What am I doing???
Jun 17th 2007, 1:05 pm
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What am I doing???
.............I plan to sell my house, give up my job and take my children to the other side of the world where I have no idea what is waiting for me. I will have no family support and will be providing the only income to the house. All of a sudden I am shit scared 
Jun 17th 2007, 1:39 pm
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Hey daunted,
lifes an adventure and lifes for living.
I'm sure you'll be fine and you and your family will have the time of your life
I don't have kids but am the sole income with me and the wife. I am selling our family home, we are going to Oz and I am spending a sh1t load of money on going back to uni with no guarantee of a job or PR at the end of it
Enjoy every moment of your life... you only have one...live your dreams!
olias
lifes an adventure and lifes for living.
I'm sure you'll be fine and you and your family will have the time of your life
I don't have kids but am the sole income with me and the wife. I am selling our family home, we are going to Oz and I am spending a sh1t load of money on going back to uni with no guarantee of a job or PR at the end of it
Enjoy every moment of your life... you only have one...live your dreams!
olias
Jun 17th 2007, 1:58 pm
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Come on Daunted... kick some ass girl.
Anything could happen to your comfy life in the UK too. 9/11 happened to mine... who knew?! (Well, possibly the CIA but that's for another thread)
If you don't take the opportunity and grab it, you'll never find out ....
The future's uncertain whichever country you're in....
Anything could happen to your comfy life in the UK too. 9/11 happened to mine... who knew?! (Well, possibly the CIA but that's for another thread)
If you don't take the opportunity and grab it, you'll never find out ....
The future's uncertain whichever country you're in....
Jun 17th 2007, 2:32 pm
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OK moment passed Cheers guys xx
Jun 17th 2007, 2:35 pm
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Good girl.
Jun 17th 2007, 3:57 pm
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The he be ge bees hit us all, usually towards the end of this long process. going with no family to lean on is hard, and there will be bad times,tears and tantrums. this is life as the new ex pat, but the good times will be huge. Your wonderful kids will keep you smiling and crying.
youll be rite
youll be rite
Jun 17th 2007, 4:39 pm
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As you know, I'm doing exactly the same and like you at times have started to get really worried. My main worry is if we are going to manage financially. I have started to doubt everything that had set in my mind. Wondering if I should look for a different job, keep changing my mind about suburbs etc.
It gets that bad at times it keeps me awake at night. I'm still going to do it though
If you feel like having a moan or some support give me a shout. I'm heading to Brisbane, have forgotten where you're going. Maybe we could meet up if youre going to the same place so at least we'll know someone
How old are your kids? Mine are girl of 16 and a boy of 11.
Jun 17th 2007, 5:31 pm
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Thanks everyone - I know its probably not the last time it will hit me before i head off - just surprised me quite how quickly it happened today 
Jun 17th 2007, 5:33 pm
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Hey, you'll be fine
As you know, I'm doing exactly the same and like you at times have started to get really worried. My main worry is if we are going to manage financially. I have started to doubt everything that had set in my mind. Wondering if I should look for a different job, keep changing my mind about suburbs etc.
It gets that bad at times it keeps me awake at night. I'm still going to do it though
If you feel like having a moan or some support give me a shout. I'm heading to Brisbane, have forgotten where you're going. Maybe we could meet up if youre going to the same place so at least we'll know someone
How old are your kids? Mine are girl of 16 and a boy of 11.
As you know, I'm doing exactly the same and like you at times have started to get really worried. My main worry is if we are going to manage financially. I have started to doubt everything that had set in my mind. Wondering if I should look for a different job, keep changing my mind about suburbs etc.
It gets that bad at times it keeps me awake at night. I'm still going to do it though
If you feel like having a moan or some support give me a shout. I'm heading to Brisbane, have forgotten where you're going. Maybe we could meet up if youre going to the same place so at least we'll know someone
How old are your kids? Mine are girl of 16 and a boy of 11.
Im heading to Australia
that much is certain although teh exact destination changes on a regular basis. I am hoping that by the time i actually get the visa i will have made my mind up - if not then its a big campervan and a tour
Jun 17th 2007, 5:35 pm
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Jun 17th 2007, 5:41 pm
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ooooooooooooh and my kids are 14 & 11. the 19year old one will validate then return to UK to finish his degree. Not sure if Oz is still his dream or not but at least i will have given him the opportunity
Jun 17th 2007, 8:43 pm
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Im at the moment frightened myself.
I liken this immigration process to being constipated - uncomfortable at times, and damned painful at others.
And things will be alot better when we have passed the hard bits as in medical and police checks.
So there
(nervously runs off)
I liken this immigration process to being constipated - uncomfortable at times, and damned painful at others.
And things will be alot better when we have passed the hard bits as in medical and police checks.
So there
(nervously runs off)
Jun 17th 2007, 9:22 pm
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Im at the moment frightened myself.
I liken this immigration process to being constipated - uncomfortable at times, and damned painful at others.
And things will be alot better when we have passed the hard bits as in medical and police checks.
So there
(nervously runs off)
I liken this immigration process to being constipated - uncomfortable at times, and damned painful at others.
And things will be alot better when we have passed the hard bits as in medical and police checks.
So there
(nervously runs off)
PANIC!