Suzannecopps

Hi Thank you for replying to me message. I know what you are saying about the visa, but I have what I hope is a plan of some sort, my new employer will more than happily sponsor me for PR after 2 years I believe (as long as I am a good employee) In the meantime I am looking to study the Australian equivalent of HR Management AHRI course - so in the event something was to happen - I could potentially apply for my own PR on completion. I currently work as a HR Manager and I am moving into a lower level position for this move but I honestly don't mind (it might be nice to have less pressures that a management role can bring for period of time and I am looking forward to It LOL) I have read far too many stories in the forum of reasons why people are moving back to the UK and I was thinking WHY? And I was thinking is this life not what I think it will be. I think I mainly wanted to hear some reassurance and positive stories about life in Queensland. I also think as the sale of my house comes closer my emotional strings are being frayed a bit but as my friends keeps saying its only "Brick and Mortar" so I need that mindframe which I haven't got yet :-( Great to hear about the insects / mozzies at one point on a thread I heard they were being bitten alive LOL - Now that WOULD drive me nuts!! x

Hi All, New to the forum and generally seeking some advice! We are waiting for our 457 visa to come through. And I am actually in a bit of turmoil, we are selling our house and I am starting to doubt our move! I am starting to no longer think of the positives only the negatives, the mozzies, the spiders, the rush hour traffic that everyone seems to mention on here (I myself would need to be in work in Brisbane CBD for 8am - so it would mean an early dart of the morning) my husband will work in construction, so he will be outdoors and more than likely in Brisbane or gold coast for work. We don't mind the heat or humidity as we lived in Dubai for 5 years and totally got used to it. We wont miss family either as we don't have that many left anymore!! Its just me, hubby and two dogs! I am reading stories that Brisbane is stuck in the 1970's and supermarkets are terrible and its so expensive to live, Australians love to bash us poms, and that people from the UK don't feel a sense of belonging and its all starting to put doubts in my mind. So I was hoping to hear some really positive experiences so I could get my excitement back up and realise my house is only "bricks and mortar" and I could always get a new one once a PR is confirmed in a few years (I hope) and the life we hoped for is really there, sun, sea, outdoors, friendly and laid back people etc etc. Also any ideas on were to rent - we were looking at (what seems to be the usual suspect's for this area) Coomera, Pacific Pines, Hope Island, Helensvale and I am going to commute in a car or train to Brisbane CBD - are they nice areas. Oh I have a million questions and could go on for ages - So I am hoping someone could give me a real idea on life in Australia. PS: We cant rent our house - as we need the money it will provide us with a sale to relocate xxx

Hi Everyone! This is my first post and I was hoping for some advice. quicker than expected I was offered employment for a 457 (plus spouse) visa and my employer lodged their nomination on the 12th July. Once that is approved, I will then lodge myself and spouse part of the 457 and ensure our health checks are booked etc...My question is, how long does the whole process take? My contract of employment states I am to commence work in Sept / Oct and yet the company has stated their part of the nomination may take one to two months for approval? Is this correct? And if so how long will my part of lodging visa take? Its a mad panic at the moment and the house is on the market and I cannot book shipping or my dogs relocation and quarantine until I have the full visa approval. I feel like I am really cutting it fine and wanted maybe some advice on your own experience. Also I being brave and not using a MA! :huh: