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Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2015, 6:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Ex pat returning to england- Gift idea

This is such a nice idea!!

As a 28 year old who moved back to the UK recently these are my suggestions (I obviously have no idea what your friend is like so it's quite personal to me but it might...
Forum: Australia
May 21st 2015, 8:39 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Shipping

Hi Nick,

Just to close out my post. Our shipping arrived yesterday morning first thing so it took about 2 months door to door. Our stuff arrived in good condition and I would definitely recommend...
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2015, 7:22 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Shipping

Hi Nick,

This is our experience-

Moved UK to Melbourne in May 2012 and used Pickfords (employer paid so I didn't see a bill but I know it was relatively expensive). They were fantastic though...
Forum: Australia
May 13th 2014, 11:25 am
Replies: 70
Views: 14,378
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Unemployed for over a year... should I go back to the UK?

Out of interest are you looking at industry type roles or professional services?
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2014, 8:16 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,706
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Perth weekend

Kings park is close. little Creatures is in Fremantle and Rottnest is a ferry ride from Fremantle (but well worth doing). Swan Valley is further out.
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2014, 7:49 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,706
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Perth weekend

Little Creatures brewery, Rottnest Island (it's beachy but it's a good cycle round-it was my Perth highlight), Swan Valley and I second the Kings Park recommendation - great views of the city. Have...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 27th 2013, 11:44 am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,925
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: 457 processing october 2013

My original 457 took 4 days and my 457 transfer to my new company took 4 weeks (which was about a month ago). So it does vary but I wouldn't have thought you would have to wait too much longer! I...
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2013, 10:57 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,321
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Perth, Margaret River, Denmark

I have a similar trip planned which I'm really excited about but I am definitely a beach person! Here's my list of things to do/ places to go -
Perth - head up to Kings Park - fantastic views of the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2013, 10:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Returning 457 - Use Aus super for UK house deposit?

I have been wondering about the same thing (we are also temporary 457 visa holders) .....
We aren't heading back to the UK just yet but I think when we do we will use the Super towards a deposit...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2013, 12:27 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 5,496
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Landed in melb 4 days unsure if i should , help!

My advice, similar to the others would be to stick it out a bit longer.

The weather was horrendous on Saturday - I was showing a friend round melbourne and just kept saying on a normal day it...
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2013, 9:37 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,396
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Questions for those who know Melbourne well...

Hi Scott,

Can't answer all your questions but have been living in Melbourne for over a year now so can maybe shed some light!

In terms of retail jobs - I don't know specifically but whenever...
Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2013, 12:45 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,496
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Working Holiday Visa Australia

Hi Will,

I say go for it!! We are currently living and working in Melbourne so a bit of a different story but I often think about packing up and travelling around for a year!

I can help you...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2013, 10:01 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: UPE on 457 visa - doable?

So mine was all organised through Pickfords who I really recommend. It was such an easy process the whole way from start to finish. They came round and estimated how many boxes we would need, then...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2013, 10:39 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: UPE on 457 visa - doable?

Hi Dave,

I might not quite be understanding your post but are you just talking about normal possessions or things like cars etc? We came over on a 457 and shipped our stuff but the best people to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2013, 10:26 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,037
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: within 1 hour commute of St Kilda, Melbourne

Completely agree with the comments about punt - absolute nightmare and you can't really avoid it going from st kilda to hh. We live in st kilda and my other half works in hh - he says that his...
Forum: Australia
Dec 4th 2012, 10:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Considering the big move

I say do it! If you get a sabbatical it's a safer option as leaves your options open for if you want to return to the UK.

The WHV means you can only work for one employer for a maximum of 6 months...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2012, 11:39 am
Replies: 66
Views: 10,725
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Options for most painless trip back to UK, flight/stopover-wise??

We do the journey via Singapore but only with an hour stop over as I would rather just get there!

I am a big fan of the A380 though so I would definitely recommend flying with an airline that...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2012, 10:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Rentals in Melbourne

Hi Boopy,

Totally agree with the areas suggested above. We are in our mid twenties and love living in St. Kilda. I don't think we will move but if we did then I would look at Richmond, South...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2012, 11:12 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,289
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Advice on Australian cities

Hi Frank,

Congratulations on accepting the opportunity!! I agree with bcworld - the ability to make friends will depend more on you and if you are prepared to go out and look for them!!

We are...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 28th 2012, 6:44 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: 457 visa

Mine was pretty quick too, it was a couple of months ago but only took 2 weeks once lodged! Good luck with the move :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2012, 11:16 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,563
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Planning to move and terrified...

You won't be toasting the bread with sun in Melbourne.....there isn't much sun here at the moment!!

Sun aside though we were lucky enough that I already had a job to come to in Melbourne however...
Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2012, 11:29 am
Replies: 1
Views: 888
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Friends in Melbourne

Hi guys :)

We are always up for meeting new people! Do you know where you are going to be living? Give me a shout next weekend when you hit Melbourne and we can sort something out!
Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2012, 11:16 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,164
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: British/Ozzy couple in Melbourne

We are south east of the city but not far! Will message you my number and we can arrange a drink :) think you have to have written atleast three posts though to be able to private message back so you...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2012, 9:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,164
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: British/Ozzy couple in Melbourne

Hi!

We are living in Melbourne too - both British (aged 25) been here for a couple of months and always enjoy going out for a drink :) Where abouts in Melbourne do you live? We should meet up for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 18th 2012, 3:46 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,451
Posted By Sarah7263

Re: Where do i start?

Hi Jess,

Sounds like an exciting plan! There's alot more people on here with better knowledge than mine but I can help you out with a few bits considering my boyfriend has just applied for one. ...
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