Move to Australia?
 

Hello all.

Quick intro.
I'm a 33 year old english guy, living up north in Yorkshire. I seperated from my wife earlier this year (no kids). I have a decent job (I.T manager), own my own house (about £65,000 equity).

However, I'm bored with life and feel I need to take this chance of no ties and experience life before its too late!! I know people who have emigrated and have been wondering for a few weeks now if its something that could work for me.

I've been researching Australia and Canada as possible destinations, It seems Australia is the most popular choice for us Brits.

I just wanted to know if anyone has made a similar decision at one point in their life. I arent particularly fed up of England or think that the country is going downhill. I just want to live the culture of a different country.

I have 14 years experience working in I.T where I have climbed the ladder to run my own department. Does experience mean more than qualifications in Australia?

I would be making the move on my own, which is quite daunting when I think about it. Anyone else made the move alone?

I have relatives in Melbourne, and could ask them to sponsor me if that would help with the immigration process. My uncle even worked in I.T for many years before he retired, he may have contacts in Melbourne that could help me find a job.

Any input would be appreciated, even if you think I would be crazy to leave.

Regards
Eamonn.

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go for it

dont look back in ten years and think what if


http://www.dimia.gov.au/

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You can always go back to the Uk if you don't like it, being young and single, no kids makes it cheaper and easier to both immigrate and to move back to the Uk if it does'nt work out.

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If you don't go for it you will regret it. We have people say to us you have good jobs a nice home wicked social life and you are giving it up WHY??? Well you only live once and if we don't try it we will always wonder "what if "

So my advice is this get yourself lot's of research done to see if you are able to emigrate. If you are bugger off and live the dream!!

Best of luck xxx

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Are a few on here who've regretted going to Aus so really works both ways!

Would say to original poster check it out and do lots of research and draw your own conclusions. Australia can be great for some and not so great for others, all depends on what you look for in life!

Good luck

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Better to regret doing something rather than regret NOT doing something hey?

If that makes sense :)

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Well I'm pretty sure lemmings follow the crowd but have no regrets lol :D

All depends on what you have to lose, whether you regret it, I got no home to call my own, don't want to remain in my current job for much longer and have loads of family where I'm heading (also been there and done my homework), so doubt I'll regret anything.

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what do they say

its better to have tried and failed than never tried at all


again go for it

its really shite over here what with having to spend christmas eve on the beach and then go back to a detached property with a pool over looking lake orr why did i do it :confused:
;)
( and belive me this is a typical working houshold not some wealthy bods way of life )

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Hi Eamonn

Where abouts are you? I'm in York and am emigrating to Perth on 5th January!! I'm 26 and going it alone so if you want to chat about things in more detail, just pm me.

Have a good Christmas
Jill

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Thanks Jill, I'm about 20 miles from York, I'll send you a PM.

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Hi Eamonn What's to lose/gain. We are in the process and every day is a bucket full of emotions. It is a daunting thought :scared: but yeah if you think you want to try it go for it. Nothing ventured nothing gained and you can always come home and say you gave it a shot. Good luck with whatever you decide. :)
Donna & Neil

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Thanks Donna and Neil, and everyone who has posted.

It is a daunting prospect, but its something that appeals to me more every day.

I have a lot to research :)

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Go for it ! follow your heart, gut feeling and insticts..

All the best

Dave

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I'm also a 33 year old IT Manager with 10+ years of experience, We are currently about 90% through the entire process.

Your experience counts but you have to have it validated by the Australian Computer Society. I spent a year passing every exam that i could think of that may help me get in (and get a job when i get there). I don't think the exams made a great deal of difference apart from ensuring I got on the MODL list as a CISSP Specialist and therefore i'm supposed to get slightly quicker processing times.

The Australian Computer Society process is a bit gruelling ( 2 project reports and information on key areas of the IT industry) I think I wrote about 20000 words but there are plenty of people on here who can offer advice and plenty of agents who are very familier with the process.

hope this is of some assistance

best of luck

Steve

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It might be easier to join the British Computer Society first. They have a reciprocal agreement with the ACS. Once you are a member of the BCS it is pretty much a formality to become a member of the ACS (at least it was for me).

HTH :)

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Unfortunately this avenue to ACS no longer exists.

BCS membership can no longer be used to aid immigration to Australia.

:beer:

Buzzy

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Wow! That's a kick in the teeth for the BCS. Standards not high enough hey? :rolleyes: Guess I was very lucky with my timing.

Thanks Buzzy

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Yeah sounds like I missed out there.

Thanks for the info though, I'll check up on the ACS website.

I would like to have a job offer before I make the move, but I guess thats being a little optimistic.

I have relatives in Melbourne, one of which is a recently retired IT professional. Assuming I can make it to Australia, he might be able to help me network a little, could improve my chances perhaps.

Is Melbourne a popular choice for Brits?

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We're going to Perth, but I was told there is a lot more work in Melbourne and Sidney. The OH is a nurse, so if I can't find work she can support me while I learn to surf :p

You could try a PM to steve99. He's an agent in Perth but should be able to give you a contact in Melbourne.

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Do it but DON"T SELL YOUR HOUSE!

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:D

And read the moving back forum... Forewarned, forearmed...

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I second this. DO NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE. DO NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE.

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Hi we just arrived in Melbourne in November - my H is in IT (a senior analyst programmer) and has been offered a job already, there seems to be a fair amount of work available in IT.

I would say go for it! I'm originally from North Yorkshire (Scarborough) though we were living in the North West before we came here. We chose Melbourne as my Sister in Law and family were here, also as we like living in cities (used to live in London a few years ago)

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Why not try and get some unpaid leave from work and go on holiday for a month or so to check it out. Its often supprised me how many people emigrate completly blind to the place the're going. You just got to make up your own mind, its not for everyone but you cant make a life changing decision from watching a few episodes of Neighbours! ;)

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Sounds like a great idea, however I know what the answer would be if I asked that from my current employers. :)

However, I am travelling to Melbourne in March where I will spend a week, then I'll have another week in Sydney.
Not much time I know, but better than nothing.

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As a single person you may find it easier, I went there initially on my own and I survived. The positive thing is that if you like it you can stay, if you don't you can go home. I wouldn't sell you house for the moment, unless you have to due to your separation. If you can rent it out and you don't have a mortgage you can use the rent to pay for wherever you are. So that keeps the costs down. I would also rent it furnished or find some farmer to store it in his barns if you don't. A cheaper option than using storage places.

I would also ring some of the companies that may employ someone of your skills and arrange to meet them when you are over. I rang up the main companies in my field when I wanted to stay in Oz and was able to get the sponsorship done whilst I was in Oz so didn't have to leave. But that was a few years back now.

I went with an open mind and didn't have any long term views on how long I would live in Oz. Like anywhere it's who you meet. Having an relative there with contacts should be of help to you as well as introducing you to people from a social point of view. If you leave it too long, you will find it harder to get work. You are just about the right age not to be viewed as being old. I was warned when I was 30 that the Australian employers didn't like people much over 35. I was a manager then, and all off us were 30, the older guys were viewed as has beens. So if you are going to do it, I would do it now, or you may also find your age will go against you if you leave it longer and it will be tougher for you. But as said don't totally let home go for at least a couple of years, and then review your situation then. In that way you don't burn your bridges if you decide Oz isn't for you.

Best of luck.