nurse considering oz move- any suggestions???
Feb 22nd 2007, 10:19 pm
#1
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Mallow, Co Cork
Posts: 106
nurse considering oz move- any suggestions???
Hi,
I am a british nurse currently living and working in Rep of Ireland. I moved here with my husband 3 years ago because I could not afford to buy a house in the UK. I now own a house in rural Ireland and work for the Irish health service. My husband has been off work for 18 months with a slipped disc and is currently awaiting surgery). Due to delays in the British system he has received no sick pay in all this time. I earn enough that this doesn't matter. We have enough to pay the mortgage, all bills and still have money left over (with planning) for going out weekly and an annual holiday.
We have considered moving to Oz for some time, but I need to know that our standard of living would be comparable before contacting one of the many agencies. We plan to move out on a two or four year contract and seeing how we like australia, with the view to applying for immigration in the future.
Does anyone know if
a-
we can buy property (or even get a mortgage) on a two or four year contract?
b-
can we claim disability for my husband if he is deemed unable to work?
c-
would he be allowed to move to Australia?
d-
MOST IMPORTANT- can I earn enough (as a theatre nurse) to support us both.
I look forward to hearing your replies.
Many thanks
I am a british nurse currently living and working in Rep of Ireland. I moved here with my husband 3 years ago because I could not afford to buy a house in the UK. I now own a house in rural Ireland and work for the Irish health service. My husband has been off work for 18 months with a slipped disc and is currently awaiting surgery). Due to delays in the British system he has received no sick pay in all this time. I earn enough that this doesn't matter. We have enough to pay the mortgage, all bills and still have money left over (with planning) for going out weekly and an annual holiday.
We have considered moving to Oz for some time, but I need to know that our standard of living would be comparable before contacting one of the many agencies. We plan to move out on a two or four year contract and seeing how we like australia, with the view to applying for immigration in the future.
Does anyone know if
a-
we can buy property (or even get a mortgage) on a two or four year contract? b-
can we claim disability for my husband if he is deemed unable to work? c-
would he be allowed to move to Australia? d-
MOST IMPORTANT- can I earn enough (as a theatre nurse) to support us both. I look forward to hearing your replies.
Many thanks
Feb 22nd 2007, 10:28 pm
#2
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Re: nurse considering oz move- any suggestions???
Hi,
I am a british nurse currently living and working in Rep of Ireland. I moved here with my husband 3 years ago because I could not afford to buy a house in the UK. I now own a house in rural Ireland and work for the Irish health service. My husband has been off work for 18 months with a slipped disc and is currently awaiting surgery). Due to delays in the British system he has received no sick pay in all this time. I earn enough that this doesn't matter. We have enough to pay the mortgage, all bills and still have money left over (with planning) for going out weekly and an annual holiday.
We have considered moving to Oz for some time, but I need to know that our standard of living would be comparable before contacting one of the many agencies. We plan to move out on a two or four year contract and seeing how we like australia, with the view to applying for immigration in the future.
Does anyone know if
a- we can buy property (or even get a mortgage) on a two or four year contract?
b- can we claim disability for my husband if he is deemed unable to work?
c- would he be allowed to move to Australia?
d- MOST IMPORTANT- can I earn enough (as a theatre nurse) to support us both.
I look forward to hearing your replies.
Many thanks
I am a british nurse currently living and working in Rep of Ireland. I moved here with my husband 3 years ago because I could not afford to buy a house in the UK. I now own a house in rural Ireland and work for the Irish health service. My husband has been off work for 18 months with a slipped disc and is currently awaiting surgery). Due to delays in the British system he has received no sick pay in all this time. I earn enough that this doesn't matter. We have enough to pay the mortgage, all bills and still have money left over (with planning) for going out weekly and an annual holiday.
We have considered moving to Oz for some time, but I need to know that our standard of living would be comparable before contacting one of the many agencies. We plan to move out on a two or four year contract and seeing how we like australia, with the view to applying for immigration in the future.
Does anyone know if
a-
we can buy property (or even get a mortgage) on a two or four year contract? b-
can we claim disability for my husband if he is deemed unable to work? c-
would he be allowed to move to Australia? d-
MOST IMPORTANT- can I earn enough (as a theatre nurse) to support us both. I look forward to hearing your replies.
Many thanks
A- You need approval from the government to buy a house if you are on a temp visa.
B- No
C- It depends on how much your hubby would cost the Aus government. You'd be best using an agent who deals with medical issues, they'll tell you if you have a chance or not
D - Sorry, I've got no idea. It depends on what you want, if you expect lots then you'll probably be disappointed.
