Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 4541497)

We're in our 40's as well. I'm 44 and hub has just had his 40th this past November. We've met a few people here who also came in their 40's, so you are not alone.

Originally Posted by Karl & Ann (Post 4541510)

REMEMBER SOME PEOPLE ARE ALIVE SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHOOT THEM

I like it. Could be a good subject for a Thread. :rofl:

Originally Posted by asher (Post 4540395)

we have 457 visa as OH is in great demand and Oz apparently hasnt produced enough railway people all went very quickly the biggest hold up was me and my medical as I am a nurse had to have the full works.

OH is already in Oz and could have been there sooner if I hadn't dragged my feet as sons grown up and don't want to come with us!! I think if you have the skills and a decent amount of work left in you Oz will gladly take you.



Kim

Originally Posted by GinaUK (Post 4542249)

Hi,

I'm 47 and my husband is 46. Not finding jobs is also my biggest worry - that prospective employers will just think we're too old.

We have the visa, "just" got to sell the house now and then we'll find out what Perth employers think of us.

Gina

Originally Posted by asher (Post 4540335)

Well we have you beat!! OH is 50 and I am 45!!:thumbsup: oldest gits in town almost, there are other venerable members out there I think :rofl:

Kim

Originally Posted by Chocolatemonstersdad (Post 4542524)

You are only an "old git" when you act like one! Me - I'm packing my rollerblades and surfboard :cool:

Originally Posted by GinaUK (Post 4542586)

Well said! Me, I'm 18 with 29 years of experience on top of it :lol: .

Gina

Originally Posted by elmtree (Post 4540470)

We are both nearly 45.

I am heading to Perth next week for interviews/meetings to try and secure a job via the ENS route.

I have made what feels like millions of fruitless early-morning phone calls to potential Aus employers, none of whom were interested ...... UNTIL I decided to travel there and be available for interviews in person. It's made all the difference and now plenty are interested and keen to meet/interview me in person. I now have some potentially good interviews/meetings lined up, with very good salaries on offer, too. Fingers crossed !

Originally Posted by DJC (Post 4542190)

Hi Kim,

Me and my OH are 46 and are headed over in November. My son also doesn't want to come with us, so it's going to be a bit of a heart breaker when we have to say goodbye. Are your boys staying in the UK then?

Debs

Originally Posted by Chocolatemonstersdad (Post 4542524)

Well 53 and feeling younger than the o/h, she is 37. We have two boys aged 8 and 11 and will be landing in Brizzy about June. Can't wait for the new lifestyle looking foward to a new challenge while all my friends from school are sitting in slippers smoking their pipes. You are only an "old git" when you act like one! Me - I'm packing my rollerblades and surfboard :cool:

Originally Posted by Professional Princess (Post 4543441)

I shall be 40 on August 7th and husband 45 on sept 9th :(

And Ive got soooo many wrinkles.

Originally Posted by asher (Post 4543426)

yes both of them, youngest at 18 wavers now and then but has said he will come over for a 1 month holiday.
eldest has autism and is in supported housing with care package by autistic trust and as he is 20 he and his care manager make all decisions, he is on benefits.

shall be heart broken

Kim:cry_smile: