Emigration Curiosity

Mephisto_Helix

Mephisto_Helix

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So with me doing the deed this year (at last) and hearing on the various grapevines about how many people are thinking of doing it and whatnot, I am curious as to how much it has picked up with all of SA's new round of woes.

Are any of you planning to leave the country?

- If so, are you in a planning phase or are you onto the next step of looking for work and doing passports, etc. Personally, I know of 4 people that are in an advanced phase and easily 7 others who are planning to. That's not even family yet, of which I think the remainder of mine, will be almost all outta here within the next year to 18 months.


Where are you hoping/looking to move to?

- Most of the people I've mentioned, including myself, are doing the usual UK/NZ/OZ/Canada thing but there are the odd ones who are looking at going to places like Croatia and Japan and Thailand.


Just solo or only with family?

- I'll be leaving with me mum (not leaving her here) to the UK and once she's settled and hooked up with extended family and stuff, I'm going to try my luck at Canada or USA.
 
I am leaving SA for good in the next 2 years.
I've got a USA (Providence Rhode Island) trip planned at the end of October till then end of January 2016.
Once I'm back I'll get all my stuff in order be gone for good.

Unforuntately I can't take my parents with me, my dad isn't keen and my mom won't leave my dad behind..but maybe in a couple of years once SA is a steaming pile of shit they'll change their minds.

All I can say is the cost is high but worth it.
 
The missus and I have spoken about it before, but haven't really done anything substantial about it. Also our destination is uncertain if we do decide to emigrate. It would either be Australia or Canada.

If we do leave it would only my wife, kid and myself. My dad has also threatened to move out of the country, but he wants to go to the US, which I am not very keen on doing.

There are 2 guys working with me who are both in the advanced stages of moving to Australia. Both already have visas, have done the english exam things, etc.
 
Well As you know I left with my brother and mother. My dad didn't want to go but He is considering it now.

As joker states the cost is extremely high but its worth it. From all the crap with eskom it will destroy the economy.

the weather may suck in the uk(though Its my type of weather)just everything works here. You can take the bus or the train anywhere.

Certain things like meat aren't that great but how long will that stay like that in sa. I can walk the streets at night,or during the day :p

I don't regret leaving. Just regret my friends aren't so lucky.

It can take time though like visas and what not(my mom had to get a visa)
 
we are in the process of... been dealing with emigration lawyers for the past six months. but i have to do what i think is right for my kids - but damn will i miss Africa

and i will never support Australian rugby
 
Arg...This is such a touchy subject with my misses. You see she studied 6 years part time for her Lawyers what whats. She feels that it was a waste if we leave and she wouldn't know what else to do if we did immigrate. She really has love and passion for going to court and I would feel like I have robbed her if I really pushed her to immigrate.

I could live in Brazil as most of the family is there and my ma is planning moving there now. But jeez to learn the language could be a nightmare. Would much rather prefer some place like Canada though.
 
Are any of you planning to leave the country?

Yes, waiting for the final visa (which has already been submitted) then buying plane tickets etc. Other visas are already ready. Planning to leave June/July.

Where are you hoping/looking to move to?

Australia

Just solo or only with family?

Taking family.
 
A friend of mine moved to Australia end of last year and they are absolutely loving it, no doubts,regrets, nothing.
I personally, would never leave this country... as crappy as it can be its my home:)
 
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I will be leaving for Israel for work opportunities to help my brother with his Gold and Silver selling business sometime in the next 3 months.
 
i have been offered the opportunity to move to the states, but as im still busy studying part time for my LLB that would mean i would have to start over on that side. however if i complete my degree here i can still practice law there i can just not do divorce and criminal matters (which i dont want to do in any event as i dont like the whole appearing in court thing). also getting married next year so need to get that over and done with as well.
 
Wenzdayz said:
i have been offered the opportunity to move to the states, but as im still busy studying part time for my LLB that would mean i would have to start over on that side. however if i complete my degree here i can still practice law there i can just not do divorce and criminal matters (which i dont want to do in any event as i dont like the whole appearing in court thing). also getting married next year so need to get that over and done with as well.
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Just a random Q.
What would require you to become qualified there in Law?Bar exam?
 
Wenzdayz said:
i have been offered the opportunity to move to the states, but as im still busy studying part time for my LLB that would mean i would have to start over on that side. however if i complete my degree here i can still practice law there i can just not do divorce and criminal matters (which i dont want to do in any event as i dont like the whole appearing in court thing). also getting married next year so need to get that over and done with as well.
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I'm sure your wife loves that you are thinking of just getting it over and done with :D

ArchieChoke said:
Just a random Q.
What would require you to become qualified there in Law?Bar exam?
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Afaik he'll have to do some bridging courses on the differences and write exams to prove his ability.
 
ArchieChoke said:
Just a random Q.
What would require you to become qualified there in Law?Bar exam?
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you will need a certificate of good standing form the law society here and then you just go write an admittance to their bar exam i think. my old boss is doing that this year. California law is very similar to our law and if your in the commercial law business even better cause business law is similar around the globe. i think new yorks law is also quite similar.
 
Wenzdayz said:
you will need a certificate of good standing form the law society here and then you just go write an admittance to their bar exam i think. my old boss is doing that this year. California law is very similar to our law and if your in the commercial law business even better cause business law is similar around the globe. i think new yorks law is also quite similar.
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Thanks I will use this information when the time arises.:p
 
I'm seriously considering it, especially after another horrible week. Have a contact in Brisbane, Australia who's been badgering me to come work for him for years now. I think I might just bite the bullet and do it. Finances won't be an issue, as I can sell my house for at least a R400k profit today.

Problem comes in with family matters - as some of you might know, my father-in-law passed away December last year and my mother-in-law stays with my wife and I now. If the wife and I move, my mother-in-law has to come with. My wife doesn't want to do that, because she would be "stealing" her mom away from her older sister and our nice would "grow up without a grandmother". There's loads of family politics going on there, so it will make things tremendously difficult. My parents (mom especially) is encouraging me to make the move though... She even got a Swedish contact for me this week to see if I can go there. Jag gillar det mycket!
 
FarligOpptreden said:
Problem comes in with family matters - as some of you might know, my father-in-law passed away December last year and my mother-in-law stays with my wife and I now. If the wife and I move, my mother-in-law has to come with. My wife doesn't want to do that, because she would be "stealing" her mom away from her older sister and our nice would "grow up without a grandmother". There's loads of family politics going on there, so it will make things tremendously difficult. My parents (mom especially) is encouraging me to make the move though... She even got a Swedish contact for me this week to see if I can go there. Jag gillar det mycket!
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It's never easy. Best of luck with the decisions that you need to make.
 
FarligOpptreden said:
I'm seriously considering it, especially after another horrible week. Have a contact in Brisbane, Australia who's been badgering me to come work for him for years now. I think I might just bite the bullet and do it. Finances won't be an issue, as I can sell my house for at least a R400k profit today.

Problem comes in with family matters - as some of you might know, my father-in-law passed away December last year and my mother-in-law stays with my wife and I now. If the wife and I move, my mother-in-law has to come with. My wife doesn't want to do that, because she would be "stealing" her mom away from her older sister and our nice would "grow up without a grandmother". There's loads of family politics going on there, so it will make things tremendously difficult. My parents (mom especially) is encouraging me to make the move though... She even got a Swedish contact for me this week to see if I can go there. Jag gillar det mycket!
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Then can't the mother live with the older sister then. I don't think its fair on you if you have an opportunity to get work and live there and not to be able to go and give it a shot bec of one person. I know It sounds selfish but I would do it.

I mean even of my mother or brother didn't come with I would of still went, and my dad is by himself in sa. He Really considering selling up and moving over.
 
Tsar said:
Then can't the mother live with the older sister then. I don't think its fair on you if you have an opportunity to get work and live there and not to be able to go and give it a shot bec of one person. I know It sounds selfish but I would do it.

I mean even of my mother or brother didn't come with I would of still went, and my dad is by himself in sa. He Really considering selling up and moving over.
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Sister-in-law doesn't have a house big enough for her to stay in - they live in a smallish townhouse with their daughter with next to no spare parking. At least we have a sizable home, driveway big enough for 4-5 cars and no children. So she lives comfortably with us and helps out with some bills at the moment (which is immensely appreciated, considering my current work situation). She is a dear and loving person and I would actually enjoy having her on the other side, but like I said, POLITICS.
 
As much as things can suck in SA at times, I'll be leaving way to many friends/family behind, won't be able to do it
 
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