The original sad lad Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well after a 6 month interview process, and numerous checks i have finally been offered my sponsership and job by bunnings in oz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! job starts in november this year, with full relocation package etc etc. Got a choice of two citys to work in Perth and melbroune. MY **** is now starting to NIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are telling the kids on sunday (think theres goner be some tears)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got a feeling of massive excitement yet feeling very sick at the same time.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetJasper Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Congratulations Great country to go to, Ive just had family move to Perth and they havent looked back. Perth has a massive ex pat community so im sure you will enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 let your kids cry, and call you every name under the sun. When they have been there six months, they will understand your choice, and that it was for them, not for you. Well done mate, wish i had the balls to do such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 well hope you have a good time there,i know a few people have been there and come back,a couple are coming back next week, after a year not all that cracked up to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Congratulations Hope it all works out for you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stour-boy Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Go and enjoy I wish I could have gone,and keep in touch through P.W. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Congratulations, go for it. My dad was a policeman and was offered a job with the Oz police during the 1960s. My sister and I were elated we even learned to swim because we were going there by boat, but he changed his mind and we didn't go. Until his dying day it was his biggest regret that he hadn't been brave enough to grasp the opportunity when it was presented to him. Undoubtedly not everything will be sweetness and light there but if you go with an open mind you'll be able to surmount any obstacles and what a golden opportunity for your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I had a chance to go there to work, and live, in Perth, in the early 1980's. My daughter was only 2 at the time. My EX wife didn't want to go as she would 'miss her mother'. I still wonder to this day, how I would have been out there. My mate who took up the offer, is now a very happy, comfortably well off, and very settled Welshman living in Oz. Apart from coming 'home' to visit his parents every year or so, he says he would never come back to stay. Go for it, you'll never know unless you take the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Awesome mate. What job you going to do ? Can you shoot out there then ? I know you can get licenses but read there pretty strict! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) brilliant news mate, rather jealous now! Edited March 27, 2010 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 go for it mate,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 You have to go, because if you don't you will spend the rest of your life wondering. If it doesn't work out, you can always come back again. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 well done....why dont you think about renting your property out over here, so if things dont work out in Oz, you can always come back etc When will you be taking holiday bookings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agusta Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well after a 6 month interview process, and numerous checks i have finally been offered my sponsership and job by bunnings in oz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!job starts in november this year, with full relocation package etc etc. Got a choice of two citys to work in Perth and melbroune. MY **** is now starting to NIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are telling the kids on sunday (think theres goner be some tears)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got a feeling of massive excitement yet feeling very sick at the same time.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bunnings, thats a DIY store, its taken 6 months to interview!?? Good stores though you can buy absolutely everything My brother lives in Brisbane and loves it, me personally though....I cant stand the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Good news. Well done that man! It's often crossed my mind to look into it but I just know I'll be home sick for old Blighty. You never know, if labour get in then I may be joining you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 mate of mine ( copper) packed in the local force and moved out to perth last march, his partner was a bit apprehensive and she shed more than a few tears, one year on ( he is now a copper for the oz police) lets just say apart from hols they WONT be coming back. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 My brother in law went last year quality of life for kids is superb I cant see him comeing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Congratulations Darren.Really pleased for you.I want to live in NZ but there's no Foxes,there's plenty of Possums though! ATB to you and your family,and don't forget to stay on PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 i used to be big downunder mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 The son of an old mate of mine went when he left Navy - been there a few years now and he had to come back for his older brothers funeral - bought his son with him - Both couldn't wait to get back on plane home - lad said it's cramped here - too many people -- Mates son is a manager of a big DIY company -be a coincidence if it's same one. best of luck- take opportunity to get out of this ******** of a country. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Not been to Perth but loved Melbourne, felt more European than other Oz cities, favourite thing was watching womens beach volley ball in St Kilder, mmmmh happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 On the basis of experience of other people I know that have gone to either Melbourne or Perth I would say you have better chances of seeing it through in Melbourne. Whichever you choose good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The original sad lad Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 womens volley ball i can picture it now!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 let your kids cry, and call you every name under the sun. When they have been there six months, they will understand your choice I thought he meant because he was telling them he wasn't taking them Good luck mate, we looked into this a few years back but never took it forward, wish we had now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) It's all it's cracked up to be when you go at @ 20 or 60. Between them ages it's very "cleekie" not welcomed into new company etc etc. From 20+ with young kids your an outsider, a little older and your there for their jobs. 60 + people are relaxed and sociable. (relatives and friends who have done it and been there have told me) You prob won't turn up anyway. Edited March 27, 2010 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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