Chrisjust Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi all, I have just been told that I will qualify to move to perth from the uk. I would love to move to join my son and family, I love Australia but I am concerned will I miss friends. I am female and will be 70yrs by the time I get there I am fit and still working full time and like being busy. If I move to perth will I be allowed to work even if it's part time? Are there any social groups for people of my age . I do actually prefer slightly young age group. I have a partner who will not come with me , I hope he will come out and spend time with me and I will return to spend time with him. I am in a real quandary as to what to do. Anyone had a similar situation. Im afraid of getting bored and after spending my money to get there feel I need to return to the UK . Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi chrisjust, welcome to PP , I will be retiring to Oz next year to be with my son. I am not worried about leaving friends as I am sure they will visit for a freebie and I am told there are lots of clubs etc. to join and if like me you join in easily then I am sure new friends will come along. I too feel young for my age and I do not want to be with the "OLD" but it depends on your visa to finding work.And someone once told me on here why would they take on an older person when they could take on a younger person on less money but I think thats the same here in the uk so I will be giving it a go. Also if you have grandchildren I am sure you will never be bored. Peanuts on here , has relations who lead a busy life so I hope they will let you know of whats about. Just think of retiring to the sun, we are lucky to be in that situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi. Thanks for reply. I will be visiting my son in April so will need to do some research while I'm out there. I have a 2 year old grandson out there which is my big pull to go. I'm missing seeing him grow. But the thought of not working is scary. I don't really mind what I do so maybe some kind of voluntary work might be the answer. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 hi Chris, voluntary work should be easy to get esp. at good sammys charity shops. Lots of research to be done as some visas take years and some are quicker but cost a fortune.Have you visited Perth? it is so beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hi there. Yes I have visited perth several times visiting my son I love the place. I have been told how much it will cost to get out quicker, but worried if I do pay, what if I want to return to England and not stay its a lot of money which I don't think I would get any of it back. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Which visa will you be going out on Chris - I agree the contributory one is a big financial commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Big decision Chris and I certainly understand your hesitation and questions. There certainly are a lot of Seniors Clubs out here in Perth of varying types. Sport, Craft, social, dancing, gardening etc.... all figure strongly. If you are a "young in mind" Senior, you will find much to do. As far as work is concerned, well if your visa allows you to work, you can always try and find something to suit as there are many of us seniors out there in the working world still. Having said that, my working world is in a voluntary capacity at a school for disabled children, but there are so many openings for voluntary work in all sorts of fields and I am sure you will find many like minded people to befriend. Whatever you decide, I hope it works for you. But just remember, if it doesn't, there is no shame in admitting it and going back to Blighty! You will have tried and will have had an adventure - and at our time of life, from my perspective, any adventure is a good one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Ali I would be coming out as contributory as it's quicker. Yes it's a big chunk of money if it's a mistake. I have been visiting perth every year for the last 6 yrs staying for a month which is great as it's only a short time not enough time to get bored but long term might be different. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Ross thank you for that info. I'm sure I will be ok but it's all going around in my head, I have two grown up grand children plus a partner I will leave behind . My partner won't come (bit of a stick in the mud) I hope he will visit and I can return to see him. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Chris I too have been doing the same, but the last 3 years have stayed 3 months and travelled around a bit. For me I seem to smile a lot more when I am there and go out more if only for a beach stroll or coffee.I too hopefully if my medicals pass will be coming on the contributory visa and my thoughts are there will be no going back as I will not be able to afford to.Will you be living with your son or in your own place ? And if when we all get across us oldies can do a meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just seen your next post, I will be coming with my hubby and will be leaving another son and 2 grandaughters so I no where your head is, however I am sure like me you will come back to visit or pay for them to visit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi I would be staying with my son and family but will need to possibly find a place with my be an annex. There place is big enough but I don't want to be in there face all the time would like a bit of space to call mine, couldn't afford to live on my own. I have not started the prosses yet but itching to do so, but I really want to sit down with my son and partner to have a good discussion, like how will they cope if one goes gar gar! . I will be out there in April for grandsons 2nd birthday. My son lives up in ridgewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 my son lives in Mindarie so not far, we started the process 12 months ago and have to do our police checks and medicals in May so not sure how much longer it will be to get the visa. We have a place in Jindalee as I asked my son about building an extension but I also do not think it would have worked so we will not be far away from him.my daughter in laws relations are all there and are nice when we visit so at least we know a few people. Worst conversation of my life with my other son and trying to convince my hubby it was good for us, so good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Jindalee is almost on the door step. You never know one day we may meet. Good luck with medicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I am sure we will meet up for a coffee very soon, good luck and keep posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Chris I think if I were you I would be reluctant to give up all that you have - especially as you are still working. I think it would be extremely difficult for you to find work here - even if your visa did allow it (which I am not sure it would). Perth is also a very expensive place to live - not so bad while you are working and earning money. If you have doubts I would just continue to come out for holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi thanks for reply. Still need to do a lot of thinking about this. As I will be 70yrs by the time I get there it would depend on if I am still employed here, if I'm not then the decision would be made easier, as my son says would I rather be bored sitting in the sun or bored sitting in doors in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 It sounds like you have a lot of friends and a good social life where you are so don't think you will be bored when you give up work. It just sounds like you have a pretty nice life now. As I said Perth is also very expensive especially if you are not earning here - Anyway good luck with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjust Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I am sure we will meet up for a coffee very soon, good luck and keep posting hi not spoken for a while you were waiting to have your medical last time we were in touch hope it all went well and your on your way if you not already there. Hope you will be happy out there which I'm sure you will be. Several things happened at home so my plans are on hold for now. I did get out there in April will hope to visit again next March . Best wishes chrisjust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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