Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
The places I looked at are quite a long way from the centre too.
#17
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Oh ok. I didn't realise we were talking about LAFHA earlier, I thought we were talking about state benefits for people on low incomes. LAFHA is not a benefit for people on low incomes AFAIK.
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Hello their everybody i am new to this site and am just wondering what australia is like and your opinions of it. Could you tell me where you live, how much you rate it and the general cost of living please. I will be possibly be moving early next year if i get a transfer but id like to rent a house but i will be getting around $700-800 take home a week so am wondering would that do a family of 3? thanks people
If you will be on a temporary visa, then read:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/457_Visa_Restrictions
And either way, then also read:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Migrat...lure-Australia
If planning to be on an internal company transfer, then read:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Corpor...tion-Australia
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
It is a government sponsored payment/Tax break to mitigate the cost of 'living away from home' and the lack of other benefits.
To say he is not entitled to anything was just plain wrong.
This guy is in exactly same position as I was 10 months ago. I feel I have a duty to help him with real answers not merely 'questions' or indeed plain wrong information. So I see it my place to inform him of both my experiences and to point him away from non-information or misinformation.
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#20
Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Call it what you like!
It is a government sponsored payment/Tax break to mitigate the cost of 'living away from home' and the lack of other benefits.
To say he is not entitled to anything was just plain wrong. And I have not said that OP would not be entitled to LAFHA.
This guy is in exactly same position as I was 10 months ago. I feel I have a duty to help him with real answers not merely 'questions' or indeed plain wrong information. So I see it my place to inform him of both my experiences and to point him away from non-information or misinformation.
HKA
PS Sorry if I rattled your cage!
It is a government sponsored payment/Tax break to mitigate the cost of 'living away from home' and the lack of other benefits.
To say he is not entitled to anything was just plain wrong. And I have not said that OP would not be entitled to LAFHA.
This guy is in exactly same position as I was 10 months ago. I feel I have a duty to help him with real answers not merely 'questions' or indeed plain wrong information. So I see it my place to inform him of both my experiences and to point him away from non-information or misinformation.
HKA
PS Sorry if I rattled your cage!
I just clarified I was talking about state benefits for low income in my earlier post, that is all. Chill.
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Call it what you like!
It is a government sponsored payment/Tax break to mitigate the cost of 'living away from home' and the lack of other benefits.
To say he is not entitled to anything was just plain wrong.
This guy is in exactly same position as I was 10 months ago. I feel I have a duty to help him with real answers not merely 'questions' or indeed plain wrong information. So I see it my place to inform him of both my experiences and to point him away from non-information or misinformation.
HKA
PS Sorry if I rattled your cage!
It is a government sponsored payment/Tax break to mitigate the cost of 'living away from home' and the lack of other benefits.
To say he is not entitled to anything was just plain wrong.
This guy is in exactly same position as I was 10 months ago. I feel I have a duty to help him with real answers not merely 'questions' or indeed plain wrong information. So I see it my place to inform him of both my experiences and to point him away from non-information or misinformation.
HKA
PS Sorry if I rattled your cage!
Anyone thinking of coming to Oz who would NEED benefits or government allowances to make ends meet is taking a very large risk.
#22
Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
On that kind of income, you would really have to be sold on the idea of coming to OZ, so as to put up with some backwards lifestyle changes. By sold on the idea you would really have to love the wild outdoors and be willing to seek it out as often as possible. Because the rest of life here would be more or less as you find it in the UK, only you would probably be a lot worse of financially.
Depends how important that wild outdoors wilderness stuff is to you, and how much you are willing to give up to get it.
So possibly not for you. You'll only end up frustrated.
Depends how important that wild outdoors wilderness stuff is to you, and how much you are willing to give up to get it.
So possibly not for you. You'll only end up frustrated.
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Actually LAFHA isn't an entitlement....it should be made compulsory that an employer HAS to do it, but not all of them will. If your employer isn't prepared to do the paperwork you're screwed. You can't claim it yourself.
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Well i work for an australian firm in the uk called programmed and their suppost to be a massive firm over their but they are pulling out of the uk and everyone is being made redundant but they have 60 positions in aus so im deeply considering it as their aint much work over here at the moment. People have told me its a better lifestyle and my son will have a much better life over there but i didnt realise how expensive it is there. They said they are preared to pay for a potential long stay temporary visa. I think most positions are around western australia like perth but im not to definately sure at the moment because their waiting for government approval on the visa front. I know Sydney will be far to expensive but i heard their might be a position in canberra. Any thought guys? Thanks for the replys btw
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Well i work for an australian firm in the uk called programmed and their suppost to be a massive firm over their but they are pulling out of the uk and everyone is being made redundant but they have 60 positions in aus so im deeply considering it as their aint much work over here at the moment. People have told me its a better lifestyle and my son will have a much better life over there but i didnt realise how expensive it is there. They said they are preared to pay for a potential long stay temporary visa. I think most positions are around western australia like perth but im not to definately sure at the moment because their waiting for government approval on the visa front. I know Sydney will be far to expensive but i heard their might be a position in canberra. Any thought guys? Thanks for the replys btw
What do you mean by a "much better life"? I wouldnt be banking on that if that is the only reason for coming here - it's different for sure but whether it is better is questionable - both are first world countries after all. Only come if you have an adult itch for adventure - and quite a bit of money in the bank.
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
$800 a week covers a $480K mortgage only, Sydney house prices are around $600K average, for example, this puts it into perspective.
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These people who survive on $800 a week don't have big mortgages and must of bought 10 years back or live in a one bed unit in a rough area or with their parents or shared accomodation. There is no way on earth would you be able to afford to rent or buy anywhere in Sydney earning $800 a week for a family of 3. A cheap rental is $300 a week in Sydney in a non desirable area with dodgy schools and neighbours, that leaves $500 a week for everything else - LOL. Food is gonna cost $200 absolute minimum a week if you live on cheap crap and baked beans, $250 for utilities and running a couple of cars, at least. This leaves $50 a week for emergencies and extras like, dental, doctor's visits, clothing, etc, etc. It can't be done, even living in a cheap rough area. Why would anyone want to come to Aus for that kind of struggle? I thought it was all about a 'better life'?
$800 a week covers a $480K mortgage only, Sydney house prices are around $600K average, for example, this puts it into perspective.
$800 a week covers a $480K mortgage only, Sydney house prices are around $600K average, for example, this puts it into perspective.
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Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Jeez, it's books like 'The Secret' and all that positive thinking that has got plenty of folk into strife. Wasn't there some crap in 'The Secret' about just imagining you WILL live in a mansion and the power of positive thought would get you your dream home, pinning a photo of a Ferrari on your fridge would enable you to some day realise your car owning dream. The Americans sucked up that shit and look where they are today.
Nah, I'd rather have a dose of realism and skeptism than living in dream la la land.
Just shut your eyes and count to 3 and all you'll be able to live off of $800 a week and don't listen to all those nasty negative people.
Nah, I'd rather have a dose of realism and skeptism than living in dream la la land.
Just shut your eyes and count to 3 and all you'll be able to live off of $800 a week and don't listen to all those nasty negative people.
#29
Re: Might be coming to australia but not completely sold on it
Well i work for an australian firm in the uk called programmed and their suppost to be a massive firm over their but they are pulling out of the uk and everyone is being made redundant but they have 60 positions in aus so im deeply considering it as their aint much work over here at the moment. People have told me its a better lifestyle and my son will have a much better life over there but i didnt realise how expensive it is there. They said they are preared to pay for a potential long stay temporary visa. I think most positions are around western australia like perth but im not to definately sure at the moment because their waiting for government approval on the visa front. I know Sydney will be far to expensive but i heard their might be a position in canberra. Any thought guys? Thanks for the replys btw
If you have 200K Aud upwards then you maybe able to have some kind of decent lifestyle.
Would your wife be able to work as well ?
It's pretty difficulty for any single income earner, especially those on average wages.
#30
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Perth is a expensive city to live in. I earn a fair bit more than what you are talking about and couldnt afford to live in Perth itself and have a decent lifestyle. Might be possible if your wife works