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Buzzy--Bee Sep 7th 2009 11:02 pm

Re: We're Free
 

Originally Posted by herrchook (Post 7886056)
Well, we received official confirmation from the State of Victoria that our obligation to remain there is now over (we have been here just over 2 years), and you know what - we LOVE it here and aren't moving anywhere :D:D:D:D

I know personally many people who have found themselves in the same situation.

The statement "Melbourne grows on you" made by many people is so true.

It took about 2 hours to grow on me. :rofl:

Buzzy

welshviking Sep 7th 2009 11:20 pm

Re: We're Free
 
well done love!!

Nice to hear someone enjoying themselves and not having a friggin whinge!

Damson Sep 8th 2009 9:55 am

Re: We're Free
 

Originally Posted by herrchook (Post 7886056)
We were gutted when we discovered the only route to a PR visa for us was state sponsorship from Victoria. Our plan was always to move to Sydney, so on receiving our sponsorship, we decided to sit it out and move after our 2 yr commitment was over.

Well, we received official confirmation from the State of Victoria that our obligation to remain there is now over (we have been here just over 2 years), and you know what - we LOVE it here and aren't moving anywhere :D:D:D:D


Was obviously meant to be. Glad you are feeling happy and settled - long may it continue.

herrchook Sep 8th 2009 10:46 am

Re: We're Free
 
And the forecast is for 25 degrees on Saturday... it just keeps on getting better lol:D

Margaret3 Sep 11th 2009 9:16 pm

Re: We're Free
 

Originally Posted by herrchook (Post 7915235)
And the forecast is for 25 degrees on Saturday... it just keeps on getting better lol:D

its been lovely today, what a difference nice weather makes:D

Cheetah7 Sep 11th 2009 9:54 pm

Re: We're Free
 

Originally Posted by herrchook (Post 7915235)
And the forecast is for 25 degrees on Saturday... it just keeps on getting better lol:D

Time goes so quickly, doesnt seem so long ago when you moved:wub:.

Did you have to do the surveys? We are expecting one more I think - we have done all of ours although I have heard of some people not doing the surveys and state jumping as they dont want to honour the obligations for whatever reason.

ellejayh Sep 11th 2009 9:58 pm

Re: We're Free
 
Ah, congratulations, what a lovely post, so pleased for you all. It's so nice to hear positive things about Victoria, we are lucky enough to be able to move out to anywhere we want to, however, the job situation for the I.T industry means that Melbourne might be a better bet than our original first choice Perth, we're off for a reccie in May so hopefully it grows on us too! :thumbup:

herrchook Sep 12th 2009 11:15 pm

Re: We're Free
 

Originally Posted by Professional Princess (Post 7925249)
Time goes so quickly, doesnt seem so long ago when you moved:wub:.

Did you have to do the surveys? We are expecting one more I think - we have done all of ours although I have heard of some people not doing the surveys and state jumping as they dont want to honour the obligations for whatever reason.

Yeah, we did the surveys. They's actually a bit of a joke aren't they? We could have told them we were living anywhere! Mind you, maybe they check the details on the responses?

How's things for you guys? how's Abdel doing?


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