Phoenix Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Having just taken the decision to emigrate to Oz we now find there is a huge number of hurdles to circumvent each as daunting as the next. Firstly Oz ain't exactly small, its not like say, the Isle of man or Lichtenstein, when someone decides to move to Lichtenstein, their friends don't ask..."oh yeah, which part?". In many cases of such geographic indecision the centre often sounds like a good bet, except in this case definitely not. After some discussion and a great deal of indecision it boils down to Brisbane or Melbourne, Melbourne may be the better bet since I'm an Engineer and I reckon there is more engineering opportunity in my field the Melbourne area, and Brisbane is cheaper warmer...and being a diver nearer the Great Barrier reef! OK, so we will come back to the question of location at a later date. Next (next??) there are Visas..... OH MY GOD!!! they want what!,.... it takes how long!.. we need to decide which state BEFORE we apply!.... So, in a year to 18 months time, and assuming my wife hasn't divorced me due to the stress and we find ourselves trying to sell the house and cars without leaving ourselves without a home/transport until the exact minute we leave the country. and then..... we find ourselves standing in Bris...er Melbour....er hang on Perth looks nice!.... Airport with 200Kg of luggage and......um......then what.... guess somewhere to sleep tonight would be a good start...... what do you mean we need to chose which suburb.... haven't we done enough already!
Guest Serenity Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Yup the road to oz is not paced with easy decisions! We can only believe we do it because we want the change in lifestyle and it will be worth it all in the long-term. Good luck with your decision making and remember you can always relocate once you are there nothing is forever!
Guest billy braveheart Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Hi Phoenix Welcome to Poms In Oz. It sure is a rollercoaster. It was easy for us to decide where to go as hubby got a sponsorship here in Perth so one less desicion for us but by no means is it easy but you get there or here and it is all worth it in the end. Good Luck Janette
Phoenix Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 Hang on Ive done some reading..... apparently its a lot easier to get to Oz if you are caught stealing sheep.... the web page looks a little old so I'm not sure if this information is still current......
Guest billy braveheart Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Hang on Ive done some reading..... apparently its a lot easier to get to Oz if you are caught stealing sheep.... the web page looks a little old so I'm not sure if this information is still current...... :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Kabroom Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Hi Phoenix, Welcome to PIO, I think you've got a good sense of humour which will stand you in good stead for this whole process. Good luck Wendy
keily Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 TO YOUR NEW ADDICTION !!!!! AS WENDY SAYS A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR AND A LITTLE BIT OF MADNESS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH LOL ... ENJOY THE RIDE !!!! MRS KEILY :twitcy:
Guest KP Nuts Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 May i just say hi, we'll get to Mrs KP's bit in a minute, you seem to be a jolly fellow (no santa or weight puns meant) but hang on a cotton pickin minute will you an every other newbie please stop trying to do me out of the honour of being the Joker on here. Your's in all ways fun. Mr KP Nut. Hi and to PIO, good luck with all your decisions................. KP Nuts ps Phoenix, please check out the bloke's thread and add to it at your discretion......
Guest Julie495 Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Welcome Phoenix. lol I'm new too, Are you a mind reader????? You have the same thoughts as myself.... except I know where I want to go to.. Good luck Julie
keily Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 May i just say hi, we'll get to Mrs KP's bit in a minute, you seem to be a jolly fellow (no santa or weight puns meant) but hang on a cotton pickin minute will you an every other newbie please stop trying to do me out of the honour of being the Joker on here. Your's in all ways fun. Mr KP Nut. Hi and to PIO, good luck with all your decisions................. KP Nuts ps Phoenix, please check out the bloke's thread and add to it at your discretion...... AH KP DONT PANIC ... NO ONE ON HERE COULD POSSIBLY BE AS DAFT AS YOU LMAO MRS KEILY :biglaugh::biglaugh:
Guest scots-in-oz! Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 AH KP DONT PANIC ... NO ONE ON HERE COULD POSSIBLY BE AS DAFT AS YOU LMAO MRS KEILY :biglaugh::biglaugh: Well said Mrs Keily! There's only one clown here! Anyway, welcome Phoenix! Our little community here is a minefield of information! Everyone's very friendly & willing to help out with any questions you may have! Just ask away! Someone will know the answer! Mags:wubclub: x
Guest maxxangel Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Well you at least seem better prepared than I! I have got my visa and we are still not sure where we are going. Plus, I only recently realised that we need to figure out how to coincide the selling of home and transport with our departure. :wacko: Welcome to Poms in Oz!!
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