JasonM Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 God I started the whole process in February and only just got the skills assessment sent of (IELTS done and dusted) other than Reading Perth Poms a few times a day for updates and information. how did you keep yourselves from going stir crazy with the waiting ? Granted i am known for having no patience so maybe not that helpful when you dive into a process that plays one of the biggest waiting games ever..... As i am typing this i can feel the veins in my head throbbing Tips please as this is only going to get worse the longer this goes on. Did you boycott PP and try to forget about the whole thing ? for me the more i read and watch about Perth the worse it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookylittlestar Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I've excepted the waiting (My OH is slaving away over RPL forms for assessment as a software engineer) and I've tried to accept everything will happen when it's meant to. Even if we don't get a yes first time we'll keep at it til we do. I'm trying to enjoy the planning and uncertainty by viewing it as an adventure and watching programmed like Coast Australia and thinking "One day . . ." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I set myself a realistic timeframe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 God I started the whole process in February and only just got the skills assessment sent of (IELTS done and dusted) other than Reading Perth Poms a few times a day for updates and information. how did you keep yourselves from going stir crazy with the waiting ? Granted i am known for having no patience so maybe not that helpful when you dive into a process that plays one of the biggest waiting games ever..... As i am typing this i can feel the veins in my head throbbing Tips please as this is only going to get worse the longer this goes on. Did you boycott PP and try to forget about the whole thing ? for me the more i read and watch about Perth the worse it gets. Jason I thinks it's a man thing We are not very patient creatures are we! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebradeb Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 just try to think as every day as being progress. Everyone has to go through it to get there and there are many ups and downs along the way. This is still early stages in some respects. So sit back and start thinking about the things you want to do in the UK before you leave, start getting rid of things, get the house ready for sale/rent. Be proactive. Once things are underway the time flies, and then there is panic at the end that there is so much to do and so little time left. Enjoy what you have at the moment, the future will happen. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 JasonI thinks it's a man thing We are not very patient creatures are we! Yeah but you are a bit further ahead than me you have your practical assessment this month, out of intreast do all assessments for other areas/occupations have a practical assessment or is it a trade money making thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 God I started the whole process in February and only just got the skills assessment sent of (IELTS done and dusted) other than Reading Perth Poms a few times a day for updates and information. how did you keep yourselves from going stir crazy with the waiting ? Granted i am known for having no patience so maybe not that helpful when you dive into a process that plays one of the biggest waiting games ever..... As i am typing this i can feel the veins in my head throbbing Tips please as this is only going to get worse the longer this goes on. Did you boycott PP and try to forget about the whole thing ? for me the more i read and watch about Perth the worse it gets. If it's any consolation it's freezing here at the moment. Last night was the coldest of the year in the city at 2deg and tonight it's dropped just a degree warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yeah but you are a bit further ahead than me you have your practical assessment this month, out of intreast do all assessments for other areas/occupations have a practical assessment or is it a trade money making thing? I think all skills (licensed trades) plumbers,sparks,welders us etc need to do a skills assessment Wouldn't be as bad but then you have to out there with un recognised qualifications and experience and take a year out to re sit your OZ licences etc and/or start on a lower wage! hey ho its all part of the fun eh! at least we have a much required select skill which will always be in demand so no major worries although it will feel a bit odd being unemployed I will let you knoww my IELTS results this time next week and how the skills assessment goes the week after . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 When I was waiting for the next stage to arrive I was up at 4am every morning checking emails. Strange thing was the day that the Grant email came through I slept until 7 am and woke sort of knowing it had come before I checked. To help with the waiting I saw every day that passed as 1 day closer to moving to Oz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Well to add to my pain i missed the Vetassess at the end of June and i have asked the agent and they suspect the next date will be September / October....... ARRRRGGGHHHHHHH Pulling teeth........ Okay calm. Advise to anybody that is doing this try to find out the dates of the assessments so when you are gathering information you can plan for the assessments.. So long as Vettassess do their bit in a timely manor..... Scrub that....... JUST GET USED TO WAITING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Well to add to my pain i missed the Vetassess at the end of June and i have asked the agent and they suspect the next date will be September / October....... ARRRRGGGHHHHHHH Pulling teeth........ Okay calm. Advise to anybody that is doing this try to find out the dates of the assessments so when you are gathering information you can plan for the assessments.. So long as Vettassess do their bit in a timely manor..... Scrub that....... JUST GET USED TO WAITING Jason just a thought would it be an idea to contact north London college of vetassess direct to see when the next course is? Agents never seem to be in much of a rush even with your £2/3k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Just phoned them, you know the term chocolate tea pot or chocolate fire guard. Well as expected before i placed the phone call...... Pick a term and it will be more use 7cdb have you done your IELTS yet ? i have some revision material if not, if you have i was thinking of posting it on here and just saying to pass it on when done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Jason I feel your pain,I failed my first Ielts a couple of weeks back,got average 8 but need 8 across the board,just re booked today for 6/9/14 and ordered loads of practice tackle, its manic with work until then. Comps down and installs everywhere! you know how it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 You want my IELTS stuff i was lucky enough to pass first time. If you do all i say is please pass it on to someone else on here when you are done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Got my date for the practical assessment, bloody November. So frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Got my date for the practical assessment, bloody November. So frustrating. Jason It will soon come around! It must be a fridge thing and patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I keep busy, we're mega stressed at work at the minute so it's kind of a blessing. I'm only at skills assessment stage I sent it off on the 16th and states can take up to 14 weeks so I'm waiting for that then it's visa time .. I also find taking each day as a step closer to the goal helps ...I've also occupied my time by gathering the evidence for visa I.e birth Certs ... Bank statements etc but doing it really slowly ... I've also been up dating my portfolio... So like putting in certificates and things so I can show my employer when I get there .... And I've also been slowly de cluttering the house I know I'm being hasty but it's all helping me to cope xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I keep busy, we're mega stressed at work at the minute so it's kind of a blessing. I'm only at skills assessment stage I sent it off on the 16th and states can take up to 14 weeks so I'm waiting for that then it's visa time .. I also find taking each day as a step closer to the goal helps ...I've also occupied my time by gathering the evidence for visa I.e birth Certs ... Bank statements etc but doing it really slowly ... I've also been up dating my portfolio... So like putting in certificates and things so I can show my employer when I get there .... And I've also been slowly de cluttering the house I know I'm being hasty but it's all helping me to cope xxx I wouldn't know what to do with an organised woman like you Louise. I am mr organised and 'er indoors is a bloody nightmare talk about opposites attract! It is a stressfull time but if it was easy everyone would try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 My other half is not organised at all .... But it just works lol... But yeah I can see why some people don't go the whole hog with it ... Its a lot of ticking boxes, numerous emails, phone calls, paperwork and lists ... But hey oh it's all worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoriwa Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 You want my IELTS stuff i was lucky enough to pass first time. If you do all i say is please pass it on to someone else on here when you are done with it. Can I register our interest in taking a peek at your revision materials please??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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