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cash money Jul 8th 2009 11:41 pm

Life in Victoria
 
Hie Good People

Can anyone out there give a brief overview of life in Melbourne or Victoria ,and what are my chances of gaining employment:confused:,i am a qualified Motor Mechanic with 13years experience and also trained as a Vehicle Inspector.

Felix

elizabethcook Jul 9th 2009 10:01 am

Re: Life in Victoria
 
Although the world is in a global crisis Australia has faired pretty well, you will not find it hard to gain employment. Victoria is the place to be, close to melbourne would be better for you

cash money Jul 9th 2009 12:35 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by elizabethcook (Post 7738580)
Although the world is in a global crisis Australia has faired pretty well, you will not find it hard to gain employment. Victoria is the place to be, close to melbourne would be better for you

Thank you so much for the advice:thumbsup:

torcraw Jul 9th 2009 3:18 pm

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Originally Posted by elizabethcook (Post 7738580)
Victoria is the place to be

Nice inclusion of the state's official slogan in your response :lol:

Zambia Jul 9th 2009 6:13 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by cash money (Post 7737141)
Hie Good People

Can anyone out there give a brief overview of life in Melbourne or Victoria ,and what are my chances of gaining employment:confused:,i am a qualified Motor Mechanic with 13years experience and also trained as a Vehicle Inspector.

Felix

When you get here you can have a look at my hilux:confused:

Safaet Jul 9th 2009 6:18 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by elizabethcook (Post 7738580)
Although the world is in a global crisis Australia has faired pretty well, you will not find it hard to gain employment. Victoria is the place to be, close to melbourne would be better for you

Hello..
I think the situation is not as easier as the comment....
I'm here since June 9....struggling for a job but not getting it....
Any one to comment?

cash money Jul 9th 2009 6:51 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by Zambia (Post 7739249)
When you get here you can have a look at my hilux:confused:

Will definately do that Mate Thanx:)

cash money Jul 9th 2009 6:52 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by Safaet (Post 7739258)
Hello..
I think the situation is not as easier as the comment....
I'm here since June 9....struggling for a job but not getting it....
Any one to comment?

Which profession are you in?:lol:

Beans_on Jul 9th 2009 9:00 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 
Wherever you are in the World, life is what YOU make it :thumbup:

cash money Jul 9th 2009 9:11 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by Beans_on (Post 7739697)
Wherever you are in the World, life is what YOU make it :thumbup:

True indeed :thumbup:

29palms Jul 9th 2009 10:01 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 
Victoria is very diverse thats why I like it, Mountains, deserts, coastline, wineries, snowfields Ectall within its borders....

cash money Jul 9th 2009 10:15 pm

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by 29palms (Post 7739833)
Victoria is very diverse thats why I like it, Mountains, deserts, coastline, wineries, snowfields Ectall within its borders....

Thanx for the info,how is the cost of living in general and how is the economic downturn impact in Melbourne?:cool:

Choice Jul 10th 2009 12:12 am

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by cash money (Post 7737141)
Hie Good People

Can anyone out there give a brief overview of life in Melbourne or Victoria ,and what are my chances of gaining employment:confused:,i am a qualified Motor Mechanic with 13years experience and also trained as a Vehicle Inspector.

Felix

my car seems to be serviced a lot more frequently over here, every 10,000 kilometres, so this should be good news for you, but cars do not need MOT's over here, only need similar (roadworthy checks) when sold. Strong older car market here as they seem to last longer (little rust) so think there should be a fair bit of work around.

cash money Jul 10th 2009 12:26 am

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by Choice (Post 7740287)
my car seems to be serviced a lot more frequently over here, every 10,000 kilometres, so this should be good news for you, but cars do not need MOT's over here, only need similar (roadworthy checks) when sold. Strong older car market here as they seem to last longer (little rust) so think there should be a fair bit of work around.

Thanx for the info good news indeed will see what's on the ground if my visa gets through though..:thumbup:

29palms Jul 10th 2009 10:29 am

Re: Life in Victoria
 

Originally Posted by cash money (Post 7739886)
Thanx for the info,how is the cost of living in general and how is the economic downturn impact in Melbourne?:cool:

Victoria has faired a lot more than NSW for starters and has a better economy also. To be honest Australia in general has not been hit as hard as the rest of the world and things are not majorly desperate here and to be honest I dont feel any real negativity. In general It pretty OK, you would be worse of in most others places at this momenet in time:):)


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