Hi

Just been reading my old subscribed posts and came across Long Term Plan to get into Oz. I can't believe that it has been nearly a year since I posted my plans.

A quick update:

Have just completed my first year at Uni and it has been hard work but enjoyable. Only another 2 to go on BA English degree then 1 years PGCE. It has gone so quick.

The thought of moving to Oz has never left me, in fact it is always at the back of my mind in everything I do. A bit OCDish as I'm even reading up on all the history and Bill Bryson's Down Under has pride of place at the side of my bed. I have subscribed to Australia and New Zealand magazine and get all excited when I know it is due to be posted.

It would be nice to hear from others who posted on the original thread to see how they are getting on and also any others who like me have to wait a number of years before getting there.

Well done for having a long term goal.
Best of luck as you continue your journey!

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166765
july 2003 longed to live here and went on a whv..

2008 granted a PR visa... now thats along long... uhmmm long story cut short

Very short!
Well done

haha thanks sally.

Hiya,
Our's was a long term plan and we never lost sight of the goal. I started Uni in 2003 after leaving my recruitment job at IBM, I qualified with a nursing degree in 2006, worked as a staff nurse for 18 months, applied for 175 visa in March 2008, received Visa Feb 2009, Sold house March 2009, move out July 2009, Leave for Oz 24th Spet 2009 with all our stuff and the cats, of course! ...... phew..... can't believe how fast it's all gone by but I am chuffed to bits with myself for sticking at it. I now work in a job I really enjoy and it will allow me to work where-ever I want. I know there are the doom-mongers out there who say that it's not the right time to go but on balance..... I'm looking forward to the adventure

Don't wish to spoil your goal and not sure har far on you are with your move to OZ,

However have you considered a move to the South Of France or perhaps the South of Spain , I realise we are all different but I wish I had looked at this option years ago, I know it sound hard learning another language but you seem o be the studying type and you already have a European Passport (British) You would benifit from the sun, sea and sand and excellent countryside , also never really that far from the old UK should things not work out or should you wish to return home for any reason, Australia can feel isolated and a long way away.

All you would have to do is find a jobsite and apply for jobs , continental Europe has more appeal to me anyway good luck with all that you do in life.

Cheers

We had a dream of moving to Australia back in 2001. We got married in Sydney in 2004 and finally made the move in 2009, with 2 little kids in tow.

Excellent,

I wish you and your young family all the best for the future.