Purplepasta

Yes I’ve started my own spreadsheet with U.K. costs already in place on there. I’ve detailed everything I pay put on it now and can compare that next to it. It’s quite interesting what I’m finding out now about what you pay and don’t pay over there. Plus the main part is the wages are much higher but I lose the tax credits I get here so it balances out. I do realise too I need to complete a post grad course to be eligible. Maybe the dream is still on!

It is an amazing amount and am lucky I have it through equity but it’s all tied up in property until I sell. I’m not that keen on wasting it away on living costs long term so would want a job ASAP to start paying my own way. Obviously dipping into it will happen but need it for property purchases further down the line when I know I want to settle.

Does anyone have a spreadsheet split into different coatings eg housing food clothes bills rtc thag can help with working out figures.

I really appreciate the answers so far. Thank you! My degree is 3 years which I have read that isn’t enough for teaching in Aus. It was always our dream to emigrate, we sold our house to apply for visas back in 2009 but then that’s when my husband did a disappearing act and left. It seems to have quashed my dreams of going big time. I just don’t think it’s possible to go as a lone adult with 2 children and manage with paying for everything. Trouble with the U.K. is you get used to government help that you get (which you can’t get there). Might have to rely on the lottery ticket then ?

I would appreciate some honest feedback with thoughts. I understand that things can change very quickly but wondered how I stand with a skilled visa based on my situation. I am 37 this year. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies (2004) meaning I taught pre school children. For the past three years I’ve been a teaching assistant but the school are using me in ks2 not early years. Its just me and 2 children aged 8 and 11, If I sold my house today I would have about £110k to take with me. I have sole custody and parental responsibility I know people in Victoria but no relatives and no idea where to start. Ive previously had a whv in 2003 so cannot have another. Many thanks for any information.