Visas have been applied for... The wait has begun
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Visas have been applied for... The wait has begun
So we have lodged all our paperwork for the visas, we are coming out to NZ on initially an essential skills visa, with the hospital saying that there will be full time positions during the fixed term contract so that we can apply for and then go for a residency visa.
We are really excited, nervous, and worried about our 16 year old daughter who is adamant she is not coming lol...
We are moving to Whangarei, as that is here the job offer was.
Any advice, on the above or rental properties etc.. would be welcome.
We are really excited, nervous, and worried about our 16 year old daughter who is adamant she is not coming lol...
We are moving to Whangarei, as that is here the job offer was.
Any advice, on the above or rental properties etc.. would be welcome.
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Fingers crossed for speedy visas! I've just submitted my application so in the same waiting position as you. We could keep each other company
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Good luck!
Will your daughter have finished school by the time you get out, or will it be mid year 11?
Will your daughter have finished school by the time you get out, or will it be mid year 11?
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So we have lodged all our paperwork for the visas, we are coming out to NZ on initially an essential skills visa, with the hospital saying that there will be full time positions during the fixed term contract so that we can apply for and then go for a residency visa.
We are really excited, nervous, and worried about our 16 year old daughter who is adamant she is not coming lol...
We are moving to Whangarei, as that is here the job offer was.
Any advice, on the above or rental properties etc.. would be welcome.
We are really excited, nervous, and worried about our 16 year old daughter who is adamant she is not coming lol...
We are moving to Whangarei, as that is here the job offer was.
Any advice, on the above or rental properties etc.. would be welcome.
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It isnt easy, it is hard work in every sense, you certainly wont find an easier work life balance but time will tell how it works for you. Its definately worth a try.
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At least there's some form of "closure" then for her, as everyone else she knows will also be making fresh starts. There might initially be that feeling of FOMO back home, but keeping in touch with school friends is a lot easier these days so it's not like completely cutting off ties.
I remember at 16, I was convinced that despite everyone going to different colleges in different towns we'd all still be the best of friends. But a few months down the line, that just wasn't the case anymore.
Obviously everyone is different, but 16 year olds are so adaptable and they don't even know it. She might surprise herself. It's truly a credit to your parenting that you want to do all you can to help her settle into her new life, and I hope that she appreciates that and understands your decisions. Hopefully you can all make it work for each other.
I remember at 16, I was convinced that despite everyone going to different colleges in different towns we'd all still be the best of friends. But a few months down the line, that just wasn't the case anymore.
Obviously everyone is different, but 16 year olds are so adaptable and they don't even know it. She might surprise herself. It's truly a credit to your parenting that you want to do all you can to help her settle into her new life, and I hope that she appreciates that and understands your decisions. Hopefully you can all make it work for each other.
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I dont know how mature your 16 year old is, but if it were me, I would give more consideration to my daughter than myself. To move halfway around the globe, just because I didnt like the NHS, knowing that my teenage daughter was against the idea, sounds a bit hasty. She is at a high risk age. Think about it .
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I dont know how mature your 16 year old is, but if it were me, I would give more consideration to my daughter than myself. To move halfway around the globe, just because I didnt like the NHS, knowing that my teenage daughter was against the idea, sounds a bit hasty. She is at a high risk age. Think about it .
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I dont know how mature your 16 year old is, but if it were me, I would give more consideration to my daughter than myself. To move halfway around the globe, just because I didnt like the NHS, knowing that my teenage daughter was against the idea, sounds a bit hasty. She is at a high risk age. Think about it .
Thanks for the negativity.