ok...where are all the nurses?
May 2nd 2006, 6:31 pm
#31
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
hi everyone,
we are still in London, we got our email beginning of march asking for more info.
as i am Irish and have lived here for 9 years and 6 months stupidly i forgot to apply for a Irish police check
, i front loaded our UK police checks with our application which is fine. they just want an Irish one off me.
i sent of a letter straight away to Ireland but have heard nothing yet, we also need to do our medicals. hopefully then we will have our visa.
we hope to go to Brisbane sept/Oct time. i hope to get a job in sexual health clinic. any clinic will do!!! i need to get my CV ready, well actually started!!
at least we are nearly there i think
keep positive everybody, we nearly gave up a few times when Queensland took ages to register me
a few of these do help
Kate.
we are still in London, we got our email beginning of march asking for more info.
as i am Irish and have lived here for 9 years and 6 months stupidly i forgot to apply for a Irish police check
, i front loaded our UK police checks with our application which is fine. they just want an Irish one off me.i sent of a letter straight away to Ireland but have heard nothing yet, we also need to do our medicals. hopefully then we will have our visa.
we hope to go to Brisbane sept/Oct time. i hope to get a job in sexual health clinic. any clinic will do!!! i need to get my CV ready, well actually started!!
at least we are nearly there i think
keep positive everybody, we nearly gave up a few times when Queensland took ages to register me
a few of these do help
Kate.
May 2nd 2006, 6:33 pm
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
it me again, i forgot to say i left ireland at 17 to start nurse training, i dont know why i forgot to get a irish police check, just did not think!
kate.
kate.
May 2nd 2006, 7:16 pm
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Originally Posted by sunflower7
Hi I'm here too, having a break from the application form. 
Just need to complete the duties section for skills matching. Can you get those sub dividing tabs/flags for 47sK from WH Smiths?
Sorry another question.......
Just need to complete the duties section for skills matching. Can you get those sub dividing tabs/flags for 47sK from WH Smiths?Sorry another question.......
May 3rd 2006, 7:40 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Thats a good idea Jackie.
When i was doing my application I realised the packet of sub dividers I had bought didn't have enough sections in it and I had to go haring of to Tesco to buy some more.
Wasn't stressed at all when I was standing in the 10 items or less till with about 300 people in front of me, and me in a rush to get application sent of before post office shut for the day :scared:
When i was doing my application I realised the packet of sub dividers I had bought didn't have enough sections in it and I had to go haring of to Tesco to buy some more.
Wasn't stressed at all when I was standing in the 10 items or less till with about 300 people in front of me, and me in a rush to get application sent of before post office shut for the day :scared:
May 3rd 2006, 9:34 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Originally Posted by td1
Thats a good idea Jackie.
When i was doing my application I realised the packet of sub dividers I had bought didn't have enough sections in it and I had to go haring of to Tesco to buy some more.
Wasn't stressed at all when I was standing in the 10 items or less till with about 300 people in front of me, and me in a rush to get application sent of before post office shut for the day :scared:
When i was doing my application I realised the packet of sub dividers I had bought didn't have enough sections in it and I had to go haring of to Tesco to buy some more.
Wasn't stressed at all when I was standing in the 10 items or less till with about 300 people in front of me, and me in a rush to get application sent of before post office shut for the day :scared:
May 3rd 2006, 9:53 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Ermmmm - cant remember exactly but I know the pack I had first had 5 and I needed more than that.
When I filled in my application I wasn't sure where the dividers should go so I sort of stuck them in at a few different places that I thought made sense to me!!!!!
Dont know if it was right or wrong but got Visa through so it must have been passable
When I filled in my application I wasn't sure where the dividers should go so I sort of stuck them in at a few different places that I thought made sense to me!!!!!
Dont know if it was right or wrong but got Visa through so it must have been passable
May 3rd 2006, 10:08 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Originally Posted by td1
Ermmmm - cant remember exactly but I know the pack I had first had 5 and I needed more than that.
When I filled in my application I wasn't sure where the dividers should go so I sort of stuck them in at a few different places that I thought made sense to me!!!!!
Dont know if it was right or wrong but got Visa through so it must have been passable
When I filled in my application I wasn't sure where the dividers should go so I sort of stuck them in at a few different places that I thought made sense to me!!!!!
Dont know if it was right or wrong but got Visa through so it must have been passable
how are you today? I am feeling a bit better, the sun is out and its a bit warmer!
May 3rd 2006, 10:15 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
like some people forgot to number their pages I believe.
That would be me!!!!!!!
Feeling a bit better today. Yesterday morning I didn't want to go 100% but today after a few badly put comments from family members I am ready and raring to go.
Have been doing my favourite hobby of looking at realestate.com and now excited again about house hunting.
Dumfries has got a bit of sun today and as you say- the sun being out can make a lot of difference. I think I was just having a bit of a glum day yesterday but it is good to know people go through the same
That would be me!!!!!!!
Feeling a bit better today. Yesterday morning I didn't want to go 100% but today after a few badly put comments from family members I am ready and raring to go.
Have been doing my favourite hobby of looking at realestate.com and now excited again about house hunting.
Dumfries has got a bit of sun today and as you say- the sun being out can make a lot of difference. I think I was just having a bit of a glum day yesterday but it is good to know people go through the same
May 3rd 2006, 10:28 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Originally Posted by td1
like some people forgot to number their pages I believe.
That would be me!!!!!!!
Feeling a bit better today. Yesterday morning I didn't want to go 100% but today after a few badly put comments from family members I am ready and raring to go.
Have been doing my favourite hobby of looking at realestate.com and now excited again about house hunting.
Dumfries has got a bit of sun today and as you say- the sun being out can make a lot of difference. I think I was just having a bit of a glum day yesterday but it is good to know people go through the same
That would be me!!!!!!!
Feeling a bit better today. Yesterday morning I didn't want to go 100% but today after a few badly put comments from family members I am ready and raring to go.
Have been doing my favourite hobby of looking at realestate.com and now excited again about house hunting.
Dumfries has got a bit of sun today and as you say- the sun being out can make a lot of difference. I think I was just having a bit of a glum day yesterday but it is good to know people go through the same
oh yes how addictive it is realestate.com.au? spend hours on there! I might need a fix of a new life down under today.....will see if its on this pm. sad or what?
jackie x
May 3rd 2006, 10:40 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Originally Posted by Mrs JFW
oh yes how addictive it is realestate.com.au? spend hours on there! I might need a fix of a new life down under today.....will see if its on this pm. sad or what?
jackie x
jackie x
I know- we definetly have to get out more
I am now going to force myself to get of this site before I spend any more time on it.. Talk about square eyes
May 3rd 2006, 3:34 pm
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Originally Posted by Mrs JFW
I'm hoping to ditch the night shifts too, hubby hates me working them....thing is they are so bloody convenient! we'll see, like you say claire, its whoever gives us a job! lol.
I feel a need right now to read peoples positive posts....hear about their reccies and stuff. Not many new posts in that respect. The thing I fear the most is that when we go....one of us loves it and the other hates it and wants to come back. I am very stubborn and will sulk til I get my own way. ...childish I know, but true! Please god let us both love it!
Jackie x
I feel a need right now to read peoples positive posts....hear about their reccies and stuff. Not many new posts in that respect. The thing I fear the most is that when we go....one of us loves it and the other hates it and wants to come back. I am very stubborn and will sulk til I get my own way. ...childish I know, but true! Please god let us both love it!
Jackie x
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Have considered a career change a bit down the line, but when we first get there it's good to know that work won't be too hard to come by and will have some money coming in fairly quickly
May 3rd 2006, 8:34 pm
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
Hello Guys! I'm here! Just not as often as I used to be as I'm now "living" the life Down Under. When you've been here a while like I have, it gets less exciting to talk about although that's not to say we're not enjoying it here. We love it, but I'm so busy I don't get as much time to spend on here as I used to. Please Please don't think I've forgotten you all though. I'm still here to answer all your questions and reassure you but I'm not as quick with my replies!!
So, what are we doing?
Hubby has full time contract at Mater children's and I'm there on the casual pool. It's working well at the moment. Life outside of work is like one big holiday! So busy, it's great. Kids settled in to school. Still renting in Wynnum (Bayside) as still have house in UK (currently being rented)which we will sell at end of year. Then we'll look to buy. No rush though. The Aussie way is very laid back and we're fitting in to that quite well so far.
Chat soon.
Claire. x
So, what are we doing?
Hubby has full time contract at Mater children's and I'm there on the casual pool. It's working well at the moment. Life outside of work is like one big holiday! So busy, it's great. Kids settled in to school. Still renting in Wynnum (Bayside) as still have house in UK (currently being rented)which we will sell at end of year. Then we'll look to buy. No rush though. The Aussie way is very laid back and we're fitting in to that quite well so far.
Chat soon.
Claire. x
May 3rd 2006, 8:36 pm
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P.S. We didn't use dividers or number our pages, and we made it! As they say over here "You'll be right mate".
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May 4th 2006, 8:02 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
We are all still here, just sitting out in the garden in the sunshine with a vino watching the wildlife instead of on the computer... .
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May 4th 2006, 8:24 am
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Re: ok...where are all the nurses?
hi guys, I'm still here too..............just got back from a 3 week reccie to Brisbane, and now I don't know whether I'm on my head or my arse!
The reccie was fantastic and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn't been to Oz before. Didn't quite know what to expect.....but can honestly say that there was nothing that I didn't like. The weather was great, people very friendly, the way of life so much more relaxed, spending the weekends at the beach can only be a positive in anyones book.
Spent a lot of time driving around different suburbs to get a feel for the place, eventually settling on the idea of Northlakes at Mango Hill. Spent time on the Gold coast and Sunshine coast and loved them both,,,especially Mooloolaba, the kids had a great time body boarding there. Saw dolphins in the sea, and also in the Brisbane river whilst we were on the city cat!
Now I'm home, reality is really beginning to set in. I've had days where I really don't know what to do................should we stay or should we go..............
I'm sure all of you already out there get my drift..............don't know whether it's just me being absolutely terrified of the idea of moving to the other end of the world! Today my plan is to put together a list of all the things I need to sort out...........the house...........the dog...............the cars.....the shipping and the list goes on!
Anyways, I'm sure it will all fall into place, and I'll be able to update you all from Oz. So for now, I shall be an avid reader, and like the others will try and help out if I can.
Tracey xx
The reccie was fantastic and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn't been to Oz before. Didn't quite know what to expect.....but can honestly say that there was nothing that I didn't like. The weather was great, people very friendly, the way of life so much more relaxed, spending the weekends at the beach can only be a positive in anyones book.
Spent a lot of time driving around different suburbs to get a feel for the place, eventually settling on the idea of Northlakes at Mango Hill. Spent time on the Gold coast and Sunshine coast and loved them both,,,especially Mooloolaba, the kids had a great time body boarding there. Saw dolphins in the sea, and also in the Brisbane river whilst we were on the city cat!
Now I'm home, reality is really beginning to set in. I've had days where I really don't know what to do................should we stay or should we go..............
I'm sure all of you already out there get my drift..............don't know whether it's just me being absolutely terrified of the idea of moving to the other end of the world! Today my plan is to put together a list of all the things I need to sort out...........the house...........the dog...............the cars.....the shipping and the list goes on!
Anyways, I'm sure it will all fall into place, and I'll be able to update you all from Oz. So for now, I shall be an avid reader, and like the others will try and help out if I can.
Tracey xx