Does everyone get so nervous? lol

My partner has got a job in Perth, an inter company transfer and we have just lodged our 457 visa application.

Next job put our stuff in storage to await shipping pending visa approval and rent the house out.

It is a dream of mine and my partner's to go to Australia, its been a bit stressful but we are getting there and we support each other all the time.

I'll be leaving a job I am happy in here if the visa is approved but sure I will be able to find another job in Perth Just so nervous, wish I didn't worry so much.. sure things will work out fine.

After all life is no rehearsal right! Life has taught me that through a tough period of my life most luckily don't have to go through.

Just wanted to air some feelings.. chin up and looking forwards

Hi
its normal to worry I did and after many a moan and worry we have finally made it here. Though I still worry will we get a rental will I like my new job Will eddie ever get her quilt finished will I be able to make the kids thier birthday cakes this year as normal?

So I soped by doing various to do lists I like lists they make me feel safe and organised by the way I am a RMN with lots of OCD tendancies hence the lists.

This site is very friendly and everyone will help if you ask them questions.

Thanks so much for your reply. I like lists too.. Good to hear I'm not the only one worrying a little (or alot) though very excited too..

Good luck with everything

i thought you had a dental appointment

OMG... Four years ago we were in a similar place to you... And I just got a physical flashback to the feelings I had at that time... An emotional roller coaster....

But you're 100% right .... this one isnt the dress rehersal... Its live and the cameras are rolling...

Fast forward to Shockingham april 2011... Happy in job, happy at home... A TOTALLY different lifestyle... Calm, contented and serene...

And not having to raid the kids money boxes at the end of the month... Like we used to.... Well, not every month..... Being paid fortnightly helps....

The waiting is a killer isnt it?

Thank you for your kind post.. It is an emotional rollercoaster..

I've been in a little daze since the visa was submitted on Thur this week. I got asked twice at work last night, 'Are you ok? You look a little pale?' When more than one person asks you if you are ok, you think do I really look that bad?! lol.. No one knows at my work yet so its just 'Yeah I'm fine, just a bit knackered'!

Trying to juggle 'normal' home and work life whilst organising a 'new' life with military precision.. hence I feel less than 'normal' at the moment.

Yet........ its lovely to hear from someone that has been where we are and got through to the to the other side and are happy

The waiting is hard but all things worth something in life, require hard work and risks otherwise they wouldn't be worth it right?

See you there ( all being well )

It is a nervous time, and very stressful, after all it is a huge life change, so it is a very natural thing.

Just be prepared for aching cheek muscles from all the smiling you'll do when you finally get here.

Yep, hugely stressful & completely normal to be nervous. Good luck with it all

I did and I went and survived. Though dreading finding a new one in perth especially as its Easter.

Wil_n_Marie a small piece of advice dont move over here during easter. Its nice but everywhere closes during easter as we have found out lol

It is completely nervewracking! For some anyway! My brother rocked up to Sydney airport with an ETA in his pocket and sod all else. 11 years later he's married, living in a lovely house in Wollongong and has a beautiful daughter, just got promoted at work

I on the other hand have been planning our move for YEARS, and as for lists, I have a spreadsheet of lists (I wish I was kidding!!) I mull over every aspect of everything which drives the husband nuts but at the end of day it helps me feel surer of what we're doing.

The vesy best of luck with it all and as has been said before, this place is invaluable for information and more importantly, support so make use of it

Tx

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that have posted your kind wishes on this thread.. its nice to talk to people that have been or are going through the same thing!

I'm still stressing lol.. but this website and thread gives me five minutes of calm! Currently arranging the shippers and wondering whether or not the visa will be approved.

You guys are fab, thanks for taking the time to reply