PaulandNic

If only the odd few, tweezers work.

pobby

talk about "these things are sent to try us"
I would say to hang on to your dream..you have come so far and i think it would be such a shame to give up on it now...just imagine how much more you will appreciate Oz when you finally get there!!
GOOD LUCK!
Pobby

Nerine

Sounds like you've had a run of rotten luck but yes it is worth it!

Think on this:

It's spring now and the housing market could start to pick up again, hasn't there been/about to be an decrease in interest rates?.

How sick would you feel if you pulled the plug on the whole thing and then other houses in your street started to sell?

It's horrible to get yourself geared up for something and then have it all pulled away from you at the last moment but think of what you stand to gain.

pommybird

I think what Vash was trying to say is that emigration is a huge undertaking that involves a lot of stress and emotional hardship - I think he was trying to say if you are wondering if it is all worth it at this stage then maybe you should question how committed you are to the whole process because it can be one hell of a nightmare and there's probably even more stress involved once you finally do arrive in Oz!

FWIW however I think you should go and give it your best shot - for some emigrating to Oz is the best decision they ever make in life, if you don't go you'll never know what may have been, good luck with the house sale

Lee&Jade

Thanks everyone for the response on this (even Sash), I know deep down that I have to give it a go otherwise I will regret it for the rest of my life never knowing What IF I Had Gone.

Lee

P.S. Thanks Wendy for that link it made me smile.

Basty

How much less do they buy the properties for?? A relative suggested it to us, but our house has only been up for just over 2 weeks and we don't have our visa yet anyway!!! But I suppose it is something to consider.

Basty

Vim Fuego

Give what a try? Hull? Thinking? Moving?

I just don't do happy clappy smilie faces, cyberhugs (Jesus ...) and another 'Good Luck!', but maybe that's all people want to hear these days.

It boils down to this rather raw truth ...

If someone doesn't know if it's worth up-rooting their world and have to turn to this forum for advice then there is a probably a decent reason behind the scenes for not doing it. Which will in all likelihood not be helped by another mindless 'Go For It!'.

I_Will_Freckle

Awww - Mr Sad Face today?

Here have this:

{{{{Vim}}}}

Ozzy dog

You unlucky things! Isn't the house selling system a right load of Cr*p!

From what you've said you need to separate the issues out. Although the house sale obviously has an impact on your ability to come out here (and your morale), it's another part of what can be a complicated process.

You look like you've now sold your house. That is separate from your original desire to come to Oz!

No one could blame the guy with the job for not being in a position to hold it for you - however, it shows your employable here.

Being a Carpenter and coming here you have a better chance then many in getting employment. We're in Thornlands 45 mins from Brissy and hubby is a sole trader juggling jobs.

Seems like your just worn out from it all, if you want to read the fate working against you thing into this thats up to you - but you have already invested so much in coming here.

Good luck

T

Vim Fuego

Not sad, I've just removed any veneer of bullshit today.

But thanks for the collection of curly brackets that's made ALL the difference to my life

I_Will_Freckle

Your inner warmth still shines through.

Jumbo_Celcius

Very unfortunate, they should change the law in Englandshire, in Scotland there is no "property chain", if you put in an offer to buy, you have to, even if you're own house sale falls through.

Sounds like you're stressed, don't give up on your dream or you'll always be left wondering what could have been. Why not postpone it for a while until you are less stressed?

bridie

That's how I read it.... and this is what I wanted to say to the OP so I've quoted!

I know when we applied for visa and sold the house we thought that was the stressful part... but it pales into insignificance once you arrive and start your new life.

Ozzy dog

That is so true, I can honestly say that although knowledge etc. is helpful, nothing seems to prepare you for the huge absolute life change. I think its the hardest most overwhelming thing I've ever done - still glad I did it, but wouldn't jump to do it again!!!!

T

bridie

Absolutely, if I'd known just how hard it would be once we arrived I probably would have thought twice...!

BUT all up it's worked out good for us and no regrets