Pebbles2731 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi everyone I am coming over to oz, hopefully for a better life, not that there's anything wrong with the life we have here in the UK. ( A more laid back lifestyle rather) We have our permanent visas & have till 2019 to come over, we are hoping to be over next July, (Sorting everything out now ). The thing is I will be 46 yrs old.. My hubby will be 42 yrs old & to be honest I'm feeling that maybe I'm a bit to long in the tooth for all this now at my age, also I have the added worry of getting our 13year old settled. My question is ... Has anybody else our ages made it work for them. Thanx everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 We came at ages 59 (me) and 53 (my wife), love it here, but trying for pr is a real bitch, ever hopeful though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Lots of us come in our 40's and with teenagers (mine aren't quite teenagers yet though! But I have plenty of friends who have!) I came when I was 43. It's probably is a bit harder for us than if you are in your 20's or 30's because I think we take these decisions more seriously and are far more cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristle Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 We were both in our 40s when we came over although we don't have kids. We don't regret giving up our comfortable lives as we see this as the next phase of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) ProbablyProbably fine for you. 40's are a good age to enjoy Perth. Careful with your 13 year old. It can be a difficult age, and Perth can struggle to provide for the 13 - 17 age group. It's also a nightmare as puberty can be a confusing time with a stable environment. Try and provide lots of support whilst not interfering, tricky balance. Sport is obviously a good one to get into. Perth is a very sporty place. Just keep a gentle eye on things and be prepared to support and guide if you think it's necessary. It can be an easy transition if you make it so. Edited August 8, 2015 by newjez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 ProbablyProbably fine for you. 40's are a good age to enjoy Perth. Careful with your 13 year old. It can be a difficult age, and Perth can struggle to provide for the 13 - 17 age group. It's also a nightmare as puberty can be a confusing time with a stable environment. Try and provide lots of support whilst not interfering, tricky balance. Sport is obviously a good one to get into. Perth is a very sporty place. Just keep a gentle eye on things and be prepared to support and guide if you think it's necessary. It can be an easy transition if you make it so. Thanx everyone, taken on board all your comments & feeling a lot more positive. Newjez.... Your sooo right, 13 yrs is a difficult age, & an only child as well, it's such a worry, although he is up for move, I don't think he realises the enormity of it all....will keep you all informed. Thanx again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffieldtowers Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I came over aged 45 (that was the cut off age in 2011) and my wife, dog and 13 year old daughter followed a couple of months later. We sold up in the height of the GFC so arrived here with nothing, left a 25 year job, posh Cheshire Brick pad near Wayne Roonies pad - to live in a mates back room in Wanneroo. Taking an entry level job on a 457 visa. I spent a year chasing the one company. 13 turned out to be a good age. Old enough to remember the UK, but not yet fully into secondary school. Our plan to get Emz integrated worked. Right now she has taken herself off to the WCE game at Domain Stadium I the rain. We are now paid up Dockers fan. Anyway, we promised her she could go back tot he UK when we got PR - and so she did. First week, she was ok... weeks 2, 3 and 4.... she was tweeting that she wanted to come "home" to Perth.... she even missed me. Total vindication for me. I took a huge risk with no plan b. And it worked out just fine. Happy to share other experiences.... but... if you leave it any longer, you won't ever do it.... and spend a life time asking "what if....".... Make wise choices. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles2731 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I came over aged 45 (that was the cut off age in 2011) and my wife, dog and 13 year old daughter followed a couple of months later. We sold up in the height of the GFC so arrived here with nothing, left a 25 year job, posh Cheshire Brick pad near Wayne Roonies pad - to live in a mates back room in Wanneroo. Taking an entry level job on a 457 visa. I spent a year chasing the one company. 13 turned out to be a good age. Old enough to remember the UK, but not yet fully into secondary school. Our plan to get Emz integrated worked. Right now she has taken herself off to the WCE game at Domain Stadium I the rain. We are now paid up Dockers fan. Anyway, we promised her she could go back tot he UK when we got PR - and so she did. First week, she was ok... weeks 2, 3 and 4.... she was tweeting that she wanted to come "home" to Perth.... she even missed me. Total vindication for me. I took a huge risk with no plan b. And it worked out just fine. Happy to share other experiences.... but... if you leave it any longer, you won't ever do it.... and spend a life time asking "what if....".... Make wise choices. Gary Thanx Gary, that's reassuring, given me bit more confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I came over aged 45 (that was the cut off age in 2011) and my wife, dog and 13 year old daughter followed a couple of months later. We sold up in the height of the GFC so arrived here with nothing, left a 25 year job, posh Cheshire Brick pad near Wayne Roonies pad - to live in a mates back room in Wanneroo. Taking an entry level job on a 457 visa. I spent a year chasing the one company. 13 turned out to be a good age. Old enough to remember the UK, but not yet fully into secondary school. Our plan to get Emz integrated worked. Right now she has taken herself off to the WCE game at Domain Stadium I the rain. We are now paid up Dockers fan. Anyway, we promised her she could go back tot he UK when we got PR - and so she did. First week, she was ok... weeks 2, 3 and 4.... she was tweeting that she wanted to come "home" to Perth.... she even missed me. Total vindication for me. I took a huge risk with no plan b. And it worked out just fine. Happy to share other experiences.... but... if you leave it any longer, you won't ever do it.... and spend a life time asking "what if....".... Make wise choices. Gary Good taste in football teams! Never could support the weagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffieldtowers Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ha Ha.The Dockers rock. Watched MUFC last night, EPL seems really tame compared to AFL.... dare I say it.... it was a bit, errrm, boring ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Do the financial planning carefully as those of us that move later need to be careful in the respect to pensions. Also so research carefully the "better life". It isn't better. Just different. Remember, on average Australians work longer hours and get a lot less annual leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carob Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Agree with duffieldtowers last comment. Here is another one, we have used it a lot since coming over this year, we are in our seventies! and still learning! "I prefer to regret what I'd did do, rather than what I didn't" quote was by Astrid van der Burgt (although I have no clue as to who she is I might add!) And yes we have also used the 'well we will always wonder if we don't give it a try' route with our doubting friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffieldtowers Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Agree with duffieldtowers last comment. Here is another one, we have used it a lot since coming over this year, we are in our seventies! and still learning!"I prefer to regret what I'd did do, rather than what I didn't" quote was by Astrid van der Burgt (although I have no clue as to who she is I might add!) And yes we have also used the 'well we will always wonder if we don't give it a try' route with our doubting friends. No one has ever agreed with me before, could you write it down and send it to me... ha ha.... I have another one.... "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail, yes I would, if I should, I surely would...." Now that song is planted in your mind, I'll go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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