Comments on: We Did It!: Two Full Months To Fund Australia

By: jen

jen — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:03:32 +0000

Found you on the Problogger 31dbbb project and noticed you're moving to Australia. My question of where is answered in the comments so I'll just say that I hope that you love it here (I live in Adelaide, South Australia). At least you'll be arriving in warm weather while we endure the much cooler weather down south. jen’s last blog post..Blogging stories

By: Java Bean Rush

Java Bean Rush — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:49:39 +0000

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By: Catie

Catie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:43:24 +0000

Truly impressive results! Congratulations on sticking to your goals. Your conviction and dedication will bring you many rewards (financial and psychological.) I have few tips for you on sticking to the numbers that have you a bit concerned. Food Grocery: Get creative with the food stuffs you have in the house. Every three months, I do an eat-down. This is when I stop going to the grocery store and instead create dishes out of only the items I have in the pantry, fridge and freezer. I do this to cut down on the amount of food I throw out. I think this applies in your case as well. Of course, you might have to buy some staples like milk, toilet paper, and such. For produce, you might be surprised at what you will find in your freezer. Food Eating Out / Entertainment: I combined these two categories for a reason. I enjoy eating out for three reasons: 1) to try new dishes, 2) to reduce my work load and not have to clean the dishes, and 3) to enjoy time with my friends. I recommend you invite your friends over once a week for a potluck dinner until you leave for Australia. Everyone will bring a dish (you get to try new dishes), you only have to make one dish (and clean up after one dish), and you will spend time with your friends. You could add a theme to each get-together such as "Comfort Food", "Exotic Menu" or "All-American: Foods That Will Taste Different Down-under". I hope you find some nuggets of worth in my tips. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress. Catie’s last blog post..Why should I get my credit report annually?

By: Elsja

Elsja — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:08:19 +0000

Hey there! Just stumbled across your blog. COngrats on the big move I moved from California to Sydney in September 2007 to be with my Aussie boyfriend and I love it here. It’s an interesting transition, but one that is totally worthwhile.

If you ever need any tips on the big move- check out http://www.yanksdownunder.net. Tons of great people with great advice

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By: Baker

Baker — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:53:13 +0000

@ Ella – We are going on a traveling visa and are planning on trying to secure sponsorship from an employer. My wife will most have the greatest probability of success as she is a teacher. She’s been approved by the Queensland Board of Teachers, which is the first step. Wish us luck!

@ MB – I just might take you up on those questions sometime soon. Yeah, we are taking one laptop and plan on sharing it at least until we get situated!

By: MB

MB — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:43:28 +0000

I just reread this and noticed you are selling your laptop…do you have another one to take with you to Australia I hope? Just checking since computers (as is most everything else) are expensive there.

By: MB

MB — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:12:51 +0000

Congrats! I just found your blog and I'm so excited for you after reading this post! I remember when I first moved to Australia and it's such an exciting time. My husband is Australian and we go every year still, but we now live in the US. If you want any advice or have any questions regarding looking for work once you get there, feel free to email me. Best of luck to you! MB’s last blog post..Amazing Time Lapse Photography

By: ella

ella — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:44:53 +0000

I’m curious about how your visa process went. From what I’ve read, you either need sponsorship of family member or an employer in Australia to get a work visa or be a skilled worker that they need (like a doctor or a nurse). Or do you just plan on using a tourist visa and picking up odd jobs that pay in cash?

Do you think you could make a post about this? I’d love to move out of the country myself.

By: Baker

Baker — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:58:08 +0000

@ Keith – Thanks man! I plan on keeping everyone informed and will need your continued support to motivate me to not “slip-up”!

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:44:41 +0000

Congratulations on achieving your goal!! It is impressive and a reflection on your attitude of persistence you must have had the entire time. I am sure that you'll be just as successful in dealing with your potential "slip-ups". Good luck with the move and please keep us posted!! Thanks! -Keith Keith’s last blog post..Key to Cashflow