Quote:
Originally Posted by ma_eire
They offer a job for 3 years, on condition that you stay in WA but after that you have permanent residency. I know that it would be in a rural area, thats why it doesn't seem very appealing, but i guess the fact that they hurry your visa through in 6 months and you definitely have a job and your partner too (who will get a visa too) is a comforting thought.
However, its not my idea of fun to be stuck in the middle of nowhere so it would have to depend on how far the school is from the city!!
So if I go the other route, there is a problem. It takes a long time, my employer will find out now and my chances of work in September will be hindered, and also I have the pay the fee to get the visa( which is included in the other offer).
Its all very confusing..to the point that maybe I'll never get to Oz.
Thanks for your input, you seem to be getting further than me!!
|
I would ask the advice of an agent. they are usually free initially. It depends on your motives and timescales. Also your preferences. If you teach a popular subject like Languages, maths, science, then you may well be able to go to other states also, its worth checking out the other territories for their SOL lists. I am not worrying about the job part at the moment. The way i look at is is if Victoria are sponsoring music teachers (which is what i teach) then they wouldn't bother doing that if there was going to be no positions! Also, if all else fails, as long I am working, it does not necessarily have to be a school at first.
from what i heard, WA are sending their foreign teachers to Kalgoorlie, which if you look on a map, is 350 miles inland from Perth and about 200miles inland from the south coast. Worth asking if thats where they would send you?
I would seriously look and see if you can get a permanent visa from the start, you may have to wait longer, but that way you are sure? Given the choice, i would rather have a permanent visa, Hubby can work on either your permanent or temporary too, so thats not a problem.
your decisions i guess are:
Where would you
prefer to go in Oz?
what is your budget and timescale (realistically!)
Do you
want visa stipulations? would you mind, or would you rather have free choice?
Have you taken the points test - do you actually need to be sponsored by a state?
I have come up with a plan regarding my employer, I am firstly going to try another ploy - an application for further study, study funding,membership so something, etc- some do actually require references. Have a think if you could have other reason for needing a reference? its tricky with teaching!
Dont be sucked into something because it is the first offer, no matter how tempting. Make sure you know what ALL of your options are, after all it is a life changing decision!
