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Glasgow Aug 28th 2008 7:17 am

The 3 year Plan
 
Any thoughts or tips would be great,
Electrical Building services engineer due for redundancy within the next 12-18 months, would love to try the Gold Coast for 3 years using the dundy money and keeping the house on here ( If it's that good in Oz after 3 years then we can decide if a permanent move is for us :D ).

I have read through all the Electrical mechanic / Fitter posts and to be honest it has spooked me a bit thinking of doing exams and studying to get a license but if needs must then so be it.

I do have experience of substations / High voltage switching / HVAC / Fire and Building management controls, could say jack of all trades master of none!:o
My questions are :
1. Since its only a 3 year plan (at the moment) would the 457 visa be best for us?
2. With the 457 is it just a case of applying to companies for a job that suits, then going through the relevant TRA exams?
3. Can I apply for any other type of visa when all I want initially is 3 years.
4. I realize that with a sponsored 457 I'm held by the employer, with another type of visa would I be able to do any type of work when I get over (quite fancy something new)
5. Will Celtic beat Man U in the champions league?

Thanks in advance, great site and great info. :thumbsup:

hughes Aug 28th 2008 7:20 am

Re: The 3 year Plan
 

Originally Posted by Glasgow (Post 6724950)
Any thoughts or tips would be great,
Electrical Building services engineer due for redundancy within the next 12-18 months, would love to try the Gold Coast for 3 years using the dundy money and keeping the house on here ( If it's that good in Oz after 3 years then we can decide if a permanent move is for us :D ).

I have read through all the Electrical mechanic / Fitter posts and to be honest it has spooked me a bit thinking of doing exams and studying to get a license but if needs must then so be it.

I do have experience of substations / High voltage switching / HVAC / Fire and Building management controls, could say jack of all trades master of none!:o
My questions are :
1. Since its only a 3 year plan (at the moment) would the 457 visa be best for us?
2. With the 457 is it just a case of applying to companies for a job that suits, then going through the relevant TRA exams?
3. Can I apply for any other type of visa when all I want initially is 3 years.
4. I realize that with a sponsored 457 I'm held by the employer, with another type of visa would I be able to do any type of work when I get over (quite fancy something new)
5. Will Celtic beat Man U in the champions league?

Thanks in advance, great site and great info. :thumbsup:



Hi

Not sure about the rest but HELL YEAH THE HOOPS WILL BEAT EM!

Laura

In Like Flynn Aug 28th 2008 7:56 am

Re: The 3 year Plan
 

Originally Posted by Glasgow (Post 6724950)
Any thoughts or tips would be great,
Electrical Building services engineer due for redundancy within the next 12-18 months, would love to try the Gold Coast for 3 years using the dundy money and keeping the house on here ( If it's that good in Oz after 3 years then we can decide if a permanent move is for us :D ).

I have read through all the Electrical mechanic / Fitter posts and to be honest it has spooked me a bit thinking of doing exams and studying to get a license but if needs must then so be it.

I do have experience of substations / High voltage switching / HVAC / Fire and Building management controls, could say jack of all trades master of none!:o
My questions are :
1. Since its only a 3 year plan (at the moment) would the 457 visa be best for us?
2. With the 457 is it just a case of applying to companies for a job that suits, then going through the relevant TRA exams?
3. Can I apply for any other type of visa when all I want initially is 3 years.
4. I realize that with a sponsored 457 I'm held by the employer, with another type of visa would I be able to do any type of work when I get over (quite fancy something new)
5. Will Celtic beat Man U in the champions league?

Thanks in advance, great site and great info. :thumbsup:

Mech Eng here - Have you tried for the Skilled Migrant Visa, takes a bit longer but definitely worth it - lots more freedom to choose between employers etc and negotiate on your terms. Try the Aus Goverment websites for details (extremely helpful and easy to follow).

3 year plan sounds good, keep the house if you can afford it. But try it out down south. Its a bit more hassle having to keep track of the house on the other side of the world but it is good security.

Hope it works out for you.:D

Glasgow Aug 28th 2008 8:47 am

Re: The 3 year Plan
 
Thanks for the quick response, would I be able to get the Skilled Migrant Visa if i'm being truthfully and stating that it's only for 3 years?

In fact i'll go and look it up!

nice prediction Laura :thumbsup:

Moonwalker Aug 28th 2008 11:29 am

Re: The 3 year Plan
 
Go the Hoops on Sunday

Hail Hail


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