Hi IMs! I would like to know how to go about making a fresh start in a new place (I posted something similar a few months ago on the FB page but now I'd like to be more specific :)). My hubby and I are not happy where we are (happy with each other, just not happy here) and we are looking at a fresh start. However, we are both working parents, and our Mr nearly8 is special needs (one of the major reasons we are starting to look elsewhere is that there are very few specialists here for him, and appointments to see anyone are few and far between, and no local knowledge of his equipment... in fact nearest paed services for his condition are 1.5 hours away).
Anyway, my question is - how do we do this? Do we find a place first and just sell up and go, and sort out jobs etc when we get there? Do we wait until one of us finds a job, and hopes the other will be just as lucky? Also, what makes the place you live awesome? We are completely open to nearly anywhere on east coast. Would love to hear about how any of you have made fresh starts and how it worked out for you. Thanks IMs...
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We moved from Adelaide SA to Mackay North Queensland, 2500km away in 2011. My husband found work and went first while I stayed in Adelaide with our kids and made sure the job was going to work out before I quit my long term job. We then rented out our house and rented in Mackay so we would have the option to go back if needed.We had briefly visited Mackay over 2 days on holiday, but otherwise took a chance on everything, including hubby's job as he was only casual labour hire. It all worked out though and we have since sold our SA house, purchased one in QLD and both secured permanent jobs. I think perhaps one of the most important things for your family would be to choose a few places that have the services you need for your son and then look at the job market and make sure it is affordable to live there, rent, house prices etc and just suss out the general vibe of the place. Good Luck xx