Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ask yourself this question Stacey (don't put the answer on the forum so that you can be completely honest with yourself). Are you primarily looking for reasons to make the trip or reasons not to (or to delay it)? The answer to that question will tell you whether or not your heart is truly in it. By the way I met my OH when she was 39 and I was 42 (12 years ago). She back-packed around Asia and Australia alone when in her 20s. She is quite a shy, cautious person - I have never understood how she did this given the type of person she is. I get the impression that she loved it all and had experiences that will stay with her for life I am sure. No I definitely want to go. I'm not ready to settle down the now and get a house etc. I think about it but I think I'd just regret it and want to see more of the world. Most of my friends have kids, houses etc and haven't been outside Europe. There's nothing wrong with that but it's not for me yet. I've wanted to go to Australia for such a long time so I'd be really sad if I didn't end up going. I don't think I want to move there permanently but I'd like to go do the backpacker experience. It's just the money situation and family health stuff that's making it harder for me. Last year I thought everything would be sorted for September. The job Is a factor too since I've finally found something I like but if I left on good terms then I'm 99% sure they would take me back. I'll put the lottery on this weekend, maybe I'll win lol :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 You've got a job now and it sounds like you are enjoying it To me it would be crazy to give that up now Put Australia off now and get on with life and see how you go for the future Let your Mum book her holiday Australia aint going anywhere I'm not stopping my mum booking her holiday! That's not the only reason she's thinking of not going. You're maybe right about the job but I think if I don't go within the next year I'm not likely to go at all, not backpacking anyway. Maybe a 3 or 4 week holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 How old are you, if you don't mind me asking? When did you get your visa & where are you thinking of going in Aus? I have wanted to go since I was at school, I am now 25 and still haven't gone... I am now more determined than ever to do it. Don't overthink everything and go for it! In hindsight I do wish I went straight from college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hey, I'll be 25 this year. I've wanted to go for years now. First it was emigrating with my ex but we couldn't get a visa and then a while after that we split up. I planned to go after that but it never worked out financially. I was always in and out of temporary jobs. This is the first time in ages I've had a permanent job that I can save up with. I wish I'd went ages ago but I didn't have the money back then either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sounds like me... Haha! I can't wait to just have the money and go... Hopefully January 2016 :cute:... Roll on I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Yeah sounds similar lol. Well I've been doing a few extra shifts so you never know. If not then I'll delay a few more months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Aslong as you have £2.5k in cash arounf $5k AUD that's after flights, visa and the first week accommodation you should be fine. Honestly, just do it! It may be now or never... Who knows what the future holds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'll just have to see how it goes. I've just got a feeling I'll be short of what I need. I'm going to make the decision by the end of June. I'll know by April, May and Junes wage. Trying to do extra shifts to get me up to at least full time hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Let us know how it goes and Good Luck :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 So are you still planning on going out twice? Is January the sta travel thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I have decided to go on a WHV now. I realised how silly it was to save and go travelling to then go back out and work. I am hoping I can work in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. 3 months in each. I am also seriously considering spending my final 3 months on a farm to get my 2nd year Visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sounds a good plan you'll get to see lot that way. Might see you in January then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yes definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbie Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 how much money are you supposed to take with a WHV? would I be let over with £3000. whats the best amount to go over with if you are also going to be working out there part time? like 3 months each job as I also want to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom30 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hi Abbie, £3000 should be enough as its over the $5000 limit they ask you to bring. I'm not sure how much money you should take as I have not done a WHV yet but I'm flying two weeks today and have about £5000-£6000 but thats with no return ticket, however alot of people go with £2000-£4000 and are fine. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 A lot of people seem to go with 3k, you should probably be fine if you're careful. It's up to you wether you want to go with more so you're less likely to run out but you wouldn't be the only one who has went with 3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaleen Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'm taking £4k plus I have a credit card with £5k limit which might be handy for emergencies ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Needham Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 So happy ive just found this forum! Hoping to head over to Aus in the next 12 months and am thriving for more info, I was hoping to save around 4k before heading on a WHV for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Welcome to the forum will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LndSlth Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 i came over with only £400 and never got asked any questions. i think the likelyhood of you being checked is pretty low. with that amount you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 We went with 2 babies and very little money. Sometimes you just have to take a chance in life. Time here on this earth is short and you need to get on and do something or you find that the moment has passed by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 If I had the minimum money by september Id just risk it but I won't. Never mind - I suppose it's just another £250 for the visa :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 If you do have the minimum funds in time for September why not try and apply for some jobs from home before going? I Know its not always as easy as that but when I went to NZ I had lined up 4 interviews before I had landed. I emailed recruitment agencies mostly, but if its close to the date you could look on various sites and just apply anyway saying you arrive in September and if you did get some positive responses may make you more confident going over with just the minimum amount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelz Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A lot of people seem to go with 3k, you should probably be fine if you're careful. It's up to you wether you want to go with more so you're less likely to run out but you wouldn't be the only one who has went with 3k Scary talking about funds - if our house doesn't sell we will be going will about £4k for 2 adults and 2 children! (Have flights booked and probably a months accomodation) Now thats scary - if emergency flights home needed then that would have to go on credit card haha :-/ If you want to do it you will find a way :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azh Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Scary talking about funds - if our house doesn't sell we will be going will about £4k for 2 adults and 2 children! (Have flights booked and probably a months accomodation) Now thats scary - if emergency flights home needed then that would have to go on credit card haha :-/ If you want to do it you will find a way :-) Jesus.. That makes me feel better. I'll have about £7k just for a small suitcase and my self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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