Originally Posted by IvanM

I doubt you are the distressed selling type.

Originally Posted by mickpower75

Hi guys me again
just been reading some threads and looking on the internet about the downturn on Oz.
We are moving to Perth in Oct this year but OH is starting to get a bit jittery
she has been offered a job and we are going over on her 457 visa but we have been hearing horror stories about people who are over on the 457 are getting paid of first which then leaves you in limbo as you then dont have sponsership which means we would need to return to the UK.
Also as i dont have a job on the wanted list it will be really difficult for me to get a job to.

Can anyone advise on the above i know times are hard everywere througout the world but sometimes people blow things out of proprtion.

Mick

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond

I am very distressed that we didn't sell in 2003 or is that depressed ... $50,000 worth of distressed'ness

Originally Posted by hoofie2002

What does she do ? If she is a nurse I wouldn't worry too much as the Nursing Shortage here is very acute.

Originally Posted by chikicheeta

HI MICKPOWER Its hard to imagine oz comming out of the woods in 2009, given the fact she depends on exports to rest of the world, and her main trading partner china in getting into deeper recession, which depends on US economy.

The way things are goings it would be very risky to go on 457 visa especially to WA in present scenario. would suggest you to consider on taking the PR instead of 457, although the former is littler slower to come by but with PR you have many option in case of bad times whereas the 457 its only one way ticket to home. If you guys were just a couple, maybe take a chance a see with 457, but if you are with school going kids I would be very cautious.