Hi, I'm looking to apply for my IEP visa through BUNA in January, I'm 35yrs old so have left time for the visa to come through, and then hope to travel off for the year in Oct/Nov 2011 at the tender age of 36yrs. I'm going it alone, I know no one in NZ, am not heading out with a partner, spouse or anything like that - just me. Is there anyone else out there who has made the move or is hoping to and in the same boat as me? I'd really love to hear from you.
I am going to keep money in a UK bank and am presently looking into how I would take money from another account over to NZ - transfer looks the best one I have opened an account out there.
I have no professional job, though I am a degree holder - but otherwise I've always done a mixture of jobs from PA to hostel work. Has anyone any advice for me? I thought originally that I might move around a lot but think this would now be too good to be true and need to stay in one place, which leads me to location - it's all beautiful and I don't know where to head. Though I have 11 months to decide this. I am a sporty person but not bungy jumping etc, I'm not keen on cities (born in B'ham, UK), but do like to be near a good sized town and countryside. I'd be happy to work on a farm or do something completely different than I've ever done before.
Would love to hear from anyone regarding anything - I'm having highs and lows about the idea of moving but know if I don't do it, I will regret it forever.
Thank you so anyone who responds.
Nikki