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Tasmania
:) anyone in or heading for Tasmania :)
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by coffeebean
:) anyone in or heading for Tasmania :)
yup, Possoms :D |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by coffeebean
:) anyone in or heading for Tasmania :)
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by coffeebean
:) anyone in or heading for Tasmania :)
What about you? :) |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by coffeebean
:) anyone in or heading for Tasmania :)
S |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave
You watch out for them Jumping Jacks if you're heading there - saw them on the telly, nasty big blighters they are.
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Re: Tasmania
My wife & I are going to Hobart.
We worked there for 3 months in Centrelink back in 2003 & were in Hobart 4 months in total. We're lucky in that our friends from before are still there & already offering us help for when we arrive. http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...light=tasmania What takes you to Tassie? Been before? |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
A friend of mine is going, and he's really inspired my enthusiasm for the place, so I've been musing over it a bit. It seems to have quite a few advantages, though the employment prospects don't look great for me...
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Re: Tasmania
what areas close to hobart are good to live - ideally by sea??
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by possoms
what line of work are you in swerv-o?
That said, I'd really like to go back into academia/research in the field I did my PhD in, but that's pretty narrow, and I've been waiting for a suitable lectureship/project to come up for some time. May have to shelve this plan and look for something else. Anyway, Tas doesn't look desperately good for either teaching or fluid mechanics. :( S |
Re: Tasmania
What do people do in Tazzie ? ... Employment wise I mean, it looks a beautiful place to live.
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Three Legs
What do people do in Tazzie ? ... Employment wise I mean, it looks a beautiful place to live.
In our case my OH is a carpenter/joiner, theres plenty of wood in Tassie :D |
Re: Tasmania
It's just on the Isle of Man we all keep sheep ...
If you don't have sheep, you don't have nothin' ...
Originally Posted by possoms
:confused: same as they do everywhere else? LOL what do you think they do? KEEP IT CLEAN :D
In our case my OH is a carpenter/joiner, theres plenty of wood in Tassie :D |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by coffeebean
what areas close to hobart are good to live - ideally by sea??
http://www.development.tas.gov.au/migration/index.html |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Three Legs
It's just on the Isle of Man we all keep sheep ...
If you don't have sheep, you don't have nothin' ... |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Three Legs
What do people do in Tazzie ? ... Employment wise I mean, it looks a beautiful place to live.
I understand that the economy didn't fair too well around 10-15 years ago and unemployment was really high but things have improved alot in recent years. We moved here last April and I found work within a week of arriving, so it can't be too bad! |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
The Tasmanian economy relies on farming,forestry,mining,tourism as well as some heavy industry(Zinifex Zinc Smelter, Smorgon Steel, Ecka Granules) and many other small, more important industry, Boag's and Cascade brewery. There is also a plan to build a large pulp mill in the north which would bring many benefits to the economy, although the environment would probably suffer to some degree.
I understand that the economy didn't fair too well around 10-15 years ago and unemployment was really high but things have improved alot in recent years. We moved here last April and I found work within a week of arriving, so it can't be too bad! Hows the new house??? and how is the weather :D |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by possoms
Yaaaaay hullo :D still says midlothian in your location ;)
Hows the new house??? and how is the weather :D The weather has been great! It was about time for the weather to improve. The house isn't too bad, it can't be because Rosie is happy with it. We're in the middle of dividing a bedroom and making it into a new bathroom...in true Aussie style it's taking me a lot longer than it would if I was still in Scotland. I'm going into Boag's brewery on the 14th to install their new gas meter, if I manage to wangle some beer I'll come home,drink it and try to describe how nice an experience it is. I've yet to try any 'Coopers' but think of you and Colin each time the advert is on TV. Dare I ask...any news on the house front? Rosie said that you will have to come over sometime to validate you visa, any idea when? |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
Your's says bloody Ecuador!!
The weather has been great! It was about time for the weather to improve. The house isn't too bad, it can't be because Rosie is happy with it. We're in the middle of dividing a bedroom and making it into a new bathroom...in true Aussie style it's taking me a lot longer than it would if I was still in Scotland. I'm going into Boag's brewery on the 14th to install their new gas meter, if I manage to wangle some beer I'll come home,drink it and try to describe how nice an experience it is. I've yet to try any 'Coopers' but think of you and Colin each time the advert is on TV. Dare I ask...any news on the house front? Rosie said that you will have to come over sometime to validate you visa, any idea when? Glad your enjoying the house, and that the weather is good, I was told it was 40c the other weekend in Hobart :D Nooooo no news on the house, we are looking to come out middle to late May to validate, been looking at flights seems cheaper to just fly to Melbourne and buy a flight to Tas when we get there? They seem to add about £200 pp for the additonal flight to Hobart what do you think?? oh and Ecuador is my footie team in the sweepstake :D |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by possoms
Nice work in the Brewery :beer: good one!!
Glad your enjoying the house, and that the weather is good, I was told it was 40c the other weekend in Hobart :D Nooooo no news on the house, we are looking to come out middle to late May to validate, been looking at flights seems cheaper to just fly to Melbourne and buy a flight to Tas when we get there? They seem to add about £200 pp for the additonal flight to Hobart what do you think?? oh and Ecuador is my footie team in the sweepstake :D I was on duty at work a couple of weeks ago and the temperature alarm on the gas pipe was showing 46.95 C in Bridgewater,which is about 20k's north of Hobart centre. Pretty hot! Whats the weather like with you? |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
Definitely look at booking flights via the internet before you get here, www.virginblue.com.au have flights on 24/05 for $69 each,one way. I know you haven't got an exact date but this gives you a good idea! I think it will cost you more if you book it at the airport or get your UK travel agent to organise it.
I was on duty at work a couple of weeks ago and the temperature alarm on the gas pipe was showing 46.95 C in Bridgewater,which is about 20k's north of Hobart centre. Pretty hot! Whats the weather like with you? 46c wow that is hot!!! It is freezing here, the water on the bird table is frozen solid even as I type I cant feel my fingers :D |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by possoms
Thanks mate I will look on the site :)
46c wow that is hot!!! It is freezing here, the water on the bird table is frozen solid even as I type I cant feel my fingers :D |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
I'm a fluids engineer by qualification, though right now I'm teaching at secondary school. I've had a lot of problems getting my teaching qualifications recognised in Oz - infact, I'm registered to teach only in NSW private schools, and I'm sure the same problems would present themselves if I tried to register in Tas.
That said, I'd really like to go back into academia/research in the field I did my PhD in, but that's pretty narrow, and I've been waiting for a suitable lectureship/project to come up for some time. May have to shelve this plan and look for something else. Anyway, Tas doesn't look desperately good for either teaching or fluid mechanics. :( S |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
Do what I do and type with only one finger...and then keep changing it when it goes blue!!
btw had a pm of Harry the other week just to say there were 3 carpenters jobs going in Hobart, thats it nothing else??? so he is still out there then LOL :D right gotta go I'll let you know when we are coming out :) |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
Forgive my ignorance but what industy would a fluid engineer work in? What does a fluid engineer do?
Unfortunately, all my experience is in Micro fluid flow, and there's precious little of that going on outside of University research groups, which limits my options. I've been trying to get a course or something that will give me a better chance of getting a job, but that's proving pretty hard too. :( S |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
It's a branch of mechanical engineering. It's all about modelling and predicting the flow of fluids and gases - It can be anything from the intake of a jet engine or air flow over the wings to the stresses and strains in a droplet of water as it falls as rain.
Unfortunately, all my experience is in Micro fluid flow, and there's precious little of that going on outside of University research groups, which limits my options. I've been trying to get a course or something that will give me a better chance of getting a job, but that's proving pretty hard too. :( S What sort of course would you be looking to do? |
Re: Tasmania
Hi there Swervo
My husband and I live in Hobart. We emigrated here 9 months ago. My husband is a manager of Hays recruitment and would certainly try to help you find work. He deals with all kinds of mechanical engineers and would love to help his email is [email protected] Tassie is a brilliant place to live nat xxx
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
It's a branch of mechanical engineering. It's all about modelling and predicting the flow of fluids and gases - It can be anything from the intake of a jet engine or air flow over the wings to the stresses and strains in a droplet of water as it falls as rain.
Unfortunately, all my experience is in Micro fluid flow, and there's precious little of that going on outside of University research groups, which limits my options. I've been trying to get a course or something that will give me a better chance of getting a job, but that's proving pretty hard too. :( S |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by natty
Hi there Swervo
My husband and I live in Hobart. We emigrated here 9 months ago. My husband is a manager of Hays recruitment and would certainly try to help you find work. He deals with all kinds of mechanical engineers and would love to help his email is [email protected] Tassie is a brilliant place to live nat xxx |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
The Tasmanian economy relies on farming,forestry,mining,tourism as well as some heavy industry(Zinifex Zinc Smelter, Smorgon Steel, Ecka Granules) and many other small, more important industry, Boag's and Cascade brewery. There is also a plan to build a large pulp mill in the north which would bring many benefits to the economy, although the environment would probably suffer to some degree.
I understand that the economy didn't fair too well around 10-15 years ago and unemployment was really high but things have improved alot in recent years. We moved here last April and I found work within a week of arriving, so it can't be too bad! |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by WEBBS
Couldn't you use the skills and experience you have and apply it to a process used in the oil and gas, mining or other industry. I believe there is a real shortage of engineers on the mainland. There was an ad in today's paper saying that WA's industry is in crisis due to a shortage of skilled labour..I know that they say this to generate interest but there must be some truth in it.
What sort of course would you be looking to do? S |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by natty
Hi there Swervo
My husband and I live in Hobart. We emigrated here 9 months ago. My husband is a manager of Hays recruitment and would certainly try to help you find work. He deals with all kinds of mechanical engineers and would love to help his email is [email protected] Tassie is a brilliant place to live nat xxx Kay xx |
Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by coffeebean
:) anyone in or heading for Tasmania :)
Just found this site!and so happy, YEp we are hopefully heading out there this year for a look see but love it so far,were originally looking at victoria but i got so smitten on Taz,When i stop dancin after finding this site and reading up to the hilt!(so fed up off the confusing migration sites)information overload and still none the wiser over visa,s will be so nice to speak to real people!! |
Re: Tasmania
I really wish I hadn't read this thread :( .
Good luck to you all heading out there :beer: . |
Re: Tasmania
why ?????????????????????????????
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
I really wish I hadn't read this thread :( .
Good luck to you all heading out there :beer: . |
Re: Tasmania
Cos I loved it & would give my right arm to move down there & Dagboy won't even consider it :( .
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Cos I loved it & would give my right arm to move down there & Dagboy won't even consider it :( .
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by possoms
aww you can move in with us and just visit him on holidays :D
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
LOL reckon he would be happy being left with the kids? :D
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Re: Tasmania
Originally Posted by possoms
nearly booked a validation trip to Brisbane yesterday, found a good deal then a viewer for the house turned up!! first one in 2 months sods law int it finally make a plan, anyway just waiting for feedback then going to book next week :)
think im sleepin downsairs toniht matye |
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