JamboBen Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Out of interest, what made you move abroad? I am thinking of getting out of Scotland for a couple of years, it's only a thought just now. My main stumbling block is how I apply for jobs on a different continent! How did your story begin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Out of interest, what made you move abroad? I am thinking of getting out of Scotland for a couple of years, it's only a thought just now. My main stumbling block is how I apply for jobs on a different continent! How did your story begin? I worked in Germany for a few years, the papers were full of ads at that time and I could make at least 3 times what I made here. http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk has a Euro section I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewood Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Out of interest, what made you move abroad? I am thinking of getting out of Scotland for a couple of years, it's only a thought just now. My main stumbling block is how I apply for jobs on a different continent! How did your story begin? I was coming to the end of my training contract at work and just about to fully qualify so I thought that it was as good a time as any to try something new. I also thought a change of scenery would do me some good as I'd lived in Edinburgh all my life through school, uni and now work. A few mates who had lived aboad for a few years really recommended it so my girlfriend and I just started applying through an agency. You'll find most industries have agencies that will sort out work for people all over the world. Been out here a year now and love it. Will probably be back next year though as there's too much I miss about back home. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nobody Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Work opportunity took me to the IOM and then my girlfriend being homesick and us having a child brought about a move to Perth, WA. Luckily I worked for a global company who sorted me out. In addition though I did find a decent recruitment company locally who set me up with a couple of interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Came over to the States for a year. Met my now wife and the rest as they say is history. Been here 20 years. No regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder jambo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Moved to the sunny land of Oz straight from school at age 18. Was just something I felt I had to do. Didn't cost me anything back then either! Been here over 30 years now and love it - best thing I ever did. Naturally, still miss Scotland, a bit, and still have family in Edinburgh so try and get back every couple of years. If its what you want to do, just do it! At least give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinbox98 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I had always fancied working abroad for a couple of years and after a lot of thought and research plumped on heading to Wellington in New Zealand. Only been here a few months. Work is very muchlike back home, but NZ as a country is fantastic. I managed to get a transfer through work but depending on the work you do/career your after then the world has various opportunities for everyone. Although the finance sector is crippling most countries in the world, NZ isnt being effected quite as badly and recruitment within fiannce is still pretty strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Started as a mad notion. Then realised we could basically walk into Oz as my wife is a nurse. Looked at the advantages for the kids etc and went for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teepee Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Same as most came over here on holiday a few times, a very drunken coversastion later and im seriously looking at visa options and before you know it here...just put in for my PR yesterday so looks like im staying. dont worry about jobs etc, you'll find yourself fairly resourceful once you get to where your going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seats Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Fancied a move abroad as I was fed up scraping ice off my car 24/7. Fortunately, had family here who were able to offer the missus and I jobs. It's a major step to make the move, but one well worth taking IMO. Opens your horizons hugely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmeladent?rtchen Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Needed to find a work placement while at Uni. and got a job in Germany by some random way. I was 21 at the time and it was one of the best years of my life, learnt a lot about life, the world, and myself. I was out there for just over a year. I went back to Edinburgh to finish Uni. After Uni I could not get a job in Scotland so went down south to Essex. I really did not settle there. When I got the chance I moved back to Germany I jumped at it and been loving it since. I still subscribe to s1jobs but not seen anything to bring be back. I still love coming home, but I getting on with my own life. Take the chance mate. Worst case,,, you go back after month but I least you tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DikT. Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Coz my hubby has always worked abroad. What do you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I am going out to Melbourne for a month at Christmas and seriously thinking about getting a two year working visa and heading back out next year. Not sure if I can see myself staying over there or not. I guess time will tell. I have family over there so suppose it would be a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCGilmour Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've always wanted to take the jump too, but now with wife and kids its looking even more unlikely. I don't have the bottle to just up sticks (well maybe I do, but the wife certainly doesn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camsanozziejambo2 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've always wanted to take the jump too, but now with wife and kids its looking even more unlikely. I don't have the bottle to just up sticks (well maybe I do, but the wife certainly doesn't). G,Day You will miss famliy, HEARTS, pubs,decent chip shops, hanging **** on hobos BUT think of your KIDS !!! better life out here in oz How old are the kids ?? HOO ROO honest I not ****ed SORRY telling porkies HOO ROO again and think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCGilmour Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oz is generally the place i've looked at - my kids are 4yo and 6 months and have thought for some time Oz would be the best place to bring them up for too many reasons to mention on here. My wife is too attached to her family it seems................ Oh after all this hoo roo nonsense I'm defo having 2nd thoughts lol How easy is it to get work? Houses? Whats the schools like etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercrutch Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If you are under 30 it couldn't be easier. I would definitely recommend 'try before you buy'. Movgn to a different countru permanently is a big thing and not for everyone. Give it a go first and see if you like it - a test drive almost !! You can get a visa direct from each of these countries under the working holiday maker scheme - Canada, Oz and NZ. Just find their websites and apply. Costs about ?50ish. The visa is valid for one year from when you get it. Then once you arrive you have one year to work in any job you want.(Think oz has one year work now and one extra year non-working ?) If you get a decent job and want to stay employers can sponsor you pretty easily. If not you have had an amazing year and can come home, then go through other routes like applying for a skills linked visa etc.. Personally I think anyone who doesn't do this is mad. But I am a bit of a **** afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Out of interest, what made you move abroad? I am thinking of getting out of Scotland for a couple of years, it's only a thought just now. My main stumbling block is how I apply for jobs on a different continent! How did your story begin? After 23 years in Edinburgh, just got bored. Same people, same sights, same ****ty weather, same small town attitude in too many people. Moved to the US 9 years ago, and the lifestyle is much, much better. Higher salary combined with a lower cost of living is a nice combination Having said that, I'll be back one day, I won't spend the rest of my days here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Higher salary combined with a lower cost of living is a nice combination One would certainly never have guessed based on the number of pints you bought - zero - when we went for a bevvy in Noo Yoik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 One would certainly never have guessed based on the number of pints you bought - zero - when we went for a bevvy in Noo Yoik. What about the bottle of champagne I bought you in Robbos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinbox98 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oz is generally the place i've looked at - my kids are 4yo and 6 months and have thought for some time Oz would be the best place to bring them up for too many reasons to mention on here.My wife is too attached to her family it seems................ Oh after all this hoo roo nonsense I'm defo having 2nd thoughts lol How easy is it to get work? Houses? Whats the schools like etc? Having spoken with guys who moved to Oz and also with my own experience in moving to NZ I think its a lot easier than folk originallt think to geta job across here. Especially in Oz, depending on what you do, their economy is still going very strong and plenty of work opportunities are available. The House situation is also very good in OZ with your pound buying you much more across here. The houses are genearlly good quality and much lareger than back home. In NZ its a bit of a different story with houses not being of great quality (eg. they dont have double glazing or central heating) but you get round that with heaters etc. I would say definatley take the plunge. Its well worth it and as a poster already said if it goes pear shaped then you can always head back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I wanted to be a cowboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nobody Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oz is generally the place i've looked at - my kids are 4yo and 6 months and have thought for some time Oz would be the best place to bring them up for too many reasons to mention on here.My wife is too attached to her family it seems................ Oh after all this hoo roo nonsense I'm defo having 2nd thoughts lol How easy is it to get work? Houses? Whats the schools like etc? Work is no issue at the moment in WA. Wouldn't matter that much what you do to be honest as long as you have a decent work ethic. Undecided about schooling standards but my eldest who is 6 can read/write/add up which is more than can be said about your average Australian. It is 24C here today and that is winter. Think about coming home from work, it's 34C, jumping in your pool, crank the barby up grabbing a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McNulty Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I wanted to be a Mountie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven98 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Work partnership fell apart. Wife had always wanted to live abroad and son Calum was 2 year old at the time. Knew if we didn't do it then, we'd never. For what I do, NY and LA were the only options and having done 12 years in London, wanted something a bit different. We only planned to come over for six months or so and just tour around California. Nine years later we're still here and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I wanted to be a Mountie. LUMBERJACK!! http://www.geocities.com/fang_club/lumberjack_song.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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