Emigrating (1 Viewer)

Liquid Gold · Aug 9, 2019

I know a few on here have done it. There is a chance that my other half's work is going to take us out of the country. Any tips or advice?

rob9872 · Aug 10, 2019

Divorce?

chiefdave · Aug 10, 2019

Always assumed it was quite a long and involved process but I've had a few mates move abroad (Australia, USA and Canada) and they seem to have managed it pretty easily.

Sick Boy · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
I know a few on here have done it. There is a chance that my other half's work is going to take us out of the country. Any tips or advice?

Whereabouts?

Liquid Gold · Aug 10, 2019

Sick Boy said:
Whereabouts?

Noting set in stone yet and very early stages but probably going to be Sydney.

Sick Boy · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
Noting set in stone yet and very early stages but probably going to be Sydney.

I’d say to go for it, if you don’t do it you don’t want to look back and have regrets.

Liquid Gold · Aug 10, 2019

Sick Boy said:
I’d say to go for it, if you don’t do it you don’t want to look back and have regrets.

If it comes off I’m definitely going to go through with it. Just have absolutely no idea how to prepare myself.

Sky Blue Pete · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
If it comes off I’m definitely going to go through with it. Just have absolutely no idea how to prepare myself.

Practice barbecuing and swimming

Sick Boy · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
If it comes off I’m definitely going to go through with it. Just have absolutely no idea how to prepare myself.

I’m not sure there’s a lot you can do to be honest, you just have to go for it. Being away from family is a tough one though, that’s probably the downside of it for me.

SBAndy · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
If it comes off I’m definitely going to go through with it. Just have absolutely no idea how to prepare myself.

Just practice by watching City on ifollow today.

Sick Boy · Aug 10, 2019

SBAndy said:
Just practice by watching City on ifollow today.

Not being able to watch City is a killer as well.

SAJ · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
Noting set in stone yet and very early stages but probably going to be Sydney.

Be prepared for house prices in Sydney, if you thought they were expensive here you ain’t seen nothing yet. Could be a good song title.

SAJ · Aug 10, 2019

SAJ said:
Be prepared for house prices in Sydney, if you thought they were expensive here you ain’t seen nothing yet. Could be a good song title.

And beers. Some places it nearly £6 for a glass just bigger than a half pint. One of the most expensive places I’ve ever been. Great transport system though which they charge peanuts for.

Liquid Gold · Aug 10, 2019

SAJ said:
Be prepared for house prices in Sydney, if you thought they were expensive here you ain’t seen nothing yet. Could be a good song title.

Yeah I've seen they are pretty insane. Luckily we know people that can give us a room until we find somewhere and she'll be working immediately. Wages seem pretty good so when it comes to visa time I'll be able to apply and Skype interview in the middle of the night.

Otis · Aug 10, 2019

Sky Blue Pete said:
Practice barbecuing and swimming

Not at the same time though.

OffenhamSkyBlue · Aug 10, 2019

It's probably worth finding out asap how many "points" you're worth to the employment market, so you can immigrate in your own right and apply for jobs, etc.

Don't know what Oz has that Brizzle ain't, moy luvver!

RedSalmon · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
Noting set in stone yet and very early stages but probably going to be Sydney.

Got a son living in Melbourne. Fantastic lifestyle and a fantastic place to live.
Always found the Australians to be great people.
Sydney is a fantastic city and there is always something to do.
Only advice I would give is to embrace it and appreciate what a lucky sod you are!!

Monners · Aug 10, 2019

Will you be changing your user name to “Amber Nectar”?

fellatio_Martinez · Aug 10, 2019

RedSalmon said:
Got a son living in Melbourne. Fantastic lifestyle and a fantastic place to live.
Always found the Australians to be great people.
Sydney is a fantastic city and there is always something to do.
Only advice I would give is to embrace it and appreciate what a lucky sod you are!!

On the flip side, I have a cousin who moved to Sydney but returned home a year later and said people over there are very clicky and hard to make friends with.

chiefdave · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
Noting set in stone yet and very early stages but probably going to be Sydney.

You'll be able to go and watch the Sky Blues
Home | Sydney FC

Terry Gibson's perm · Aug 10, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
I know a few on here have done it. There is a chance that my other half's work is going to take us out of the country. Any tips or advice?

Anything to get watch the city on iPlayer

Liquid Gold · Aug 10, 2019

chiefdave said:
You'll be able to go and watch the Sky Blues
Home | Sydney FC

Already checked that out. Western Sydney Wanderers can get fucked.

Sbarcher · Aug 11, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
Noting set in stone yet and very early stages but probably going to be Sydney.

LG - how old are you? I was given the opportunity to work for 3 years in either USA or Australia. At that time I was late fifties and thought I was too old to make the move. If I had been 10 years younger I would have jumped at the chance, knowing I could rent my house out and the company would have paid for overseas housing. If young enough and the deal is good - go for it.

Sick Boy · Aug 11, 2019

fellatio_Martinez said:
On the flip side, I have a cousin who moved to Sydney but returned home a year later and said people over there are very clicky and hard to make friends with.

I think it’s the same everywhere, a common complaint I’ve heard from people who’ve settled in the UK is that the people are same as you’ve described.

Liquid Gold · Aug 11, 2019

Sbarcher said:
LG - how old are you? I was given the opportunity to work for 3 years in either USA or Australia. At that time I was late fifties and thought I was too old to make the move. If I had been 10 years younger I would have jumped at the chance, knowing I could rent my house out and the company would have paid for overseas housing. If young enough and the deal is good - go for it.

Early 30s mate. I'm going to jump at the chance if it comes through. Just knew there are a few on here who have done it and seeing what they suggest. I've moved around the UK a bit so used to new places just not the other side of the world.

olderskyblue · Aug 11, 2019

Liquid Gold said:
Early 30s mate. I'm going to jump at the chance if it comes through. Just knew there are a few on here who have done it and seeing what they suggest. I've moved around the UK a bit so used to new places just not the other side of the world.

How will you get to trust meetings from there???

richnrg · Aug 12, 2019

fellatio_Martinez said:
On the flip side, I have a cousin who moved to Sydney but returned home a year later and said people over there are very clicky and hard to make friends with.

a mate of mine tried to get to know a bunch of dolphins and had the same problem.

LastGarrison · Aug 12, 2019

richnrg said:
a mate of mine tried to get to know a bunch of dolphins and had the same problem.

I think they did it on porpoise.

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