Keelif

I've had the contract sent through. They've said they have a migration agent that will work with me, which is really helpful as is very daunting. How are you all getting on in oz? Are you happy you made the move?

That's what I was hoping to hear. I just need to start gathering documents now. Seems to be so much Im not sure where to start. We are going to go as its too good an opportunity to pass up.

we will make sure to avoid the macdonalds there

Thank you for all replying. I was officially offered one of the jobs last night! Company have said they'll do the 186 de visa so we'll have permanent residency. They have said they'll pay towards some of the costs, provide 1 months accommodation and 3 months car hire. Has anyone else been offered a relocation package and would you say that sounds reasonable? Feeling a bit overwhelmed/excited/nervous at the minute!

Our children are 1, 9 and 11 so still quite young and we wanted to do it before the dreaded teenage years. One if the companies did initially offer the 482 visa but for the sake of our family security I would not want to go unless it was for pr. I wouldn't want to risk having to uproot the kids in a few years if we then couldn't get pr as our 11 year old will be at an important time school wise then. I'm not upset they've said they won't visit I dont expect them to if they truly don't want to, same as I don't think they should try and guilt me into staying here just to make them happy.

We're hoping to go on a 186 de and for the move to be permanent if we like it. We have told them that.

Thank you both. My partner and I are really excited about the opportunity but struggling to find anyone in share that with as most are being quite negative or just indifferent. Guess thats why I've joined this forum to talk to like minded people who have a more open mindset. We live in a small coastal town where everyone knows everyone else and most people never leave, which which really don't think helps. It's not a bad place to live but its not somewhere I want to stay forever.

Hi all. This is my first post so please be gentle! I've got 2 potential job offers to move to oz. My partner and I have 3 kids and really want to make the move. Not because we hate the UK as we don't but for the adventure and experience of living in another country. It's something I've always wanted to do and as I creep closer to 40 I feel its now or never! However, my family are not being overly supportive. My mums trying bless her but both my brothers have basically said they won't visit as the flights too long etc. They do both have a habit of making me feel like the black sheep and seem almost offended that I want to forge a new life for myself and immediate family. They've also said my mum wouldn't make the flight and could die if she travelled that far. She's mid 60s with no health issues! They've also said I'd be putting my children at risk as it may not be safe for them. Partners mother also said she won't visit. She's said it's too far but has happily been to Asia twice. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like they're trying to guilt me into staying. However, all they're achieving is making me want to go more.