the4ofus

Oops! sorry , I just heard the other day that a girl I know is thinking of moving here and their occupations are the same

Anyway, welcome to the mad house!!! Where in Bangor do you live? We're from there too but lived in Newtownards prior to moving to Oz. I worked in Bangor Jobcentre up until last Septemeber. Been here 9 months now, love it - just started work today What part are you thinking of moving to?

Lynn xx

Jen1977ni

Hope ur first day went well Lynn!

hannash

hey there jen has anyone been in touch with youself regarding your own application ,it seems like everyone has just shut down

Jen1977ni

Doesn't it just, I feel like shouting 'HELLO, I'M STILL HERE YOU KNOW!!!!' not that anyones gonna listen eh lol

man_called_Horse

Hi all I am from just outside Lurgan, Been here for over 4 years on a WHV and then a 457. Finally got my 175 granted on 13th May during a nice warm holiday in the USA then back to slightly cold (but Dry) Sydney only top of 14C today just like a spring day back home.

Good Luck all

Jen1977ni

Well done on your visa grant, I bet it feels good to finally have PR! WOO HOO!!!! Lurgan eh? We won't hold it against u lol

hannash

hey there yi girl ye im lurgan to, you should move over its class ,there always wreckin something

Jen1977ni

haha @ u, ye big ejit ye....rite, time for bed, 5.45 alarm call comes very quickly! Roll on the end of June...no more 80 mile commutes til September, WOO HOO

moe

Hi Lynn, were fom ashbury, near kilmaine primary off the ring road. Its small world. Good to hear from you. Thinking of heading to Perth, originally thought of sydney but need to go where electronics jobs are at mo. Do you miss very much -apart fom the family? its a big undertaking but if we don't do it now we never will I think. Did everything go to plan for you all when you got there?

Glad you first day went well. keep chin up!

Caroline

the4ofus

Hi Caroline, press ahead with your plans, you'll love Australia to be honest I haven't suffered any home sickness at all - don't miss family/friends etc. Did get a bit work sick the other week and not for the jobcentre but just for the work situation but now I've managed to get a job that's rectified. We speak to our families maybe once a week/10 days.

yes all has gone to plan for us - only thing was we thought i would have found work easier, I've been trying since kids went back to school in January. Do you have kids coming with you?

Good luck, Lynn xx

ajmonty

Hi Moe

We are from Marlo, just around the corner! We have applied March 09 for 175 visa. We are practically neighbours
Andrea

moe

Hi Lynn, no kiddies yet. maybe in a few years though. works not great anywhere at mo. but at least youve got something and ur all happy. im working but am looking for new job here too while we get some money together to get behind us before applying. if i could i 'd do it 2moro, but just in case need the money in the bank. and a bit of time to get house sorted. did u use an agent? R you renting or have you bought a house just yet?

Caroline

moe

Hi Andrea, good to hear from you. small world eh? great youve started the process. where r u headn? were keen on perth, mainly cos of engineering for OH. Just hope there are jobs out there. Its a big step. Is your 175 going well? have heard quite a few people are changing their 175 to 176 because of delay in processing?

Caroline

ajmonty

Hi Caroline

Hopefully heading to Melbourne I have a brother and sister there. Have tried for State sponsorship but OH occupation isnt on the list, so we will just have to wait it out or consider another state. On a positive note maybe by the time they start to process 175 not on CSL, the house prices may have risen again.

debandp

Hi
We've just sold our house so hopefully the market picking up for all those looking to go. OH has also landed a job so pinching ourselves incase its not real. Booking tickets for mid September, cant wait ,its been a long slog. Best
of luck to everyone x Deborah.