Don't know where to start! SOA in post #22

unimaginative_user_name

With regards to grocery spending, how well stocked are your freezer and store cupboards? Could you try and use up as much as possible this month and put the money you save towards overpaying one of your debts, the one with the highest APR? This means in future months even if you went back to paying your usual amount more would come off the balance as your interest would be lower.

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Squidlet16 wrote: »

I don't get reimbursed for travel because we have lease cars in the team

They provide you with a lease car, with which to do your job, but you have to pay for the fuel :huh:

chevalier

Also please be mindful that Australia is just going into its depression. It was bouyed up by the mining boom up until about 6 months ago, but now is going the other way. Alot of new zealanders (it is where i live) are now coming back here, because they have been laid off.

So whilst you maybe ok being a nurse, your OH might have a bigger problem getting work.

You will need every penny of 20000 to set up in this part of the world. taking house contents cost us 6000 alone (worth it as a lot of furniture/white goods etc are VERY expensive in this part of the world). I know you have done research, but it can still all be a big shock when you get over here.

Squidlet16

The cupboards are fairly well stocked.Will try to put together some meal plans...is there anything for inspiration on here?

Yup Bedsit Bob...fuel and a monthly sum...I can claim my parking ticket stubs back though.

Thanks for the advice Chevalier...it's always useful to hear from people who are there! My hubby's job is on the second skills list, so also still in demand. We won't be shipping any furniture (it would cost us more than the furniture's worth!)

We also have a few friends over there who are keeping us posted regarding jobs/accommodation etc, cost of emigrating etc.

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Having to pay for the fuel, to do your job, is ridiculous.

They'll have you buying your own antiseptic next.

Squidlet16

Ridiculous I know...good job I love what I do!

brizzledfw

Good call Tommelise..thats a great diary and I am so so proud of her

Squidlet..its tough...I thought I had LBMs and didn't but the support you get on these forums from 99% of peeps is simply amazing. Invaluable. We will all help you get there..so buckle down and lets get going:D:T

Have subscribed so keep posting!

Squidlet16

Thanks brizzledfw! I've already had so much good advice and support which makes it feel more manageable! I can't seem to find that blog though...could you point me in the right direction please??

Squidlet16

Sorry...I meant Frugal Queen's blog.

brizzledfw

I was thinking of gargraves..but will look now