My families adventure on the road to oz via Germany

So frustrated at lack of news from potential employer

Why is it a company makes all the right noises so you start getting excited that you could be getting sponsorship and plans can start to be made.

Then you hear nothing despite emails and requests to find out when is the best time to speak with them.

As time creeps on we need to make plans on what to do when V is out of the army, do we put our furniture in storage and live on Arran with V's family, do we live with my family (not an option i really want too crowded)

V is getting so disheartened he has applied for loads of jobs that he is capable off and when Thales got in touch we thought yay we have a good prospect here. V has even told them tha tif they could sponsor him for either the ENS or RSMS he could leave the army before April as early as late Jan/ Early Feb, would be a rush but we are so desperate to get to oz. Its our dream and it seems as though it could be slipping away from us.

Im now classed as a lapsed enrolled nurse now, feels weired not being able  just get a job any more. I have decided that should we get to oz , once ive got my degree i shall do one  more course but at TAFE and do a alcohol and drug course so i caould work as a case worker or counsellor, as i think i may be more suited to welfare and health related work. Time will tell, so far every plan we have made something has come along to change things, sometimes for the better other times for the worse. (if that makes sense)

Last weekend we had a proud parent moment when C on his debut for his football club came away with the man of the match. He played his little heart out, the team lost 2-3 but i was still proud. He did have a match to play tommorow but the bad weather has caused it to be cancelled. D however still has an away match to go to in the afternoon. The boys are really enjoying their football. It seems to have boosted their self confidence up.

D got a hamster on Sunday, for free, its called sleepy although D calls it hammy. I hardly see it as it lives up to its original name. Benji is not sure about it and keeps pestering it, poking his nose up to the bars and staring at the poor mite. We think Benji may be allergic to it as after pestering it he coughs like he has a fur ball. And no the hamster is not in his mouth lol. 

Winter is certainly here in Paderborn, the heating keeps getting turned up as the temp keeps dipping and i start shivering. Despite the wolly jumpers and hats and gloves coming out im still freezing taking the kids to school. To add to my cold misery, it has been so wet and windy. the lights have been on most of the time as it is so dark too. I reckon it wont be long before the snow starts. At least  the kids will be happy. ( just looked out of the window and it has indeed started a hail/sleet/snowy rain) great , my poor cleaner has to walk to the bus stop in this.

Ive not heard from my freinds who went to Iraq last week, as they say no news is good news. I hope they stay safe.

Well my hands are numb with the cold and i cant type with gloves on , so im off for a warming cuppa

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09:54, Fri 21 November 2008 .. Posted by medwaymark

Hang in there mate. Aussie companies are well know for taking their time. I had a rejection letter a couple of weeks ago for a job I applied for whilst still in the UK! Doesn't help you I know.....

Keeping everything crossed for you xx