Originally Posted by dc1

Will be in Bendigo and hoping to have no mortgage, so no rental costs (after first 6 months)

Originally Posted by sackofspuds

You'll be absolutely living the high life in Bendigo. Bear in mind that your house there could be a depreciating asset - "in the last 3 months, median property values for Bendigo And Region (VIC) have decreased by 9%". Median house price for May was a mere $215k - see http://www.commbank.com.au/propertyvalueguide/

Can I ask what you do for a living and if the job offer is guaranteed?

Originally Posted by tony126

Is $A60,000 a good wage in Melbourne? Just inquisitive.

Originally Posted by Amazulu

In the current issue of Railstaff (railway industry newspaper) there is an ad for construction managers & signalling designers for Australia, paying AUD110k+benefits, which is pretty good candy.

Originally Posted by PhilShila

I fully expect to get a job paying $120K min - maybe even up to $150k ;) and I ain't going 'til I've secured it !!

Am I serious? - yes, I am. :D

Phil

Originally Posted by PhilShila

I fully expect to get a job paying $120K min - maybe even up to $150k

Originally Posted by Amazulu

I want to live down there, but not at any price.

Originally Posted by kentcoast

Hi there Numbers,

Just passing through and saw your post...

Accountancy is a fairly good line to be in over here although it depends, very much like back in the UK, at what level you are working. 'Beancounters' are appallingly paid but corporate level accountants do very well for themselves, there's also a huge tax related sector.

You're probably looking at perm job's - consider talking to an agency about contracting for a year or so, the money is better and you get to see the business from the inside and, most importantly, build up the contacts that are so important. The other thing worth considering is building up some other, associated skills. Business Analysis is a hot area at the moment. A qualified Accountant/BA is a sought after combination (at least it is here in Adelaide). In my case, I'm an IT manager by trade, but really got a job (for more than I was paid in UK) on the basis of a Project Management qualification that I'd hardly ever used back in the UK.

All the best

Perry

Originally Posted by numbers

Thanks perry for your advice, your right, in order to maximise our earnings potential we really do need to tink Auzy, and ive been thinking about doing an MBA or similar, il do some research. IM a fianance manager and i dont count beans thank god. so im closer to the corporate function rather than have no personality and in love with my calculater (sorry Beancounters :o ) many thanks

Numbers

Originally Posted by wildmark

How long is a piece of string?

for a road sweeper...yes
for a rocket scientist ...no

Please be more specific and you will get a more accurate answer to your question.

Mark

Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz

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Still wouldn't go back for all the tea in China though :D

Originally Posted by Amazulu

Agree. I want $100k minimum after a year (I'll take $80k in the 1st year). The jobs are there, I've got another phone interview on Tuesday. If I can't get this then we'll be living somewhere else. I want to live down there, but not at any price.

Originally Posted by dc1

I have been offered $80k + car I thought that was ok but from what you are showing it is good.