Elizabeth Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Ok so I am in need of some advice...after waiting nearly 4 years for my visa (long story....crap agent ) I finally have it and moving to perth in September. I dreamed of when ad have this visa and now I have it am like omg big move and starting to crap it slightly in am I doing the right thing?am sure you all get like that. Am 27 and single from Glasgow am just wondering how people found it moving out on there own and did you find it hard to make new friends etc?? .....any advice will be amazing to make me feel better haha! I lived in Sydney for a year and had a ball so am feeling a fresh start will be what the doc orderd ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Congrats on getting your visa at long last! Good Luck with the big move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest INC2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi Elizabeth, Snap! Feeling anxious about the big move next month.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Aww congrats to your visa aswell, I think it's only natural to feel like this ....I hope are u moving over with family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolngirl Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hi Elizabeth, I know exactly how you feel. Im also making the move on my own and I'm 34. In the middle of packing boxes now with only a very short time before I fly (26th March), and also have to fit in quite a few goodbyes. Thankfully I have a job to go to, which I was offered a couple of weeks ago now - nice to not have anymore telephone or skype interviews which are all a bit odd and normally mean getting up quite early in the morning. My friend moved to Perth on her own November 2011 and is absolutelly loving it and would not dream of coming back. See it as an adventure, best not to have any regrets in life! I will let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgvchris Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Good luck to you both! I loaded up the booking page a few times then left it thinking ill do it tommorow lol. We fly out the day before you lincolngirl and can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Exactly! If I didn't go I would for sure regret it later in life! Congrats on the move! Would be amazing if you could keep me posted thanx so much also what company did you use to send some of your belonging out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mavrick7 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Dear Elizabeth, You are right in feeling so. Same is my case, i waited for two years to get this visa and when i got it last month i became confused on same things i.e. do i have made right decesion? In my opinion its one big step to leave your country, career, freinds and move to other country starting from scratch, but we should keep in mind that change is always difficult. I remember even within my own country moving from one city to another was a difficult decesion. What i noted in my case was, it took around 3 months atleast to settle in new place. Just keep faith and try to imagine if you didn't get the visa then you must be more restless. So your feelings are very natural and nothing to worry about. Yes, definetly it will be hard time (infact very hard time) in the begining but ultimately things will be fine. We are not the first who are making this move, before us there are millions of poeple who moved to other countries and got settled. Ok so I am in need of some advice...after waiting nearly 4 years for my visa (long story....crap agent ) I finally have it and moving to perth in September. I dreamed of when ad have this visa and now I have it am like omg big move and starting to crap it slightly in am I doing the right thing?am sure you all get like that. Am 27 and single from Glasgow am just wondering how people found it moving out on there own and did you find it hard to make new friends etc?? .....any advice will be amazing to make me feel better haha! I lived in Sydney for a year and had a ball so am feeling a fresh start will be what the doc orderd ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie G Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Ok so I am in need of some advice...after waiting nearly 4 years for my visa (long story....crap agent ) I finally have it and moving to perth in September. I dreamed of when ad have this visa and now I have it am like omg big move and starting to crap it slightly in am I doing the right thing?am sure you all get like that. Am 27 and single from Glasgow am just wondering how people found it moving out on there own and did you find it hard to make new friends etc?? .....any advice will be amazing to make me feel better haha! I lived in Sydney for a year and had a ball so am feeling a fresh start will be what the doc orderd ) Perth is an absolute brilliant place, especially if your young(my wife absolutely loves it!) Moved over here 7 years ago(started out in Bendigo, VIC), do love England and would if I could go back yearly if I could afford it, but even though I not always lived in the best of places(Narrogin being one because I what I do), I have no desire to head back and live in the UK. I envy you if you do, as a yet I not living in or near enough to Perth. Come and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thank you so much for all the replies made me feel so much better about my dessision x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennasul Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Elizabeth, my husband and I have just started our visa application, were 33 and also from Glasgow. I hope it all goes well for you, I can't wait to get ours!! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Aww thank you so so much and good luck to you both maybe see you in Perth at some point all the best with it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Good luck Elizabeth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hey people I have 4 weeks till my big move and waves of emotion going through me am I doing the right thing..will I make new friends....will I settle in ok omg please tell me you all go through the same thing?hahaha am going of my head with worrying x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Elizabeth you would be abnormal if you didn't have those thoughts, concerns, worries! Just hold the thought that it isn't a life sentence and if you actually don't like it, you can always try another city, town, or go back to UK. Meanwhile, just concentrate on this new chapter of your life and savour each experience as it happens and be open to all opportunities and friendships. Good Luck to you and let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hey people I have 4 weeks till my big move and waves of emotion going through me am I doing the right thing..will I make new friends....will I settle in ok omg please tell me you all go through the same thing?hahaha am going of my head with worrying x My wife flies out in eight days, and I fly in thirty days, we are well looking forward to it. You will of course make friends, the Aussies in general, are very friendly, as to settling, who knows what the future holds, but remain positive, and I'm sure that all will be as you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hey finnaly hear in Perth after going round Asia for 6 months on the way to Perth! Am looking to make some new friends am feeling a bit out of place this place is massive! If there is anyone out there who would like to hang out let me no am 28 a hairdresser from Scotland I like all the usual things shopping eating out cinema and of course the odd glass of wine and letting me hair down hope to hear from you all soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 hey Elizabeth, Check out on the website meetup groups in Perth and you will find a selection of group you can join for movies, meals out etc, we joined one down here in Bunbury and its the best thing we did to meet new people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmond8 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi Elizabeth... Wow!...6 months travelling around Asia sounds fab!... Good on you where abouts are you?... NOR or SOR?... Good luck, i'm sure very soon that you'll feel at home Amy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligard Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Good on ya Elizabeth, your one brave girl. Just remember your last stay in Sydney and why you have gone through 4 years to get this far. You wouldn't be normal if you didn't have doubts so don't worry.....enjoy the adventure that awaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Aw thank you everyone! Hey I sure will look up that group thank you so much! Yeah the travel was amazing back to the real world getting a job etc am down more south staying with family but need to sort out my own accomadation once I have a job where are u? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmond8 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 So, i'm in Rockingham... South too! I'm always free for a coffee or the odd glass of wine!... Although i'm a little older... Apparently i am going to be 34 soon?!!! (but don't feel it!) we've only been here six weeks but already starting to settle which is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Aw don't be silly I have loads of friends back home that age ur only as old as ya feel aw that would be so lovely to meet you am glad you are feeling settled if you are on Facebook add me it's Elizabeth mcinnes if you don't find me you can send me yours and I will try find you look forward to catching up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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