ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi everyone, I am 29 an have booked my flight to come to oz in November on the WHV but what age would you say is the ideal age to go travelling or seek a new life, personally I don't think it should be a debate but I've had a few jibes saying I'm too old etc etc. better later than never tho hey?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I was 28 and OH was 29. We had friends who both went who were 30 (they just got a WHV before their 30th birthdays). We thought we would be too old as well, but we were very surprised when we started out. OK a lot of people take a Gap year out of Uni and go travelling, but also a lot of people get into their late thirties and think it is now or never and go for it. We met loads of other travellers, some of whom were even in their 60s and 70s!! You are never too old to experience the delights of travelling the World! Hope you enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 :biggrin: Thanks for that, made me feel better about going now, guess its just small minded people who think you have to be late teens early 20's to go travelling then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowlingAFC Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi Mate. Yeah the same crossed my mind a few years ago when I decided to head on the WHV, I was 28 and thought to myself it's now or never. Met other travellers of ALL ages, although after sampling other countries I have kinda thought that I probably met more younger people in Oz than elsewhere, not to say it was a bad thing. You'll have a blast mate. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Cheers mate, it was defo a now or never moment, visa sorted and flight booked now tho so there's no going back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyM Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'd say you were the ideal age! You will be taken more seriously by employers, and I doubt you'll be back!! I went with the OH when we were 23 and 26, and most of the people we met were older. They all had the time of their lives! It's never too late, just go for it and have an amazing time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Happy days, cheers Amy! .. What's OH stand for? I've noticed a few members mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyM Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Haha, Other Half!! Was my boyf, now my husband!! And awaiting our invitation....! Hopefully we'll be back there within a year! I'd say, find a job you love, get sponsored and stay, it's an amazing place!! And much more straighforward to apply from Oz than from back here! Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Haha cheers, I'll get used to this forum! :biggrin: .. I'm just hoping I land a decent job and stay there for at least the term of the visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I took my "gap year" when I was in my mid thirties. You cannot be too old to do things like this, I hope I do another gap year when I am in my 50's or 60's. I feel like I really benefitted from being a little older, more confident and comfortable to do what I wanted to do and not follow the herd. And company was always there for when I wanted it too. My "gap year" was not intended to start a new life, it was literally taking some time out. At the end of it I went back to the very satisfcatory life I already had (in the UK at this stage). I moved to Australia at 40+ and it has not disadvantaged me in any way. You are a spring chicken in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Never late than never!! whoever said you were too old was talking rubbish in my opinion. as somebody else mentioned - your at the right age to be taken seriously, sometimes it can be a bit harder when your younger. My OH is 34 and we feel that right now is the best time to try and move or else he might not do it at all. You'll have a great time over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonsmith Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Im 32, oh 27 wee lass 5. I feel now or never because the wee one is going to start school. goodness i have been doing this for 7 month now.nothings ever done quickly in oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Im 32, oh 27 wee lass 5. I feel now or never because the wee one is going to start school. goodness i have been doing this for 7 month now.nothings ever done quickly in oz you dont look a day over 25 :laugh: we've been doing it for well over a year now, its a nightmare!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Cheers guys, put my mind at ease! It's because I am going on my own and not with a partner i think a few people were saying 'he should be settled down' etc etc but if we were all the same life would be pretty boring! The whole do it before your 31 visa was a bit of a concern too, seems like the ages vary quite alot tho, which is the way it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jove Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 You are never too old to try something new ! Good luck and have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jove Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Cheers guys, put my mind at ease! It's because I am going on my own and not with a partner i think a few people were saying 'he should be settled down' etc etc but if we were all the same life would be pretty boring! The whole do it before your 31 visa was a bit of a concern too, seems like the ages vary quite alot tho, which is the way it should be You never know who you will meet when you are over there. who knows may be the best thing you ever did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Cheers guys, put my mind at ease! It's because I am going on my own and not with a partner i think a few people were saying 'he should be settled down' etc etc but if we were all the same life would be pretty boring! The whole do it before your 31 visa was a bit of a concern too, seems like the ages vary quite alot tho, which is the way it should be I bet those people are just jealous! dont pay much attention to them lol your not old at all and im sure you'll settle down over there if you like it. It'll be a adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Cheers guys, put my mind at ease! It's because I am going on my own and not with a partner i think a few people were saying 'he should be settled down' etc etc but if we were all the same life would be pretty boring! The whole do it before your 31 visa was a bit of a concern too, seems like the ages vary quite alot tho, which is the way it should be Like your attitude, young fella. One thing, be prepared to take on any job to keep the $$$ coming in. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Ahh thanks, your all proper on this forum :biggrin: Good advice bob, I've been racking my brain on a job, which type etc but I'll just accept anything until I can settle in 1 that I eventually like. Hoping to land a sales job in Sydney and have seen on seek that there are quite a few. What are the difference in Australian people to the brits, if any?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 they probably dont moan about the weather as much lol :tongue: are you planning on trying to get sponsored while your over or is it just a one or two year adventure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Yes stacey I really want to get a job that offers sponsorship, I may do my 3 months specialised work as someone advised earlier so that'll give me around 18 months to sort sponsorship out, hopefully won't take that long tho ha. What are you doing over in oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Ahh thanks, your all proper on this forum :biggrin: Good advice bob, I've been racking my brain on a job, which type etc but I'll just accept anything until I can settle in 1 that I eventually like. Hoping to land a sales job in Sydney and have seen on seek that there are quite a few. What are the difference in Australian people to the brits, if any?? Attitude. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccfcsean Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Ha in which way mate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Yes stacey I really want to get a job that offers sponsorship, I may do my 3 months specialised work as someone advised earlier so that'll give me around 18 months to sort sponsorship out, hopefully won't take that long tho ha. What are you doing over in oz? Yeah definitely do your 3 months regional work so it buys you more time, try to do is asap and then its out the way and you dont have to worry about running out of time. Hopefully you'll find sponsorship! Im not out in australia yet, still in sunny scotland. Hopefully be in Perth this year if my OH gets the job he applied for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Ha in which way mate?? Willing to have a go, especially the country blokes. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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