well hey now come on.
I'm working my arse off to be able to support myself once I get to the UK. I refuse to accept help from my government or yours because this is a big thing for me. It's My life, My freedom and I want to make it on my Own.
I have saved over 2.5 thousand pounds since january, and I'm determined to have at least 6 thousand pounds in the bank for when I go so I *don't* have to rely on anybody.

If I can support myself and have all the legal paperwork then why the hell can't I move where I like?
(Poppet some assembly required., Fri 8 May 2009, 14:37, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

What skills would you bring?
If I wanted to move to Oz I'd have to fit their criteria, and be capable/ qualified of doing one of the jobs on their 'wanted' list.
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Fri 8 May 2009, 14:41, Reply)

good for you!
People (such as VC) with reasons such as marriage who are coming over and have the means to support themselves - together with the potential to add to the communities in which they'll be living and the ability and willingness to integrate? Yes, please - welcome, with open arms.

One of my favourite authors is P J O'Rourke who once wrote that the "boat people" who are floating from Cuba to Florida should be welcomed with open arms simply for the effort of getting there.
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Fri 8 May 2009, 14:55, Reply)