Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
#46
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
good for you- you'd think people were trying to put you off wouldn't you
if its what you want go for it- you just need to do as much research as you can first- my daughter went over a couple of years ago same age as you- she's doing great & loving it!!!!! (& earning much more than she would here too ) and several of her mates have done the same- only you know what you want out of it whether its temp or permanent in the end- good luck!!
if its what you want go for it- you just need to do as much research as you can first- my daughter went over a couple of years ago same age as you- she's doing great & loving it!!!!! (& earning much more than she would here too ) and several of her mates have done the same- only you know what you want out of it whether its temp or permanent in the end- good luck!!
However Australia has a Labor government about to push through the worlds biggest carbon tax... things could get very rocky very quickly.
#47
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
I'm not sure where you got the idea that Australia almost completely avoided the recession ? Mining is doing well but most other sectors are struggling big time. I'm also not sure where Queensland is going to get 200 odd billion dollars to spend on railways ?
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
#48
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Yes as I have said before Australia did technically avoid a recession but as even you would agree many people have been seriously hit by the GFC especially those in retail, tourism and manufacturing.
#49
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Some more info for you. One of our daughters (27 at the time) came out here 2 years ago, by herself, not knowing a soul. She had a WHV, although she is an accountant but at the time didn't want to apply for a Skilled Migrants.
She met people virtually straight away at the hostel she stayed at, who formed the basis of what is now a huge network of friends. She has just been granted her PR, based on her Accountancy qualifications & is hugely happy. Lives in Sydney.
Our son (25 at the time) also came out 18 months ago, and again, is very happy. Loves the lifestyle as he is very sporty. Again, lives in Sydney but although he now has a large circle of friends, he did have his sister & her group to help him settle in.
We have been out in Queensland for the past year - intended to go back NOW, & have decided to stay for a few years to come. Again because of the opportunity to do so much because of the weather more than anything else.
If you decide to give it a go - join as many clubs as you can, never say no to invitations, take the opportunity to try new things.
the Australians are so generous with their hospitality you will soon get to know people. Even if you go back after a couple of years, at least you will have tried it & will have some good memories to go back with.
She met people virtually straight away at the hostel she stayed at, who formed the basis of what is now a huge network of friends. She has just been granted her PR, based on her Accountancy qualifications & is hugely happy. Lives in Sydney.
Our son (25 at the time) also came out 18 months ago, and again, is very happy. Loves the lifestyle as he is very sporty. Again, lives in Sydney but although he now has a large circle of friends, he did have his sister & her group to help him settle in.
We have been out in Queensland for the past year - intended to go back NOW, & have decided to stay for a few years to come. Again because of the opportunity to do so much because of the weather more than anything else.
If you decide to give it a go - join as many clubs as you can, never say no to invitations, take the opportunity to try new things.
the Australians are so generous with their hospitality you will soon get to know people. Even if you go back after a couple of years, at least you will have tried it & will have some good memories to go back with.
#50
Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
get a linkedin profile my husband is in railways and that's how he got his job, try and get a 457 visa that means your employer sponsors you it's a useful try before you buy one.There are quite a few jobs in rail at present
as has been said lots going in Perth
wages are not that much more than the UK my husband actually took a pay cut but made up for that with LAFHA
good luck
and remember the saying same shit shinier bucket! although at present the sunshine has fled
as has been said lots going in Perth
wages are not that much more than the UK my husband actually took a pay cut but made up for that with LAFHA
good luck
and remember the saying same shit shinier bucket! although at present the sunshine has fled
#51
Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Hello all, I have played with the idea of going to Australia for the past 2 years but now I'm seriously thinking of taking the bull by the horns and going. The thing is I'd be going by myself as I have no family of my own. I have a gf but its fairly recent and she is not ready to do it.
I'm a 26 year old civil engineering graduate with almost 3 years experience in the rail sector. Was at a job fair recently and heard there is $215bn to be spend on rail in Queensland so I'm fairly sure I'll get a job ok.
The thing I'm worried about is going to a new town/country thousands of miles from my family/friends who I have spent my whole life with. Its going to be weird having noone to talk to/go out with. My plan would be to join an amateur football team and maybe a kickboxing club (things I do over here just now) and get to know people that way and through work. But I imagine it will still feel awkward and take a long time to settle. But I'm still willing to give it a shot and if it goes 'tits up' I can always come home in a year or 2.
Has anyone got any good/bad experiences they can share?
I'm a 26 year old civil engineering graduate with almost 3 years experience in the rail sector. Was at a job fair recently and heard there is $215bn to be spend on rail in Queensland so I'm fairly sure I'll get a job ok.
The thing I'm worried about is going to a new town/country thousands of miles from my family/friends who I have spent my whole life with. Its going to be weird having noone to talk to/go out with. My plan would be to join an amateur football team and maybe a kickboxing club (things I do over here just now) and get to know people that way and through work. But I imagine it will still feel awkward and take a long time to settle. But I'm still willing to give it a shot and if it goes 'tits up' I can always come home in a year or 2.
Has anyone got any good/bad experiences they can share?
#52
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Hello all, I have played with the idea of going to Australia for the past 2 years but now I'm seriously thinking of taking the bull by the horns and going. The thing is I'd be going by myself as I have no family of my own. I have a gf but its fairly recent and she is not ready to do it.
I'm a 26 year old civil engineering graduate with almost 3 years experience in the rail sector. Was at a job fair recently and heard there is $215bn to be spend on rail in Queensland so I'm fairly sure I'll get a job ok.
The thing I'm worried about is going to a new town/country thousands of miles from my family/friends who I have spent my whole life with. Its going to be weird having noone to talk to/go out with. My plan would be to join an amateur football team and maybe a kickboxing club (things I do over here just now) and get to know people that way and through work. But I imagine it will still feel awkward and take a long time to settle. But I'm still willing to give it a shot and if it goes 'tits up' I can always come home in a year or 2.
Has anyone got any good/bad experiences they can share?
I'm a 26 year old civil engineering graduate with almost 3 years experience in the rail sector. Was at a job fair recently and heard there is $215bn to be spend on rail in Queensland so I'm fairly sure I'll get a job ok.
The thing I'm worried about is going to a new town/country thousands of miles from my family/friends who I have spent my whole life with. Its going to be weird having noone to talk to/go out with. My plan would be to join an amateur football team and maybe a kickboxing club (things I do over here just now) and get to know people that way and through work. But I imagine it will still feel awkward and take a long time to settle. But I'm still willing to give it a shot and if it goes 'tits up' I can always come home in a year or 2.
Has anyone got any good/bad experiences they can share?
Don't know about meaningful friendships that depends but again with your age contacts readily available.
Don't wait just do it. Plenty come out and do their two years for often little money as backpackers and if you have the chance to do it through decently paid work then really a no brainer.
#56
Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Hello all, I have played with the idea of going to Australia for the past 2 years but now I'm seriously thinking of taking the bull by the horns and going. The thing is I'd be going by myself as I have no family of my own. I have a gf but its fairly recent and she is not ready to do it.
I'm a 26 year old civil engineering graduate with almost 3 years experience in the rail sector. Was at a job fair recently and heard there is $215bn to be spend on rail in Queensland so I'm fairly sure I'll get a job ok.
The thing I'm worried about is going to a new town/country thousands of miles from my family/friends who I have spent my whole life with. Its going to be weird having noone to talk to/go out with. My plan would be to join an amateur football team and maybe a kickboxing club (things I do over here just now) and get to know people that way and through work. But I imagine it will still feel awkward and take a long time to settle. But I'm still willing to give it a shot and if it goes 'tits up' I can always come home in a year or 2.
Has anyone got any good/bad experiences they can share?
I'm a 26 year old civil engineering graduate with almost 3 years experience in the rail sector. Was at a job fair recently and heard there is $215bn to be spend on rail in Queensland so I'm fairly sure I'll get a job ok.
The thing I'm worried about is going to a new town/country thousands of miles from my family/friends who I have spent my whole life with. Its going to be weird having noone to talk to/go out with. My plan would be to join an amateur football team and maybe a kickboxing club (things I do over here just now) and get to know people that way and through work. But I imagine it will still feel awkward and take a long time to settle. But I'm still willing to give it a shot and if it goes 'tits up' I can always come home in a year or 2.
Has anyone got any good/bad experiences they can share?
#57
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Most of the booze outlets are owned by coles or woolworths (the big 2 supermarkets). Its not a big deal to buy booze, the liquor store is generally next to the supermarket with a entrance from the supermarket in some cases!! Its not like you have to drive a thousand miles to find booze. Most high streets have a booze shop and if they dont you can buy takeaway from the pub :-)
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Most of the booze outlets are owned by coles or woolworths (the big 2 supermarkets). Its not a big deal to buy booze, the liquor store is generally next to the supermarket with a entrance from the supermarket in some cases!! Its not like you have to drive a thousand miles to find booze. Most high streets have a booze shop and if they dont you can buy takeaway from the pub :-)
I'd heard it was a different culture in terms of drinking but I still wanted to keep a stock of a few crates of beer and bottles of wine etc etc for when I get a flat / house sorted. Love the idea of just having bbq's whenever inviting neighbours / any mates round that I've heard it can be like.....it can be like that can't it?
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Cheers
I'd heard it was a different culture in terms of drinking but I still wanted to keep a stock of a few crates of beer and bottles of wine etc etc for when I get a flat / house sorted. Love the idea of just having bbq's whenever inviting neighbours / any mates round that I've heard it can be like.....it can be like that can't it?
I'd heard it was a different culture in terms of drinking but I still wanted to keep a stock of a few crates of beer and bottles of wine etc etc for when I get a flat / house sorted. Love the idea of just having bbq's whenever inviting neighbours / any mates round that I've heard it can be like.....it can be like that can't it?
#60
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Re: Seriously thinking of making the move to Oz on my own...
Dan, I have to say reading your posts on various threads I love the kind of thing you're worrying about It's probably the best way to be, really.