Guest melanie79 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 congratulations allovera & katiem. brilliant news isnt it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you guys arent heading to sydney are you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiem Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Hi Melanie, Yep, Sydney bound and ridiculously excited!! Allovera, I just noticed you were assessed by CPA?! Me too. Have you got a job lined up? I've started applying in the hope I get something lined up before I move! I'm applying for literally everything that's even vaguely to do with accounting Edited October 9, 2012 by Katiem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melanie79 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 im heading to sydney next august!!!!!!!! when are you thinking of going? Hi Melanie, Yep, Sydney bound and ridiculously excited!! Allovera, I just noticed you were assessed by CPA?! Me too. Have you got a job lined up? I've started applying in the hope I get something lined up before I move! I'm applying for literally everything that's even vaguely to do with accounting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiem Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 3 week reccie booked for 15th November. Plan is to do some interviews whilst there and hopefully get an offer so i can hand in my notice at work as soon as I get back and leave mid-Jan. It's all dependant on getting a job offer as I wouldn't risk going without something lined up! I'll be all settled when you arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloVera Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi Melanie, Yep, Sydney bound and ridiculously excited!! Allovera, I just noticed you were assessed by CPA?! Me too. Have you got a job lined up? I've started applying in the hope I get something lined up before I move! I'm applying for literally everything that's even vaguely to do with accounting Hey Katiem and melanie79, I'm headed to Brisbane as we have friends and family there already & like the sounds of the weather Katiem, think I'm going to have to take a leap of faith as not planning a hol before we go. I will apply anyway tho and see how I do. I noticed that your app was via the new Skills Select process, even more congrats as you'll be one of a few at the moment I'm guessing!! How many points did you claim? EXCITING TIMES AHEAD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klm081 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Whoop whoop! Visa granted! On top of the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elekter Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 At last it was my time! I am sooo happy and can not believe that I really made it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melanie79 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! where in oz you going?!!!! At last it was my time! I am sooo happy and can not believe that I really made it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elekter Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I am thinking about going to Melbourne but if I will get the job for example in Sydney, then I move from Melbourne to Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Heading to activate now on 20th april to sydney for 2 weeks , just need to but our heads down and fix a date fro immigrating....just wondering how the June pio 175s are getting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debz101 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Heading to activate now on 20th april to sydney for 2 weeks , just need to but our heads down and fix a date fro immigrating....just wondering how the June pio 175s are getting on? We go on the 18th August......decided to just go for it :eek: Think we have a slight advantage though, as we have my sister to stay with before finding a rental, so will hopefully give us time to find jobs and get the kids into school Loads to do before then though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredg97 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Heading to activate now on 20th april to sydney for 2 weeks , just need to but our heads down and fix a date fro immigrating....just wondering how the June pio 175s are getting on? Hi Murta! I was thinking about the same thing some time ago... We have to validate by the end of May, our 175 visa was granted in September. I had a trip on my own for one week in December, when I validated the visa, had 5 job interviews, opened a bank account, etc... Then I left my job and came back in February...in Perth, again alone, my wife going on with her job and looking after the babies at home. We decided to be cautelative, rather than leaving two good jobs and move all of us here. After 5 weeks I was able to secure a job...in Brisbane! So I moved in Queensland and started to work 2 weeks ago. I secured a rental at the very first attempt, only a 6 months lease though, but at least we will have some time and our dog once out of the quarantine will have a place to stay. I'm buying furniture and a car, we won't sell our property in Europe, at least in the beginning... In less than three weeks I will fly back to take my wife, babies and bring our dog to the airport...I can't wait for May to be all here! It's costing so many sacrifices and efforts...in the next 2 weeks I will be in regional areas for work, no chance to go on with furniture, car, etc., so I will just have 2-3 days before leaving to sort out everything! Stressful, yes, hopefully we will be fine real soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisp Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Heading to activate now on 20th april to sydney for 2 weeks , just need to but our heads down and fix a date fro immigrating....just wondering how the June pio 175s are getting on? Our flights are booked for the 24th of July We went out to Perth already in Dec 12 to activate our visa's - stayed with friends and just wondered around to get a feel for the place. Have also registered with a few agencies for work - so hopefully won't be waiting round too long before i pick up a job. The Misses is finding it a bit more difficult as she is a Pharmacists and has even more forms to fill in to get paid work experience bofore they sign her off etc... We have booked our removal agency for the end of May - as all our bits can get shipped earlier because we are staying with friends until we settle and are able to get a rental etc... Also just applied for our personally imported vehicle permit to ship the car across. Thing's are falling into place, the biggest test will be when we get our there. We're not selling our place either, but theres so much to do before i can rent it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenniferoz Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Heading to activate now on 20th april to sydney for 2 weeks , just need to but our heads down and fix a date fro immigrating....just wondering how the June pio 175s are getting on? Hi Murta, we leave for OZ for our reccie trip on 13th April and will arrive in Sydney on 22 April. How long are you in OZ for and do you have plans to travel while your over there? Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 We go on the 18th August......decided to just go for it :eek:Think we have a slight advantage though, as we have my sister to stay with before finding a rental, so will hopefully give us time to find jobs and get the kids into school Loads to do before then though. good for you, thought about that ourselves but chickened out...good luck with all, familt/friends is a great help when starting out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Murta! I was thinking about the same thing some time ago... We have to validate by the end of May, our 175 visa was granted in September. I had a trip on my own for one week in December, when I validated the visa, had 5 job interviews, opened a bank account, etc... Then I left my job and came back in February...in Perth, again alone, my wife going on with her job and looking after the babies at home. We decided to be cautelative, rather than leaving two good jobs and move all of us here. After 5 weeks I was able to secure a job...in Brisbane! So I moved in Queensland and started to work 2 weeks ago. I secured a rental at the very first attempt, only a 6 months lease though, but at least we will have some time and our dog once out of the quarantine will have a place to stay. I'm buying furniture and a car, we won't sell our property in Europe, at least in the beginning... In less than three weeks I will fly back to take my wife, babies and bring our dog to the airport...I can't wait for May to be all here! It's costing so many sacrifices and efforts...in the next 2 weeks I will be in regional areas for work, no chance to go on with furniture, car, etc., so I will just have 2-3 days before leaving to sort out everything! Stressful, yes, hopefully we will be fine real soon... well done you!!!! that is trojan work you have done there!! hat off to you..good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Our flights are booked for the 24th of July We went out to Perth already in Dec 12 to activate our visa's - stayed with friends and just wondered around to get a feel for the place. Have also registered with a few agencies for work - so hopefully won't be waiting round too long before i pick up a job. The Misses is finding it a bit more difficult as she is a Pharmacists and has even more forms to fill in to get paid work experience bofore they sign her off etc... We have booked our removal agency for the end of May - as all our bits can get shipped earlier because we are staying with friends until we settle and are able to get a rental etc... Also just applied for our personally imported vehicle permit to ship the car across. Thing's are falling into place, the biggest test will be when we get our there. We're not selling our place either, but theres so much to do before i can rent it out. hard going but am sure it will all fall into place...we are moving everything across the world..pat on the back and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Murta, we leave for OZ for our reccie trip on 13th April and will arrive in Sydney on 22 April. How long are you in OZ for and do you have plans to travel while your over there?Jennifer hi there, good for you things are moving then. we leave on 20th and arriveb in sydney 21 for two weeks---surry hills. had been before so due to OH work committments we will only stay 2 weeks, staying with oh cousins, so chilling around sydney...tourist spots for kids, driving around suburb we like. meeting 2 social work managers to chat about child protection...the systems, job prospects etc. meeting up with 3 friends. so the time is well punched. no idea of future plan but if we get finances sorted here my oh w=might head back out at xmas with us follwing in march...using this trip to clarify all those thoughts plans and DEMONS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wallen Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hi Everyong. I arrived in Perth almost a month ago. Just came straight over didn't do a recci because had been over here a couple of years ago. I booked myself into a hostel for two weeks them managed to find a share house after only viewing two. Start working a a labourer tomorrow. At the level I am at in my engineering career, 2 years experience in Ireland, I'm finding it tough to find suitable jobs I think they are out there its just that they are not advertised in the obvious websites. Anyway have 2 months work lined up so that takes the prossure off. Really like it so far, yea some things are expensive but you can aviod spending a lot if you are carefull. Good to hear some other stories from people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hi Everyong. I arrived in Perth almost a month ago. Just came straight over didn't do a recci because had been over here a couple of years ago. I booked myself into a hostel for two weeks them managed to find a share house after only viewing two. Start working a a labourer tomorrow. At the level I am at in my engineering career, 2 years experience in Ireland, I'm finding it tough to find suitable jobs I think they are out there its just that they are not advertised in the obvious websites. Anyway have 2 months work lined up so that takes the prossure off. Really like it so far, yea some things are expensive but you can aviod spending a lot if you are carefull. Good to hear some other stories from people. waytego wallet, fair play taking the plunge ...hope the right job comes along soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo1 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hi All, Me and my family are heading over in September this year. Still unsure where - depends on where I can secure a job (as been advised I cannot really apply to June/July) however hoping to go to Brisbane or Adelaide. At the moment it is research research research!! On move cubes, insurance, accommodation etc! Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embassy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Hi All - I lodged June last year and finally after all this time visa was granted today! It's been painful and most times felt like I was fighting a lost cause. Can't put in words how happy I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolngirl76 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hi everyone, Just thought I would give a quick update. I got here end of March, was staying with a friend in South Perth but moved into my own rental a week ago. I had already got a job sorted before I came out (I'm a psychologist) and that is going really well, really been lucky with the team of people I'm working with and who I would now class as friends outside of work too. Everything is going well. Hope the same for everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabee Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hi all, It's good to catch up and hear how others are doing. We got our visa last august which was so much quicker than we had anticipated so we have had to get organised much quicker than planned (and save as much money as possible of course) - but it seems to be coming together at last - hurray! Flights booked to Sydney for 3rd August. AHPRA registration sorted - neither of us have jobs to go to but will look when we get there. Anyone else going to Sydney? We are looking to rent around Mosman area - if anyone has any experience/advice on how to sell ourselves as good tenants that would be good to hear. We are really excited but also getting that looking over a precipice feeling sometimes - guess that is normal. It's great to hear that others are doing well and making friends, getting jobs etc. I wish you all the best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Good luck you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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