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Why Come To Australia; persuasion
Topic Started: Apr 17 2007, 07:12 PM (135 Views)
alan.heath	Apr 17 2007, 07:12 PM Post #1
Redback Posts: 44 Group: Members Member #61 Joined: January 20, 2007	Hi all Tried posting a few months ago, not very successful so here goes again !!!! Job application going well and fingers crossed I should have a firm offer of employment within a month or so ( medical and criminal check to go ) and then the process of a sponsored visa for me and the family. There lies the snag ! two sons ages 14 and 16 not keen to uproot and live in Australia. I need some good reasons why ??????? other than a better way of life. please let your imagination go wild !!!! we are due over for a hoiliday / investigation in August and I hope we can see enough of the sunshine coast and brisbane to persuade the kids but I would appreciate any extra help. Thanks Alan



alison	Apr 17 2007, 08:35 PM Post #2
Taipan Posts: 58 Group: Members Member #105 Joined: March 23, 2007	Mmm.... 2 teenage sons - let me see! Tell them Oz is full of tottie in bikini's, drink is cheap, you can drive like an eejit, you dont need to wash (only joking) will try to think of some more!!



Paul	Apr 17 2007, 10:29 PM Post #3
Croc Posts: 270 Group: Members Member #110 Joined: March 27, 2007	Do they like football? Sorry, do they LOVE football? Because if they loathe it, great! It's a minority sport over here. Hardly a reason to move but it's the truth. Sorry to all those reading this who love the game... Acne clears up better... salt water and sun... They'll be "taller" and "bigger" in Aus. European kids are generally taller than Aussie kids. Weird, but noticeably true. Well, you did say let your imagination flow! Web cams really have a use to keep in touch with old school chums. They'll be 6 months ahead at their school work. The driving test is easier (obviously not a good thing, but in the eyes of a teenager...) Paul.



cathnpaul	Apr 18 2007, 04:47 AM Post #4
Moderator - Croc. the yellow ribbon is for Maddy.x Posts: 464 Group: Members Member #21 Joined: October 29, 2006	alan.heath Apr 18 2007, 05:12 AM Hi all Tried posting a few months ago, not very successful so here goes again !!!! Job application going well and fingers crossed I should have a firm offer of employment within a month or so ( medical and criminal check to go ) and then the process of a sponsored visa for me and the family. There lies the snag ! two sons ages 14 and 16 not keen to uproot and live in Australia. I need some good reasons why ??????? other than a better way of life. please let your imagination go wild !!!! we are due over for a hoiliday / investigation in August and I hope we can see enough of the sunshine coast and brisbane to persuade the kids but I would appreciate any extra help. Thanks Alan alan - we have a 16yr old and an 11 yr old who arent looking forward to the move either. We have promised them tickets back when they are 18 - paid for by us...the reason for it being the 2years is so they can get citizenship and come and go as they please after. I ahve also said they can go to uni in the UK if they choose to. They throw it at us regulary that it is our dream and not theirs.which it is, but i point out that it is their future we are thinking of too. There are not too many kids who can have job opportunities in two countries. There are many doors open to them rather than just UK ones. The world is their oyster careerwise. We have also allowed our 16yr olds friends to book flights over and stay with us. They land 6weeks after us for a month. Then its grindstone time Im afraid for him.But his friends were the ones i targetted to get them onboard rather than our kids. A few late night chats at sleepover parties worked wonders. Plant the seed of emigrating to his/mates and let them do the talking for you. You will see their eyes become glazed as you tell them about what australia has to offer. i even showed them photos on the laptop. One of his friends is getting a career sorted to be able to emigrate now....she is only 17. But the seed was well and truly planted. I hope you find the peace you are looking for with them. I totally empathise with you so good luck and let us know how you are going on.
	LATE JUNE 2007, IS THE START OF <span style='font-family:Arial'>A NEW LIFE DOWN UNDER</span>


alan.heath	Apr 18 2007, 03:40 PM Post #5
Redback Posts: 44 Group: Members Member #61 Joined: January 20, 2007	Hi Alison Thanks for your reply, That's me sorted with the bikini tottie !!!!! not sure the wife would agree but hey ho !! seriously keep them coming Perhaps a dvd showing queensland in all its glory might help ! does anyone know where I could get one ????? alan



airconkid	Apr 18 2007, 06:21 PM Post #6
MODERATOR- Great White Posts: 639 Group: Members Member #25 Joined: November 14, 2006	alan.heath Apr 19 2007, 01:40 AM Hi Alison Thanks for your reply, That's me sorted with the bikini tottie !!!!! not sure the wife would agree but hey ho !! seriously keep them coming Perhaps a dvd showing queensland in all its glory might help ! does anyone know where I could get one ????? alan Hiya mate, Myself or Cathnpaul will lend you our winners DVD !!!!!! Look on this site for further info. TTFN Airconkid
	Grab the cane toad by the legs and go for it, life is too short to wander "What if...." or "If only...." Now LOVING *"A New Life Down Under"*


alan.heath	Apr 18 2007, 07:25 PM Post #7
Redback Posts: 44 Group: Members Member #61 Joined: January 20, 2007	Thanks cathnpaul I'm pleased someone else has been there. Because the selection process for my job has dragged on a bit I think they were probably hoping that I would'nt get this far. Hoping to show them the sites when we come over and let them see what Australia has to offer !!!! or a cheaper option when either you or airconkid win the dvd is borrow that !!!! serious competition then ?? cheers for the advice Alan



alan.heath	Apr 18 2007, 07:29 PM Post #8
Redback Posts: 44 Group: Members Member #61 Joined: January 20, 2007	Paul How small are Australians ? sorry forgot to mention we are a family of dwarf's ( joking ) Seriously thanks for the advice Alan



jo90	Apr 18 2007, 07:50 PM Post #9
Taipan Posts: 129 Group: Members Member #93 Joined: March 6, 2007	Hi Alan! I'd defo go with the bikini surf chicks that will just adore your sons english accents!!! Jo x
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airconkid	Apr 20 2007, 05:34 PM Post #10
MODERATOR- Great White Posts: 639 Group: Members Member #25 Joined: November 14, 2006	jo90 Apr 19 2007, 05:50 AM Hi Alan! I'd defo go with the bikini surf chicks that will just adore your sons english accents!!! Jo x Oh dear................ But what about the Ozzie guys that " bat for the other side "??????????? Heard they Love the English accent.................. :ph43r: Airconkid
	Grab the cane toad by the legs and go for it, life is too short to wander "What if...." or "If only...." Now LOVING *"A New Life Down Under"*


cathnpaul	Apr 21 2007, 09:45 AM Post #11
Moderator - Croc. the yellow ribbon is for Maddy.x Posts: 464 Group: Members Member #21 Joined: October 29, 2006	alan.heath Apr 19 2007, 05:25 AM Thanks cathnpaul I'm pleased someone else has been there. Because the selection process for my job has dragged on a bit I think they were probably hoping that I would'nt get this far. Hoping to show them the sites when we come over and let them see what Australia has to offer !!!! or a cheaper option when either you or airconkid win the dvd is borrow that !!!! serious competition then ?? cheers for the advice Alan Let us know how you go on with them mate... it can be a pain when the kids start going on...let me know.
	LATE JUNE 2007, IS THE START OF <span style='font-family:Arial'>A NEW LIFE DOWN UNDER</span>


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