Immigrating to the UK

prod said:
I had to google that. I only drink superior rooibos anyway :coffee:
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I arrived this morning for a few days. I always take home Double Decker choccy bars, Jaffa Cakes and Walkers prawn cocktail crisps.
 
Spizz said:
I arrived this morning for a few days. I always take home Double Decker choccy bars, Jaffa Cakes and Walkers prawn cocktail crisps.
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Those are all good options! My wife loves Walkers so I'll definitely get some in the bag
 
Spizz said:
I arrived this morning for a few days. I always take home Double Decker choccy bars, Jaffa Cakes and Walkers prawn cocktail crisps.
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Come down to tropical Portsmouth for a been...
 
Spizz said:
I arrived this morning for a few days. I always take home Double Decker choccy bars, Jaffa Cakes and Walkers prawn cocktail crisps.
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I've only got one three-pack of Jaffa cakes left :o

prod said:
LOL. Well I have seen some places here call it red bush...
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Reminds me of a girl I dated in college... also caffeine free
 
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prod said:
Flying back to SA this weekend, was wondering what cheap gifts I can take to my friends, and the only idea I came up with is to buy them some Terry's Chocolate Orange. That stuff is amazing
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Almost on the same flight as you. Flying back next week. Loaded up with mars and yorkies chocolates and tea.

Not looking forward to the 30+ weather.

First task is to get up kak early and go stand in line at DHA for a passport :sick:
 
gregmcc said:
Almost on the same flight as you. Flying back next week. Loaded up with mars and yorkies chocolates and tea.

Not looking forward to the 30+ weather.
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I took a second suitcase back full of Yorkshire tea last year.
 
Officially accepted an offer today with previous employer.

Since there are delays with the Home Office and issuing of CoS - they’re putting me on a SA contract first as I need to be in Dubai in April for 4 weeks first. However it’s in writing in the offer they made that as soon as the UK issues the CoS they will apply for the visa and switch me to a UK contract.

Been hearing about the delays. Some waiting weeks to months for CoS. They’ve requested a few and said will let me know as soon as it comes through.

Sounds like they’re offering to pay for the visa too as long as I commit to them for three years. Unsure how I feel about that. Saves about R100k now but means I can’t easily move to another company. But not an issue if I decide I want to leave I’ll just pay for the visa.
 
Priapus said:
Officially accepted an offer today with previous employer.

Since there are delays with the Home Office and issuing of CoS - they’re putting me on a SA contract first as I need to be in Dubai in April for 4 weeks first. However it’s in writing in the offer they made that as soon as the UK issues the CoS they will apply for the visa and switch me to a UK contract.

Been hearing about the delays. Some waiting weeks to months for CoS. They’ve requested a few and said will let me know as soon as it comes through.

Sounds like they’re offering to pay for the visa too as long as I commit to them for three years. Unsure how I feel about that. Saves about R100k now but means I can’t easily move to another company. But not an issue if I decide I want to leave I’ll just pay for the visa.
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Congratulations! That sounds like a good deal anyway and three years go by in a flash.
 
Priapus said:
Officially accepted an offer today with previous employer.

Since there are delays with the Home Office and issuing of CoS - they’re putting me on a SA contract first as I need to be in Dubai in April for 4 weeks first. However it’s in writing in the offer they made that as soon as the UK issues the CoS they will apply for the visa and switch me to a UK contract.

Been hearing about the delays. Some waiting weeks to months for CoS. They’ve requested a few and said will let me know as soon as it comes through.

Sounds like they’re offering to pay for the visa too as long as I commit to them for three years. Unsure how I feel about that. Saves about R100k now but means I can’t easily move to another company. But not an issue if I decide I want to leave I’ll just pay for the visa.
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Congrats!
 
gregmcc said:
Almost on the same flight as you. Flying back next week. Loaded up with mars and yorkies chocolates and tea.

Not looking forward to the 30+ weather.

First task is to get up kak early and go stand in line at DHA for a passport :sick:
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I’m watching the weather asl well…38deg this week where we stay in SA. Jesus wept
 
Priapus said:
Sounds like they’re offering to pay for the visa too as long as I commit to them for three years. Unsure how I feel about that
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Congrats! That’s pretty standard I think, same with mine but 2 instead of 3 years.
 
gregmcc said:
Almost on the same flight as you. Flying back next week. Loaded up with mars and yorkies chocolates and tea.

Not looking forward to the 30+ weather.

First task is to get up kak early and go stand in line at DHA for a passport :sick:
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You should really have made an appointment first via https://services.dha.gov.za
You have to be there really early these days to be allowed in as one of the first people.
After 9, they mostly just accept those with appointments scheduled.
 
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