John Mc

Hello All,

I've been surfing this forum for a long time now, the amount of information is staggering . I've been considering whether to take the plunge and make a decision to take on the momentous task of applying for residency. I think I have finally come to the decision that Australia is the place I would love to live. I've downloaded the TRA application form and had a read through. It doesn't seem there is that much to it but from reading many posts regarding the amount of paperwork required I am probably wrong. I've sent an e-mail to an agent to hopefully get on the right track for getting myself in order to make the application.

Basically I'm a Mechanical Fitter (According to MODL list) with the apprenticeship, qualifications and 5 years post apprenticeship experience with one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Which is nice This seems to stand me in good stead for applying I think, correct me if I'm wrong. I was hoping to find some vacancies on the internet with my current employer, who have a manufacturing factory just outside Melbourne, but I cannot find a single vacancy with the company. The company is GlaxoSmithKline, I've also looked on the company website which refers you to the local papers for vacancies.

I've been looking at jobs in different areas and it seems Melbourne is the place to be for my particular profession (Manufacturing Fitter). I've got a friend in Brisbane and another in Perth, who both tell me how great each place is. At the moment Melbourne is winning due to the work situation but I'm still a little undecided between Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Moving over there will be myself, my wife and 2 children (one due in January 2006) and two dogs (is this a good idea).

I think that's enough droning on for now Hopefully you haven't fallen asleep and have managed to get this far

Any information, advice or just a welcome message will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards

John

lor

Welcome and good luck.

Steve G

Welcome John

I'm sure you'll learn lots here, and some of it will be useful too!!

Good luck with the persuit of your dreams!!

John Mc

Thanks for the welcomes thus far, that was quick

Steve G, I've just read your thread about the TRA letter sorry to hear got knocked this time. Hope you can get it sorted soon.

kimi

John

I am in Perth and have been so for years, if you need any info from an independant person (someone who is not bias because there are not your mate so to speak) please just ask I will try to answer any questions for you. But Perth is a great place to live.

Maybe you need some guys on the site from Melbourne and Brisbane to help as well.

Hope this helps.

Kim

John Mc

Thanks for the offer Kim, very much appreciated. As I've said in my first post, I'm a Mechanical Fitter in a pharmaceutical manufacturing factory. Whilst there are many jobs engineering wise in Perth, they mainly seem to be in the mining industry. Whilst I haven't got a problem with working in the mining industry, and at the end of the day a machine is a machine, I thought it would be easier to find a job in manufacturing or packaging. Since this is what I already do and have experience in. As part of my apprenticeship I did a lot of work for Shell, but that was over 5 years ago.

I basically want to come to Australia and be able to provide for my family and have an outdoor and family orientated lifestyle. I've got an idea of the wages I can expect to earn but I have no idea how far those wages go in everyday situations, ie Mortgages, food etc

As before any help is much appreciated.

Kind Regards

John

Juliecabs

Hi John,
Just wanted to say welcome to you and your family
Julie

Nicky & Dave

Hi John,

Just to say welcome to the forum!

Nicky

debbiemc

hello to you and a warm welcome to the forum.

as you've probably gathered, people are extremely friendly and helpful, so ask away.

debbie

Bix

Hello John.

You are the first pharmaceutical worker I've come across on here.

Now what do you get working with spotless machinery ?
Headaches or free asprin?.......or maybe both

Welcome aboard.

Three Legs

Information:

99% of all hair used in Shaving Brushes originates from the Chinese Badger ... species: Meles Meles.

Advice:

Never p!ss into the wind (Confucius)

Welcome:

Howdie' ... You've made a great decision !



Three Legs

John Mc

Ooohhh does that make me spethial

Unfortunately the machines aren't spotless behind the gaurds But the working conditions are excellent, too easy and very boring doing 12 hour shifts when there's nothing to do.

I do get GSK products at very good prices

Thanks for the welcome.

John Mc

Thanks for the advice, information and welcome. I will have to remember not to p!ss into the wind

hilary6

Hi John

This forums been a god send for me Hadnt a clue what I was doing before I found I (Some may say I still havent!)

Good luck
Hilaryx

Bix

My mam told me never to disagree with a ladee