stephanie1982 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 So I have received my IELTS results today I have submitted my skills assessment and paid the cost...and had a little bit of uncertainty.... I have been very determined from the start knowing it's the right move but something washed over me. Did this happen to anyone else and if so how do you feel now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yes. I'm on the verge of packing up and there's still elements of doubt. Very normal/natural or we're both weirdos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j19jjr Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I leave in 8 days and don't know whether I am excited or terrified from one minute to the next. My thoughts are this - I will go and may not like it/not work out and I will come home a little poorer and more worldy wise, but if I don't get on the plane next week I know I will always have major regrets at that. I am the sort of person that would allow the regrets to eat me up so I have to go, terrified or not!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie1982 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm really excited for you...hope it will all go smoothly and will be the best decision you ever make x life should not have any regrets.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I left the UK over 5 years ago telling myself I was going on holiday, instead of admitting I was making one of the biggest decisions of my life. 5 years and (almost) 5 months in, it actually feels like I'm on a very long holiday. My advice to you is, just keep doing what you're doing and (hopefully) once you're here, you will look back and realise everything was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeman Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Completely normal - agree with the other posters you dont want to regret not doing it in 5 years time. And yes think of it as an extended holiday ie for as long as you want it to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I think there are points in the process that suddenly make everything very real and make us question what were doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie1982 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 There definately are but I am back being super positive and excited about the whole thing....documents are being certified on tuesday and then applications will be sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 what is your skills assessment in? I was soooooo deflated when my EA told me I had to write a CDR but to be honest I have enjoyed the process. Wish it was this hard to get into the UK. Maybe we could make a bob or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I think there are points in the process that suddenly make everything very real and make us question what were doing Definately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie1982 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 It's for Midwifery Scotty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 You'll be fine then. Imagine yourself in 30 years time. What would you rather say: 1. 30 years ago I moved to Australia. It wasn't for me but I gave it a try. Spent a couple of years there then came home. 2. 30 years ago I nearly moved to Australia. I never went but I wish I did now. 3. I have been in Australia for 30 years now. Can't believe I had doubts before I came, I wish I came earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 My parents NEARLY came as £10 Poms...it's all they ever talk about!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) For people that have still to do their IELTS - The most misspelled word in English is definitely. Sorry guys, I just had to bring it up as it has been spelt wrong twice in this thread. Edited August 8, 2015 by Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny071982 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm in the motions, up and down but again, I live on regrets and if I don't do it it will eat away at me, I did my vetasess in 2013 so I have till next year. My IELTS is booked on the 8th oct. So my heads in the book. I have a 5 month old baby now and a house to renovate and sell by next year to make money on and fund our dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny071982 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Scotty thanks for the heads up dude [emoji1][emoji1][emoji1][emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie1982 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 That would be why I only got 7s in my writing..lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shona7 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 So I have received my IELTS results today I have submitted my skills assessment and paid the cost...and had a little bit of uncertainty.... I have been very determined from the start knowing it's the right move but something washed over me. Did this happen to anyone else and if so how do you feel now? Hi Stephanie it's me!! I'm not stalking you I just browse on here a bit. Haha. I just went with the motion of it all to begin with and it didn't really hit me until the packers came around 10 days before we flew. I remember thinking 'what are we doing?' After that I was an emotional wreck. The hardest thing by far was saying goodbye to my friends, family, everyone I love..... to be on our own. But it was 'our' adventure. I can honestly say the last almost 2 years of being here has made me a stronger person, my relationship with my husband has excelled and it's made me appreciate people that little bit more. Don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to go back next year to visit everyone but deep down I know I'll be looking forward to coming back. I know I won't ever stop missing everyone but life is what you make it. Just think of it as an adventure and worst case scenario you can always go back. Shona xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLauren Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 We are about 3 weeks till we fly and I wish i had time to either get excited or nervous, I am so busy and have been for what feels like years now! I can't wait for it to all end. ( I know i am heading to more red tape over there, but at least it is another big hurdle of crap done! Sat on hold to british gas to cancel as we speak! Getting nervous can only be normal in my opinion. I am with everyone on the whole regret thing. I don't want to look back and regret.....it's not a life sentance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie1982 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi Stephanie it's me!! I'm not stalking you I just browse on here a bit. Haha.I just went with the motion of it all to begin with and it didn't really hit me until the packers came around 10 days before we flew. I remember thinking 'what are we doing?' After that I was an emotional wreck. The hardest thing by far was saying goodbye to my friends, family, everyone I love..... to be on our own. But it was 'our' adventure. I can honestly say the last almost 2 years of being here has made me a stronger person, my relationship with my husband has excelled and it's made me appreciate people that little bit more. Don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to go back next year to visit everyone but deep down I know I'll be looking forward to coming back. I know I won't ever stop missing everyone but life is what you make it. Just think of it as an adventure and worst case scenario you can always go back. Shona xx Thanks Shona your a star...not sure how far I would have got without your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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