We're Free
Sep 8th 2009, 11:02 am
#16
Victorian Evangelist
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Melbourne, by the beach, living the dream.
Posts: 7,704
Re: We're Free
The statement "Melbourne grows on you" made by many people is so true.
It took about 2 hours to grow on me.
Buzzy
Sep 8th 2009, 11:20 am
#17
live free or die
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Valhalla
Posts: 6,967
Re: We're Free
well done love!!
Nice to hear someone enjoying themselves and not having a friggin whinge!
Nice to hear someone enjoying themselves and not having a friggin whinge!
Sep 8th 2009, 9:55 pm
#18
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 2,201
Re: We're Free
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
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
Was obviously meant to be. Glad you are feeling happy and settled - long may it continue.
Sep 8th 2009, 10:46 pm
#19
Sunny Sydney
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 6,241
Re: We're Free
And the forecast is for 25 degrees on Saturday... it just keeps on getting better lol
Sep 12th 2009, 9:54 am
#21
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 23,400
Re: We're Free
. 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.
Sep 12th 2009, 9:58 am
#22
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 40
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! 
Sep 13th 2009, 11:15 am
#23
Sunny Sydney
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 6,241
Re: We're Free
Time goes so quickly, doesnt seem so long ago when you moved.
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.
. 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.
How's things for you guys? how's Abdel doing?
