Hello there,
I have just finished a whirlwind week with the World Rugby Classic. The Classic All Blacks (the "old" guys) made it to the final but unfortunately lost to South Africa. Needless to say between the late night functions, games and general nonsence, I am exhausted. I had a few tipsy nights and it takes me days to recover from one tipsy night. It was great catching up with old friends from New Zealand. A few are ex-All Blacks and one of them I have known for 16 years and is one of my oldest friends.
Back to the title of my thread, without giving out an explanation which is not mine to give, it looks like I will be heading to NZ next year by myself (with my son who will be 2 1/2 at that time). I am really not sure how I am going to manage this. I will have enough funds to carry me for awhile, 2 years minimum salary should do it but beyond that I don't have a clue what to do when I walk out of the airport!
I am going to be alone in a different country with a toddler. Never driven a car anywhere other than Bermuda (35km speed limit). I have no desire to find a job in Auckland so I probably should leave Auckland immediately and head ??????
My choice for work and life is Hamilton, Hawkes Bay Area (not sure about jobs there) and Palmerston North.
How should I plan my first few weeks in NZ? What do I do first? I know I will need babysitters - maybe I should hire a nanny temporarily to stay with us fr the first month or two? Do I drive to Hamilton first or Hawkes Bay? Do I look for work immediately?
I keep thinking about everything and my mind gets so muddled. I am sure it is the fear and anxiety about being on my own (never mind flying down there - yet again but with "running man" (my son).
I can't wait beyond next year to move to NZ. If I am going to make this move then I need to stick to my original plan or it will never happen. I also have a few years on BermyGirl and will lose points for my age within 2 years. I can't keep making decisions based on what others are doing or want me to do. I have to do this for myself and my son but can I realistically do it on my own?
Sorry to return to the forum with such a downer of a thread. Appreciate any advice or "instructions"; a daily schedule would be nice
By the way, I am still waiting for my course results. Shouldn't be much longer. I need to pass this course in order to get a level 5 diploma which will give me 50 points towards my Immigration application. Then I just need a job offer (outside of Auckland) to total about 115 points for an EOI. Low, yes but I am hoping this will be more than enough.
Ciao for now,
Shell