How certain were you of emigrating to Oz?
Dec 8th 2011, 10:40 am
#16
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Re: How certain were you of emigrating to Oz?
I like living in Australia for the most part, but I also realise that it is not anything special. We have crime and bogans (chavs) and bad weather too. It's not all sun & sand and 'Wanted Down Under'.
The 457 is not a permanent visa and you must realise that at the end of the 4 years (or sooner if your partner's employment ends) you will be going home unless either your employer sponsors you for PR or you qualify another way. The 457 does not lead to PR.
FWIW I think that if you are both not at least 75% committed to making it work then it's a recipe for disappointment.
Dec 8th 2011, 10:46 am
#17
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Re: How certain were you of emigrating to Oz?
Hi
I am new here and in a dilemma. My husband has a good job offer in Sydney which would mean we were financially better off there and good for his CV. I've always been keen to live abroad but now I'm not so sure.
I'm probably about 40% wanting to go but is this enough? Should I be really wanting to go, so if times are tough over there, it will all seem worth it?
The children/education/leaving behind friends and family are the things stopping me wanting to go. But financially/career wise it would be good to go.
Need to make such a massive decision in the next week so any positive Sydney thoughts would be good, as I've never been there or have a clue what it's like.
TIA
Louise
I am new here and in a dilemma. My husband has a good job offer in Sydney which would mean we were financially better off there and good for his CV. I've always been keen to live abroad but now I'm not so sure.
I'm probably about 40% wanting to go but is this enough? Should I be really wanting to go, so if times are tough over there, it will all seem worth it?
The children/education/leaving behind friends and family are the things stopping me wanting to go. But financially/career wise it would be good to go.
Need to make such a massive decision in the next week so any positive Sydney thoughts would be good, as I've never been there or have a clue what it's like.
TIA
Louise
Four and a half years later and it's still the best decision we've ever made and we intend to stay.
Have a go at Sydney but if it's not to your taste don't judge the whole country by one city, there's so much on offer in Australia that it's well worthwhile having a look around at other places too.
Dec 8th 2011, 11:32 am
#18
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Re: How certain were you of emigrating to Oz?
Hi
I am new here and in a dilemma. My husband has a good job offer in Sydney which would mean we were financially better off there and good for his CV. I've always been keen to live abroad but now I'm not so sure.
I'm probably about 40% wanting to go but is this enough? Should I be really wanting to go, so if times are tough over there, it will all seem worth it?
The children/education/leaving behind friends and family are the things stopping me wanting to go. But financially/career wise it would be good to go.
Need to make such a massive decision in the next week so any positive Sydney thoughts would be good, as I've never been there or have a clue what it's like.
TIA
Louise
I am new here and in a dilemma. My husband has a good job offer in Sydney which would mean we were financially better off there and good for his CV. I've always been keen to live abroad but now I'm not so sure.
I'm probably about 40% wanting to go but is this enough? Should I be really wanting to go, so if times are tough over there, it will all seem worth it?
The children/education/leaving behind friends and family are the things stopping me wanting to go. But financially/career wise it would be good to go.
Need to make such a massive decision in the next week so any positive Sydney thoughts would be good, as I've never been there or have a clue what it's like.
TIA
Louise
As others have said, if you can look on it as a temporary adventure with a "get out" clause, then why not give it a go. You need to check the conditions of OH's job carefully - ie. if they're paying expenses is he then committed to staying for a certain amount of time.
Negotiate with OH that if either of you is seriously unhappy, you will talk about other options. We are currently stuck somewhere we don't want to be, and it sucks.
Best of luck with the decision-making .
