DebsX Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I just wanted to say Hi to all the people on one of the nicest forums I have found. It is so reassuring to find like minded people out there who are going through the same up and down emotions I've been going through in the last few months. It certainly is one rollercoaster ride, and is so nice to find a site which talks about all the positives of moving to Oz, and giving me and I'm sure lots of others out there the confidence that we are doing the right thing and to hang on in there. Anyway a bit about ourselves I'm 43 (going on 93, after all the visa stress) hubby is 45 and a marine engineer. Hubby has 3 kids who live with their mum in Ireland and have decided not to come with us, though I'm sure when they come to visit they may change their minds. We've had our Tra passed and have our medicals booked for 4th April which I'm dreading(being a 20 a day smoker.)Then I guess it will be all systems go. It all seems pretty daunting at the moment, leaving behind everything and everyone that I know, but I'm looking on this as a once in a lifetime opportunity and a great adventure. I want to say good luck to all those who are just starting out on the long visa road, and to those like us who are nearly there. I can't wait till I get to Oz and can tell all those in this situation to hang in there, it will be the best decision of your lives . Hopefully I won't bug you guys too much over the coming months, as you can see from my post I do tend to garble on a bit. Sorry for that. All the best Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonsbigfamilyadventure Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Debbie and welcome to PIO, we have found this site wonderful as well, everbody is so friendly, are you going it alone or with agent. joanne :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsX Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi We decided to go through an agent. i know this is the costly route,but we wanted to get it right first time. We chose Go matilda and have found their help and advice invaluable. It seems to make the whole process so much easier when you can just pick up the phone or send an email if you have any problems. Are you going it alone or through an agent? Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bshootz Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Debbie, welcome to PIO ,good luck with everything. Beckyx:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonsbigfamilyadventure Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi decided to go it alone, hubby thought I would have the time, I have a 2 year girl and 8 year old twins plenty of time on my hands or so my hubby thinks, we finally sent our visa 136 skilled 28th Decemer 06, got a case office 14th March just waiting to go for medicals, Joanne :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kimdownie Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Welcome to PiO Debbie, im sure you will be part of the furniture soonx Kimx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The.Colebecks Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Debie & Family Welcome to the roller-coaster ride :wink: Good luck. The Colebecks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest graham$nic Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Deb welcome this is such a great site and addictive im on hours sometimes good luck with everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samozsoon Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Debs Welcome to Poms, Hope you dont mind me asking but when you say your hubby is a Marine Engineer does that mean he builds boats/ships?? My hubby is an Automotive Engineer and someone at the Oz expo last week said he should consider boat building if he cant get a job at a car plant. Would you know if the boat building industry is doing well in Oz and in which state?? Sorry to be so personal when you've only just joined! :embarrassed: :embarrassed: Sam x:wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsX Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi sam Well I'll try to be as accurate as possible. He isn't in the boat building industry. Basically he trained as a Fitter and Turner, and then went back to college to become a Marine Engineer, and his main job is maintenance onboard passenger ferries. As Fitter and Turner was on the demand list for Oz this is the occupation he went with. Don't ask me what a Fitter and Turner does. You would probably know more about it than I do We've never been to Australia and were originally looking to move to Perth, but from looking at various forums and various job sites I think his job prospects will be much better in the Brisbane region ( I may be wrong on that) Not sure if this answers your question but if you need any more info i will get him to post on here when he gets in from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Banoff Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Just to say wellcome to the site. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dean&shell Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 hi debs were going for reccy trip in oct hoping to move out 2009 all the best good luck dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samozsoon Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi samWell I'll try to be as accurate as possible. He isn't in the boat building industry. Basically he trained as a Fitter and Turner, and then went back to college to become a Marine Engineer, and his main job is maintenance onboard passenger ferries. As Fitter and Turner was on the demand list for Oz this is the occupation he went with. Don't ask me what a Fitter and Turner does. You would probably know more about it than I do We've never been to Australia and were originally looking to move to Perth, but from looking at various forums and various job sites I think his job prospects will be much better in the Brisbane region ( I may be wrong on that) Not sure if this answers your question but if you need any more info i will get him to post on here when he gets in from work. Hi Deb I've sent you a private message, Its long and boring. :SLEEP: You have been warned. Sam x:wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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