Dear All,
thanks for your responses. SheliaB sounds exciting but i wish i could feel like that. All i think is that the decision has been forced by husbands bosses. Maybe, when the final decision is made, ie redundancy or staying, I will feel more able to be positive and have something to work towards, rather then waiting to see what happens. Where are you going and how have you sorted out schools for your oldest?
amandabren, thanks also. Where are you wanting to go in England? We live just outside of London (40 minutes slow train, 20 minutes fast train) and love the ease of being in the countryside but also close to London. Unfortunately house prices (rental or purchase) increase to meet that need. But if you are near public transport you don't have to consider a car to get around. Traditionaly most ozzies go to west London (Earls Court area), but I think east London has loads to offer now and there is little difference in price of accommodation really. If London isn't what you want, Bristol is cool as is most of the south coast. We also love the midlands area for historical stuff and day/weekend trips. Don't know much about getting visas to get in. Not sure what work you do, but the major supermarket here is Tesco and they are always employing (maybe a stopgap til you get something more sorted if not a requirement for visa?) staff. Crime is increasing here and where I would have walked alone 5 years ago I would not now, especially in more deprived areas, Hackney, Beckton, Lambeth, Mile End, Elephant and Castle (all in London). There are many more but too many to mention. I'm sure I've missed really important information but ask anything else and I will try to help. Once I've gotten through massive pile of ironing and shopping I may ask you some questions on Australia. Cheers