Career Ladder and Life change

Hi beauties, to those who are still reading this post I made the big move and was on my own for 3 months. It was a struggle as I had to stay with my elderly grandparent and Aunty a good hour from my new job. A family friend took me to home opens and I was able to find a rental within two months. I missed my partner so much and to be honest I cried almost every night from missing my partner and my family. I wouldn’t do it without my partner again as decisions on the rentals etc. are better made together. It would have been almost impossible if I moved over without a job to keep me occupied. My partner is now here and my contract is now finished so am on the lookout for a job again but my partner has been able to find an even better job so there is not too much stress. Love it here so glad we made the move. Definately a life experience though. My family have said that they couldn’t have done what I did so it has made me and my relationship so much stronger. I hope all went well for you Shelteri

You go, girrl! You sure are brave and if I had a hat, I’d take it off to you! 🙂 I’m not sure if I’d have had the guts that you had to go through what you have.

I’m glad that, in the end, you didn’t let things get the better of you, and for the life lessons that it brought you.

I’m a big fan of Scott Adams, the creator of the cartoon series, Dilbert. A quote from him that inspires me is, “Most success springs from an obstacle or failure. I became a cartoonist largely because I failed in my goal of becoming a successful executive.”

Hi beauties, to those who are still reading this post I made the big move and was on my own for 3 months. It was a struggle as I had to stay with my elderly grandparent and Aunty a good hour from my new job. A family friend took me to home opens and I was able to find a rental within two months. I missed my partner so much and to be honest I cried almost every night from missing my partner and my family. I wouldn’t do it without my partner again as decisions on the rentals etc. are better made together. It would have been almost impossible if I moved over without a job to keep me occupied. My partner is now here and my contract is now finished so am on the lookout for a job again but my partner has been able to find an even better job so there is not too much stress. Love it here so glad we made the move. Definately a life experience though. My family have said that they couldn’t have done what I did so it has made me and my relationship so much stronger. I hope all went well for you Shelteri

Hi There,
I too have recently quit my job. I live in Christchurch, New Zealand, and since our two very large earthquakes, living here has not been very nice. My partner and I have also decided to move to Melbourne. We leave in two weeks, and I am starting to feel nervous about it. We havent had any luck with jobs so far, but we are hoping this will change once we get there.
I think you should go for it, it will be much easier for you having family nearby, and as other posters have said, if it doenst work out, then that is okay. Just try something else. Even though I have my doubts, I am looking forward to a change of scene, and finding the job of my dreams in Australia!

I say go for it. If you don’t end up liking it there on your own then you can always come back until your partner can go with you.
I was seriously unhappy in my career not that long ago (I’m an accountant) and with the support of my husband I gave that all up and went into vet nursing full time instead. Unfortunately it didn’t work out in the end at the place I got a job and I ended up going back to my original accounting job but I’m so glad I at least took the plunge and gave it a go, and I now have some totally new skills that I never had before that I can use on a casual work basis. It’s made me so much more confident in other ways because I didn’t let myself just sit and always wonder ‘what if’.
Change is always scary but I’m sure you’ll do fine.

At first I completely agreed with Roxy and I would have said as well, don’t do the move alone, but now that you have shed some light and mentioned you have heaps of family there, then I say go for it, nothing better than a change and seeing as you have a big support network you will not be feeling isolated or alone. Just as long as it doesn’t put too much strain on your relationship as that added stress will not help at all when trying to settle into a new job and new city. Good luck with it all 🙂

I have to agree with Melmeko now that you have said you have extended family in Melbourne. x

I was thinking about ur relationship when writing b4 just like mel mentioned ….but thought u sound like u are pretty confident with that as you didnt air any concern good to hear there is family support if i moved there too i would be living with family … my nan lives in a biggg house with a few spare rooms so we always have that option …. anyway rambling… it will be interesting to hear what is going to happen from here!

At first I completely agreed with Roxy and I would have said as well, don’t do the move alone, but now that you have shed some light and mentioned you have heaps of family there, then I say go for it, nothing better than a change and seeing as you have a big support network you will not be feeling isolated or alone. Just as long as it doesn’t put too much strain on your relationship as that added stress will not help at all when trying to settle into a new job and new city. Good luck with it all 🙂

Well it sounds like u want to go and jump into it! 🙂 Goodluck with job hunting keep us all posted with updates we will all enjoy that 🙂

Wow you have been very helpful. I beleive in going for the perfect job and companies, so my eyes are peeled!!! It has been a bumpy ride – I flew over for a job interview last year for a radio station and it was too foggy in Melbs to land and so the plane had to turnaround and refuel in Adelaide, so missed the interview! Had the opportunity of a phone interview, just wasn’t the same. It killed my enthusiasm a bit, but I guess it just wasn’t meant to be.
Shull – my partner can afford the rent on his own and depending on what type of job / how soon i get a job if I go on my own then I will get a small/cheap place, settle in a job and then move when he arrives or share with my extended family. I am gifted to have family over there who will support me.

I guess moving on my own will demonstrate that i can do it. And the way the time is passing, I know it I will be July before I know it!!
It’s good to have other opinions other than my family and partner 🙂

Roxymisha is very helpful with that advice… I think that the move will b gr8…. can u guys afford 2 rental properties? will it be easier just moving together in that case?