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If you could emigrate......where would you go

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katymac · 18/09/2005 22:09

We would have an income of between £13k and £23K pa and a lump sum of about £30k

Where could we go?
Could we afford to buy?
DH is 53 and has a health problem - I am 37 and with intermittent health - DD is 7 so education is important

We don't speak any languages - but would learn

But have no idea where to go - don't have to make a quick decision, so any MN ideas?

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SueW · 18/09/2005 22:49

£30k not too far off AUD100k though...

DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 22:49

these agencies are the best to consult. they have 'ways' of getting you in. there are certain other little 'techniques' in the way you word your application etc (apparently). you have to take your time and choose a well rated reputable one though.

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katymac · 18/09/2005 22:52

I think it needs a lot more thought.....esp as I don't know where I want us to go

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DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 22:52

£30k = approx $70K yes? no? can't be arsed to look it up. it's late

TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 22:53

From what I remember Canada will only let you in if you can do a job that they cannot fill from their own inhabitants. they are not short of teachers , made more complicated for me by the fact that I taught RE - so they even less need for me! My dp however is a design engineer and works in a field that they have a shortage in so he was welcomed with open arms.

I think we needed £7,000 in the bank as well as being able to pay all our fees, we were saving the money so we could pay for this without eating into collateral but then my ex stopped paying maintenance so we have had to spend our savings to support our day to day living so our emigration plans have been put on hold.

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katymac · 18/09/2005 22:54

TS&P - that's no fair

DC yep about 70.....we would need about £43k

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katymac · 18/09/2005 22:56

I put childminder as childcare co-ordinator....so that's a bit of an exageration

I just need some ideas...NZ appeals canada and Australia less so

Could fancy Sweden if not for the weather

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DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 22:56

the BIG thing with canada is getting a 'sponsor'. a close friend or family member who is willing to sign a form basically saying that if you're life falls apart, you run out of equity and you can't find a job, they will support you fully (accomodation, food, everything). that's how my cousins got in (and they leached off my family like parasites but that's a different thread....)

i'm canadian btw so that option is easy. have reservations now and then though.

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katymac · 18/09/2005 22:57

Have family (quite distant) in both Canada & Australia & Sweden

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DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 22:58

get them to sign a form. no big deal really.... unless you're dodgy ... like my cousins

DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 22:59

i quite like the look of sweden as well. income tax is bonkers like 50% but standard of living is apparently quite high.

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katymac · 18/09/2005 23:00

If it was warmer - I'd go to Sweden like a shot - but those winters (BRRRRRRRRRR)

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TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 23:01

I don't think we were told about that bit, we were advised that we could get in through three routes. Dp could go on a work visa as the agency could get work for him almost immediatly, this was a cheaper quick option but if dp lost his job we would need to come back. Secondly we could apply as a family for permanent citizenship but as we are not married we were advised that the best option was for dp to apply and we would be added on whihc apparantly is common practice.

TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 23:01

So does the sponser have to be a Canadian resident?

DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 23:02

yeah it's bloody cold. but beware, central canada's winters are pretty crappy as well. -10 to -35 from November to March.

Last christmas I remember (11 years ago?) is was -42 in Ottawa. it actually hurt my skin.

TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 23:02

Other than Vancouver which area would you recommend.

DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 23:02

yes, i believe they do (sponsor)

TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 23:03

I am used to the cold as we used to spend a lot of time in POland over winter as a child, often -40 and below there. It was the first thing we were warned about by agency! I have a natural insulating layer.

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katymac · 18/09/2005 23:03

So Canada & Sweden are out

So are Jamaica & France

So where now

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Heathcliffscathy · 18/09/2005 23:03

tahiti, moorea to be exact. no question.

second choice NZ

DaddyCool · 18/09/2005 23:04

vancouver is certainly nice. vancouver island is also really nice but cheaper. deffo worth a look. everyone forgets about vancouver island.

i'm from ontario (the built up industrialised area) but parts of southern ontario are quite nice (niagara falls area)

TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 23:04

I will get back to the agency about that, it maybe something they organise themselves as they are doing all the legwork for us.

TwinSetAndPearls · 18/09/2005 23:05

WE had noticed Vancouver Island was cheaper. Dp may find it easier to get work in an industrialized area .

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katymac · 18/09/2005 23:08

If we went somewhere touristy

I could childmind for holiday makers?
DH could teach dance classes?

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RTKangaMummy · 18/09/2005 23:11

I was east of Toronto