LisaD_uk

Hi all
I have been ssearching lots of posts to save asking this question but I just can't find the answer i'm looking for.
Has anybody moved over and got a job without having to retrain. I have an NVQ level 2 and am a nail tech using millenium products ( hope to use ezflow soon also). I decided I didn't want to do level 3 as I have no interest in body electrical. I am hoping to do swedish body massage and possibly indian head. Is it worth me doing these extra courses in the UK or should i wait until we move over. Its very dificult to decide what to do as I have spent alot of money training and I don't want to have to do it all again I would sooner wait.
Please help as I am getting frustrated as I don't seem to be able to find an answer.
Thank-you
Lisa
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LisaD_uk

Just wondering if there are any auzzies just waking up to look at this post.
Thanks
Lisa
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LisaD_uk

Calling all Beauty Therapists surely there are somme out there.
lisa
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furkew

Hi there Lisa,

I cant help because we are not out there yet, but my wife is a nail technician, and we did get some good advice in the past from the ladies on this site.

http://www.salongeek.com/

There are quite a few on there from down under.

Give it a try, hopefully it will help.

Paul

LisaD_uk

Thanks for that. I am a member of salongeek aswell and have asked a few questions on the subject but not really got the answer that i'm looking for yet but hey i'm sure i will get them somehow.
What system and products does your OH work with?

chrisandvee

I know when we were out there last year oh got a job working in beauty salon she is nvq level 2 3 and qualified in other things. I think experience is all they want and from what oh told me they snap pommy beauticians up as we are far better trained. Jessica nails seems to stick in me head that came in very useful oh and clarins training the aussies are big into clarins.
My opinion get trained in indian head massage not for oz but to use on oh i cant get enough of them lol!

Phoenix

Sorry can't help but if anyone can recco me a good nail tech in Perth please do. I have a wedding to go to n I wan't my hands looking nice thanks

chrisandvee

My oh worked in the beauticians in subiaco precinct very good beauticians by all accounts!

Phoenix

Tell me more - I getting married on 4th August n i'd like the works

LisaD_uk

Thanks for reply. I have e-mailed IICT and have just received one back saying that they accept overseas qualifications and I would be able to regiter with them so that is good news.
Lisa
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chrisandvee

I think the general wage for a beautician is somwhere between 16 ad 20 dollars which is more than uk too

LisaD_uk

Going to be living in Sydney as we just fell in love with the place so I need a decent wage.
I would love to go mobile but i'm not sure its as popular over there as it is here.
Thanks again for replys

chrisandvee

You will have problems atall, if you want to get a full time job as well as going mobile you wouldnt have any issues. You see us poms have a great work ethic and if you are prepared to go the extra mile then you will suceed. I went on a travellers working visa a couple of years ago and grafted and earnt far more money than i ever did than in uk. A good company to work for doing the counters on the beauty department is at myers (you can find them on google coles and myers i think) there you can earn upto $25 an hour on the stands. Good luck and have some karma

LisaD_uk

Thanks very much. I have been in contact with another Australian BT and I have some E-mail addys for a few training places over there.

You've been a big help.