The Melbourne thread
Jan 23rd 2008, 6:17 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
The Melbourne lot on here are very friendly and are passionate about their city
If you decide what kind of lifestyle you are after then they will let you know suburbs to look at. Beach? City? country?
Try the nursing forum too for advice on where to look for a job and where to avoid.
Jan 23rd 2008, 9:30 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Thanks for the tip. Will give that forum a try. Am looking at working at the Alfred. Don't know if that limits my options too much. Still researching!!!
Am looking at working at the Alfred. Don't know if that limits my options too much. Still researching!!!
Jan 23rd 2008, 10:18 pm
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Jan 23rd 2008, 11:15 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Cardithoracic. Am looking to do the same in oz. How far along the process are you?
How far along the process are you?
Jan 24th 2008, 7:25 am
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Woweeee..haven't really ben much on BE/Britvics since we arrived 6 months ago...now I've re-discovered it I feel like I've found what's been missing!! Am glad to see a Melbourne thread, I didn't think that there were any of us. OH has just asked what I am doing on the computer...and I'm afrais I lied and said school preparation!! Can't say I took the best part of half an hour reading most of this thread!!
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Jan 24th 2008, 8:02 am
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Woweeee..haven't really ben much on BE/Britvics since we arrived 6 months ago...now I've re-discovered it I feel like I've found what's been missing!! Am glad to see a Melbourne thread, I didn't think that there were any of us. OH has just asked what I am doing on the computer...and I'm afrais I lied and said school preparation!! Can't say I took the best part of half an hour reading most of this thread!!
Bec
P.S. I love Melbourne!
Bec
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hi bexie, got your email, glad thigs are ok and working out not to bad
are you going to the britvics meet, think it will be good, am looking forward to it, so it lorna, we had a good day at the last one
Jan 24th 2008, 2:19 pm
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Jan 24th 2008, 7:26 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Jan 24th 2008, 8:41 pm
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Jan 24th 2008, 8:42 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
How about anyone coming to the curry night on 2nd February?
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Jan 24th 2008, 8:45 pm
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Jan 24th 2008, 10:30 pm
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Jan 25th 2008, 5:14 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Hello all... I'm Sean. I've been reading this thread and others for days - a goldmine of useful info - I'm hoping that members will be able to help with a general query.
My wife Mary (mental health nurse) and myself (electrician - renewables) are expecting to arrive in Melbourne (from UK) in early July on a 457 visa with Mary having offer of sponsorship tbc but looking very positive. We're both on MODL with 135 points each. No kids, age just over 30. Just about to submit the paperwork.
We hope to live in the city, close as possible to Royal Melbourne Hospital (or another central public hospital). We wish to afford a 2 bed rental in a lively place. We plan on a trip of at least 1 year. I'm told that I will need to work for a year as a supervised electrician before I can be self-employed. Can anyone tell me how simple it will for me to find work as a tradesman in or close to the city? Apart from my electrical quals, I'm good at basic plumbing, joinery, tiling, decor, renovation. Are there resonably well paid jobs available for the likes of me without having to become an old apprentice again?
Apart from socialising we don't have expensive hobbies. Do our plans seem realistic? Any specific advice or general guidance would be gratefully received. (Have also looked at Nurses thread on BE, plus Britvics). Thanks in advance!
My wife Mary (mental health nurse) and myself (electrician - renewables) are expecting to arrive in Melbourne (from UK) in early July on a 457 visa with Mary having offer of sponsorship tbc but looking very positive. We're both on MODL with 135 points each. No kids, age just over 30. Just about to submit the paperwork.
We hope to live in the city, close as possible to Royal Melbourne Hospital (or another central public hospital). We wish to afford a 2 bed rental in a lively place. We plan on a trip of at least 1 year. I'm told that I will need to work for a year as a supervised electrician before I can be self-employed. Can anyone tell me how simple it will for me to find work as a tradesman in or close to the city? Apart from my electrical quals, I'm good at basic plumbing, joinery, tiling, decor, renovation. Are there resonably well paid jobs available for the likes of me without having to become an old apprentice again?
Apart from socialising we don't have expensive hobbies. Do our plans seem realistic? Any specific advice or general guidance would be gratefully received. (Have also looked at Nurses thread on BE, plus Britvics). Thanks in advance!
Jan 25th 2008, 5:38 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Hello all... I'm Sean. I've been reading this thread and others for days - a goldmine of useful info - I'm hoping that members will be able to help with a general query.
My wife Mary (mental health nurse) and myself (electrician - renewables) are expecting to arrive in Melbourne (from UK) in early July on a 457 visa with Mary having offer of sponsorship tbc but looking very positive. We're both on MODL with 135 points each. No kids, age just over 30. Just about to submit the paperwork.
We hope to live in the city, close as possible to Royal Melbourne Hospital (or another central public hospital). We wish to afford a 2 bed rental in a lively place. We plan on a trip of at least 1 year. I'm told that I will need to work for a year as a supervised electrician before I can be self-employed. Can anyone tell me how simple it will for me to find work as a tradesman in or close to the city? Apart from my electrical quals, I'm good at basic plumbing, joinery, tiling, decor, renovation. Are there resonably well paid jobs available for the likes of me without having to become an old apprentice again?
Apart from socialising we don't have expensive hobbies. Do our plans seem realistic? Any specific advice or general guidance would be gratefully received. (Have also looked at Nurses thread on BE, plus Britvics). Thanks in advance!
My wife Mary (mental health nurse) and myself (electrician - renewables) are expecting to arrive in Melbourne (from UK) in early July on a 457 visa with Mary having offer of sponsorship tbc but looking very positive. We're both on MODL with 135 points each. No kids, age just over 30. Just about to submit the paperwork.
We hope to live in the city, close as possible to Royal Melbourne Hospital (or another central public hospital). We wish to afford a 2 bed rental in a lively place. We plan on a trip of at least 1 year. I'm told that I will need to work for a year as a supervised electrician before I can be self-employed. Can anyone tell me how simple it will for me to find work as a tradesman in or close to the city? Apart from my electrical quals, I'm good at basic plumbing, joinery, tiling, decor, renovation. Are there resonably well paid jobs available for the likes of me without having to become an old apprentice again?
Apart from socialising we don't have expensive hobbies. Do our plans seem realistic? Any specific advice or general guidance would be gratefully received. (Have also looked at Nurses thread on BE, plus Britvics). Thanks in advance!
have you looked in the Electricians forum for advice about work for you?
I know there are strict licensing rules for plumbers and I guess it's the same for electricians.