Work permit success stories

Does anyone have any success stories involving work permits? Im needing some words of encouragement right now as my application is about to go in...

I have been living and working in the UK for the last 20 months.  My application is about to go in for a renewel.  I fould the process pretty easy, although I must admit that my employer who brought me over here did much of the paperwork.  The most annoying bit is being w/o your passport for awhile.  Stressful.  What type of work permit are you going for?

I applied for two jobs when I lived in the US.  I flew over for the interviews and received job offers for both (with work permit for both).  It was the only two jobs I have applied for and interviewed for.  I was lucky.  And very qualified (over qualified).

A work permit to work in a salon. As I said my application goes in tomorrow(hopefully!!!)and Ive asked my solicitor what my chances are and shes given me mixed messages but I suppose she cant guaruntee anything.

The good thing is no one responded to the advertisement Toni & Guy had to put in, so no one could do my position, I just worry about my previous experience which is three years in the salon.

I just wish I knew what my chances are.

It's tough to wait.  I had a pretty much guaranteed work permit situation as I work for the American School in London as a school psychologist type.  I'm well qualified in several ways (education and work).  Best of luck to you!!!

Thank you onetiger! Its not so much the employers part Im worried about, its just the Home Office, Im afraid they wont approve...I mean Im only 21, I hope thats not a hinderance of any sort.