Emigrating Alone?
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Emigrating Alone?
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
#2
Re: Emigrating Alone?
If you've thought it through and think you could make it then go for it. If you have friends here you will be able to make friends there. I'd guess that a flat near a city would be your best bet if you don't want to stay in a suburban area with families.
Though i'll be honsest in saying that you come across as though this is an off the cuff decision you've made only recently. Is that right?
What do you do for a living?
Though i'll be honsest in saying that you come across as though this is an off the cuff decision you've made only recently. Is that right?
What do you do for a living?
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by ClareElizabeth
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Swissfabs did it! Check this out.... http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=354134
Originally Posted by ClareElizabeth
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Clare,
I've dropped you a line ... I'm in the same boat, visa is in the bag and I will be heading out to Oz in April!
Mark
I've dropped you a line ... I'm in the same boat, visa is in the bag and I will be heading out to Oz in April!
Mark
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by chilliman
Clare,
I've dropped you a line ... I'm in the same boat, visa is in the bag and I will be heading out to Oz in April!
Mark
I've dropped you a line ... I'm in the same boat, visa is in the bag and I will be heading out to Oz in April!
Mark
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by irishbloo
ahh,isnt that sweet.very thoughtfull.am sending you karma for being nice.x irish
#8
Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by ClareElizabeth
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
Yeah, I'm doing it alone - Was meant to be heading out in November, but I've had a number of setbacks (One being the eternal uselessness of the student loans company) , and now planning to go later in the year, probably after Easter.
If you check back through the threads, you'll find quite a lengthy one with several of us in the same boat. The plan was to organise a meet when we all arrived, but as I have yet to do that, I'm not sure what's going to happen.
What are your skills/background for your visa application? If you need any help or advice, then everybody here is very helpful, so feel free to ask.
S
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by ClareElizabeth
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
My sister (31) has just done it but gone to Sydney and she's loving it - she goes on a website called www.gumtree.com me thinks - and she met people through that and also got shared accommodation in the city
Where abouts in Oz are you heading too ?
#10
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by ClareElizabeth
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I went a couple of years ago alone to Perth and loved it. Unfortunately I could stay only for six months and then had to go to the Uk to sort my visa out first. Now I returned (together with my partner this time) and can tell you that I found it easier to meet people when I was on my own. I lived in shared accommodation and met some really nice guys there for example. I love it here - but I found it easier alone. You need less money, can live more simple and meet more people.
Don't let being alone put you off. If living in oz is your dream go for it... you never know what comes next!
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Nurseali is going it alone, to Adelaide, you'll find her on the nurses forum!
#12
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
been there, done that, have the citizenship badge to prove it
#13
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
hi ClaireElizabeth and everyone else
I too am in the same boat, sick of the cold long hours at work etc usuall reasons. What skill will you be applying under what is your profession/trade. If you want any help this is a great place to get it or if you need any advice you can also PM me. I am a psychiatric nurse, so if i can help with any aspect that relates to this field (in case your a nurse) or if you need any help or advice PM or MSN anytime
Good look, and to be honest i have lots of friends over here and i am single, not going for oz for romance, but would like to make and meet new friends. So if your heading to Perth might see you there and have a couple of jars with you. And thats an open invitation to any and all by the way
I submuit my visa on the 14th March and I really cant wait.
Good luck with what ever you decide.
Justin
I too am in the same boat, sick of the cold long hours at work etc usuall reasons. What skill will you be applying under what is your profession/trade. If you want any help this is a great place to get it or if you need any advice you can also PM me. I am a psychiatric nurse, so if i can help with any aspect that relates to this field (in case your a nurse) or if you need any help or advice PM or MSN anytime
Good look, and to be honest i have lots of friends over here and i am single, not going for oz for romance, but would like to make and meet new friends. So if your heading to Perth might see you there and have a couple of jars with you. And thats an open invitation to any and all by the way
I submuit my visa on the 14th March and I really cant wait.
Good luck with what ever you decide.
Justin
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Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by Mandy&Stu
Hi
a website called [url]www.gumtree.com
a website called [url]www.gumtree.com
Scroll down the bottom til u get to the other forums section.
#15
Re: Emigrating Alone?
Originally Posted by ClareElizabeth
Hi
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
I just wondered if anyone could reassure me.. I'm 29, fed up of the UK - can't afford to buy anywhere to live, crap weather, all my friends are attached etc. etc. So I'm thinking of starting a new life in Oz, but I'll be on my own and don't really know anybody there so it's a bit scary!
Has anyone done this? If so what areas would you recommend? is there a designated singletons hotspot' it's not that I'm looking for romance, just don't want to be surrounded by only families... Is it easy to find a new bunch of friends, you know, other people in the same situation?
Sorry for all the questions, it's all a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time!).
Cheers
Anyway, she is now married with an 1 year old and hasn't looked back!
Good luck.