The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
Sep 16th 2010, 2:24 am
#16
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
I got +110 (and NOT Australian) and interestingly +45 for our move to Singapore (13 years ago) which we currently can't wait to leave. Which meand we should be about 35 years before we get fed up with Oz.
Sep 16th 2010, 2:32 am
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
Sep 16th 2010, 2:38 am
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
-25 on emigration
-5 now
And very content, thank you very much.
-5 now
And very content, thank you very much.
Sep 16th 2010, 3:25 pm
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
I had scored 90 until I got to these two questions:
Do you have close family in the UK that you see more than once a month – subtract 20 points
Will you be leaving any children (eg from a previous marriage) behind in the UK? – subtract 20 points
We do live close to family and we see them about once per month - however, we used to live a long way from them and it was never a problem.
My stepdaughter is 20 and won't be coming with us, however she is training to be a nurse so the option should always be there. She may even come out to Australia and work once qualified.
So, I ended up with 50 but I feel ok about it
Do you have close family in the UK that you see more than once a month – subtract 20 points
Will you be leaving any children (eg from a previous marriage) behind in the UK? – subtract 20 points
We do live close to family and we see them about once per month - however, we used to live a long way from them and it was never a problem.
My stepdaughter is 20 and won't be coming with us, however she is training to be a nurse so the option should always be there. She may even come out to Australia and work once qualified.
So, I ended up with 50 but I feel ok about it
Sep 16th 2010, 9:38 pm
#20
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
I was plus 75 but there was no suitable option in the children section, we don't have any children here or anywhere else. Maybe that is neutral but I also wonder if having children helps people to settle in and thus not having any should be a negative, don't know.
Sep 16th 2010, 10:35 pm
#21
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
You got 70! 20 years olds being left behind don't count as children!
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Sep 17th 2010, 8:39 pm
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
100-150 and yes an aussie going home next year all going well 
Sep 17th 2010, 8:42 pm
#24
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
plus 75- here in Aus and loving it- except for the huge dental and medical bills!
Sep 18th 2010, 12:33 am
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
My brother followed us over here which is wonderful BUT he's mixing with our generation, all old farts with kids!
He's struggling to mix with 20 somethings and do the whole pub, girlfriend scene!
So kids aren't always an advantage!
Sep 18th 2010, 1:24 am
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
I'm sure everyone will have other suggestions and comments about these questions and the number of points attributed to each, but just for fun, here's a wee quiz to do from which you may be able to gauge how likely your emigration is to succeed.
Enjoy! (....takes cover.......)
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Enjoy! (....takes cover.......)
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Ought to be a sticky in this forum.
+75 for us - someone else I know who did it was below 50 and sure enough they're looking at returning to the UK (not saying that that's the case for anyone with a low score of course).
Last edited by Kalenge; Sep 18th 2010 at 1:28 am. Reason: Previously scored +95, but missed the question on having family that we saw regularly in the uk so minus 20 for that.
Sep 18th 2010, 2:13 am
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
Sep 18th 2010, 2:21 am
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
High score, but then I'm an old fart with no mortgage and am self-employed.
I have stolen the next bit from this article (which should be required reading).
"5. Independence, i.e. not tied to family, friends, social circles etc.
I have stolen the next bit from this article (which should be required reading).
"5. Independence, i.e. not tied to family, friends, social circles etc.
Sunday lunch with Mum & Dad every weekend?
You’re the nieces and nephews favourite ‘Uncle Pete’ and you know all their birthdays?
It’s your turn to host the weekly dinner party for your extensive circle of friends?
You get homesick and ring your wife 8 times when you have to stay overnight in a hotel with your work?
If you see yourself in any of the above, then unpack your bags now. Watch an episode of 'Wanted Down Under,' you'll soon see what I mean."
Sep 22nd 2010, 9:30 pm
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Re: The real emigration points test - how successful will your emigration be?
High score, but then I'm an old fart with no mortgage and am self-employed.
I have stolen the next bit from this article (which should be required reading).
"5. Independence, i.e. not tied to family, friends, social circles etc.
I have stolen the next bit from this article (which should be required reading).
"5. Independence, i.e. not tied to family, friends, social circles etc.
Sunday lunch with Mum & Dad every weekend?
You’re the nieces and nephews favourite ‘Uncle Pete’ and you know all their birthdays?
It’s your turn to host the weekly dinner party for your extensive circle of friends?
You get homesick and ring your wife 8 times when you have to stay overnight in a hotel with your work?
If you see yourself in any of the above, then unpack your bags now. Watch an episode of 'Wanted Down Under,' you'll soon see what I mean."
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