Wage drop!!
May 16th 2006 | 9:58 am
#31
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Re: Wage drop!!
I took a small paycut and my other half ended up with a reasonable payrise but for us the big advantage over London is the hours are shorter and even on a long day I finish just after 6 (and my other half finishes at 5). Our holiday is a week shorter than it was in the UK but we see each other in the evenings which we couldn't often manage in the UK and we don't spend Friday evenings stuck on the M25 when trying to go away for the weekend.
May 16th 2006 | 10:02 am
#32
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by spottydog
I took a small paycut and my other half ended up with a reasonable payrise but for us the big advantage over London is the hours are shorter and even on a long day I finish just after 6 (and my other half finishes at 5). Our holiday is a week shorter than it was in the UK but we see each other in the evenings which we couldn't often manage in the UK and we don't spend Friday evenings stuck on the M25 when trying to go away for the weekend.
May 16th 2006 | 10:53 am
#33
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Re: Wage drop!!
What's the minimum wage in Australia?
Here in NZ it's about $10. :scared:
I'm a qualified PA/Secretary and got $21 on the central coast; here it's a struggle to get $14 an hour!
I'm seriously considering jumping back over the ditch.
Here in NZ it's about $10. :scared:
I'm a qualified PA/Secretary and got $21 on the central coast; here it's a struggle to get $14 an hour!
I'm seriously considering jumping back over the ditch.
May 16th 2006 | 10:58 am
#34
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by mumomonty
What's the minimum wage in Australia?
Here in NZ it's about $10. :scared:
I'm a qualified PA/Secretary and got $21 on the central coast; here it's a struggle to get $14 an hour!
I'm seriously considering jumping back over the ditch.
Here in NZ it's about $10. :scared:
I'm a qualified PA/Secretary and got $21 on the central coast; here it's a struggle to get $14 an hour!
I'm seriously considering jumping back over the ditch.
May 16th 2006 | 11:05 am
#35
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Australia's minimum wage is $12.30 per hour (Australian dollars.) This translates to $15 per hour in NZ dollars.
May 16th 2006 | 11:07 am
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by littlenick
Hi just been reading your post and was interested to see that your hubby was in the Navy. My hubby is just coming to the end of his time and we are looking at moving out to oz. Did you apply on your skills and how long did it take you? He is also thinking of joining Oz Navy to make the move over (not that I want to be left on my own for months).
Thanks for any info you have.
Thanks for any info you have.
Originally we applied on the basis of my hubby's skills and he was assessed by the TRA as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical). That took us about 3 months to put together all the documentation and then the TRA itself was about a month. (This was back in 2003)
However, in the end our Case officer agreed to treat me as the main applicant since I was younger than hubby and got 5 more points (didn't need a bond).From lodging our visa application to approval was 13 months.
Hubby looked at joing the RAN too but at the time they didn't need anybody of his trade. I believe that is different now as we do know of somebody else going through the process now.
I'm glad he didn't go that route as he can now be totally flexible about what work he does. (Mind you it does help that he is a qualified welder and blacksmith as well as an AME.)
Happy to help if you have any other questions
May 16th 2006 | 11:19 am
#37
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by KAYJAS
Any one found the drop in wages a problem? (leaving UK wage and then taking lower Aus wage). 
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May 16th 2006 | 11:47 am
#38
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by KAYJAS
Any one found the drop in wages a problem? (leaving UK wage and then taking lower Aus wage).
On a purely Dollars V Pounds basis, I took a 6% drop. Doesn't sound much, but we found ourselves going from having a lot of disposable income to having very little. The pay drop and increased costs of living in a big city both hit in the wallet.
Estimating an average pay rise in the UK over the last 2 years (and seeing what's being offered in the market) compared to the above average pay rises I have acheived since arriving; I'm now earning an equivalent wage $ to £.
May 16th 2006 | 4:05 pm
#39
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by mumomonty
Thanks for that Vash. Just call me a boomerang!
May 16th 2006 | 7:01 pm
#40
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Re: Wage drop!!
well if it helps anyone... and keeps the happyness in the forum..
i took a wage increase.. im not yet over here.. but im being paid in pounds as a UK contractor until i can get the house and everything sorted out. this translates pretty well for me and considerably more than i was on as a Permanent employee in the UK. once over here i think it works out to about a 10% increase. (depending on exchange rate) so im quite chuffed.. its a bit different to contract work wages which i have been doing most recently in the uk... but then if i got a permanent job in the uk again... i wouldnt get near contract rates.
if anyones interested im in perth (currently but going back to the UK and working from home for a short while until everything is sorted out house wise) and working as a mechanical design engineer. i actually found the wages in sydney to be slightly worse than in perth! not quite what i was expecting
Thanks
Steve
i took a wage increase.. im not yet over here.. but im being paid in pounds as a UK contractor until i can get the house and everything sorted out. this translates pretty well for me and considerably more than i was on as a Permanent employee in the UK. once over here i think it works out to about a 10% increase. (depending on exchange rate) so im quite chuffed.. its a bit different to contract work wages which i have been doing most recently in the uk... but then if i got a permanent job in the uk again... i wouldnt get near contract rates.
if anyones interested im in perth (currently but going back to the UK and working from home for a short while until everything is sorted out house wise) and working as a mechanical design engineer. i actually found the wages in sydney to be slightly worse than in perth! not quite what i was expecting
Thanks
Steve
May 16th 2006 | 7:16 pm
#41
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by furkew
When I finally get to Oz, I will be taking about a 25% drop.
I don't personally give a damn. I want less stress, less hassle, a bit more space and I hope a better life, and i'm not the only one.
I do have the advantage of having some savings, but it's definitely not enough to stop working thats for sure !!!!
I'll let you know in about 8 months if I made the right move.
Don't forget, It's not all about money, Most people moving to Oz decided initially because of : space/stress/weather etc. Not money.(that came later )
I don't personally give a damn. I want less stress, less hassle, a bit more space and I hope a better life, and i'm not the only one.
I do have the advantage of having some savings, but it's definitely not enough to stop working thats for sure !!!!
I'll let you know in about 8 months if I made the right move.
Don't forget, It's not all about money, Most people moving to Oz decided initially because of : space/stress/weather etc. Not money.(that came later
)I agree - money is not everything - my OH earns way less than in UK but works less hours and is home on a regular basis - I know which I prefer
May 17th 2006 | 1:54 am
#42
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by KAYJAS
Any one found the drop in wages a problem? (leaving UK wage and then taking lower Aus wage).
May 17th 2006 | 2:51 am
#43
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
LOL, why would I try to do that? I'm fully aware that it's an unpopular piece of legislation, and since I don't actually like it myself, I have no interest in attempting to prove that Aussies in general are happy with it because I know perfectly well that they're not.
I can, however, find plenty of sources which show that Aussie employers are happy with the latest workplace reforms!
Incidentally, while we're on the subject of sources, I can't help asking a few questions about this bold assertion on your part:
You say that 30-40% of employees are casually employed, yet you provide no source for this statistic. I am very interested to know where you got it from, how recently it was published, and the extent to which you believe it reflects the consequences of the most recent IR legislation.
So please, feel free to post a link to your source.
Actually, she was in the process of making me a cup of tea when I posted that.
And since I am now a 100% British citizen, I'll be waving the Union Jack as well as the Aussie flag...
I can, however, find plenty of sources which show that Aussie employers are happy with the latest workplace reforms!
Incidentally, while we're on the subject of sources, I can't help asking a few questions about this bold assertion on your part:
You say that 30-40% of employees are casually employed, yet you provide no source for this statistic. I am very interested to know where you got it from, how recently it was published, and the extent to which you believe it reflects the consequences of the most recent IR legislation.
So please, feel free to post a link to your source.
Actually, she was in the process of making me a cup of tea when I posted that.
And since I am now a 100% British citizen, I'll be waving the Union Jack as well as the Aussie flag...
May 17th 2006 | 2:54 am
#44
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by CHnJ
I was looking at this post and was trying to remember writing it. Then I realised KAYJAS has swiped my mighty avatar!! Oi! Givvitback!
May 17th 2006 | 4:58 am
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Re: Wage drop!!
Originally Posted by hedgehog
How are you going to be able to keep 2 flags up at the same time. Your wifes a lucky bugger.
