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Thanks Quoll, I appreciate it, Yes the do offer the salary sacrifice scheme which will help.But I'll definietly look into the private healthcare and see if there is anything m employer might be able to offer. Am waiting to hear back from them about some other requests that I have so will add that to the list! Many thanks

Thanks Pom Queen, That was lovely to get some encouragement, thanks! And for the vauable advice about the 6 month turning point, something to remember. Tbh I have spent so much time thinking about it all, that I've almost forgetten why I applied for the job in the first place which was beacuse I have always wanted to live in Oz, having visiting very many times. I't s real rollercoaster of a decision isn;t it! I know my husband feels conflicted too (though happy to give it a try) and my eldest child is not that keen.....but I know shed love it' once she got there...... The company is a charity working in healthcare and research so I'm not sure they will have many incentives, other than annual pay increments so I don't think I could count on anything like that.....but that does remind me to ask.. (sorry another question) iIth the recipricol health agreement between the UK and Autralia, do you know if that means we can access all heathcare as we would in the UK (bearing in mind a 457 visa?). Thanks again!

Hi Evets Many thanks for your reply too. And for your candidness. My apologies, I realise I was being a bit flippant with the poor and cold thing, you're right, I have spent quite some time in Brisbane winters and it gets cold there so Sydney must do! Thanks for the reminder. My husband would work and that is the plan, so finances should be better once we are established, I just wanted to base my calculation on worst case scenario so that we don;t led ourselves along the wrong path. My sister also lives in Sydney and she is away for the first two months after we would arrive (if we go) so that would give us some breahting space to get ourselves a home etc...so that is all positive but my worry is obviously the visa/school issue..... It is good to know that for now at least the PR thing might be a possibility. I will need to make a decision about accepting the job by next week so lots to think about. Again my thanks for your time and input Best wishes All.

Hi Thank you all so much for all your helpful comments. It sounds as if the offer might not be quite as good as I hoped :-( but I am thankful for the reality check. My husband could work - I imagine it would be good for him to secure a job prior to us going but I can see why it may be less attractive to employers. The 457 really appears to be an unwelcoming visa! I will look into the Cathloic school route too thanks. My children are all primary age so we could make it an adventure - which I am very tempted to do! - but I don;t want it ruined by a constant worry of being skint! - saying that we're skint in the UK so at least we would be warm and poor! Thanks so much again for all of your replies, I am sincerely grateful for the time you have taken to get back to me. Please can I ask one more question: Does anyone know if you can convert to a PR visa once in Australia? Best wishes

Hi All I would be grateful for your advice. I have been offered a job in Syndey (96K inc. Super). They are offering a 457 visa (it is their policy and won;t change to a PR), but I;m concerned about a couple of things: 1) I;m not sure what the current exemption threshold is for school fees. I have 3 primary aged children and I worry that up to $15k of my salary will go on school fees. I can;t find any info on the threshold for exemption in NSW....only a form to complete which goes to an assessment board when you're ready to apply. 2) what is your opionion on my salary for living in Sydney (working in CBD) for a family of 5 (especially if I have to pay for school fees!) My sincere thanks for your time