Wiggy
9th September 2005, 03:14 PM
Hi Everyone,
It's been an age since I last posted anything on this forum, but can assure everyone it's been a lifeline throughout my recent experiences! As the title suggests, I've FINALLY made it to NZ permenantly although at times I never thought it would happen! So here I am five weeks into the adventure and I thought I'd share a few of my experiences with everyone....
As some may or may not know, my decision to make the big move to NZ has been a result of a five and a half year 'long distance' relationship with my Kiwi boyfriend. Months/years spent in each other's country made us realise that we had to get real and finally make the decision as to where to settle permenantly...and it wasn't really a hard choice! A long story short, after frustration after frustration, disappointments over our very limited options for me to work in NZ and some real soul searching, I hit the jack-pot and got offered a good job in my discipline by a company that just happened to be a Talent Accredited Employer.....we couldn't believe our luck! Fast-tracked through the immigration with guaranteed PR after 24 months. It was the best news ever!
The last month in the UK was a total whirlwind of events and emotions. I never in a million years anticipated just how much was involved to shift over to the other side of the world! Thanks goodness it was only me going as that was bad enough - those who shift a whole family and house full must go through hell!
My partner made the trip over for the last few weeks to give me a hand, whisked me away to Paris and proposed!! Talk about a life-changing couple of months! Needless to say I accepted and the farewell parties combined with engagement celebrations!
We decided to go with Whites to do my shipping who have proved so far to be absolutely wonderful - nothing too difficult for them. The container arrives at the end of the month (just can't wait to get all my stuff back again!!).
So I'm currently flat-tack working for my new company - so much for easing me in gently! I've been here three weeks and so far it's going really well. Although saying that, I'm now definitely appreciating how good I had it in the UK with 5 weeks holiday, endless sick days and more perks than I could shake a stick at! Ah well, I'm not complaining, I guess sacrifices need to be made from time to time. Roll on Xmas and some time off!
I have to admit that I had no idea just what a HUGE thing this emigrating lark was. I'm totally exhausted and sometimes look back and wonder how the hell I did so much in such a short time! Saying that though, I wouldn't change it for the world. NZ is such a wonderful country and people are SO welcoming. I just wish I didn't have to leave my family behind - that was without a doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I guess time will help heal.
So there you go.
Overall, my message would be don't EVER give up. It works out in the end:-)
It's been an age since I last posted anything on this forum, but can assure everyone it's been a lifeline throughout my recent experiences! As the title suggests, I've FINALLY made it to NZ permenantly although at times I never thought it would happen! So here I am five weeks into the adventure and I thought I'd share a few of my experiences with everyone....
As some may or may not know, my decision to make the big move to NZ has been a result of a five and a half year 'long distance' relationship with my Kiwi boyfriend. Months/years spent in each other's country made us realise that we had to get real and finally make the decision as to where to settle permenantly...and it wasn't really a hard choice! A long story short, after frustration after frustration, disappointments over our very limited options for me to work in NZ and some real soul searching, I hit the jack-pot and got offered a good job in my discipline by a company that just happened to be a Talent Accredited Employer.....we couldn't believe our luck! Fast-tracked through the immigration with guaranteed PR after 24 months. It was the best news ever!
The last month in the UK was a total whirlwind of events and emotions. I never in a million years anticipated just how much was involved to shift over to the other side of the world! Thanks goodness it was only me going as that was bad enough - those who shift a whole family and house full must go through hell!
My partner made the trip over for the last few weeks to give me a hand, whisked me away to Paris and proposed!! Talk about a life-changing couple of months! Needless to say I accepted and the farewell parties combined with engagement celebrations!
We decided to go with Whites to do my shipping who have proved so far to be absolutely wonderful - nothing too difficult for them. The container arrives at the end of the month (just can't wait to get all my stuff back again!!).
So I'm currently flat-tack working for my new company - so much for easing me in gently! I've been here three weeks and so far it's going really well. Although saying that, I'm now definitely appreciating how good I had it in the UK with 5 weeks holiday, endless sick days and more perks than I could shake a stick at! Ah well, I'm not complaining, I guess sacrifices need to be made from time to time. Roll on Xmas and some time off!
I have to admit that I had no idea just what a HUGE thing this emigrating lark was. I'm totally exhausted and sometimes look back and wonder how the hell I did so much in such a short time! Saying that though, I wouldn't change it for the world. NZ is such a wonderful country and people are SO welcoming. I just wish I didn't have to leave my family behind - that was without a doubt the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I guess time will help heal.
So there you go.
Overall, my message would be don't EVER give up. It works out in the end:-)