taking the plunge
Aug 31st 2004, 7:54 pm
#1
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taking the plunge
Hi,
I am thinking about moving to Australia, but would like to find out a few things. This forum has been a great source of info, and it sounds like most folk have not regretted moving.
I am in the process of talking it over with my family, and we really need to be sure it is the right move for us.
If you would be so kind as to answer some of my questions that would be smashing.
1) Would I be able to afford a house if working in Sydney as a Senior Software engineer with a wife and 2 kids?
2) Does having a family hinder or help your application for a permanent Visa?
3) What is the best area for working in the Computing industry? I'd like to stay in NSW though.
4) This may sound silly, but... Do you have to have travelled to Australia before you can apply for a visa?
Thanks
Jimbo
I am thinking about moving to Australia, but would like to find out a few things. This forum has been a great source of info, and it sounds like most folk have not regretted moving.
I am in the process of talking it over with my family, and we really need to be sure it is the right move for us.
If you would be so kind as to answer some of my questions that would be smashing.
1) Would I be able to afford a house if working in Sydney as a Senior Software engineer with a wife and 2 kids?
2) Does having a family hinder or help your application for a permanent Visa?
3) What is the best area for working in the Computing industry? I'd like to stay in NSW though.
4) This may sound silly, but... Do you have to have travelled to Australia before you can apply for a visa?
Thanks
Jimbo
Aug 31st 2004, 8:23 pm
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Re: taking the plunge
Originally Posted by Jungle Jim
Hi,
I am thinking about moving to Australia, but would like to find out a few things. This forum has been a great source of info, and it sounds like most folk have not regretted moving.
I am in the process of talking it over with my family, and we really need to be sure it is the right move for us.
If you would be so kind as to answer some of my questions that would be smashing.
1) Would I be able to afford a house if working in Sydney as a Senior Software engineer with a wife and 2 kids?
2) Does having a family hinder or help your application for a permanent Visa?
3) What is the best area for working in the Computing industry? I'd like to stay in NSW though.
4) This may sound silly, but... Do you have to have travelled to Australia before you can apply for a visa?
Thanks
Jimbo
I am thinking about moving to Australia, but would like to find out a few things. This forum has been a great source of info, and it sounds like most folk have not regretted moving.
I am in the process of talking it over with my family, and we really need to be sure it is the right move for us.
If you would be so kind as to answer some of my questions that would be smashing.
1) Would I be able to afford a house if working in Sydney as a Senior Software engineer with a wife and 2 kids?
2) Does having a family hinder or help your application for a permanent Visa?
3) What is the best area for working in the Computing industry? I'd like to stay in NSW though.
4) This may sound silly, but... Do you have to have travelled to Australia before you can apply for a visa?
Thanks
Jimbo
Im prob not the best person for this but I will try and answer a couple of questions.
You dont have to have visited Oz in order to apply for visa and (I am sure) being a family doesnt hinder your application.
Try looking at DIMMA website - www.immi.gov.au
Hope this helps abit
CheekyPS welcome 2 forum!!
Aug 31st 2004, 8:28 pm
#3
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Lion in da jungle
Posts: 22,767
Re: taking the plunge
Originally Posted by Jungle Jim
Hi,
I am thinking about moving to Australia, but would like to find out a few things. This forum has been a great source of info, and it sounds like most folk have not regretted moving.
I am in the process of talking it over with my family, and we really need to be sure it is the right move for us.
If you would be so kind as to answer some of my questions that would be smashing.
1) Would I be able to afford a house if working in Sydney as a Senior Software engineer with a wife and 2 kids?
2) Does having a family hinder or help your application for a permanent Visa?
3) What is the best area for working in the Computing industry? I'd like to stay in NSW though.
4) This may sound silly, but... Do you have to have travelled to Australia before you can apply for a visa?
Thanks
Jimbo
I am thinking about moving to Australia, but would like to find out a few things. This forum has been a great source of info, and it sounds like most folk have not regretted moving.
I am in the process of talking it over with my family, and we really need to be sure it is the right move for us.
If you would be so kind as to answer some of my questions that would be smashing.
1) Would I be able to afford a house if working in Sydney as a Senior Software engineer with a wife and 2 kids?
2) Does having a family hinder or help your application for a permanent Visa?
3) What is the best area for working in the Computing industry? I'd like to stay in NSW though.
4) This may sound silly, but... Do you have to have travelled to Australia before you can apply for a visa?
Thanks
Jimbo
As no one has answered any of your questions yet, just thought I'd let you know someone is watching
1) Sydney is one of the most expensive places to live in OZ.
2) Don't know!
3) Ditto!
4) No - you do not have to have travelled to Australia first! So apply for your visa now!
Good luck in your quest
Aug 31st 2004, 8:29 pm
#4
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Lion in da jungle
Posts: 22,767
Re: taking the plunge
As no one has answered any of your questions yet, just thought I'd let you know someone is watching
I stand corrected! You beat me to it!
I stand corrected! You beat me to it!
Aug 31st 2004, 8:36 pm
#5
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Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Southern River, Perth
Posts: 493
Re: taking the plunge
The IT industry is a good one to be in. We're headed to Perth but hubby is flying to Oz at the end of the month because he contacted a company in the IT business who want him, and they want to meet him and discuss salaries.
The cost of living in Sydney may be higher but the wages also tend to be a bit higher.
There are places aroiund where you can research wages for various industries.
Try www.wagenet.gov.au
Hope this helps.
The cost of living in Sydney may be higher but the wages also tend to be a bit higher.
There are places aroiund where you can research wages for various industries.
Try www.wagenet.gov.au
Hope this helps.
Aug 31st 2004, 8:41 pm
#6
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Re: taking the plunge
Originally Posted by Bix
As no one has answered any of your questions yet, just thought I'd let you know someone is watching
I stand corrected! You beat me to it!
I stand corrected! You beat me to it!
Beat ya by a second!!
Cheeky
Aug 31st 2004, 10:13 pm
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Re: taking the plunge
Thanks for the replies guys....
More investigation required methinks.
More investigation required methinks.
