[Piper]

Well, I've made a start on the work reference front and got ONE reference from my last full-time job which was 10 years ago, for 1 year. My employers before that have mostly gone out of business - although I've been informed here that I don't need any more than 10 years.

But for the past 9 years I have been self-employed, mainly working for one company who have numerous clients.

How do I provide work references for Immigration if I've been self-employed?
I probably have gaps in my work periods, so will it still count as 9 years?

I don't think I've had the same accountant over that whole time so I won't be able to provide accounts for the whole 9 years either. These things all of a sudden become hard to remember :o

My employer-to-be has asked if he can speak to a few people I've worked for too - now I just have to think WHO will say nice things about me!!! ;) And do they still work at the same place? :confused:

Piper

[Moorf]

My OH and I were also self-employed on moving to NZ - we provided copies of all our previous contracts plus our yearly accounts and any references we could muster. Was fine...

[Piper]

Thanks, Helen, that's very reassuring.

'Contracts'. Hmmm never had any of them though.

Actually, I've just been emailing my new boss to be and I had to write down the names of people he can talk to as referees, there's quite a few I've thought of, so they can all help. I hope!

It's funny really - I said to him that I've always worked on a 'You want the work?' - 'Yeah okay' - 'You got it' basis and now suddenly it's all really formal for Immigration.

Wish I'd REALLY thought of that 10 years ago!