how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
Dec 30th 2007, 5:29 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
Dec 30th 2007, 5:49 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
Hub will be 37,sponsored 457 (Nurse), I'll be 35 (Nurse, no job to go to, thinking about agency/casual) kids will be 10, 8, 4 & 2. all assuming we can get there for Aug 08. OH seems to think there's no hurry getting meds, etc sorted. Its the west indian in him, just chill! I'd rather get things moving as I know from reading posts here that there's a lot of waiting to do once docs r in x 
Dec 30th 2007, 6:52 pm
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Dec 30th 2007, 6:55 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
I'm 31, Maintenance Fitter, wife is 25, Hairdresser / Hairdressing Teacher. No jobs to come to and only a holiday let for 3 weeks when we land.
Also coming with an energetic 1 yr old (please god let him sleep on the plane!).
Coming with zero expectations and a totally open mind!
Also coming with an energetic 1 yr old (please god let him sleep on the plane!).
Coming with zero expectations and a totally open mind!
Dec 30th 2007, 8:14 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
That a boy Dave best way to do it.
Good luck....
Good luck....
Dec 30th 2007, 8:34 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
I'm 31, Maintenance Fitter, wife is 25, Hairdresser / Hairdressing Teacher. No jobs to come to and only a holiday let for 3 weeks when we land.
Also coming with an energetic 1 yr old (please god let him sleep on the plane!).
Coming with zero expectations and a totally open mind!
Also coming with an energetic 1 yr old (please god let him sleep on the plane!).
Coming with zero expectations and a totally open mind!
Malc
Dec 30th 2007, 8:45 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
From the research that i've done it seems you have to be in Oz to get a job, to work as a hairdresser i need to get my licence 1st.. but as i said i'll take anything until something better comes along. As far as surviving...well i've sold my Salon here in the UK, we're renting out the house, so probably got enough to rent and furnish up a home in Oz and buy a cheap car but i don't know til i get there the true cost and how long we can afford to be out of work.
Australia need skilled people and we're skilled!!
What about you?
Australia need skilled people and we're skilled!!
What about you?
Dec 30th 2007, 8:54 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
Whereabouts in Plymouth are you from? I was born in St Budeaux and have lived Cattedown, Milehouse, Plympton, The Hoe, Peverell and lastly Woolwell. Been here 14 yrs but moving back in April for a couple of years. Will be back on business in January for three weeks if you'd like to meet up for a chat about things in Oz.
we live in St.Judes, i'm from Cattedown, hubby Mount Gould, my Hairdressing Salon was on the Hoe but i only owned it for the last 9 years.
What date are you back? We fly out on the 24th Jan.
Dec 30th 2007, 9:13 pm
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
I arrive on 14th Jan and will be in Plymouth Friday 18th (from about 3pm), 19th and 20th. Will be staying with my mum in Crownhill. I'll be going to Argyle on saturday afternoon but we could meet up in the morning perhaps? I'll PM you my UK mobile and details so you can text me so I've got ur details.
Dec 31st 2007, 2:42 am
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
We're both 48, (life in the awld dogs yet!!)
Been here on Sunshine coast 8 weeks now...
Im a PA & got two job offers in first week of job hunting, I was made employment offers for both within an hour of each interview (I start on 3rd Jan!) ...Still waiting for the agencies I visited to get their a***s into gear!!! OH is carpenter - heaps of work for him. Reee-sult! Happy New Year
Been here on Sunshine coast 8 weeks now...
Im a PA & got two job offers in first week of job hunting, I was made employment offers for both within an hour of each interview (I start on 3rd Jan!) ...Still waiting for the agencies I visited to get their a***s into gear!!! OH is carpenter - heaps of work for him. Reee-sult! Happy New Year
Dec 31st 2007, 4:15 am
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
We are 37 and 30. I am HR Manager, OH IT Engineer. We both found work for a comparitive wage within a week of arriving in Melbourne.
Dec 31st 2007, 5:18 am
#42
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
i not old, as i book a flight on 25jan08 so hopefully i can manage to find room share accommodation, still waiting for email reply. i am sorry for numerous of posts and trouble caused.
Dec 31st 2007, 5:23 am
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
sorry if i caused too much problem because i a gal, am going alone as i never staying alone for rest of my life and i am really don't wish my pr visa lapse so today i have book a air ticket. i am a chinese Not china.
Dec 31st 2007, 5:28 am
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
Your not an SPG?
When will you be in Melbourne?
Dec 31st 2007, 6:03 am
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Re: how old are u when u moving Australia, with/without jobs
Me 44 -wifey 45. Arrived with no job offer and no where to stay. Me Chef/College Lecturer, wife dossier! lol (she will kill me) Stayed in a motel.on arrival down under. Got a v.good job within 4 days - wife took a little longer (4 weeks)! Had 2 jobs since, each gradually climbing the ladder. Now teaching at TAFE on 70,000 plus. 17% super and 10 weeks paid hols! All this in 6 months! Just moving into our own designed built house - 5 beds 3 bathrooms on 1/2 acre! Awesome. Just work hard and show them commitment! Skies the limit!