Action Plan

[Kelvin Charles]

So after officially deciding we are going to make the move down under I have started to plan the future.

 

I am off back to Uni alongside running my business and working for another company to get my Hons Degree which should at a push take around 5 years to complete. While doing that my Wife is going to retrain in what she wants to do so she has qualifications and work ex behind her too. It's not going to be easy with the business and 3 kids but I'm sure it can be done.

 

That being said we are looking at making the move in around 7 years, it seems so far away but I want to make sure we have done all we can in the UK in terms of making sure we have ticked all boxes. My Wife seems to be a little worried as the eldest will be about 15 and she will be in her early 40's (theres nowt wrong with that is there?) I think she's a little worried because it will all be new and she wants to persue her career for many more years once she has gained her qualifications.

 

My worries are;

 

What if our skills are not needed then? (I'm studying a BSc Hons in Computer Networks and Systems support) What's the computer trade like in Oz? Will there be always opening for specialist roles like this? and I think our lass in going down the social worker route.

 

The eldest one jumping straight into high school in a new country (its a little different in a primary school setting)

[Freesia]

Hi KC- no clue about forward projections on the need for computer experts, I don't think that's an answerable question really....however to have a plan in place is crucial & can only be of benefit IMHO. It's got to be a good thing to upgrade your skill levels while you're planning ahead -I'm doing a similar thing for the next 2-3 years with the determination that I'll guarantee myself a decent income to offset the cost of the Parent visa. So good luck & once you get the ball rolling everything will start to fall into place I'm sure. Determination is the key! :daydreaming: ( btw I know we think age shouldn't be a barrier, but in terms of a skills visa it probably has to be part of the plan, I'm sure someone will come along & give further advice on that if you give a few details- it might make a difference)

[JEM44]

Hi, good luck with the retraining. I did a similar thing and just graduated July 2012. Only problem now only Western Australia have open requirements for my job, three years ago the whole country wanted my role. In hind sight, should have joined the police, nurse, teacher etc!

[Kelvin Charles]

Thanks for sharing what you both did too. Sorry to hear that Leah but hoprefully you will find something soon. I can still choose to be a qualified Teacher although it's not really what I've every thought of doing where as IT is right up my street. Hopefully they will be summat job wise by the time I get the oppertunity to go but knowing my luck I'll be half way through my degree and a job role will come up for the diploma I already have lol.

 

Hi KC- no clue about forward projections on the need for computer experts, I don't think that's an answerable question really....however to have a plan in place is crucial & can only be of benefit IMHO. It's got to be a good thing to upgrade your skill levels while you're planning ahead -I'm doing a similar thing for the next 2-3 years with the determination that I'll guarantee myself a decent income to offset the cost of the Parent visa. So good luck & once you get the ball rolling everything will start to fall into place I'm sure. Determination is the key! :daydreaming: ( btw I know we think age shouldn't be a barrier, but in terms of a skills visa it probably has to be part of the plan, I'm sure someone will come along & give further advice on that if you give a few details- it might make a difference)

 

Hi, good luck with the retraining. I did a similar thing and just graduated July 2012. Only problem now only Western Australia have open requirements for my job, three years ago the whole country wanted my role. In hind sight, should have joined the police, nurse, teacher etc!