Many happy thanks/Our October Priority Spousal Visa timeline

Hello!! I've been meaning to follow up about our timeline, as this forum has provided my husband and I with great peace of mind in the application process.

Here's how things panned out for us:
Biometrics appointment 6/10/2016
Shipped visa priority to Sheffield 6/10/2016
Application arrived in Sheffield 10/10/2016
Confirmed receipt of application 10/10/2016 (within 3 hours of arriving)
Decision made email 24/10/16
Visa arrived via UPS 26/10/16
(Requested travel date: 30/11/16 Actual travel window: 23/11/16-23/12/16)
Moving to Bolton, England 30/11/16!!!!!!

Our turn around time, from delivery of application to receipt of my passport, 13 business days and/or 16 calendar days.

I'm at a loss for words for the gratitude we feel towards this resource, UK Yankee. We were frustrated many times sifting through information, double and triple checking things. You all have helped give us a gift that is, although quite expensive when you crunch the actual numbers, so very priceless to all of us here - togetherness. There is nothing in the world like sharing life with your best friend and life partner, and we couldn't be more anxious to finally be on the precipice of that sweet spot! Thank you for responding to my husband and I's questions and consistently returning to this platform to provide people like us up-to-date information about the processes. We are so very grateful for you all!!!!!

We'll be back undoubtedly for more information on preparing for the next step.

A little about me (and I know there are other areas on the forum for this) - If anyone happens to be in the Greater Manchester and/or Bolton area I'd love to connect!

I'm anxious to prep my resume/CV for work and am interested in entry level/junior graphic designer roles, marketing communication roles in charity/design environments, or anything that gets me into an architecture/interior design firm setting even as an intern. I'm prepared to work at the grocery store around the corner and even kinda love the idea of maybe starting out in an Ikea. Who knows! Tips/insights are welcome.

Thank you all again! For anyone reading this - stay distracted during the wait and never give up hope. All good things come to those who wait. - Chelsea (and Pete)

Congratulations!

My job tip is exactly what you are already planning - be prepared to take anything out there.  UK experience is key, even if it's unrelated to the field you WANT to be in.  Also be kind to yourself when you move.  The reality of it being permanent may hit you hard and you may struggle to settle more than you think.  Allow yourself a pity party here and there.     Then again, you may not struggle at all!

What a lovely post! 

Congratulations Chelsea (and Pete)