paul30

If it's something you want to do I say give it a shot. You never know your BF may come round to the idea even at the end of it and you get a visa you still have the option to stay if it's not the right time for you

pacey

Well, i think you answered your own problem right there! I know it depends on your circumstances, but there's really not that much to be afraid of if you just think of it as being the same as moving to any other city/place in the uk. It's more complex in many ways, but realistically, it's just a little bit further away..

pacey

you'll be fine! Hope you get it, sure you'll have done enough though. The speaking part shouldn't be a problem, don't worry about it.

xzibit

Cheers Pace,

I was quite happy about the listening, reading and writing and then a bit annoyed when I came out of the speaking, but I answered all questions fully, just um'd and ah'd a bit as I get stuttery when nervous which is annoying and I didn't speak until she said stop, I just concluded with "and that's about it" lol.

But a guy I was talking to was Chinese, and he spoke quite good English, but much slower than me, and didn't have a grasp of some words, and he said he got a 6 last time, so fingers crossed.

There was another guy there about my age who was emigrating to Oz too, he's a teacher. Had a chat with him about it.

Nerve wrecking wait now, god I hate it, I wasn't as nervous about any other previous exam results!!!

xzibit

Similar situation to me. But I have to try it and will regret it if I stay and don't give it a go.

People say I must have guts doing it alone, but I don't think of it like that. I want to try and better my life, as you only get one shot at it, and when your older you don't want to be thinking "what if?".

Bello

Exactly

pacey

hah you'll be fine mate, everyone ums and ahs don't they?!

also bang on about going for it. I also don't think it takes that much guts to go solo. It's just what I know I want to do, so I'll do it.

But I am dying to get off and start a new life. Really feeling it today, I need to go, and soon. Driving me mad! probably cause i have nothing to do, nowhere to go, and nobody to see this weekend. That's what happens when you move back to your folks place in preparation, and all your friends live miles away (and you are trying to save!)! Where's my tiny violin?

But then I know it's my choice and it will be worth it long term! So, go for it if you want it. That goes for everything in life, huh!?

CRT23

Would love to go to Canada or Australia, I have spent time in Canada but I have never been to Australia and feel I would need to take a holiday there before deciding. However I do know people who have emigrated to Australia without even visiting now that takes guts!!

Aquamarine

NoWas hoping rugby might be cancelled because of rain, but it hasn't been so really disappointed! Have a great time SS and Fizz. Anyone else going?

paul76

Well thats makes two..

Im calling my visa agent tommorow to tell them i will not be going ahead with my visa process.

We are all different and have different circumstances.

I never done my research on retraining .

ponyrama

Thats rubbish. I cant imagine not going now. I'm a bit like Pacey (but havent had to move back home yet) and cant think of much else other than getting out there. Got some positive leads on some jobs so fingers crossed I'll be there for more of this year than I'll be here.

Come visit me for a holiday Paul. Keep the fire burning an all that.

char1

Ditto! Just found ourselves a nice place to live and moving in in 2 weeks then we'll be counting down the weeks until we can start again with things. Still dreading telling my future (potential!) employer that have to start 5 months later than planned.... eeeek!

Keep up the good work Paul, you know you want it!

paul30

Hope things work out M8 and here's hoping you make it out in a couple of years or so with your new trade

paul76

Thanks Paul

I cant see that happening to be honest.

pacey

mate if you want to do it, you can do it. It shitty you've had this setback, but don't give up if it's what you want to do!