most daunting bit after 'the move'
Jan 13th 2005, 7:38 am
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most daunting bit after 'the move'/usefull hints for stephenwhite68
hi all,
have been in perth for 5 weeks now (or is it six..have to count) and i'm absolutely loving it...settling in quite well - have met the perth ladies (thanks for welcoming me!), will get a car soon, got my drivers license (thanks for letting us know that we no longer have to do the test, warren!), did all the things that had to be done in the first few weeks...but now its time to get a job...
dont get me wrong - i really cant wait to get a job, but this has to be the scariest thing so far - didnt think it would feel like this - a great big minefield...
just looking at the job-ads in the papers....receptionist-must have at least 5 years experience - no offence, but dont people usually work themselves up from being a receptionist?? you seem to have be very highly qualified for almost any job and with no relevant experience i feel a bit lost.
i've been working at a council as a rates officer for the past 5 years - but will not be able to work in that field here for a while due to different laws and all that...but then what...seems to me that you'd need a uni degree just to do data-entry here...
well anyway - had my whinge...would like to hear what your most daunting task was when you moved here....
please share!
tanja
have been in perth for 5 weeks now (or is it six..have to count) and i'm absolutely loving it...settling in quite well - have met the perth ladies (thanks for welcoming me!), will get a car soon, got my drivers license (thanks for letting us know that we no longer have to do the test, warren!), did all the things that had to be done in the first few weeks...but now its time to get a job...
dont get me wrong - i really cant wait to get a job, but this has to be the scariest thing so far - didnt think it would feel like this - a great big minefield...
just looking at the job-ads in the papers....receptionist-must have at least 5 years experience - no offence, but dont people usually work themselves up from being a receptionist?? you seem to have be very highly qualified for almost any job and with no relevant experience i feel a bit lost.
i've been working at a council as a rates officer for the past 5 years - but will not be able to work in that field here for a while due to different laws and all that...but then what...seems to me that you'd need a uni degree just to do data-entry here...
well anyway - had my whinge...would like to hear what your most daunting task was when you moved here....
please share!
tanja
Last edited by sunny side up; Jan 13th 2005 at 8:15 am. Reason: changed the title...
Jan 13th 2005, 7:48 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by sunny side up
hi all,
thanks for letting us know that we no longer have to do the test, warren!
thanks for letting us know that we no longer have to do the test, warren!
Jan 13th 2005, 7:51 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
yep - as a citizen of certain countries (which include the netherlands and the uk) you dont have to do the written test anymore to get your drivers-license...all you have to do now is fill out a form, smile for the photo and...voila...a week later you'll have your brand new WA-license in your mailbox...simple isnt it!
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Jan 13th 2005, 7:53 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by sunny side up
well anyway - had my whinge...would like to hear what your most daunting task was when you moved here....
please share!
tanja
please share!
tanja
Jan 13th 2005, 8:05 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by sunny side up
yep - as a citizen of certain countries (which include the netherlands and the uk) you dont have to do the written test anymore to get your drivers-license...all you have to do now is fill out a form, smile for the photo and...voila...a week later you'll have your brand new WA-license in your mailbox...simple isnt it!
tanja
tanja
thank god for that i was not looking forward to a test (i hate them)
Jan 13th 2005, 8:07 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by stephenwhite68
so we just walk in and ask for a form, fill that out and Voilla ?
thank god for that i was not looking forward to a test (i hate them)
thank god for that i was not looking forward to a test (i hate them)
ie- have to be a certain age or driving for so long ?
Jan 13th 2005, 8:09 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by stephenwhite68
so we just walk in and ask for a form, fill that out and Voilla ?
thank god for that i was not looking forward to a test (i hate them)
thank god for that i was not looking forward to a test (i hate them)
Only in WA & Vic
Tanja - I found that going to an agent who specialises in your area the easiest way to find a job. They helped me with my CV and were able to put me forward for jobs that weren't always published on seek etc etc
Jan 13th 2005, 8:12 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Only in WA & Vic
Tanja - I found that going to an agent who specialises in your area the easiest way to find a job. They helped me with my CV and were able to put me forward for jobs that weren't always published on seek etc etc
Tanja - I found that going to an agent who specialises in your area the easiest way to find a job. They helped me with my CV and were able to put me forward for jobs that weren't always published on seek etc etc
maybe u should rename it "The Usefull Info" thread.
anybody else got any hints for when i land.
Jan 13th 2005, 8:16 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by stephenwhite68
another good idea for when i get there, this thread is turning into god send
maybe u should rename it "The Usefull Info" thread.
anybody else got any hints for when i land.
maybe u should rename it "The Usefull Info" thread.
anybody else got any hints for when i land.
voila - there you go - just renamed it...
Jan 13th 2005, 8:18 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by sunny side up
voila - there you go - just renamed it...
oh bugger - seems that you can only edit the title in the original post - it wont come through in the great big list...well, i tried....
Jan 13th 2005, 8:23 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by sunny side up
oh bugger - seems that you can only edit the title in the original post - it wont come through in the great big list...well, i tried....
Jan 13th 2005, 9:34 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'/usefull hints for stephenwhite68
Originally Posted by sunny side up
hi all,
just looking at the job-ads in the papers....receptionist-must have at least 5 years experience - no offence, but dont people usually work themselves up from being a receptionist?? you seem to have be very highly qualified for almost any job and with no relevant experience i feel a bit lost.
i've been working at a council as a rates officer for the past 5 years - but will not be able to work in that field here for a while due to different laws and all that...but then what...seems to me that you'd need a uni degree just to do data-entry here...
tanja
just looking at the job-ads in the papers....receptionist-must have at least 5 years experience - no offence, but dont people usually work themselves up from being a receptionist?? you seem to have be very highly qualified for almost any job and with no relevant experience i feel a bit lost.
i've been working at a council as a rates officer for the past 5 years - but will not be able to work in that field here for a while due to different laws and all that...but then what...seems to me that you'd need a uni degree just to do data-entry here...
tanja
Totally agree with you about the job situation!
You need a certificate to fart over here!!
The most daunting bit for me came after about two/three weeks and I suddenly realised "this is it, I'm here! I'm not going home...I actually live here now!" I got really scared at that point. Just the enormity of it suddenly hit home and frightened the sh*t out of me!
Jan 13th 2005, 10:09 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by stephenwhite68
another good idea for when i get there, this thread is turning into god send
maybe u should rename it "The Usefull Info" thread.
anybody else got any hints for when i land.
maybe u should rename it "The Usefull Info" thread.
anybody else got any hints for when i land.
what would you like to know?!
Jan 13th 2005, 10:20 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by mlbonner
what would you like to know?!might be a little thing but it could help me
My main issues are getting a Job and buying a car, would love to know if its possible to pay a deposit for a car and then get the rest on Credit (help start our credit history)
anything really ...
Jan 13th 2005, 11:57 am
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Re: most daunting bit after 'the move'
Originally Posted by stephenwhite68
just anything that you feel could benefit someone just about to land ?
might be a little thing but it could help me
My main issues are getting a Job and buying a car, would love to know if its possible to pay a deposit for a car and then get the rest on Credit (help start our credit history)
anything really ...
might be a little thing but it could help me
My main issues are getting a Job and buying a car, would love to know if its possible to pay a deposit for a car and then get the rest on Credit (help start our credit history)
anything really ...
Okay, good things to sort out quickly are;
Tax file number - as soon as your visa is validated you can apply online www.ato.com.au
Medicare - within 10days you should be able to go to any medicare office with your passport, get a temp card, then your plastic one will be in the post within a few weeks
Bank a/c - do it within 6 weeks to claim 100 points from your passport
Job - depends on the field. don't forget Aussie resumes are in a slightly longer format, you can get help here and here for this.
Credit - Assuming you have PR you should be able to get credit. Certainly 'you' can buy cars on credit here, but as I bought my car privately I'm afraid I dont know the details.
If you're looking for a mortgage, you may have to get permission from the FIRB
Hope this helps a bit!