my partner didn't get her old job back. Literally, as we were about to board my partner said she didn't think we gave Brisbane a good go of it and that she started to enjoy living there - the laid back, relaxed lifestyle. I was ill and was unable to fly. We spent three weeks thinking about what we should do. During that time we were so confused about whether to stay or come back to the U.K. In the end we chose to come back to the U.K. to help us make that decision and because I had a job to go to. We we definitely want to retire to Brisbane. However, do we go now or wait until we are ready for retirement? I am concerned that we may loose out financially if we go to Oz but then if we stay there for good would it matter. Also, we need to consider our pensions and the exchange rate. Our Pros and Cons: Australia Pros Weather Sporting activities e.g. Cycling, running, swimming and golf Cleanliness Less people = Less stress Spacious houses -can afford a really nice house Friends More money - job Beaches UK Pros Property prices rise quicker - may make more money from equity Close to Europe London = More restaurants, things to do, theatre, etc. Friends and family Job More character/atmosphere NHS Like the houses but smaller and expensive Australia Negatives Family issues Slowness Shopping Less to do and see Cane toads - have two dogs Snakes UK Negatives Weather Stress = traffic, lots of people, workload Work/Life balance? We are so confused!!! Please help!