Morchie Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 After just three weeks since submitting our application we have our 457 visa and OH is to start his new job in Perth on 19th September, so we have gone in to a bit of panic mode.:eek: Think we have now sorted all the basics out and was wondering if anyone else will be going over on the same flight as us. We are flying with Emirates from Birmingham to Perth on 12th September. We are going to be living in the Saftey Bay area to start with. It would be good to try an make some new friends in the area, I am a mum (age 43) to a 7 year old boy. Best get back to the sorting. Jayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hi Jayne We are still waiting for our 457, and heading to Victoria. Good luck with your sorting, its what I should be doing now.... Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 All the very best of luck with your journey and heres something to cheer you up. Nine in 10 expats think they made the right choice in moving from the UK, which may be in part because of the austerity measures - backed this week by the International Monetary Fund - which are causing financial pain to many in Britain. The mood around the world is mixed, and the perception of future economic growth varies dramatically. For example, expats in China, Australia and the UAE are very confident about their financial future, according to the NatWest International Personal Banking fourth annual Quality of Life Index, with 96 per cent of expats in China expecting strong economic growth. In contrast, those in European countries fear a much slower economic recovery. Europe is still subject to far greater economic concerns than countries elsewhere, with the bail-outs of Greece, Ireland and Portugal all combining to cause concern. Spain has not asked for help to shore up its economy, but there are still fears that this could happen. Dave Isley, head of NatWest International Personal Banking, said: “It is encouraging to see that expats express self-assurance about their ability to triumph over the recessionary pressures which are causing uncertainty and cutbacks in many multi-national businesses. There is a marked difference in optimism between those expats based in Europe and those based elsewhere. “However, it is encouraging to see that despite these variations, the majority of expats present a reasonably confident view of their situation and future prospects.” Related Articles British expats say quality of life higher than at home 21 Apr 2010 New Zealand is 'best destination for expats' 17 Jun 2009 Expats say Canada is best place to live 20 Apr 2011 Retired expats ‘happy with their life abroad’ 29 Aug 2010 Moving abroad can 'give you better perspective' 04 Aug 2010 Eight out of 10 expats happy with their move, says survey 20 Dec 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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