Hempies Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hi AllSo my wife and I have just started to look at our options and it all boiled down to Australia. So upon further investigation the google machine spat out this forum. Now please take note, I am not a particular fan of forums... I decided to have a read and see whats up.For the past 2 months I have been reading almost each and every post on this forum. Some boring, others... well... VERY boring ( nudge nudge, wink wink). I have to say that I am absolutely amazed at the people on this forum. In my mind this is what South Africa was like. This was the kind of people I wanted to surround myself with.I have seen the most generous people, honest and always ready to give a helping hand. Thanks to a lack of vocabulary I am in "awe". This is not the best word to describe this feeling inside me. I am at a loss for words. Literally.I cant wait to get the process going. I don't even care about all the admin and schlep that goes along with it. There has to be some rain before we can appreciate the sunshine!Anyway, I am a new member and am really looking forward to getting to "know" all of you.Little more about me:I am a high school science teacher and my wife is a lawyers. We have only been married for 4 months, but we are looking at our options (as I said). I am 26 and hopefully will reach the "Land-down-under" before I hit the THREE OH... Thats (30)... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome to the forum !Best of luck with the rest of your journey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanWykeC Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome to this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome! Glad you found us and hope we can continue to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkPanther Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hempies, I am not a fan of the "typical" forum myself, where people tend to be self righteous, judgemental and confrontational.But this forum is not your "typical" forum, so prepare yourself for a new forum-experience From what I have seen so far, people here are focussed on being helpful and supportive in a decent and respectful way. I have not seen a single "typical" forum entry yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbia Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikamarie Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 So so welcome!! This place is great! Here you can ask questions without it being a "dumb" question. Here you'll get very smart ;-) and meet great, NO awesome people and make life long friends!Good luck with the journey ahead! I posted a thread under employment tips quesries etc. About the process of coming over as a teacher. Not sure on whose skills are you coming over on.Anyway! Enjoy, good luck and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hi Hempies ! Welcome to our own little cyber family. This is a wonderful space and be warned, it's addictive !! I see you live in Cape Town - so do we (Northern Suburbs), so feel free to PM me if you'd like a nice chat with coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeleigh Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 This is the place to be, welcome, see you on the other side, if it were not for the selfless help of people here I would be streaks behind...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome, may your journey to Australia be a smooth one without mishaps!We sincerely hope that all your questions will be answered here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Welcome Hempies, it's amazing what google can spit out - you have found the best place to get all the answers and support you will need on this journey.All the best to you both on getting down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabbert Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 hi and welcomeyou will find that this is more than just your traditional forum - this is a family of migrants who support and truly care about eachothers journey i think what really bonds us is the fact that we are all feeling or have felt the same emotions/frustrations/relief etcso we can relate to eachtother where no one who has not gone through this can - not even our closest family members so take a deep breath - you have come to the best Google search result - and ask away or just rant and vent during your journey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome to the forumI have to say that the spirit of giving and camraderie is one aspect that separates this forum from many others and is why so many people devote their time to making the whole move from start to finish, far smoother for the next person. Our ethos is to pay it forward.I hope that you feel supported by all as you progress your journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranzy Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome & all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBrough Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi there Hempies, welcome to this amazing and awesome forum. I also wasn't a forum type person but this place changed me. This is the first forum I have read where people really want to help and not just show off with how much they know. Good luck with the rest of the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajay Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Love reading posts like yours Hempies. We've certainly come a long way since we decided to get this special little cyber space going back in 2006 and I'm so proud of how the members have all formed a close family-like bond and are committed to paying it forward.Good luck with your journey!Ajay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriD Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome to the family Good luck with the process. You will find so much useful info and support here. Really a great community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino1 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welkom Hempies, hoop jou pad loop glad na Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegill Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome, I used the forum in 2008 for exactly the same thing & was amazed at the response & assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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