Hi to everyone trying to make a better life for themselves and their family.I ve been on this site a couple of times but have only just joined.My names Debbie im 34 and a nurse.My husband Garrie is a hgv 1 driver and we have 2 children aged 7 and 5.We have been talking about emmigrating for nearly 2 years and are now waiting for our visa.We should know very soon and are planning to be in Brisbane by august.Isnt this whole process frustratingand daunting...im loving these icons lol ! Like some of you im not sure which part of Brissie to rent in yet,but am hoping to decide when i get a job.Ive joined Geneva healthcare who are very helpful and are now setting me up for interviews! Has anyone had a telephone interview?what questions did they ask? Any advice would be appreciated.Keep well.Deb Deb.x

 

Hi debbie,
I just wanted to say hello as I am also a nurse and have 2 children 6 & 3. We are planning to move to Brisbane this year, but not sure when as the visas haven't arrived yet, and we haven't sold the house...
We are hoping to move to Morningside/ Hawthorne/ Norman Park as we know these suburbs are nice.
Good luck with it all and keep us updated
Kate

 

hiya welcome to brits in brissy ,i dont think either of you will struggle securing work out here,both your jobs are in demand.It is a stressful process but well worth it once your here ,,
Cal x

 

thanks for that cal,i do hope so.

 

Hi Kate.How are things with you? We sold our house in October as we thought to sell and move abroad would be too stressful.Saying that is has been stressful at times living at my parents! Have you looked for work yet? Geneva are now telling me the larger hospitals are recruiting themselves and not using the agencies.This time last year the hospitals told me to join an agency!? I looked at The Mater yesterday and they have a position ive applied for,so im just waiting now.I have considered looking for work when out there.How are you doing it? Good luck with the house viewings.Let me know how you get on.Keep well Debs.

 

Hi Debs,
We got our visas through today, so very excited. No news on the house at the moment. I haven't done anything about jobs yet, but now that we have got the visas I can start doing that. Have you had your interiew yet? I am feeling pretty nervous about that as I have't had to go through an interview for years!
Let me know when you have found something. Kate

 

Hi and welcome to Brits in Brisbane...nice to have you on board!

Lou

 

Hi Kate ,thats great news about your visa! How exciting.I havent had any interviews yet ,but will let you know.Geneva healthcare are now telling me that the larger hospitals are recruiting themselves now and Brisbanes a bit quiet for them.I ve started looking for myself and have applied to The Mater hospital.Hope you now get lots of house viewings.Keep us updated.Debs .

 

Thanks Lou.How close are you to warmer climates? Have you got a visa yet? Are you going to be working out there?