SML Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi everyone! I was around on the forum 3 years ago when we were due to move on a 457 visa to Gold Coast. We hit stumbling blocks at every point & eventually 9 months after accepting the job offer, we pulled out. We just felt we weren't meant to go at that stage! We were exhausted emotionally. We moved to Durban & although we've been happy, we know we need to leave. We also considered UK as its close to family but we've lived there before & it never felt like home. So, we have jumped onto the emigration roller coaster again! This time we know what we in for & more prepared. We have decided not to tell people until our flights are booked!! My folks haven't been very supportive re the move. Before we told them that we were considering it they said they wish we could leave, then as soon as it became a possibility, everything changed. Loads of emotional "bribery" from my mom, they don't have lots of friends in Oz so no real incentive to visit?, my inheritance won't mean much in dollars, it went on. Oh well, I know they are just sad. Anyway, we are soooo excited & can't wait to get everything going. Doing 457 & hoping to apply for PR as soon as we get there. This forum has helped so much with info & knowing we aren't alone! S 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome back, may this journey of yours be a smooth one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome back old friend, its been too long. Congrats on the best decision ever, we are here to help where we can. See you Down Under soon!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Welcome to the merry - go - round.If you're still in Durban, and want a climate (sub tropical) that's similar, then choose to live on the eastern side of Australia (Pacific Coast which is warm and moist, much like the east side of Africa has a moist Indian Ocean) then choose Brisbane, north (Sunshine Coast) or south (Gold Coast) or even the north of New South Wales (Tweed Heads and below) Edited January 14, 2015 by Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SML Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks Bob! We have a few friends in Perth so have decided to head there.. I've been & loved it but my husband hasn't even been to Oz & has placed his trust in me!? job wise, I can get a job closer to the city compared to other cities. Still lots of hurdles to get over but we are positive it WILL work this time!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SML Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 So, almost 6 months to the day I posted this year, visa approved! My specialist registration has been approved & then visa! So, 10 days left at my job & then up to Pretoria to stay with my folks until we fly on the 14/15th July! We can't believe that we are on our way!! We have managed to get a 6 month rental from the day we arrive & boys have been accepted into the local primary school in Mullaloo! Exciting times ahead!! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OubaasDik Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yes, that is exciting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nice one SML,So happy for you. may people dont get two shots at goals. Well done. See you Down Under soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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