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Aquamarine Mar 10th 2008 10:15 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul30 (Post 6044802)
Come on Aqua I'm sure they have different Bouncers now

JOKE!! PROMISE!!:rofl:

paul30 Mar 10th 2008 10:18 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by Aquamarine (Post 6044866)
JOKE!! PROMISE!!:rofl:

sure of it;)

Aquamarine Mar 10th 2008 10:29 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul30 (Post 6044879)
sure of it;)


What's your favourite film? "This is Spinal Tap"??:lol: (Oh dear, showing my age again)

TheDangerousQuietOne Mar 10th 2008 12:33 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul30 (Post 6044292)
where abouts you from?


At the moment I'm studying in Falmouth, Cornwall, nearly 200miles from Bristol, let alone Blackpool!

sharonm5 Mar 10th 2008 10:32 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 
helllo all!

New loner here, have started the ball rolling, have had 2 phone interviews (with same company in oz) and things are looking promising.

After spending the entire morning reading this thread :blink: I think a SW london catch up will be good!

Anyone going to the expo on Saturday, oh, and any Project managers out there?

Scuba Steve Mar 10th 2008 11:14 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by sharonm5 (Post 6047091)
helllo all!

New loner here, have started the ball rolling, have had 2 phone interviews (with same company in oz) and things are looking promising.

After spending the entire morning reading this thread :blink: I think a SW london catch up will be good!

Anyone going to the expo on Saturday, oh, and any Project managers out there?

Morning Sharon. You going on a 457 visa then? What do you do and where are you headed?

sharonm5 Mar 10th 2008 11:27 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by Scuba Steve (Post 6047271)
Morning Sharon. You going on a 457 visa then? What do you do and where are you headed?

Hi, am still considering if I should go the 175 route for 'independence' (if that makes sense) but I suppose the 457 will be quicker (tell me if I am wrong!) and cheaper (for me) plus they may offer a relocation package...still up for negotiation at this point.

Looks as though i will be placed in the head office in Sydney to begin with but realistically I will be placed near Brisbane. I am a Senior Project Manager in Construction/Engineering - have specialised in rail for the past 8 years...

Alan- Mar 10th 2008 11:42 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by sharonm5 (Post 6047332)
Hi, am still considering if I should go the 175 route for 'independence' (if that makes sense) but I suppose the 457 will be quicker (tell me if I am wrong!) and cheaper (for me) plus they may offer a relocation package...still up for negotiation at this point.

Looks as though i will be placed in the head office in Sydney to begin with but realistically I will be placed near Brisbane. I am a Senior Project Manager in Construction/Engineering - have specialised in rail for the past 8 years...

Hi Sharon,

Not into project, but mainly site management BSc (Hons) Construction.

I already have a 136 MODL visa, which I have to say for me was quite easy to get, and not at all taxing. It only took about 5 months, from start to grant.

I would imagine the same would apply to you, as I assume you have the qualifications.

This would allow you to work for that company, but also allow you to work for anyone else if you didn't like it.

Also allows you to work anywhere in OZ as well, not area specific.

Hope this helps,

Alan.

sharonm5 Mar 10th 2008 11:51 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by Alan- (Post 6047401)
Hi Sharon,

Not into project, but mainly site management BSc (Hons) Construction.

I already have a 136 MODL visa, which I have to say for me was quite easy to get, and not at all taxing. It only took about 5 months, from start to grant.

I would imagine the same would apply to you, as I assume you have the qualifications.

This would allow you to work for that company, but also allow you to work for anyone else if you didn't like it.

Also allows you to work anywhere in OZ as well, not area specific.

Hope this helps,

Alan.

Alan, thanks for this, will have a look later on ...Which sites are you looking to work on when you get there?

FIZZYMOON Mar 11th 2008 2:14 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul30 (Post 6044786)
better start a list so I know where I am for all those who are interested in a blackpool night/weekend add your name to the list. I'm thinking maybe sat 17 may (subject to change depends when everyone can make it).
so far
Me obviously
DocGP
Ponyrama
Wats 123


I wanna join in the fun!!! Hell of trek but if its a weekend out and about im up for it!! sure I can get the train or the £1 megabus! :rofl:

FIZZYMOON Mar 11th 2008 2:18 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by docgp (Post 6044216)
it might be mended!! :eek:

doc

Really.....?? Thats cool news!! :thumbsup:

Alan- Mar 11th 2008 3:51 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by sharonm5 (Post 6047470)
Alan, thanks for this, will have a look later on ...Which sites are you looking to work on when you get there?

Hi Sharon,

None if I can help it. !!

I'm taking as long as it takes to drive right round Australia first, before deciding where to stay put.

I'm lucky as I was an apprentice joiner, prior to going to Uni, so I should be able to get temporary work anywhere.

Alan.

paul30 Mar 11th 2008 4:20 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by FIZZYMOON (Post 6048100)
I wanna join in the fun!!! Hell of trek but if its a weekend out and about im up for it!! sure I can get the train or the £1 megabus! :rofl:

the more the merrier (count it as a mini hol) so shall I add you to the list?

Originally Posted by TheDangerousQuietOne (Post 6045362)
At the moment I'm studying in Falmouth, Cornwall, nearly 200miles from Bristol, let alone Blackpool!

that is a trek but certainly doable

Originally Posted by Aquamarine (Post 6044941)
What's your favourite film? "This is Spinal Tap"??:lol: (Oh dear, showing my age again)

God I haven't seen that movie for years (more a rocky horror fan though:thumbsup:)

docgp Mar 11th 2008 8:32 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 
Quiet on here tonight?!?!?!

Am i missing something?http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/fr...smiley-013.gif

Footy on? Offical Loners meet up? :blink:


Just been sorting paperwork out tonight, looks like i have to IELTS :thumbdown:

doc

docgp Mar 11th 2008 8:41 am

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smilies for you scuba and fizz hope you like

scuba steve http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/ak...smiley-062.gif

fizz http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/ve...smiley-011.gif

and a final one for pony http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/ak...smiley-073.gif

(she has whips!!)

doc http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/sp...milie/idea.gif


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