Floorman Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 After 18 months of a long & frustrating battle to secure our 190 visa ( had to do the IELTS 6 times !!!) it is now only 3 weeks until we get on the big bird & the nerves are kicking in big time !!. Not looking forward to all the goodbyes,tears etc. I know we are doing the right thing for the 5 of us & no doubt in a few months we will be saying "why didnt we do this years ago " Just wish all the niggling doubts would fade away , schools,money,housing etc . I know thousands have walked this walk before & thousands will do after us,just wondered if anyone else who has took the plunge felt like this or is it just me overthinking things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 A very bittersweet time these last few weeks, but you'll get through it (and about 6 boxes of tissues lol). Good luck, keep reminding yourself why you've hung in there for the last 18 months and you're already realistic about making the best of the challenges and adventure that's ahead of you. Try your best to enjoy what you can of the next 3 weeks and safe journey xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadrim Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi there we are due to go in Jan. have my visa sorted a good job, schools sorted and my UK house almost let. But still stressed about whether it will work out. So you are not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridges Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I feel like this already and visa not even granted yet! I think its when u get to the point of no return the fear really starts to the kick in but u have to at least try it and then there are no regrets. Lifes what u make it and you only live once! Scary but exciting. Moving anywhere new is a risk so why but do it on the other side if the world...! Im sure in a few months time, like u say, u'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Im also sure most people who have already taken the plunge would have felt like you, its natural to fear the unknown but hopefully it won't be the unknown for long. Good luck in your new adventure x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Wow Floorman you didnt hang around after getting the visa! Only 3 weeks to go, how exciting...but scary as well. We are at the planning stage and every now and then the enormity of what we are doing catches up with me. I have to remind myself of the reasons we are doing it and how exciting it actually is. You will be fine once you get there and can start focussing on making your new life x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi floorman good luck with you're move our friends made the big move last week and he's a floor fitter also. Got a job within a week and their so happy already pics are amazing and wish it was us... We've still got a few more things to sort out here but can't wait.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 You are saying everything that I have been and am feeling. An emotional roller coaster. Sometimes the enormity of the whole thing makes me go into denial. I just focus on selling the house, worrying about jobs, money and the grandparents not seeing the kids regularly. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. If I actually start thinking about the reality of how it is going to effect day to day the relationship of grandparents and the children, of how I am potentially saying goodbye to my mum for the last time face to face, then I think I would crumble. Better to be in denial a bit, wear an iron shield and keep going forward. I keep walking round my school thinking that I am leaving this all behind, thinking I won't be part of this anymore. I have been there for 10 years. It has been a definite chapter of my life but I am ready to move on to another chapter, one that holds even more in store for me. It's weird though, because if OH had suggested moving somewhere else in the UK I would have felt that I couldn't have handled the upheaval. This is to the other side of the world! OMG! I must definitely be in denial! I have decided what we have on here is perseverance. Just keep going, head down. I have toyed with the idea of getting a dog in Oz and have thought a great name for it would be 'Percy' as it would remind me of all the persevering it took to get there. A symbol of the new life we were making for ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJT Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi its totally normal to feel that way. I know I certainly did and for a few weeks after we landed. If you have children the worry is even more, but the kids settle much more quickly than you do. But as Ali said remember why you first wanted to move here and keep the tissues handy. We have been here 17 weeks now and absolutely love the place, its just starting to warm up, but even though we were here through a very wet and windy winter, we still loved it here. Regarding jobs, house, school, its does fall into place (well to be honest I cannot say about jobs as other half still looking), but finding a home works out, then after the home, the school just falls into place, its not like the UK where you have to wait for a space if you are in catchment, the kids get a place (unless you want to go Private as I believe there are waiting lists for these). Try and enjoy the time left with friends and family, enjoy the flight then get ready to start your new life here. Just think you are very nearly here, you still have some very exciting times ahead of you. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judilc Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Listen don't be worried. We were planning to move in January when husband basically got made redundant. It was a case of take another job offered to him but commit to a year another year in Saudi Arabia where we were or jump and come to perth. We managed to change our short term rental and basically ended up here 6 days after making the decision! And things are working out ok. Only been 5 days but husband got 2 job interviews and we are enjoying looking at all the places we have researched so much about it feels like its falling into place. We have a lot of admin jobs to do still but have spent to eat the beach and believe me when you have spent a day in and out of the ocean sat on the gorgeous sand you will wonder why you were nervous ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligard Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Totally wouldn't be normal if we ALL didn't have the wobbles, nervous and OMG moments ! Think the trick is to take one step at a time and not think to far ahead. Just remember...we only live once.....lets live it ! Best of luck to you. Chris ( Alison's o/h ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadrim Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I get nervous that I'm jumping ship just as Aus is slowing down and the UK is "booming". That would be Sod's law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yeah, had that worry too. You name it, I've had it. Just on a positive though, if you do end up coming back, at least there will be plenty of jobs to come back to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 It's perfectly normal. We have been here a month this week and we are loving it and know we have defo made the right decision and the last 18 months getting our visa was very hard work and stressful, but I am surprised that I am not covered in bruises as I have to keep pinching myself that we are actually here. The paperwork is very easy to get sorted, medicare, ATO etc (all offices are incredibly helpful if you make a mistake). We have everything through now. Only took a day to register with everybody and then we waited a couple of weeks for everything to come through. The hardest part for us was finding a suitable long term let. That took us two weeks. Once you know what area you want, just look at anything and everything and get in with the rental agents (that makes such a difference). We are now in a lovely rental in Willetton. As I sit here, I am looking at my lovely garden in the sunshine listening to the loorikeets squawking. It is getting warmer here, but it is a dry heat. It was 36 on Sunday but we managed without the air con and that has been the hottest day so far. In the evening we went down to the water and sat on a bench looking at the views of the city (like two old codgers) and just watched the world go by - bliss. Our dogs are due out of quarantine on Sat and I have my first interview booked in for tomorrow morning. The agency were on the phone at 8.00am this morning. You will get used to the early starts here. As soon as the sun is up, people are up and out. My OH is waiting to hear back from a firm re a job for him. The goodbyes for us were nowhere near as bad as we thought they would be. I only cried when I said goodbye to my two dogs as I was worried sick about them flying the next week. No one else cried except the MIL. I felt as though I was just saying "see you later". I know friends will stray in contact with us as we have been friends for many years and I manage to speak my parents once or twice a week and email a couple of times for updates and general chit chat etc. Perth offers an amazing life. Everyone is so friendly and there are so many migrants you won't feel too much like a fish out of water as everyone has been there and got the T shirt. I know it is easier said than done, but honestly you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 It's perfectly normal. We have been here a month this week and we are loving it and know we have defo made the right decision and the last 18 months getting our visa was very hard work and stressful, but I am surprised that I am not covered in bruises as I have to keep pinching myself that we are actually here. The paperwork is very easy to get sorted, medicare, ATO etc (all offices are incredibly helpful if you make a mistake). We have everything through now. Only took a day to register with everybody and then we waited a couple of weeks for everything to come through. The hardest part for us was finding a suitable long term let. That took us two weeks. Once you know what area you want, just look at anything and everything and get in with the rental agents (that makes such a difference). We are now in a lovely rental in Willetton. As I sit here, I am looking at my lovely garden in the sunshine listening to the loorikeets squawking. It is getting warmer here, but it is a dry heat. It was 36 on Sunday but we managed without the air con and that has been the hottest day so far. In the evening we went down to the water and sat on a bench looking at the views of the city (like two old codgers) and just watched the world go by - bliss. Our dogs are due out of quarantine on Sat and I have my first interview booked in for tomorrow morning. The agency were on the phone at 8.00am this morning. You will get used to the early starts here. As soon as the sun is up, people are up and out. My OH is waiting to hear back from a firm re a job for him. The goodbyes for us were nowhere near as bad as we thought they would be. I only cried when I said goodbye to my two dogs as I was worried sick about them flying the next week. No one else cried except the MIL. I felt as though I was just saying "see you later". I know friends will stray in contact with us as we have been friends for many years and I manage to speak my parents once or twice a week and email a couple of times for updates and general chit chat etc. Perth offers an amazing life. Everyone is so friendly and there are so many migrants you won't feel too much like a fish out of water as everyone has been there and got the T shirt. I know it is easier said than done, but honestly you will be fine. What a cool outlook! We have only just started this journey but we will hopefully be out there soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Totally wouldn't be normal if we ALL didn't have the wobbles, nervous and OMG moments ! Think the trick is to take one step at a time and not think to far ahead. Just remember...we only live once.....lets live it ! Best of luck to you. Chris ( Alison's o/h ! ) wow just noticed your signature! congratulations :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KazG Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 hi there all, me and OH have 16 more sleeps till we depart from Bristol to Perth. Thank god we have friends who have opened their home and hearts to us. To say the least I am pooping myself and when I have a moment to think panic, definitely have early morning waking from this all. In the end we know for definite that we are making the right move. I have builders in putting in a new kitchen (as plan to rent out for two years), new fencing, decorator working to a deadline December we thought but found out today that they are bringing in reinforcements to have the house completed before we leave (so brill of them to do this). Have got three quotes for shipping companies to confirm tomorrow who we will go with and putting pressure on them as we are last minute to do it all before their two week deadline. We are yet to get jobs but know we are employable.... its all on a wing and a prayer but hey ho this is what life is about,taking risks. There...... KazG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorman Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks for all your positive comments!! This time in 3 weeks we embark on a journey of a lifetime and id like to say a big thank you to everyone on here for there support in the past year with all the ups and downs we've had going through the whole visa process. We will post when we have arrived and let you all know how we are adjusting to life... Carpe Diem!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Candygirl, I'm loving your positive vibe! To say that saying goodbye was just like saying, see you later, was brill! I can imagine being like that. Recently, I was told I was pragmatic as I didn't cry when my son went away for a week with school and I didn't cry. I didn't cry because I knew he was coming back. How I will be when we stand at the airport maybe another story. Keep posting, love reading your comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Candygirl, I'm loving your positive vibe! To say that saying goodbye was just like saying, see you later, was brill! I can imagine being like that. Recently, I was told I was pragmatic as I didn't cry when my son went away for a week with school and I didn't cry. I didn't cry because I knew he was coming back. How I will be when we stand at the airport maybe another story. Keep posting, love reading your comments! I think I worried so much about it whilst waiting for the visa, I think I must have burnt myself out or something. Yesterday, MIL, My Mum and BFF called (why they all picked the same day and one after the other I don't know), but that is how it is and you all have to make the effort to stay in touch. Having said all of this, for those who had not read my previous arrival post, I did projectile vomit on the second flight, so perhaps that was my delay reaction to showing emotion:frown: My FIL took us to the airport. I wanted to get a taxi, but he wanted to take us, so I agreed. I said OK, as long as no one else goes too. I knew he would be strong. He was a bit cut up when he hugged us goodbye at the hotel. I think it might have been very different if all the goodbyes were said at the airport. When we left for Oz years ago, my dad could not talk to me for the first week as he kept breaking down, now when I talk to him from here, it is as though, I am only round the corner and to my knowledge he has been OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs O Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I know exactly how you feel, we've just had our visa granted on Monday alot quicker than expected & today been told by husbands work they want us there ASAP after Xmas so I'm now having a panic attack as feel so unorganised. Getting shipping companies coming this week & next but don't know when to send everything as have 2 little boys & will have their Xmas presents. But as we live 200 miles from all family it would be nice to go there for Xmas & fly from up there. As for everything else i feel sick when i think about it. Anyway I'm sure ill get my head round it! Good luck with your goodbyes, getting there & everything once there. I'm sure it will all be worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligard Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thank you bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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