Crunchtime!

[migp4ad]

Hi Everyone

I have not posted on the forum for some time but thought it may be good for me to share our situation with you.

I have been working for a Corporate for the past 6 months as a recruitment advisor, (on contract), my partner has been working as an administrator for a firm of property consultants - a perm FT role.

We came over cowboy style in June last year.

We lodged our EOI end of November last year and we were selected almost immediately. A couple of weeks ago, NZIS started  verifying our EOI claims. All seemed to be going well and we were well settled - with the prospect of a future in NZ seeming very much within our reach.

Then everything changed...

2 weeks ago I was informed that my contract was not going to be renewed beyond the end of March (due to a restructure) - a week later, my partner was told her position was being made redundant - for the same reasons - also effective as of end March. (Talk about a double whammy!)

Needless to say, (unless something miraculous happens really soon), based on these recent events I am quite aware that our application for residency will be declined.

Our only other option is to apply for further work permits - but of course we need to have jobs to do so. It seems we are now right back where we started.

Everything is on the line now. The biggest decision I am struggling with right now is whether to hold on or just go back to SA.

Do I hold out for as long as possible and run the risk of only having enough money for a reutrn ticket to SA? Do I go now, with at least enough to take our basic belongings with us and maybe have enough money to live in SA for 2 or so months wihtout work?

Either way, it seems we find ourselves in a bit of a mess.

Reading some of the recent posts I know there are quite a few of you going through equally rough times right now - so at least I dont feel alone. It is a small consolation though.

It is hard to believe that after everything we had gone through to get here, after everything we'd gone through to establish ourselves and make NZ our home - it all feels like a complete waste of time and money.

I am so confused right now - my partner is looking towards me for guidance - and I can't offer her anything because I really do not know what to do next.

If I'm honest with myself all I do know is that I don't want to quit - I don't want to give up on our dream - but at what cost?

Sorry if I am coming across as negative and I know that no-one other than myself can answer these questions.

I hope I'm making sense?!

Anyway, hugs and smilies are more than welcome.

[tmprince]

what can one say but to offer prayers and  and hope it turns out the best for you both .
like never before bytvas seems to be todays mantra.

[ANTONK]

I think alot of people know what you mean and yes it is very difficult at this stage all over the world and I can only say the choice is yours and only yours   

[Saturn_Moon]

Hey migp4ad

I am so sorry to hear what is happening. Sorry I can't give any advice or say anything to make you feel better but I honestly hope everything works out for you and your family and that you won't have to go back to SA.

Take care

 

[Jannee]

Oh how horrible for this to have happened now.  Here is a  from us.  We truly hope that it all works out for you and that you get to stay here.

[malindy]

Unfortunately can't offer you a job - and that's the only thing that will get you over this bump!
But will be holding thumbs that someone will - after all at least you've now got some Kiwi experience! 

Lots of  and  and    We are thinking of you guys

[Bevmac]

So sorry to hear of your double whammy, thats hectic 

I can only say  and hope all works out for you, keep the faith im sure you will both find something to keep you there!!!

 

[Laleesa]

  Oh dear migp4ad, I pray to God that you and your partner will find something soon. Im asking the 'Big Guy' above to send you those jobs this very week. There! they are on their way ! ! Done and Dusted. Visualise that job now and accept it in Jesus name. Amen. You will not come back to SA.
I like this saying : What you confess is what you'll possess. Remember the law of attraction honey. There are hundreds of people on this forum and we send all our wishes to you  on angels' wings.   
Don't forget to tell us once that job comes thru' PEACE !

[Hute]

So sorry to hear  and lots of 

[Feather]

I do hope that things work out for you.  As AntonK  has said, it is your decision.   

[Werner]

Ditto Bevmac. The Werners will keep you in their prayers 

[Awa]

Sometimes there just is no justice is there.   You guys have come so far!!  Isn't it possible that you can start looking for work now on the current wp and should you find something in time just renew the permit then with the new employer companies details???  Sorry, don't know if you can do this but there MUST be some options??/       Makes me  and  when things like this happens!

[Happy Expat]

Man, that's a rough one

I think if you want to stay, the best thing would be to start job hunting asap?
 

[migp4ad]

Wow!

Thanks for all the support and kind words. Not to mention all the hugs - I think i may have cracked a rib or two in the process!

At least thanks to you, I am smiling again.

It is a tough situation and all we can do is to try and soldier on and try to find jobs. It is really a matter of how long we can manage without an income. I have managed to save some money so we will probably be ok for a bit. But i am dreading the possibility of having to accept defeat and head back to SA only to start all over again. (Again!) 

We are at a stage where we only have 5 months left on our work permits which is also going to be a factor that will count against us. Obviously, the moment something comes through, we will apply for a further permit - notwithstanding our PR application.

Again, thanks to all for your support and understanding. I will be sure to update you on the road ahead!  (I hope it doesn't lead back to Cape Town!)

[johanpet1]

Good luck and I hope you find something