Think I might be coming to OZ
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Ok, had a bit of a left field offer, been approached to to take a position in a large company in Australia, Port Maquarie to be precise. Offer is very good, 4 year Visa for the family, house, car and a large pay check. Government linked organisation and senior role so seems they have ways of making the Visa's happen quickly and want me out there ASAP. All sounds very good, no need for me to sell up back home and they are providing a container and all flights etc to get me there, that along with some return BC flights a few times a year
So questions for all you knowledgable chaps, do you know Port Maquarie, whats its like. I am 51, wife a year younger and kids are 19 and 25, kids are not sure if they will come over though and are thinking about it. What can I expect when I get there lifestyle wise, are there good opportunities for the kids if they come over. Wife is not convinced yet though but I see it as a 4 year holiday at the moment with the option to extend, no real risk.
So far all sounds like a no brainer, that said its a long way from home and would like to get the views off the folks that are there in terms of lifestyle and negatives of staying over there.
So questions for all you knowledgable chaps, do you know Port Maquarie, whats its like. I am 51, wife a year younger and kids are 19 and 25, kids are not sure if they will come over though and are thinking about it. What can I expect when I get there lifestyle wise, are there good opportunities for the kids if they come over. Wife is not convinced yet though but I see it as a 4 year holiday at the moment with the option to extend, no real risk.
So far all sounds like a no brainer, that said its a long way from home and would like to get the views off the folks that are there in terms of lifestyle and negatives of staying over there.
Port Maquarie is a holiday town/small city on the coast with population around 80K. Great weather year round. Busy with tourist during summer time but if you are expecting big city living then its not that. If you like beach, sun, sand and relax living then this is for you. Its about 1/2 way between Sydney and Gold Coast. Have friends from there and they love it. Just don't expect a lot happening like Sydney or Melbourne but if you like a bit of space and the beach then its perfect. This is like living in a Spain resort town but much better.
I'd look at taking the cars over if you can, rules are restrictive but if you've owned them for a bit you can circumvent and they're worth much more over there. My FiL was looking at all sorts of options for trying to get an AMG before accepting he'd just have to pay oz price.
My o/h is oz and its true what they say, in general there's less going on but quality of life is better, people friendlier less hung up etc, If she wanted to go home I'd be sad to leave the UK on some levels but would relish being there.
My o/h is oz and its true what they say, in general there's less going on but quality of life is better, people friendlier less hung up etc, If she wanted to go home I'd be sad to leave the UK on some levels but would relish being there.
Was actually thinking about that, looked into it a bit as well. The selling price of the Bentley over there is mad money in comparison to here, the wife has an XKR 2014 convertible that is also way over the cost of here, considerably. Would need to see if i can get the import tax at the right costs though, might work for the Jag better than the Bentley as there is a 33% import duty on any value over 50,000 aud.
We emigrated to Brisbane from Barnsley 12 years ago tomorrow. Australia is epic, just do it. The hardest thing you will face is having to go back in 4 years time as we could not even vision how we would settle back into alife in the uk. We have family that come out to see us every year, but I've only been back to the UK once in 12 years and that was once to many times. Been to Europe the times though 😁
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