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Clippy May 11th 2008 10:34 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339184)
True!

Yeah well as I say I was considering the army as you can do an apprenticeship in electrical over 2 years (norm 4) and as long as a PR they'll get you citizenship in 3 months! ... handy!

Would be 80 days on me own in Victoria, then 12 - 18 months in NSW somewhere!

I phoned the hotline number earlier and they said family can relocate, even get a job with them! ... but only recently see the 6 year tie in ... and the idea's gone flat now ... :(

Yes sir! ... Sargent major Sir!!! ... :lol:
6 years is a long time! 80 days is a long time for you to be without Nic too, you remember how you struggled when you had to go back to the UK

Would have been a good idea if not for the 6 year tie in though...

Lol, ooh you sound convincing with your Yes Sir bit though :rofl:

PaulandNic May 11th 2008 10:40 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6339194)
6 years is a long time! 80 days is a long time for you to be without Nic too, you remember how you struggled when you had to go back to the UK

Would have been a good idea if not for the 6 year tie in though...

Lol, ooh you sound convincing with your Yes Sir bit though :rofl:
I know I know ... :o

EVERY day I consider goin back again for 3 months or so to make some money, but get home and Nic reminds me what I was like and how much I enjoyed it last time ... :rolleyes:

I only want a half enjoyable job with half decent pay ... am I REALLY asking too much? ... :unsure:

As I say once I realised I had to be a PR to do an apprenticeship I thought once I was, I'd be sorted! ... but after phoning around they're like gold dust and it's just not gonna happen! ... :(

"would you like fries with your order madam?"

Ahhhhh! ... sorted! ... :lol:

Clippy May 11th 2008 10:44 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339223)
I know I know ... :o

EVERY day I consider goin back again for 3 months or so to make some money, but get home and Nic reminds me what I was like and how much I enjoyed it last time ... :rolleyes:

I only want a half enjoyable job with half decent pay ... am I REALLY asking too much? ... :unsure:

As I say once I realised I had to be a PR to do an apprenticeship I thought once I was, I'd be sorted! ... but after phoning around they're like gold dust and it's just not gonna happen! ... :(

"would you like fries with your order madam?"

Ahhhhh! ... sorted! ... :lol:
What about a chippy? Don't you fancy doing summat like that? Trying to think of other trades but I guess those are the main ones :blink: Ooh you could be a chef? yes? no?

I'm practicing my 'fries with that' too - seriously need to sort myself a job :eek:

PaulandNic May 11th 2008 10:53 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6339243)
What about a chippy? Don't you fancy doing summat like that? Trying to think of other trades but I guess those are the main ones :blink: Ooh you could be a chef? yes? no?

I'm practicing my 'fries with that' too - seriously need to sort myself a job :eek:
Well I'm kinda doin chippy work now, that and a bit of cabinet making, but thrown in a fair bit of sweeping floors and emptying bins ... :o I was emptying bins in a joinery workshop 23 years ago! ... come on far eh! ... :rolleyes:

I want to do the electrical trade as altho it will have it's physical aspects, it's one of the lesser in the physical dept as I have my crappy weak arms and in current role they're a hindrance ... :( Gotta get them sorted at last now a PR but that's gonna be quite an operation as I need bone grafting.

Awww bollox! ... :curse:

Maybe like the bloke at work says I need an admin / IT job! ... :unsure::confused::blink::curse:

Fly Away May 11th 2008 10:54 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339223)
I know I know ... :o

EVERY day I consider goin back again for 3 months or so to make some money, but get home and Nic reminds me what I was like and how much I enjoyed it last time ... :rolleyes:

I only want a half enjoyable job with half decent pay ... am I REALLY asking too much? ... :unsure:

As I say once I realised I had to be a PR to do an apprenticeship I thought once I was, I'd be sorted! ... but after phoning around they're like gold dust and it's just not gonna happen! ... :(

"would you like fries with your order madam?"

Ahhhhh! ... sorted! ... :lol:
What a pain apprenticeships are rare - is this just in QLD or everywhere??? Is there a chance another State is easier?? (I know you would have done your research though.:() Shame about the army - what was that song - 'We're in the army now...' What about the airforce - electrical engineer etc??? Lots of bases in NSW....

Chef is good though!:thumbup: What about landscape gardener???

I still think you should post your whole story - it doesn't have to have an end - just keep posting as you go along.

Clippy May 11th 2008 10:58 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339290)
Well I'm kinda doin chippy work now, that and a bit of cabinet making, but thrown in a fair bit of sweeping floors and emptying bins ... :o I was emptying bins in a joinery workshop 23 years ago! ... come on far eh! ... :rolleyes:

I want to do the electrical trade as altho it will have it's physical aspects, it's one of the lesser in the physical dept as I have my crappy weak arms and in current role they're a hindrance ... :( Gotta get them sorted at last now a PR but that's gonna be quite an operation as I need bone grafting.

Awww bollox! ... :curse:

Maybe like the bloke at work says I need an admin / IT job! ... :unsure::confused::blink:
can you get on a sparky course for the next intake? Is it once a year? I know it's putting stuff off again but you could get your name down for the next course and just carry on as you are until then?

Yeah I need an admin job - one that's school hours and lets me have the holidays off so I can look after the boy :unsure: I'm not hopeful :lol:

Eek bone grafts! :ohmy:

PaulandNic May 11th 2008 10:59 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Fly Away (Post 6339291)
What a pain apprenticeships are rare - is this just in QLD or everywhere??? Is there a chance another State is easier?? (I know you would have done your research though.:() Shame about the army - what was that song - 'We're in the army now...' What about the airforce - electrical engineer etc??? Lots of bases in NSW....

Chef is good though!:thumbup: What about landscape gardener???

I still think you should post your whole story - it doesn't have to have an end - just keep posting as you go along.
To be honest I've only looked in QLD, but there's heaps of apprenticeships, just none for sparkies or plumbers! ... :(

Army, Air Force, Navy ... all 6 year tie in!

Chef is crap money, know someone who's just got out of the trade!

Landscape gardener sound like hard graft to me! ... :(

Hairdressing, crap money!

Gold Coast! ... crap money! ... :lol:

PaulandNic May 11th 2008 11:05 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6339304)
can you get on a sparky course for the next intake? Is it once a year? I know it's putting stuff off again but you could get your name down for the next course and just carry on as you are until then?

Yeah I need an admin job - one that's school hours and lets me have the holidays off so I can look after the boy :unsure: I'm not hopeful :lol:

Eek bone grafts! :ohmy:
Well the TAFE is full up with the pre apprenticeships (will need one before anyone will take you on as an apprentice) and that's up till October. Then they're taking names for a cancellation waiting list, which has 20+ names on it already! ... :eek:

10 week full time course without pay, so not even convinced we can get by on NO pay what with Nic's situ ... :lol:

Well you should've spoke to Nic about part time admin jobs ... they just don't pop up either, and every one will have 50+ applicants inc a lot of Aussies, and you know who's gonna get it! ... :rolleyes:

Yeah broke both arms bad in 2003. Have given me jip since and had em x-rayed a few months back and still not knitted together so gotta take some bone off me ass and fix em! I've refrained cos the PR application, but I spose now time to bite the bullet and get sorted ... http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...eys/scared.gif

Clippy May 11th 2008 11:12 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339326)
Well the TAFE is full up with the pre apprenticeships (will need one before anyone will take you on as an apprentice) and that's up till October. Then they're taking names for a cancellation waiting list, which has 20+ names on it already! ... :eek:

10 week full time course without pay, so not even convinced we can get by on NO pay what with Nic's situ ... :lol:

Well you should've spoke to Nic about part time admin jobs ... they just don't pop up either, and every one will have 50+ applicants inc a lot of Aussies, and you know who's gonna get it! ... :rolleyes:

Yeah broke both arms bad in 2003. Have given me jip since and had em x-rayed a few months back and still not knitted together so gotta take some bone off me ass and fix em! I've refrained cos the PR application, but I spose now time to bite the bullet and get sorted ... http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...eys/scared.gif
ah no 10 weeks no pay will cripple you won't it? It would us I know :unsure:

Lol, ahhh ok, so I'm gonna have loads of joy with a part time job :lol:

You do need those arms sorted Paul, might as well get it done and dusted...but perhaps wait til Nic has her cast off :lol:

Fly Away May 11th 2008 11:22 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339306)
To be honest I've only looked in QLD, but there's heaps of apprenticeships, just none for sparkies or plumbers! ... :(

Army, Air Force, Navy ... all 6 year tie in!

Chef is crap money, know someone who's just got out of the trade!

Landscape gardener sound like hard graft to me! ... :(

Hairdressing, crap money!

Gold Coast! ... crap money! ... :lol:
Bummer.:thumbdown:

Airconditiong / refrigeration apprenticeship????

I know that you will find a way - even if it doesn't seem obvious right now.:thumbup:

JackTheLad May 11th 2008 11:30 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6322418)
'Holder permitted to remain in Australia indefinitely'
Good spelling on the word indefinitely! :p

CONGRATULATIONS, PAUL, NIC, AND KIDS! :thumbsup:

JTL & Mrs

PaulandNic May 11th 2008 11:32 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6339354)
ah no 10 weeks no pay will cripple you won't it? It would us I know :unsure:

Lol, ahhh ok, so I'm gonna have loads of joy with a part time job :lol:

You do need those arms sorted Paul, might as well get it done and dusted...but perhaps wait til Nic has her cast off :lol:
Yeah once I learnt that I almost threw the towel on the idea, but I spose once Nic is back to work we could save up some money to suppliment her wages for the 10 weeks, but I don't think I'm gonna even get a place so prob stops there! ... :(

Yeah I wish you the best of luck finding that job!

Yeah gonna go see GP soon and get referred for some ole bone person to have a look.

Originally Posted by Fly Away (Post 6339399)
Bummer.:thumbdown:

Airconditiong / refrigeration apprenticeship????

I know that you will find a way - even if it doesn't seem obvious right now.:thumbup:
Yeah Air Con is something I've considered in the past, will look further on that one and have a friend who works in the field and am hoping to pick their brains about it.

Glad you have faith! ... :lol:

Anyway, mutters needs a walk ... WBGFN ... ;)

PaulandNic May 11th 2008 11:33 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by JackTheLad (Post 6339442)
Good spelling on the word indefinitely! :p

CONGRATULATIONS, PAUL, NIC, AND KIDS! :thumbsup:

JTL & Mrs
Wot did I get it wrong! ... :ohmy::D

Cheers ... :)

Clippy May 11th 2008 11:39 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
You'll find something Paul - we have faith!

JackTheLad May 11th 2008 11:50 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339455)
Wot did I get it wrong! ... :ohmy::D

Cheers ... :)
No, probably not you.

Many people on here spell the words definite and definitely wrongly so I was surprised to see that the immigration department got the word indefinitely correctly. :D

You and your family have worked so hard for these PR visas to come through. You really deserve them. Enjoy you new life and we look forward to hearing your goods news on getting citizenship next!

Mrs JTL

PaulandNic May 12th 2008 12:02 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6339476)
You'll find something Paul - we have faith!
Yeah I know, am just impatient so wanna get my career on some kinda track and then we're sorted. In an ideal world we want to get on some kind of ladder but at this rate it'll only be to sweep the cobwebs from the eaves! ... :lol:

Seriously tho, can't even think of it till I'm secure (as I can be) somewhere!

Originally Posted by JackTheLad (Post 6339541)
No, probably not you.

Many people on here spell the words definite and definitely wrongly so I was surprised to see that the immigration department got the word indefinitely correctly. :D

You and your family have worked so hard for these PR visas to come through. You really deserve them. Enjoy you new life and we look forward to hearing your goods news on getting citizenship next!

Mrs JTL
Well I can't deny it has been a bit of a slog, and there's facets to the whole thing that I (for once) kept my gob shut about. I even deleted my account to do so!!! ... :ohmy:

Maybe I'll dl a full update as Fly Away said now we're all over it!

JackTheLad May 12th 2008 10:43 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6339290)
Maybe like the bloke at work says I need an admin / IT job! ... :unsure::confused::blink::curse:
You've always seemed very good with your software and web stuff. May be doing an IT diploma or course at TAFE will open some doors to you? Plumbers and sparkies might earn more with a few years' experience especially when you start working for yourself, but an IT job is less physically demanding. Just a thought.

Mrs JTL

PaulandNic May 12th 2008 8:40 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by JackTheLad (Post 6341664)
You've always seemed very good with your software and web stuff. May be doing an IT diploma or course at TAFE will open some doors to you? Plumbers and sparkies might earn more with a few years' experience especially when you start working for yourself, but an IT job is less physically demanding. Just a thought.

Mrs JTL
Not a bad call especially how thing's are looking.

I'm gonna have a look on the TAFE website and see what appeals ... :unsure:

Clippy May 12th 2008 10:26 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6343096)
Not a bad call especially how thing's are looking.

I'm gonna have a look on the TAFE website and see what appeals ... :unsure:
:thumbsup: I think it's a fab idea!

curly May 12th 2008 11:51 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6343096)
Not a bad call especially how thing's are looking.

I'm gonna have a look on the TAFE website and see what appeals ... :unsure:
That's more up your street Paul :thumbup: I was telling Nic that our eldest is at TAFE studying Multimedia, maybe look into that?
BTW wish Nic luck with those jobs this week :)

PaulandNic May 12th 2008 11:53 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6343563)
:thumbsup: I think it's a fab idea!
Cert III in IT ... 6 months full time without pay! ... :(

Can't believe it, but goin in the army is looking fav still! ... :eek:

Clippy May 12th 2008 11:56 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344001)
Cert III in IT ... 6 months full time without pay! ... :(

Can't believe it, but goin in the army is looking fav still! ... :eek:
heck 6 months full time!

how you gonna get on with a 6 year tie in with the army though?

:eek:

PaulandNic May 12th 2008 11:58 pm
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by curly (Post 6343988)
BTW wish Nic luck with those jobs this week :)
She say "thanks" ... :)

PaulandNic May 13th 2008 12:00 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6344015)
how you gonna get on with a 6 year tie in with the army though?

:eek:
Could be fun! ... :blink:

Bloke at work reckons if you're over 30 you'll never be sent anywhere! ... :thumbsup:

Clippy May 13th 2008 12:06 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344031)
Could be fun! ... :blink:

Bloke at work reckons if you're over 30 you'll never be sent anywhere! ... :thumbsup:
Lol :thumbsup:

curly May 13th 2008 12:17 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344031)
Could be fun! ... :blink:

Bloke at work reckons if you're over 30 you'll never be sent anywhere! ... :thumbsup:
oooh the army? :ohmy:

PaulandNic May 13th 2008 12:19 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6344062)
Lol :thumbsup:
By the left ... QUICK!!!! .... MARCH!!!!

Your left, your left ... your left right left!

You can see I did a while in the army cadets eh! ... :cool::rofl:

curly May 13th 2008 12:20 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344103)
By the left ... QUICK!!!! .... MARCH!!!!

Your left, your left ... your left right left!

You can see I did a while in the army cadets eh! ... :cool::rofl:
my left or yours? :lol:

PaulandNic May 13th 2008 12:27 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by curly (Post 6344099)
oooh the army? :ohmy:
Looing fav as we speak! ... :eek:

Originally Posted by curly (Post 6344106)
my left or yours? :lol:
Yours I guess! ... :rofl:

Clippy May 13th 2008 12:32 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344103)
By the left ... QUICK!!!! .... MARCH!!!!

Your left, your left ... your left right left!

You can see I did a while in the army cadets eh! ... :cool::rofl:
Bloody hell I'd be no good with all those left and rights - I got nooooooooo sense of direction :rofl:

curly May 13th 2008 12:35 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6344150)
Bloody hell I'd be no good with all those left and rights - I got nooooooooo sense of direction :rofl:
You'd be ok if you had Mr. T in your pocket though ;) :rofl:

curly May 13th 2008 12:35 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344124)
Looing fav as we speak! ... :eek:


Yours I guess! ... :rofl:
Blimey Paul surely there's something else?

PaulandNic May 13th 2008 12:37 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6344150)
Bloody hell I'd be no good with all those left and rights - I got nooooooooo sense of direction :rofl:
:rofl:

Oh I dunno! ... I think I need to speak to a careers advisor of sorts.

Clippy May 13th 2008 12:39 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by curly (Post 6344163)
You'd be ok if you had Mr. T in your pocket though ;) :rofl:
Never leave the house with out Mr T in your pocket ;)

Bear left ggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344172)
:rofl:

Oh I dunno! ... I think I need to speak to a careers advisor of sorts.
*nods in agreement*

PaulandNic May 13th 2008 12:59 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
The hay calls this end ... http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...mileys/wbg.gif

Clippy May 13th 2008 1:01 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344267)
Night matey :)

curly May 13th 2008 1:03 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by PaulandNic (Post 6344267)
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6344274)
Night matey :)
Night kids mine does too WBG (dunno where he's gone :unsure:) :zzz:

Clippy May 13th 2008 1:04 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by curly (Post 6344286)
Night kids mine does too WBG (dunno where he's gone :unsure:) :zzz:
Night hinky six

I lost mine too!

Why am I not tired :unsure:

ub40fan May 13th 2008 3:09 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by Clippy (Post 6344150)
Bloody hell I'd be no good with all those left and rights - I got nooooooooo sense of direction :rofl:
I have absolutely no cordination at all whatsoever - and I managed fine for 6 years.

It was a good laugh (but then I was 17 when I joined)

Clippy May 13th 2008 7:49 am
Re: PR! ... the decision is in!
 
Originally Posted by ub40fan (Post 6344776)
I have absolutely no cordination at all whatsoever - and I managed fine for 6 years.

It was a good laugh (but then I was 17 when I joined)
I didn't know you'd been in the army :)

Aren't you a beautician now? Or have I got that wrong :unsure:


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