Emigration

[Team Leith Training]

Has anyone here done it? Considered it?

I got a call today from an agent representing Oz, asking if i'd consider relocating out there. More work for my skillset.

Dozens i agencies specialising in this type of thing, but which is the best one?
Anyone know?

 

[BizGurl]

We're considering it at the moment too for when the kids are a bit older, and would apparently find it 'easier' to get into certain places due to the Mr having an in demand skill set too. Did look into it properly a couple of years ago but can't remember who we were dealing with at the time.

Will be interested in any replies...

 

[simon field]

I got a call today from an agent representing Oz..

You sure he wasn't a wizard?

 

[Team Leith Training]

We're considering it at the moment too for when the kids are a bit older, and would apparently find it 'easier' to get into certain places due to the Mr having an in demand skill set too. Did look into it properly a couple of years ago but can't remember who we were dealing with at the time.

Will be interested in any replies...

It is precisely for the reason that my eldest son is under 2 and we have another on the way that i am considering it.

I am a WMS Consultant which apparently they are crying out for over there so hence the consideration.

 

[simon field]

Sorry:redface:

I even messed up on the quote button.

I'd love to think I could do it one day, but my boys are 11 & 13 (they live mostly with their mum), so that'd be too big a wrench.

Anyone without kids though, or whose kids are grown up - go for it I say - what's the worst that could happen?

All the best

 

[Team Leith Training]

Sorry:redface:

I even messed up on the quote button.

I'd love to think I could do it one day, but my boys are 11 & 13 (they live mostly with their mum), so that'd be too big a wrench.

Anyone without kids though, or whose kids are grown up - go for it I say - what's the worst that could happen?

All the best

That would be the problem, too many ties. the boys would pine and its not like its just a few hours down the M1.
To do something like that you need no real ties, no family to worry about etc. The kind of move where if you are luck you'd get back to blighty once a year. Then as i see it i barely get to see my extended family that often anyway so it makes few odds.
Main thing is a steady stream of work, something i am finding harder to get here now.

Only drawback is i hear cost of living is high in Oz along with cost of homes.

 

[Consultant sea]

This is the area I work in. We are finding many people are returning from Australia lately and reapplying to work in Canada as it offers lower taxes and living costs in most places. Avoid the main cities and prices are very good.

As mentioned already it's not for everyone and hard for a new family. Many people who come through us that have families, the skilled worker goes out first and gets set up then the family come out a few months later and joins them. Can be hard if you don't want to be apart for that length of time.

We normally only deal with skilled workers in the oil and construction trades like welders, Diesel mechanics, crane operators, long haul truck drivers etc. The pay many of the workers get or can make after a short amount of time is crazy. Countries like Australia and Canada make a safe bet with their low populations and high natural resources plus they are English speaking and have some similarities to the UK due to the common wealth.

If you are going through an agency make sure to google their company and research them as much as possible. If you looked at the top 5 companies in Google now for this industry and then typed those companies names up with the word "scam" you will be shocked. Many of these companies advise you qualify, take a deposit and you don't hear much from them after that. Make sure they are directly regulated by an organisation such as OISC (UK) MARA/MIA (Australia/NZ) and ICRCC (Canada). It's a hard enough decision without someone ripping you off and wasting 6 months of your time.

 

[mobyme]

I cannot understand anybody wanting to leave the UK. It took me a long time to get here but I think it's a fabulous country. I lived in Australia for just over two years and couldn't wait to get away.

 

[loubycee]

I cannot understand anybody wanting to leave the UK. It took me a long time to get here but I think it's a fabulous country. I lived in Australia for just over two years and couldn't wait to get away.

I nearly wrote a post about this a few weeks ago. We have spent time in the UK since the kids were born enjoying the country and it's got lots to offer - if only I could remember those gorgeous places in Yorkshire we visited when I was tiny.

Watching the 'Wanted Down Under' thing there are lots of people looking for a new life, and only looking at Australia as an option... when they haven't ever been in the first place what about cheaper areas in Europe

my parents (mum and step dad) told me they were thinking about Canada when I was 10 and I was so upset so really if you want to do it, I think the younger the children are the better to avoid too much emotion

I think its great to want to change your lifestyle, personally I would love to stay here but move to the coast, we're all different

 

[scribe]

My brother moved to Canada 30yrs ago,it was massive wrench on the family as we were very close. I think it was the best move he could have made, he has a fantastic lifestyle and i often wish i should have taken to opportunity and moved over there when i was offered the chance as now my close family hardly speak to each other so nothing lost really.You have to think of yourself and what's best for you ,you can't live your life and missed opportunities for others.

 

[CKG]

I'm just waiting for my house to sell and we're all on the 1st available flight to NZ.

It's a bit easier for me as most of my immediate family have emigrated there already.

It's an expensive to do though. £10K it's costing me to relocate - visa fees, flights, shipping etc. Not something you can go into half cocked.

I have an eye on putting an offer on this place when we get out there.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/residential/for-sale/auction-439026451.htm

I'd struggle to find a damp old house with a garden complete with bad weather for that much in the UK.

 

I'm just waiting for my house to sell and we're all on the 1st available flight to NZ.

It's a bit easier for me as most of my immediate family have emigrated there already.

It's an expensive to do though. £10K it's costing me to relocate - visa fees, flights, shipping etc. Not something you can go into half cocked.

I have an eye on putting an offer on this place when we get out there.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/residential/for-sale/auction-439026451.htm

I'd struggle to find a damp old house with a garden complete with bad weather for that much in the UK.

So you are going to rough it for the first few years.?

For the price of a London Garage.

Earl

 

[formerguest]

Just talking about this tonight. I'm really torn as I'm close to my family but I've nothing else keeping me here in Belfast. I always struggle to get work in Belfast and usually have to move for temporary contracts which means I've to try and create a new life which never really works because then the contract ends. I've started looking at unijobs.com.au for temporary contract work (strange I know given what I've said) with a view to moving permanently, if I like it.

Also considering trying to start a social enterprise here though and now would be the best time for that.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

 

[Ladybbird]

I'm just waiting for my house to sell and we're all on the 1st available flight to NZ.

It's a bit easier for me as most of my immediate family have emigrated there already.

It's an expensive to do though. £10K it's costing me to relocate - visa fees, flights, shipping etc. Not something you can go into half cocked.

I have an eye on putting an offer on this place when we get out there.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/residential/for-sale/auction-439026451.htm

I'd struggle to find a damp old house with a garden complete with bad weather for that much in the UK.

That is beautiful and I wish you the best of luck. Find out how long it has been on the market and why they want to sell? If the replies are favourable put in a crazy offer but say it is cash. The agent may want to qualify you before they put the offer to the vendor so be ready, and you might even get it at a lower price.

Also ask your family to check out the neighbours and the area to see if there is an untoward reason it is for sale

This must be so exciting for you.

I moved here to the caribbean, Dominican Republic, because I was sick of everything happening in the UK. Whole areas now full of immigrants who dont speak English and live off the state.......our hard earned taxes.

(I am not referring to immigrants who work hard and come from difficult circumstances!)

I now own a superb house, 3 beds with ensuite bathrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens with pool & jacquizzi and beautiful large gardens with many flowers and fruit trees. It cost only US$ 140,000 and there are many more similar for sale.

Many folk have moved here from the UK, America Canada and Europe. The Hospitals are some of the best in the world and many ex pats doctors come here to work in them. Private health care is only about $700 per year and includes dental care. Many retire here and invest their money in "off shore accounts" here, the interest rates are really good and enough to live on.

But all find their health is much better here than their home countries.......no chemicals in food, except the imported stuff from the US & Europe

Its a beautiful country.

So do keep us updated if you buy that house and the outcome

 

[Ladybbird]

Just to add, they are in desperate need of good technicians, computer, mechanics, electricians, plumbers and carpenters etc.

The poor Dominicans (Latinos) do not have the training opportunities we have in the UK, yet they are always smiling and helpful

It has taken me years to find good ones (expats) but they are overloaded and you have to wait a long time for them