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Topic Started: 23 Feb 2009, 05:03 AM (393 Views)
bumpitysue	23 Feb 2009, 05:03 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 3 Group: Members Member #2,719 Joined: 21 February 2009 Migration Status Visa Approved My Location Leeds, UK	Hi I've been a "silent" peruser of Britvics for a while now... but I can't stay quiet any more because WE'VE BOOKED OUR FLIGHTS.... We are 2 secondary teachers, me 35 and OH 34yrs. I am a Deputy Head for my sins and OH a Head of PE. We think we'll still teach in Melbourne but we both want go go back into the classroom and do what we came into the job to do and teach kids!!! Our flights are booked for the 23rd July and we will be staying initially with our Ozzie friends in Mount Eliza. We still haven't sold the house so we may be renting long term... if the house sells we will be looking to buy in the Mount Eliza/Mornington area. We have PR visas and we intend for this to be a permanent move We have no jobs, no house and if the house doesn't sell.... not a lot of money as it is all tied up in bricks and mortar. But nothing will dampen our enthusiam and excitement... we are looking for a lifestyle change and to enjoy the climate (wrong time to come I know!!!!) and have an adventure. We hope to get jobs for the new academic year when we are out there and in the meantime we'll do supply teaching if we can get it, if not we'll do pretty much anything... just looking forward to a little less responsibility and a few less hours (We both work too bloody hard!!) So.... we would definately love to catch up with everyone at a meet up and will keep our eyes open for the next one after we land... Just wanted to say Hi really Sue and Richard Barlow



Petals	23 Feb 2009, 05:12 AM Post #2
A phenomenon Posts: 1,327 Group: Members Member #2,324 Joined: 22 June 2008 Migration Status Citizen My Location Somerville My Mood Contented	Congratulations you will soon be on your way. With your teaching experience I am sure you will not have a problem obtaining positions. :thumbsup:



Karo	23 Feb 2009, 09:21 AM Post #3
Addicted Member Posts: 464 Group: Members Member #1,916 Joined: 30 January 2008	Wow What a great attitude to come with, I wish you lots of luck for the future and I don't think you will have any problems especially with your enthusiasm :thumbsup:



nee	23 Feb 2009, 11:43 AM Post #4
..like a Britvic'er....but weirder... Posts: 1,035 Group: Members Member #1,813 Joined: 27 November 2007 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Location Lara	That's great news guys :) In reference to hopefully working a few less hours when here....it's hard to gauge as i don't know what hours you work currently, but we found that a lot of people seem to work crazily long hours here compared to back in the UK (in our experience anyway). Don't want to put a spanner in the works but thought it worth mentioning. Teaching jobs may be totally different though :) Best of luck with the move :)



Michele	23 Feb 2009, 11:58 PM Post #5
What's your location? Posts: 1,015 Group: Members Member #1,483 Joined: 11 June 2007 Migration Status Temporary Resident My Mood Couldn't be better!!! My Location St Kilda, VIC then Adelaide, SA	Hi Sue and Richard, Congratulations with getting your visa! :thumbsup: Good luck with the move and have a great time when you get there.



bradybunch	25 Feb 2009, 11:55 PM Post #6
Bradybunch Posts: 389 Group: Members Member #1,240 Joined: 8 March 2007 Migration Status Visa Approved My Mood Better now visa approved! My Location Cheltenham, Gloucestershire	Good for you. Hope it all turns out the way you want it to be; a positive attitude is definately a good start. Lorraine



dwmcjd	26 Feb 2009, 06:57 AM Post #7
Addicted Member Posts: 141 Group: Members Member #2,687 Joined: 4 February 2009 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Location Somerville My Mood Exausted - In the new house	Hi Guys, my husbands a chemistry teacher and also looking for work in the mornington area, if you find out anything on good schools please let us know, we are moving afew wks after you on 17th Aug. We are really excited too, my 12month old son hasnt seen his grandparents yet. We booked our flights last wk after my visa came through. We are also from West Yorks living in Dewsbury at moment, but theres no choice Dewsbury or Melbourne!!!! Michelle and Dan :waving:


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