HI guys, great to find a forum that has so many helpful members!

I am at the start of the emmigration process. I am still contemplating if moving is right for me. Can anyone tell me if they regret moving, of does not having family and friends there become less painful when replaced with the sunshine?
If I start the process now, I was wondering if there is a need to tell my employer yet? I am a teacher and if I tell my principal of my plans I may hinder a chance of a job in september. As the visa process takes over a year I would like to plan to leave Ireland in the summer of 2009.

I would be grateful for any advice. I am in my late 20's and my partner is 30. We want to take the plunge while we are young. We were thinking of the Brisbane area, but it seems that so many people are moving there, I am wondering if there will be any jobs left!! hehe
Thanks,
Emma